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25 Jul

Assam flood death toll climbs to 62

Paromita EditorAssam

With 21 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, the toll in Assam floods has climbed to 62, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday."Assam flood death toll now stands at 62.May the departed souls rest in eternal peace," Sarma wrote on X.Yesterday, he said that death toll could rise further as rescue teams have still not been able to to reach many affected areas due to intense flooding."The situation continues to be grim with close to 11 lakh people affected in over 2,000 villages. Our Ministers are on ground overseeing the relief efforts, I will visit…

25 Jul

Maaza marks 50 years with special postal cover, honours mango farmers

Business BureauBusiness

Coca-Cola India, in collaboration with the Department of Posts, on Thursday released a commemorative Special Cover to mark the 50th anniversary of Maaza, celebrating the beverage brand’s five-decade association with Indian mangoes. The release coincided with National Mango Day, during which mango farmers associated with Project Unnati by Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation were also felicitated for their contribution to preserving India’s mango heritage. The Special Cover was unveiled by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Department of Posts, ChiragPaswan, in the presence of senior officials from the Department of Posts, Coca-Cola India, bottling partners, mango supplier Foods…

25 Jul

‘Turned Him Into a Nobody’: Kris Srikkanth Slams Team Management Over Mohammad Shami’s Absence

Banasree SarkarSports

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has expressed his disappointment over the team management's decision to completely overlook veteran pacer Mohammed Shami across formats. Recently, Srikkanth was asked about India's possible fast-bowling options for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He immediately highlighted his concerns over Shami being left out of contention for a place in the squad. Shami was India's leading wicket-taker during the 2023 ODI World Cup, claiming 24 wickets in the tournament. However, he has not featured for India since the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite showing good form in domestic cricket, the experienced pacer was not selected for any series. Speaking on Star Sports, Srikkanth said that while players like Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Mohsin Khan are promising options and still have enough time to push for World Cup selection, Shami's exclusion remains surprising. "Shami was an outstanding bowler. I am surprised the management…

25 Jul

ABD posts steady Q1 profit growth as premiumisation strategy drives performance

Business BureauBusiness

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) reported steady financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, with growth in revenue and profitability on a standalone basis, supported by continued premiumisation, higher sales of premium brands and strategic investments in its luxury portfolio. The company reported standalone income from operations of ₹975 crore for Q1FY27, up 5.3 per cent from ₹926 crore a year earlier. Standalone EBITDA rose 14.4 per cent to ₹140 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) increased 11.9 per cent to ₹68 crore. On a consolidated basis, income from operations grew 5.8 per cent to ₹984 crore, while…

25 Jul

Global Oil Prices Surge Over 25% in Two Weeks as Middle East Conflict Escalates

anuprova EditorBusiness

Global crude oil benchmarks have soared more than 25% over the past two weeks, fueled by a sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities following the collapse of a recent interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The dramatic price surge reflects growing fears of severe global energy supply disruptions, as military actions and proxy strikes threaten two of the world's most critical maritime oil transit chokepoints—the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The rapid rise in energy costs has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, rekindling inflationary anxieties and sparking a sharp sell-off in government bonds…

25 Jul

Centre Assures Full Support for Assam Flood Relief

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the worsening flood situation in the state and assured all possible assistance from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. During the telephone conversation, the Prime Minister sought a detailed assessment of the flood situation, including the extent of damage caused by the disaster, the progress of relief operations and the challenges being faced by the state administration in reaching affected areas. Sharing details of the conversation on social media, Chief Minister Sarma said he briefed the Prime Minister on the measures being…

25 Jul

Abhijit Dipke Reveals Health Concerns Social Media Post

Banasree SarkarNational

The Cockroach Janta Party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, announced his diagnosis of typhoid but affirmed that it will not impact the nationwide movement for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a social media video, Dipke mentioned he has been unwell for several days and is undergoing treatment with intravenous medication. Dipke, despite his recent diagnosis of typhoid, expressed gratitude to CJP supporters for their ongoing peaceful protests. He congratulated participants for the expansion of the movement and assured them that their main demand for Pradhan's resignation would be achieved through persistent efforts. The CJP's agitation against alleged irregularities in…

25 Jul

Axis Trustee expands GIFT City footprint with new office to boost cross-border financial services

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Trustee Services Limited (ATSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Axis Bank, has expanded its presence in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) with the inauguration of a new office aimed at strengthening its role in India's growing international financial services ecosystem. The new office was inaugurated in the presence of PradeepRamakrishnan, Executive Director of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), BipinSaraf, Chairman of Axis Trustee Services Limited, and Rahul Choudhary, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ATSL. The company said the expansion will enhance its ability to support financial institutions, issuers, fund managers and investors operating in…

25 Jul

PM Mourns Losses, Reaffirms Centre’s Commitment to Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a discussion with Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the severe flood situation in Assam. He conveyed the Central Government's comprehensive support for relief, rehabilitation, and rebuilding initiatives. During the conversation, Modi sought information about the extent of the damage, the ongoing relief efforts, and the significant challenges encountered. In response, Chief Minister Sarma updated the Prime Minister on the Assam Government's support for families affected by the floods. The Prime Minister expressed condolences for the losses and assured that addressing the disaster is a top priority for the Central Government.…

25 Jul

Netflix unveils trailer for Operation SafedSagarahead of August 7 premiere

Business BureauBusiness

Netflix on Monday unveiled the trailer of Operation SafedSagar, a military drama inspired by the Indian Air Force's role during the 1999 Kargil War, with the series scheduled to premiere on August 7. Based on real events, the show highlights the untold story of the Golden Arrows Squadron, whose high-altitude mission during Operation SafedSagar became a defining chapter in India's military history. Directed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and KushalSrivastava, the series is produced by Matchbox Shots LLP and Feel Good Films. The cast includes Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, AbhayVerma, DiaMirza, PrajaktaKoli, AdilHussain, MihirAhuja, TaarukRaina, ArnavBhasin and…