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29 Jul

Dreame launches D30 Ultra robot vacuum in India at ₹52,999

Business BureauBusiness

Smart home appliance maker Dreame Technology has expanded its premium product portfolio in India with the launch of the D30 Ultra Robot Vacuum, featuring automated cleaning functions, advanced navigation technology and a starting price of ₹52,999. The device will be available on Amazon immediately, while sales through Dreame India's official website, Croma and select retail stores will begin from August 1. The D30 Ultra comes equipped with 25,000Pa Vormax™ suction, MopExtend™ technology for improved edge cleaning, and a fully automated maintenance station featuring AceCleanDryBoard™ washboard auto-cleaning. The company said the robot vacuum can provide up to 75 days of hands-free…

28 Jul

Assam Flood Relief Package: DBT, Revised Compensation, Free Books And Uniforms Announced

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a comprehensive relief package for families affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Golaghat and Jorhat, announcing direct financial assistance, revised compensation norms for victims' families and special educational support for students.The Chief Minister said the flood death toll in the state has risen to 75, while seven people, mostly from Nazira in Sivasagar district, remain missing.Sarma announced that the next of kin of those who died in the floods will receive ₹9 lakh as ex-gratia assistance. The compensation includes ₹5 lakh from the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and ₹4…

28 Jul

Tripura Enters Capital Market: Govt Signs MoUs With NSE For Youth, MSMEs And Skill Development

Preeti SinghLatest

In a step towards economic prosperity through entry into the capital market, the Tripura Government today signed three historic agreements with the National Stock Exchange.The MoUs were signed at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.The Chief Minister said that this agreement is a significant milestone towards strengthening financial literacy, skill development, and entrepreneurship in the state.He stated that the core objectives of this initiative are:Empowering Youth - by providing financial education and enhancing job-oriented skills.Supporting MSMEs - by creating opportunities for local businesses and industries to access the capital market.Skill Development -…

28 Jul

ShardaCare-Health city strengthens Northeast footprint with specialist OPD launch in Dibrugarh

Business BureauHealth

ShardaCare-Health city has expanded its healthcare outreach in Northeast India by launching specialised Outpatient Department (OPD) services in Dibrugarh in collaboration with Aziz Diagnostic & Hospital, a unit of HM Hospital & Diagnostic Center. The initiative is aimed at bringing advanced specialist care in Neurology, Nephrology and Medical Oncology closer to patients across Assam and neighbouring states, reducing dependence on metropolitan hospitals for consultations and treatment planning. The OPD will be led by Dr. Atampreet Singh, Senior Director & Head, Neurosciences; Dr. Kunal Raj Gandhi, Director, Nephrology; and Dr. Anindya Mukherjee, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology. Patients will receive specialist consultations,…

28 Jul

Indus Towers Expands Northeast Flood Relief Efforts, Reaches 1,100 Families in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

As severe floods continue to impact communities across Assam, Indus Towers, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has extended support to approximately 1,100 affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts.The relief distribution was carried under the company’s flagship CSR programme, Pragati, across centres in Sonari and Teok. The initiative provided affected families with comprehensive support kits to help meet immediate food, healthcare and hygiene needs. The kits included dry rations, WASH and medical supplies, along with customized kits for pregnant women, new mothers and children between six months and two years of age.Speaking on the initiative, Mr.…

28 Jul

Air India’s Turnaround May Take Up to a Decade, Says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

sunny EditorBusiness

Tata Sons has indicated that Air India’s transformation could take up to 10 years, extending the airline’s earlier turnaround timeline. Chairman N Chandrasekaran shared the update in the company’s annual report released late on Monday. The statement comes as India’s second-largest airline continues to face challenges, including airspace restrictions, rising fuel costs due to the West Asia conflict, and the impact of last year’s fatal aircraft crash. Chandrasekaran said the airline’s revival will require more time due to ongoing supply-chain issues affecting key components, along with the need to modernise legacy systems, reshape organisational culture, upgrade the fleet, and expand…

28 Jul

L&T’s Latest Metals & Minerals Wins Reflect S. N. Subrahmanyan’s Long-Term Strategy

Business BureauBusiness

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured multiple major orders across its Metals & Minerals business, strengthening its presence in mining, steel and non-ferrous metals infrastructure. The projects, spanning iron ore handling, steel plant expansion and zinc processing, reinforce the company's position as a leading engineering and EPC player while reflecting Chairman and Managing Director S. N. Subrahmanyan's long-term strategy of supporting India's industrial growth through diversified engineering capabilities. Commenting on the development, S. N. Subrahmanyan said, "As India accelerates investments in augmenting its Metals & Minerals capacity to support long-term economic growth, L&T remains committed to partnering with the country's…

28 Jul

India Moves Towards Polymer Currency as RBI Plans New Banknote Trials

nanika EditorBanking, Business

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has received approval from the government to issue 1 billion pieces each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer banknotes for field trials, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament on Monday. The proposal, submitted by the RBI’s Central Board under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, aims to evaluate the performance of polymer banknotes before their regular issuance in these denominations. The government has approved the proposal, and wider circulation will begin after successful completion of the trials. The minister clarified that polymer banknotes will be issued alongside existing…

28 Jul

Global Crude Prices Plummet as Potential U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough Eases Supply Fears

anuprova EditorBusiness

Global crude oil prices extended their sharp decline, with Brent crude dropping toward $87 a barrel after tumbling over 9% in recent sessions, as emerging diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran signaled a potential off-ramp to escalating Middle East tensions. The market selloff followed a temporary suspension of U.S. airstrikes and a corresponding pause in Iranian retaliatory attacks, relieving immediate fears of severe, long-term disruptions to Persian Gulf energy infrastructure. Sentiment improved significantly after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran were engaged in active discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. However, market analysts caution that…

28 Jul

Relief Efforts Intensify as Assam Flood Crisis Continues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam remained serious on Monday, with more than 4.45 lakh people affected across six districts, even as rescue and relief operations continued in the worst-hit areas, according to the latest report of the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS).The affected districts are Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan). Floodwaters have inundated villages, damaged roads and agricultural land, and disrupted normal life in several parts of the state. No human fatalities have been reported so far.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), data released at 8 pm on July 27 showed that…