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01 Jul

Cong demands probe into ‘construction flaws’ in Guwahati flyover

Paromita EditorAssam

Pointing at the frequent accidents caused by alleged technical flaws in the newly constructed Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today demanded an investigation into the matter.In the wake of the death of a young businessman, Parimal Medhi, in an accident on the flyover, the party also demanded the temporary closure of the flyover, which according to it, has turned into a death trap.Furthermore, the Pradesh Congress has demanded strict punitive action against the contractors and engineers involved in building the technically flawed flyover. Speaking to the media today, the president of Assam Pradesh Mahila…

01 Jul

Two Bangladeshi nationals held at Guwahati airport with alleged forged Aadhaar cards

Paromita EditorAssam

Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained by personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the new terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Wednesday, July 1, before they could board a flight to Mumbai. The detained individuals have been identified as Rana Molla and Mafuja Akhtar Lima, both residents of Bangladesh. According to officials, the duo came under suspicion during the pre-boarding security screening. A subsequent search allegedly led to the recovery of forged Indian Aadhaar cards along with several other documents from their possession. Following the detention, CISF officials handed the two over to Azara…

01 Jul

TVS Motor rolls out one millionth iQube, marks milestone in India’s EV journey

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company on Thursday announced the rollout of the one millionth TVS iQube electric scooter from its Hosur manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards sustainable mobility. The company said the achievement reflects the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reinforces its contribution to building a smart, self-reliant and environmentally sustainable mobility ecosystem in the country. The TVS iQube, launched in 2020, has emerged as one of India's leading electric scooter brands with a portfolio offering multiple battery capacities, range options and connected features. Built on the company's in-house engineering, research and development, and manufacturing…

01 Jul

Single Case of Self-Radicalisation Under Scanner; No Threat to Law and Order, Confirms Sikkim Police

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Police on Wednesday said there is no evidence of any organised terrorist module, local extremist network or communal angle operating in the state, even as it continues investigating a case involving the alleged online self-radicalisation of an individual and the dissemination of extremist content through digital platforms. The clarification came in a detailed statement issued by the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gangtok Police Range, amid the ongoing investigation. According to the police, Sadar Police Station registered FIR No. 58/2026 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and…

01 Jul

Air India Express to launch first direct Guwahati-West Asia flights

Business BureauBusiness

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Guwahati with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to offer non-stop services between Northeast India and West Asia. The Guwahati-Dubai service will commence on August 4, while the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flight will begin operations on August 7, expanding international travel options for the region. The airline said the new services mark its first international operations from Guwahati, one of the largest stations in its network with nearly 120 weekly flights. The direct links to the UAE's two major commercial and travel hubs are expected to strengthen tourism,…

01 Jul

Air India launches ‘Easy Connect’ flights, Guwahati among next cities to join network

Business BureauBusiness

Air India on Thursday launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Government of India’s new hub-and-spoke aviation framework, marking the beginning of a nationwide initiative aimed at enabling seamless international travel from cities across the country through the airline’s major hubs. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi’s LalBahadurShastri International Airport to Delhi, allowing international passengers to connect onward to nine overseas destinations, including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket. The service was inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who said the initiative would make international air travel more accessible by…

01 Jul

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, sets a new industry standard with diamonds of the highest sparkle

Business BureauBusiness

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has set an industry-first benchmark in natural diamond selection, bringing greater delight and trust to the diamond buying experience. Rooted in the belief that exceptional sparkle is the most visible expressions of diamond quality, this approach builds on the brand’s best-in-class selection standards. Going beyond conventional grading standards, Indriya’s approach to diamond cut and selection evaluates how effectively a diamond reflects, refracts and returns light to deliver superior brilliance, fire and scintillation. Only 1 out of 5 natural diamonds meet these rigorous standards. This shift comes at a pivotal moment for the category. India sits at…

01 Jul

AI and digital maturity reshape India’s MSME growth trajectory

Business BureauBusiness

India's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector is entering a new phase of technology-led expansion, with artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital workplace solutions emerging as critical productivity drivers, according to the Vi Business MSME Growth Insights Study 2026. Based on insights from more than 2.5 lakh MSMEs across 16 sectors, the study found that 57 per cent of enterprises now view AI as essential for scaling business, while 25 per cent have already integrated AI into their operations. The report showed India's Digital Maturity Index (DMI) rising to 60.8 from 58.0 in 2025, reflecting broader adoption of digital…

01 Jul

RBI Report Highlights Banking Strength While Warning of Emerging Cyber Risks

nanika EditorBanking

India's banking sector has achieved a significant milestone, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) falling to a multi-decade low of 1.8 per cent as of March 31, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). The report states that the country's financial system remains resilient, supported by strong balance sheets across banks and non-banking financial institutions despite ongoing global economic uncertainties. The RBI noted that India's sound macroeconomic fundamentals have strengthened its ability to withstand external shocks better than many other economies. While global financial markets have remained largely stable despite geopolitical tensions, the central bank…

01 Jul

IndiGo Introduces Discounted ‘No Check-In Bag’ Fares as Airlines Unbundle Basic Services

anuprova EditorBusiness

In a major shift toward unbundled travel services, IndiGo has launched a new "hand-baggage-only" fare tier that offers discounted tickets to passengers traveling without check-in luggage. This strategic move directly follows Air India’s recent introduction of a cheaper "no-meal" option on select flights, signaling a broader industry trend where domestic carriers separate core travel from traditional perks. Under IndiGo's new pricing structure, flyers opting for the hand-baggage fare are permitted only the standard 7 kg of cabin luggage, allowing light travelers to bypass the cost of cargo space and enjoy cheaper base tickets. The budget carrier stated that the initiative…