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01 Jul

Copper futures upgrade on high demand

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New Delhi, Copper futures on Tuesday rose 0.46 percent to Rs 898.70 per kg on high spot demand. During the day, the metal touched an all-time high of Rs 903 per kg. Copper contracts for July delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange pared their gains and were trading lower by Rs 4.10, or 0.46 percent, at Rs 898.70 per kg in a business turnover of 8,260 lots. Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, said easing trade concerns and positive macroeconomic data from the US boosted investor sentiment, pushing copper prices higher. On the economic calendar front, investors will…

01 Jul

Rapido expands to all districts in West Bengal, launches services in 15 new cities

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Ride-sharing platform Rapido has marked a significant milestone by launching its Bike Taxi and Auto services in 15 new cities across West Bengal, including Malda, Kharagpur, and Murshidabad. With this expansion, Rapido now operates in every district of the state, reinforcing its commitment to provide affordable, accessible, and tech-driven first and last-mile connectivity. This strategic rollout is part of Rapido’s broader mission to reach 500 cities nationwide. The company currently facilitates over 4 million rides daily and is one of India’s largest gig economy enablers, having created over 9 million jobs. The latest move is expected to generate 1 lakh…

01 Jul

Sikkim govt warns of disciplinary action & issues a strict circular regarding staff transfers

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Government has issued a strict directive mandating immediate compliance with employee transfer orders, warning that non-adherence will invite disciplinary action against both employees and department heads. In a circular released on Monday by the Department of Personnel, the state government laid out clear timelines for employees to assume their new postings. Employees transferred within the same station must join immediately, while those moving between stations must do so within six days, excluding Sundays and public holidays. The directive follows a government review that revealed several instances where employees remained at their original postings despite transfer orders, often with…

01 Jul

Netflix scores big as Kapil show’s Shaadi roast drives viewer surge

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The latest episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 turned into a laugh riot as the ensemble cast of Metro…In Dino—including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and director Anurag Basu—graced the iconic comedy couch. Amid the jokes, one roast stole the spotlight. Host Kapil Sharma teased Aditya Roy Kapur by drawing hilarious parallels between his past co-stars and their subsequent marriages. “Fitoor mein Katrina, shaadi ho gayi; Sadak 2 mein Alia, shaadi ho gayi; Night Manager mein Sobhita, shaadi ho gayi… toh…

01 Jul

Operation Sindhu: India safely evacuates over 4,400 citizens from conflict zones in West Asia

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The Indian government has successfully evacuated 4,415 Indian nationals stranded in conflict-hit Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu. Launched on June 18 amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the operation utilized 19 special flights, including three Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that the evacuations from Iran were conducted between June 18 and 26, with 3,597 citizens flown out via Yerevan, Ashgabat, and Mashhad. The evacuees included students, workers, professionals, pilgrims, and fishermen from over 15 Indian states. The Israeli leg of the operation began on June 23, resulting in the evacuation of…

01 Jul

Commercial LPG costs Rs 58.50 less, while domestic prices stay the same

Banasree SarkarIndia

With effect from July 1, oil marketing companies have lowered the cost of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹58.50, which is a positive step for businesses nationwide. Businesses that depend significantly on commercial LPG, like the food and hospitality industries, will benefit from the price reduction, which lowers the new tariff in Delhi to ₹1,665 per cylinder. This represents the third price cut in as many months, indicating a persistent decreasing trend. Prices were reduced by ₹24 in June, whereas in April they were ₹1,762 before being changed to ₹1,723.50. The tariff was lowered by ₹7 earlier in February and…

01 Jul

Shoot Chaos: Tollywood Technicians Refuse Work With Anirban Bhattacharya

Purbalee DuttaEntertainment, Kolkata, West Bengal

Anirban Bhattacharya, is a very well-known actor-director, but unfortunately enough and currently is involved in a developing disagreement with film technicians in Tollywood, which has resulted in recurrent delays to the filming of his music videos. The Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India has allegedly threatened "lifelong non-cooperation" against people, including Bhattacharya, who have sued the Federation in the Calcutta High Court. The growing tensions reached a peak on Monday, when Bhattacharya convened a news conference at Yogesh Mime Academy at midday. He highlighted the fact that shooting for his music video did get halted since he…

01 Jul

Save Earth Mission announces Grand Global Vision Unveiling in Ahmedabad, India

Business BureauBusiness

After making headlines worldwide by planting over 500,000 trees in just one hour, Save Earth Mission is set to launch its most ambitious global plan yet. The organization will host the Global Vision Unveiling on July 3 at 6:00 PM at GIFT City Club, Ahmedabad, announcing its roadmap to plant 30 billion trees by 2040 and accelerate global efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The event, selected to be held in Ahmedabad through a global public vote over contenders like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Goa, and Bangkok, marks a major leap in the organization’s climate movement. Representatives from international chapters, global…

01 Jul

Over 10,000 people polled in Assam CM survey

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A recent survey by VoteVibe LLP has revealed a neck-and-neck contest for the next Chief Minister of Assam, with current CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP holding a slender 0.8% lead over Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. Sarma was favoured by 45.6% of respondents, while Gogoi closely followed with 44.8% — well within the statistical margin of error. The state-wide survey, which included over 10,000 participants via Random Digit Dialling, also revealed interesting demographic divides. While male voters preferred Sarma (50%) over Gogoi (41%), the trend flipped among female voters, who backed Gogoi (49%) over Sarma (41%). Youth voters (18–24)…

01 Jul

Government Expands Meals Plan to Tackle Child Hunger

Mohini BarmanUK

The UK government has announced a new policy offering free breakfast to every child in state-run primary schools across England. This move is part of the broader strategy to combat child hunger and improve concentration in early learners. Under the plan, schools will serve healthy meals such as porridge, fruit, toast, and milk, funded by a £1.5 billion education welfare package. The initiative comes after studies showed that nearly 1 in 4 children in low-income households often arrive at school hungry. South Asian educators and nutrition advocates could explore similar school meal expansions. In places like rural Bangladesh or Indian…