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03 Jun

School Connectivity Surge Places Assam Among Top Three States in India

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged among the top three states in the country in terms of growth in school internet connectivity, a development that reflects a wider transformation in the state's education sector over the past decade, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Reacting to the recognition by the Government of India, Sarma said the achievement goes beyond internet access and represents broader improvements in educational infrastructure across Assam under the NDA government's tenure. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the state's ranking highlights the steady progress made in several key areas that directly affect the learning…

02 Jun

Social Media Banned for Those Under 16 in Malaysia

Preeti SinghTechnology

Various countries around the world have been taking different measures to curb social media in order to control the calculation of global violence-ridden mindsets, criminal tendencies, indiscipline, and various misdeeds. This time, Malaysia has implemented a strict new law to control the use of social media.According to this law, no individual in the country under the age of 16 will be able to open accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc. The number of social media platform users in Malaysia is currently around 80 lakh (8 million). Now, the Malaysian government will verify those accounts and take steps to cancel…

02 Jun

Mission ‘Senehjori’ launched to boost Assam’s Muga Silk sector; Rs 411-crore project to benefit 2.5 lakh stakeholders

Paromita EditorAssam

In a major initiative aimed at transforming Assam’s iconic Muga Silk industry, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday virtually launched Mission Muga Silk ‘Senehjori’, a Rs 411-crore project designed to empower more than 2.5 lakh weavers, rearers and entrepreneurs associated with Muga silk production in Assam.The launch event held at Sanchar Bhawan in the national capital, was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita and Minister of State for DoNER Sukanta Majumdar, among others.Describing the initiative as a transformative step for Assam’s famed 'golden thread',…

02 Jun

Guwahati police busts IPL betting racket

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Guwahati Police busted an IPL betting racket and seized cash, jewellery, luxury vehicles, digital devices and property-related documents during a raid conducted on the night of the IPL final.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shambhavi Mishra said the operation was carried out following extensive intelligence gathering by a specially constituted team.The raid was conducted at the residence of the prime accused, Alok Jain, while the IPL final match was underway. Investigators alleged that live betting activities were being conducted at the premises at the time of the operation.Police stated that Jain had allegedly been involved in illegal gambling activities for a…

02 Jun

ED Cracks Down on Vedanta Group Corporate Offices in Major Foreign Exchange Probe

anuprova EditorBusiness

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of coordinate searches across multiple corporate offices of the Vedanta Group as part of a major investigation into alleged violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The central law enforcement agency targeted four major premises linked to the billionaire Anil Agarwal-led global mining conglomerate, including regional corporate hubs located in Delhi, Mumbai, and Udaipur. According to senior federal officials, the ongoing probe is focused closely on civil provisions of FEMA and specifically scrutinizes high-value cross-border financial transactions. Investigators are reportedly examining structures involving foreign financial routing, including a specific 2023 transaction where…

02 Jun

TVS Motor clocks highest-ever monthly sales at 5.67 lakh units in May

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company reported its highest-ever monthly sales performance in May 2026, registering total sales of 5,66,585 units, marking a 31 per cent growth compared to 4,31,275 units sold during the same month last year. The company said total two-wheeler sales rose 31 per cent to 5,43,111 units in May 2026 from 4,16,166 units a year ago. Domestic two-wheeler sales also recorded strong growth of 24 per cent, increasing to 3,84,565 units from 3,09,287 units in May 2025. Motorcycle sales grew 30 per cent to 2,73,802 units, while scooter sales rose 32 per cent to 2,20,740 units during the month.…

02 Jun

Six Arrested in Majuli for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl

Paromita EditorAssam

Six individuals, including two juveniles, have been arrested in Assam’s Majuli district after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual assaults over several months, which resulted in her being more than six months pregnant, police said. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s family at Garamur Police Station on June 1. Investigators stated that the accused exploited the absence of family members at the girl’s home to assault her multiple times. She was also allegedly threatened with death if she revealed the abuse. The pregnancy was discovered only recently, prompting the family to approach the authorities.…

02 Jun

Class X Student Hospitalised After Alleged Assault by Headmaster in Assam’s Bajali

Paromita EditorAssam

Tension prevailed at Sarupeta High School in Assam's Bajali district after a Class X student was allegedly assaulted by the school's headmaster, leading to the student being admitted to hospital. According to local sources, the student, identified as Ratul Rajbongshi from Kolbari village, sustained injuries in the alleged incident and was subsequently taken for medical treatment. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been officially disclosed. The incident sparked outrage among the student's family members and local residents, who gathered at the school premises and demanded an explanation from headmaster Sanjiv Kumar Talukdar. They also called for accountability…

02 Jun

Renault extends growth streak with ninth consecutive month of wholesale gains

Business BureauBusiness

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, continued its strong growth trajectory by recording its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth in May 2026, extending a positive run that began in September 2025. The automaker reported cumulative wholesale sales of 38,225 units between September 2025 and May 2026, marking a significant 46 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period last year. The performance highlights the company’s steady expansion in the Indian passenger vehicle market amid intense competition. According to VAAHAN data, Renault was among only two passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country to register positive retail…

02 Jun

India Skills Accelerator roundtable charts roadmap to bridge skills gaps

Business BureauBusiness

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Monday convened the High-Level Roundtable of the India Skills Accelerator (ISA) in New Delhi to discuss measures for closing emerging skills gaps and strengthening India's position as a global talent hub. Held under the theme “From Insight to Action: Closing Skills Gaps for Growth”, the roundtable brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, international organisations and development partners. The discussions focused on workforce readiness, skills financing, emerging technologies and aligning skilling systems with evolving labour market demands. The India Skills Accelerator, announced in…