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12 Nov

Sikkim’s Jhoom International Talent show features divyang talent and international musicians

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim hosted a spectacular celebration of inclusivity and artistic excellence as divyang (differently-abled) artists from across the globe converged for the Jhoom International Talent Show at Manan Kendra, Gangtok. The event provided a vibrant platform for showcasing exceptional talent while promoting cultural exchange and social inclusivity. In a gesture of hospitality, the Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Sikkim hosted a high tea reception for visiting artists and organisers, fostering fellowship and dialogue among the distinguished guests. The programme was jointly organised by the SKM Social Service Wing and Shantidham Foundation, and witnessed an impressive gathering of dignitaries and officials. The…

12 Nov

Biden Administration Pushes Major Chip Industry Boost

Mohini BarmanInternational

The U.S. government has approved a $50 billion investment package to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The initiative comes amid rising global demand and increasing dependence on Asian suppliers. The “Chips for America” Act will provide incentives for companies to set up fabrication plants across several states. Intel, TSMC, and Samsung have already announced major projects under this plan. According to President Joe Biden, the move is essential for maintaining technological leadership and reducing supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic. Economists say it could create over 100,000 high-tech jobs within the next five years. Asian nations like India and Bangladesh,…

12 Nov

Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited announces the launch of its Banking and Financial Services Fund

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Capitalizing on India’s accelerating financial growth story, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited has announced the launch of its Banking and Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in Banking and Financial services sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on 10th November 2025 and closes on 24th November 2025. The fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services TRI. India’s Banking and Financial services (BFSI) sector is transforming at an unprecedented pace, expanding well beyond traditional banking to include NBFCs, insurers, AMCs, capital markets, and cutting-edge fintechs. Over the past two decades, the sector’s market capitalization has…

12 Nov

PM Modi, Dr. Jaishankar praise Bhutan’s reverent reception of Buddha relics

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Bhutan for their warm and reverent welcome of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The relics, known as the Piprahwa–Kapilavastu Relics, hold immense historical and spiritual significance and were ceremoniously installed at Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu on November 8. PM Modi described Buddha’s teachings as a sacred bond between India and Bhutan, conveying peace, compassion, and harmony, while Dr. Jaishankar lauded the respect shown by the Bhutanese leadership and citizens toward the holy relics. The installation ceremony…

12 Nov

Noah Lyles and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to inspire runners at 6th Bajaj Pune Marathon: ‘You Too Can Fly’

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The 6th edition of the Bajaj Pune Marathon, one of India’s premier city runs, will take place on December 14, 2025, with an inspiring theme — “You Too Can Fly.” Organized by Bajaj Finserv Ltd, the marathon aims to unite elite international athletes, corporate leaders, and fitness enthusiasts in a celebration of endurance, aspiration, and community spirit. Adding global star power, Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American World Champion Noah Lyles will serve as race ambassadors. Fraser-Pryce, the most decorated 100m sprinter, and Lyles, the reigning World’s Fastest Man, embody the marathon’s message of resilience and limitless possibility. Bajaj…

12 Nov

Assam secures rights and legacy for 4,673 tribal households by granting them forest land titles

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark initiative to strengthen land rights for indigenous communities, the Assam government handed over forest land title deeds to 4,673 tribal families on Monday. The event, held at Pantan High School playground in Chaygaon, Kamrup district, was organized jointly by the Kamrup District Administration and the Department of Tribal Affairs (Plain). The distribution coincided with the ongoing “Jatiya Gaurav Varsh Fortnight”, celebrating tribal heritage and the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Beneficiaries from the Garo, Rabha, Bodo, and Karbi communities, residing across forest ranges such as Lokhara, Bondapara, Kulshi, Loharghat, Bamunigaon, Boko, and Singra, received…

12 Nov

Assam wipes out cyber crime by 81 per cent

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam has achieved a remarkable milestone in cyber security, witnessing an 81.2% decline in cyber crime cases over the past two years — a feat officials are hailing as a “digital reset” in the fight against online fraud and cyber offences. According to official data, cybercrime cases in Assam dropped from 4,846 in 2021 to just 909 in 2023, marking one of the steepest declines recorded by any Indian state in recent years. The figures reflect the success of a series of targeted operations and awareness campaigns led by the Assam Police Cyber Crime Wing and its district-level units. The…

12 Nov

Assam CM distributes cheques to women entrepreneurs in Dhubri

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Dhubri district, cheques under the Chief Minister's Women Entrepreneurship Scheme were delivered by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. About 23,000 women received cheques at the check distribution program, which took place in the playground of Halakura Higher Secondary School in Golokganj. As part of the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme, the Chief Minister ceremoniously gave cheques to ten women; the remaining female entrepreneurs received Rs 10,000 apiece in their bank accounts. The Chief Minister stated in his speech that this financial support will enable around 23,000 women who are members of self-help groups within the Golokganj cluster to engage…

12 Nov

Hema Malini and Family Thank Fans as Dharmendra Begins Home Recovery After Hospitalisation

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Veteran actor Dharmendra has been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted on October 31 due to complaints of breathlessness. His team clarified that the visit was for a routine check-up. The 89-year-old actor Dharmendra has been hospitalized multiple times over the past weeks. Dr. Pratit Samdani confirmed that he was discharged at 7:30 am and will receive treatment at home as per the family’s decision. The Deol family has since urged the public to avoid speculation regarding his health. Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will recover at home. His family requests…

12 Nov

Cultural investment in Northeast India strengthens as Byatikram Group drives S.D. Burman tribute event

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Byatikram Group’s second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman” at U Soso Tham Auditorium underscores the growing economic potential of cultural initiatives in Northeast India. Supported by the Government of Tripura, Meghalaya’s Department of Arts and Culture, HDFC Bank, The Illumis Clinic, NERIM, and NEDFi, the event reflects increasing private-public collaboration in heritage-based cultural investment. The evening began with Meghalaya Governor Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, followed by a 69-artist medley representing the maestro’s 69-year life, signaling high-value engagement of local talent in scalable cultural productions. Felicitations of legal, corporate, and artistic leaders highlighted cross-sectoral support, reinforcing the economic…