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12 Legislators To Take OATH As Assam Ministers On June 5

12 Legislators To Take OATH As Assam Ministers On June 5

The Council of Ministers of the Government of Assam will be expanded with 12 newly-elected MLAs to take oath during a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that 12 legislators would be inducted into the State Cabinet, with four new faces, all from the BJP. Among the four new inductees in the Sarma-led Cabinet are Nilima Devi, MLA from Mangaldai Assembly constituency in Darrang district. The other three are former Assam Assembly Speaker and Tamulpur MLA, Biswajit Daimary; Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain and Golakganj MLA, Ashwini Ray Sarkar. The other MLAs to be inducted in…
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Zubeen Death Case: Gauhati HC Declines To Hear Bail Plea Of Accused Siddharth Sharma

Zubeen Death Case: Gauhati HC Declines To Hear Bail Plea Of Accused Siddharth Sharma

In yet another development in the Zubeen Garg death case, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday did not take up the bail plea of Siddharth Sharma, a key accused in the case.The bench of the High Court comprising Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia declined to hear the bail application and refused to accept the case.The bench also declined to hear a separate petition concerning Mahabir Aqua and ordered that the matter be transferred to a different bench for consideration.This is not the first time Justice Saikia has declined to hear such a matter.On May 29 last, the High Court bench had rejected…
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Tata Motors launches Intra V40 to expand alternate fuel pickup portfolio

Tata Motors launches Intra V40 to expand alternate fuel pickup portfolio

Tata Motors has launched the all-new Intra V40 pickup, strengthening its position in the alternate fuel small commercial vehicle (SCV) and pickup segment as demand grows for cost-efficient and flexible last-mile transport solutions. The Intra V40 comes with CNG-petrol bi-fuel technology and is designed for high-load operations. The vehicle offers a best-in-class payload capacity of 1,525 kg and a 2,960 mm (9.7 ft) load body, aimed at helping operators maximise earnings while ensuring uninterrupted operations across different routes. Powered by a 1.2-litre engine, the pickup delivers 58 bhp of power and 106 Nm of torque. It also features a 110-litre…
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HSBC Mutual Fund launches RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund for mid-ticket investors

HSBC Mutual Fund launches RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund for mid-ticket investors

HSBC Mutual Fund has launched the RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) strategy aimed at investors seeking regular returns along with long-term capital appreciation. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on June 2 and will remain available for subscription until June 16, 2026. The fund combines investments across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equity arbitrage, REITs and INVITs, with the objective of generating risk-adjusted returns across different market cycles. The strategy is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. HSBC Mutual Fund said the product is designed for “mid-ticket” investors and requires a…
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Navachar Mantra launched to boost grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship

Navachar Mantra launched to boost grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and scaling grassroots innovations and early-stage enterprises across India, with a special focus on Tier-2, Tier-3 towns and rural regions.The programme was launched by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, at IIT Delhi. The initiative will be implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in partnership with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi as the technical knowledge partner.…
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Oakley launches Players Collection with Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown

Oakley launches Players Collection with Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown

Eyewear brand Oakley has unveiled the latest chapter of its Players Collection campaign, featuring global sports stars Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown. The collection introduces signature eyewear series co-created with the two athletes, highlighting their personal style, identity and sporting influence. The new release includes the Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series, featuring an exclusive cocoa brown colour palette, Brown’s personal logo and Prizm™ Ruby lenses designed to provide enhanced coverage and sun protection. Inspired by Brown’s off-field fashion choices, the eyewear is built on a lightweight O-Matter™ frame for durability and comfort. Meanwhile, the Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Permian features…
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Birla Fertility expands reach in Arunachal with Pasighat hospital partnership

Birla Fertility expands reach in Arunachal with Pasighat hospital partnership

Birla Fertility & IVF, one of India’s largest IVF networks, has partnered with Health Care Hospital in Pasighat to expand access to advanced fertility care in Arunachal Pradesh, reducing the need for patients to travel to metro cities and distant treatment centres. Under the collaboration, couples from Pasighat and neighbouring districts will be able to access key fertility services, including consultations, scans, ovulation monitoring and intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures locally at Health Care Hospital. The services will be provided under the clinical guidance and treatment protocols of Birla Fertility & IVF’s Guwahati centre, ensuring continuity of care while easing financial…
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Mogu Mogu launches global Gen Z campaign in India, expands product portfolio

Mogu Mogu launches global Gen Z campaign in India, expands product portfolio

Mogu Mogu, the pioneer of the snackable drink category, has launched its latest global campaign in India, targeting Generation Z consumers with a message that encourages them to “chew through” awkward real-life situations instead of looking for a digital-style skip button. Titled “Wanna Skip? You Gotta Chew”, the campaign went live across India on June 1 and is built around common awkward moments identified through research conducted by Thailand-based beverage company SAPPE, the parent company of Mogu Mogu. The campaign highlights scenarios such as uncomfortable eye contact with strangers, being the only single person on a couples’ trip, and disappointing…
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Red Shield Division Launches Massive Plantation Campaign in Upper Assam

Red Shield Division Launches Massive Plantation Campaign in Upper Assam

In the run-up to World Environment Day, the Indian Army's Red Shield Division under the Spear Corps, in partnership with the Forest Department and local communities, carried out a large-scale plantation and cleanliness campaign across Upper Assam, planting nearly 10,000 saplings over a period of three days. The campaign, held from June 1 to June 3, covered several locations in Tinsukia and Charaideo districts, including Tinkopani, Jagun, the Amguri area of Phillobari Reserve Forest at Rupai, and Patsaku. The initiative was aimed at expanding green cover, promoting environmental conservation and encouraging greater community participation in protecting natural resources. According to…
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SEBI Exposes ₹15 Trillion Revenue Puzzle at Rajesh Exports Following Shareholder Complaint

SEBI Exposes ₹15 Trillion Revenue Puzzle at Rajesh Exports Following Shareholder Complaint

A single shareholder complaint has triggered one of India's biggest corporate governance investigations. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a scathing interim order against gold giant Rajesh Exports Limited (REL), alleging a massive ₹15.15 trillion revenue misrepresentation between FY21 and FY25. What began as a technical query regarding long-overdue trade receivables has now exposed a structural financial puzzle spanning from India to Switzerland. At the heart of the regulatory storm is Rajesh Exports' complex overseas corporate structure. While the parent company reported a staggering consolidated revenue of ₹15.45 trillion over five years, nearly 98 percent—roughly ₹15.18…
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