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03 Apr

DA Case: Enforcement Directorate Charges ACS Officer Sukanya Bora

riya EditorAssam

The Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Sukanya Bora, a dismissed Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, in a case concerning disproportionate assets. The chargesheet was submitted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) to the Court of the Special Judge, Assam, highlighting that Bora amassed assets significantly exceeding her known sources of income. An investigation revealed that, since joining the Assam Civil Service in 2015 with a starting salary of around Rs 38,000 per month, she acquired movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 7.94 crore from March 1, 2017,…

02 Apr

Wobble partners RG Cellular, launches Wobble One with big East India retail push

Business BureauBusiness

Indian consumer tech brand Wobble has announced a strategic partnership with RG Cellular to expand its mainline retail presence across East India, targeting 75–80% regional coverage. The move marks Wobble’s first major offline retail push in the region with the launch of its flagship smartphone, Wobble One, at Velocity Tech Multiverse, E-Mall in Kolkata. The partnership aims to strengthen Wobble’s presence through high-footfall retail outlets, embedding the brand deeper into India’s offline market. The company said its expansion is supported by a service network spanning over 300 cities and 18,000 pincodes, ensuring after-sales support nationwide. The Wobble One features a…

02 Apr

iQOO 15 Apex launched in new colour variant with 2K display, starts at Rs 66,999

Business BureauBusiness

iQOO has announced the launch of the iQOO 15 Apex, a new colour variant of its flagship iQOO 15, featuring a bold design and upgraded display capabilities. The device is available for pre-booking starting today and will go on sale from April 6 at 12 noon across iQOO.in, Amazon, vivo exclusive stores, Reliance Digital outlets, and select retail stores. Priced at ₹72,999 (net effective ₹66,999) for the 12GB+256GB variant and ₹79,999 (net effective ₹73,999) for the 16GB+512GB model, the Apex edition introduces a laser holographic dynamic particle design. It features a Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED display with 2600 nits…

02 Apr

BHIM’s ‘Mahi Way’ campaign targets trust gap, signals push for deeper digital payment penetration

Business BureauBusiness

BHIM Payments App, developed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited, has launched its ‘Mahi Way’ campaign as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its positioning in India’s rapidly expanding digital payments market. The campaign underscores BHIM’s focus on simplicity, security and instant transactions, targeting both existing users and first-time adopters. Fronted by brand ambassador Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the campaign leverages his calm and dependable persona to build trust among consumers. Built around the messaging “BHIM App se karo pay, it’s the Mahi Way,” it highlights everyday payment scenarios where users prioritise clarity and reliability. The campaign also showcases BHIM’s scan-and-pay…

02 Apr

Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy to Impose President’s Rule Amid Malda Hostage Crisis

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal, West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled explosive allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that a recent hostage crisis in Malda is part of a larger "game plan" to derail the upcoming Assembly elections and force the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. The controversy stems from a dramatic standoff on Wednesday in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, where seven judicial officers—including three women and a five-year-old child—were held hostage for over nine hours by a mob of villagers. The protesters were reportedly agitated over the mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

02 Apr

RGU Moves Toward Paperless Administration to Enhance Governance and Transparency

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi University has marked a major milestone in its journey toward total digital transformation. On Wednesday, vice-chancellor in charge, Professor S.K. Nayak, officially launched the university’s new e-office system during a ceremony at the smart theater of the computer science and engineering department. The move is designed to modernize the institution's administrative backbone and align it with global technological standards. In his keynote address, Professor Nayak emphasized that the e-Office system is more than just a software update; it is a strategic tool to ease workflows and enhance efficiency across every level of the university. Supporting this vision, Controller…

02 Apr

Tata Motors posts strong Q4 FY26 sales, logs 25% YoY growth

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors reported robust performance in Q4 FY26, recording total sales of 1,32,465 units across domestic and international markets, marking a 25% year-on-year rise from 1,05,643 units in Q4 FY25. March 2026 sales stood at 47,976 units, up 17% from 41,122 units a year earlier. Growth was led by commercial vehicle segments, with domestic CV sales rising 18% in March and 26% in Q4. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MH&ICV) sales also registered a 16% increase in March and 26% growth in Q4. For the full financial year, total sales grew 14% to 4,28,329 units, driven by strong demand recovery…

02 Apr

Assam Polls: UPPL Brings Out Election Manifesto

riya EditorAssam

Regional party United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has released its election manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections, emphasizing inclusive development and socio-economic uplift in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Party president Pramod Boro introduced the manifesto, describing it as a "People’s Manifesto" crafted through stakeholder consultations. The document outlines UPPL's commitment to ensuring equal rights for all 26 disadvantaged communities in BTR and addressing unemployment by creating job opportunities in agriculture and related sectors. UPPL has opted to contest independently, distancing itself from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and aims to form a government focused on marginalized groups. A significant…

02 Apr

CM seeks peace, strength and prosperity for Sikkim during temple visit

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday joined Governor Om Prakash Mathur to offer prayers at Hanuman Tok on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, seeking blessings for the people of the state.The Chief Minister said he visited the temple in the morning and took part in prayers in a calm and spiritual setting. He said the occasion was important and gave an opportunity to pray for strength and guidance. In a message shared after the visit, Tamang said prayers were offered for courage to face challenges, wisdom to follow the right path, and the ability to serve people with…

02 Apr

School shutdowns may hurt access for poor students, calls decision “short-sighted”

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A social activist has strongly criticised the Sikkim government’s recent decision to shut down 17 government-run primary schools, saying the move could harm access to education for children from weaker sections.In a press statement, Pravin Sharma (Upreti), a social activist, said the decision does not reflect the ground realities faced by students, especially those from disadvantaged families who depend on government schools not only for education but also for basic support.He said the government appears to have taken the step without a proper and detailed assessment of the reasons behind low student enrollment. According to him, issues such as poor…