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18 Mar

HP unveils next-gen AI commercial PCs in India, targets business users

Business BureauBusiness

HP has launched its latest range of next-generation AI-powered commercial PCs in India, aiming to redefine business productivity and collaboration. The new lineup includes the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i, EliteBook X G1i, EliteBook X G1i Flip, and EliteBook X G1a, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra and AMD Ryzen® processors, with AI-driven enhancements for superior performance and security. The EliteBook X G1a stands out with up to 55 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of NPU performance, making HP the only brand offering such capabilities in India. Meanwhile, Intel-powered variants boast up to 48 TOPS, ensuring seamless multitasking for professionals. Equipped with…

18 Mar

Bangladeshi infiltration attempt foiled in Assam, 2 pushed back

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said two Bangladeshis were intercepted along the international border in Sribhumi district and pushed back. "Stern action against illegal infiltration. Continuing with their strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @sribhumipolice intercepted 2 Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back," Sarma said in a post on X. Assam's Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri and South Salmara-Mankachar districts share 267.5 km of international border with Bangladesh.

18 Mar

Eugenix Hair Sciences leads India’s hair transplant boom

Business BureauBusiness

The hair transplant industry is witnessing rapid growth, with the global market projected to reach USD 141.88 billion by 2032, expanding at a 25.2% CAGR. In India, the sector is evolving swiftly, driven by increasing demand and technological advancements. At the forefront of this transformation is Eugenix Hair Sciences, co-founded by Dr. Pradeep Sethi and Dr. Arika Bansal, which has performed over 16,000 procedures, including 1,800 complex Grade 6/7 baldness cases. Eugenix has pioneered the Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) technique, setting new industry benchmarks. Its clientele includes Bollywood celebrities like Boney Kapoor, cricketers Mohammed Shami, Ravi Shastri, and Mohammed Azharuddin,…

18 Mar

CAG highlights ₹2.69 crore loss from SMU tariff error

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged a misclassification in electricity tariffs, leading to an undue benefit of ₹2.69 crore to Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) over five years (2017-18 to 2021-22). The audit report revealed that SMU was incorrectly classified under the Bulk Supply High Tension Industrial Supply (HTIS) category, instead of the standard HTIS category, which applies to most industrial and institutional consumers. This misclassification resulted in revenue losses for the Power Department of Sikkim (PDS). According to the CAG report: SMU was charged ₹12.33 crore in energy costs under the incorrect category. If classified correctly…

18 Mar

Carney Visits Macron and Starmer to Strengthen Ties Against U.S. Trade Policies

Sonakshi SarkarCanada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his first overseas trip to France and the UK, seeking stronger alliances in response to President Donald Trump's trade policies affecting Canada's sovereignty and economy. In Paris, Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron presented a united stance against economic and geopolitical challenges, implicitly referencing Trump's trade war and "America first" diplomacy. Carney emphasized Canada's position as the "most European of the non-European countries," highlighting the importance of reliable allies. The trip underscores Canada's efforts to navigate the complexities of current international trade dynamics and reinforce partnerships with key European nations.

18 Mar

Former Georgian President Saakashvili’s Prison Term Extended

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has been sentenced to an additional four years and six months in prison on charges of illegal border crossing, bringing his total jail time to 12½ years. Saakashvili and his defense team argue that the charges are politically motivated. Serving as president from 2004 to 2013, Saakashvili led significant reforms but faced criticism for authoritarian tendencies. After his party's 2012 election loss, he moved to Ukraine and returned to Georgia in 2021, where he was arrested. Currently, he is in a prison hospital receiving treatment for chronic conditions. His lawyer denounced the recent verdict, declaring…

18 Mar

Assam CM is scheduled to visit Dibrugarh for a two-day program

Banasree SarkarAssamHimanta Biswa Sarma

On March 20 and 21, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will travel to Dibrugarh for a two-day event as part of the state government's massive "Advantage Assam" campaign, which aims to encourage investment and infrastructural development throughout the area. The Chief Minister's visit will include a number of important initiatives aimed at promoting social welfare and economic progress. The Banikanta Kakoti Award and the Anandaram Baruah Award, which recognize outstanding accomplishments in the domains of culture and education, will be presented by the Assam chief minister during award distribution events. The Chief Minister will also provide bicycles to recipients…

18 Mar

Assam MP asks centre to name two trains after Vaishnavite saints

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

BJP MP Dilip Saikia on Monday urged the railway ministry to name two long-distance trains from Assam to Delhi and Chennai in honour of revered Vaishnavite saints Srimanta Sankardeva and Srimanta Madhdeva, respectively. Participating in a debate on the Demands for Grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways for 2025-26, the MP from Assam's Darrang-Udalguri constituency also urged the government to start a Vande Bharat Express train between Dibrugarh and Guwahati via Rangia and Udalguri, besides a direct train from Guwahati to Odisha for the benefit of the 45 lakh people of Odisha-origin living in Assam. "Two long-distance…

18 Mar

Dhubri MP files FIR over de*th threats on Facebook

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam MP Rakibul Hussain has filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Dhubri Sadar Police Station after receiving multiple death threats on Facebook. The Dhubri Member of Parliament alleged that a social media user had made repeated threats against his life, escalating concerns over online harassment and safety of public figures. According to the complaint filed on Monday, a Facebook user identified as Ansar Ali, a resident of Sunakhuli village in Dhubri district, allegedly issued violent threats against Hussain during live sessions on the platform. The first instance occurred on January 4, 2025, when Ali allegedly commented in Assamese, threatening…

18 Mar

Fino Payments Bank expands footprint in West Bengal, opens first branch in Berhampur

Business BureauBusiness

Fino Payments Bank has strengthened its presence in West Bengal with the inauguration of its first branch in the state. The new branch, located near Berhampur Court Railway Station in Murshidabad district, was inaugurated by Atul Trivedi, Senior Divisional Head, in the presence of Zonal Head Sachin Joglekar, Regional Head Soumen Kanrar, and other bank officials. Fino Payments Bank primarily serves unbanked and underbanked communities through a vast network of neighborhood merchant points, including kirana stores, mobile shops, and Bharat Petroleum outlets. In West Bengal, the bank already operates over 40,000 merchant points across all 23 districts, catering to more…