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06 Nov

Berger Paints’ Q2 Profit Falls 23.5% to ₹206 Crore Amid Muted Demand

Business BureauBusiness

Berger Paints India Limited reported a 1.9% rise in consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 2,827.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to Rs. 2,774.6 crore a year earlier. However, the company’s net profit declined 23.5% year-on-year to Rs. 206.4 crore, while EBITDA dropped 18.9% to Rs. 352.3 crore. For the first half of FY26, consolidated revenue grew 2.8% to Rs. 6,028.3 crore, though net profit fell 16.4% to Rs. 521.4 crore. Managing Director & CEO Abhijit Roy attributed the muted performance to an extended monsoon season that dampened demand and impacted sales of exterior products, coupled…

06 Nov

Yami Gautam Shines in Haq — A Legal Drama That Speaks Softly but Hits Hard

editorEntertainment

In the 1978 movie review of "Haq," 62-year-old Shah Bano sues her wealthy husband, Mohammad Ahmad Khan, for maintenance. This led to a 1985 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the rights of divorced Muslim women, mandating a consistent maintenance sum as both a legal responsibility and a moral obligation. The judgment sparked significant controversy in India, intensifying discussions on secularism, Muslim personal law, uniform civil code, and gender justice. The strong backlash from various parties prompted a hasty governmental response, which ultimately influenced the country's political landscape. Haq draws inspiration from the Shah Bano case but avoids melodrama, instead focusing…

06 Nov

Orkla India share price falls after muted listing

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Orkla India made a subdued debut on the Indian stock market on November 6, 2025, with its shares listing on both the BSE and NSE. The stock opened at ₹751.50 on the BSE and ₹750.10 on the NSE, showing a modest premium of around 3% over the IPO issue price of ₹730. Post-listing, Orkla India’s share price touched a high of ₹755 and a low of ₹693.35 on the BSE. The IPO, which ran from October 29 to 31, raised ₹1,667.54 crore through an offer-for-sale of 2.28 crore shares, with a price band of ₹695–₹730. Despite being subscribed 48.73 times,…

06 Nov

UK to Launch Mandatory Digital ID for Workers by End of Term

Mohini BarmanInternational

The United Kingdom government has revealed a plan to introduce a mandatory digital identity scheme for citizens and resident workers, aiming to make employment checks more robust and streamline access to public services. According to announcements, by the end of this parliamentary term the new system will require anyone working in the country to verify identity online via a government-approved digital ID. The move is described by ministers as a dual measure: tightening security, particularly in the labour market, and simplifying interactions with services like welfare, healthcare, and driver licensing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the scheme will “help ensure…

06 Nov

Modi, Shah, Sitharaman and Rajnath to visit Assam for major project launches

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on November 6 that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the state between November 7 and 9 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of major projects. According to the Chief Minister, Sitharaman will arrive in Guwahati on November 7 for a two-day visit. She is scheduled to inspect the new semiconductor plant in Jagiroad and inaugurate several key infrastructure projects. “Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will come tomorrow (November 7); she will inspect the new semiconductor plant at Jagiroad. She will inaugurate a new land water…

06 Nov

Dibrugarh University’s water management training program comes to an end

Banasree SarkarAssam

In partnership with North East India Water Talks (NEIWT), the Center for Social Work Studies (CSWS) at Dibrugarh University concluded a comprehensive seven-day water training program from October 22 to October 28. Forty MSW students from the five Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura participated in the program, which was sponsored by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, New Delhi Office, and the North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS). The week's combination of expert lectures, group projects, and practical field experience was intended to enhance participants' comprehension of the social, ecological, and policy aspects of water. Urban…

06 Nov

Rozgar Mela 2.0 registration extended; over 10,000 jobs for North Bengal & Hill Youth

Business BureauBusiness

The Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS) has extended the registration deadline for Rozgar Mela 2.0, providing more time for youth from North Bengal and the hill districts to apply for the large-scale employment drive. The two-day job fair will take place on November 15 and 16 at Salesian College, Siliguri, offering more than 10,000 job opportunities across key sectors. Over 60 leading companies, including Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Group, ITC, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail and Apollo Hospitals, will participate, covering sectors like banking, retail, IT, healthcare, and hospitality. The mela is free for all eligible candidates, and registrations…

06 Nov

MP Indra Hang Subba examines the NH-10 and highway construction and demands that Sikkim be completed on schedule

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a move to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and the timely completion of highway projects in Sikkim, Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) at its headquarters in New Delhi. The discussions primarily focused on the progress of works along NH-10 and other national highways across the state. The NHIDCL delegation included Manoj Kumar, Executive Director (Technical); U.J. Chamargore, Director (Technical); Ankush Mehta, General Manager; and Ashok Kumar Saha, Regional Officer (Sikkim), while Executive Director Jagdeep Singh of Siliguri joined via video conferencing. Officials…

06 Nov

Assam State Chif Information Commissioner regingd from post

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam’s Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has resigned from his post following a series of Right to Information (RTI) petitions filed against his brother, entrepreneur and cultural organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. According to sources, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had advised Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta to step down in light of the RTI applications seeking information related to his brother’s activities. Accepting the Chief Minister’s advice, Mahanta tendered his resignation from the post. Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, a former Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam, had assumed charge as the State Chief Information Commissioner earlier this year. Mahanta was an Assam-Meghalaya cadre…

06 Nov

On the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s death, Sonowal pays a moving homage to him

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, paid a solemn tribute to the legendary singer, lyricist, and composer Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his death anniversary at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport on Wednesday.Remembering the cultural icon, Sonowal lauded Dr. Hazarika’s remarkable contributions to Indian music and culture. Describing him as a timeless voice of unity and humanism, the minister emphasized how the maestro’s creations continue to inspire people across generations. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sonowal shared his emotions in Assamese, stating: “আমাৰ হৃদয়ত গুঞ্জৰিত হৈ থকা অমৰ কণ্ঠ ~ 'সুধাকণ্ঠ'.. On his Punya Tithi, offered…