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03 Oct

Waaree Energies Stock Gains 3%

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Waaree Energies Ltd share price jumped over 3% on Friday after the company cleared capital expenditure plans of about Rs 8,175 crore to expand capacity across its energy storage, electrolyser, and inverter businesses. Shares of the company were trading at Rs 3,434.2 in the morning session on Tuesday, following the announcement. Additionally, the board approved an expansion of the electrolyser manufacturing plant from 300 MW to 1,000 MW annual production capacity, requiring a capex of about Rs 125 crore in Waaree Clean Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd. Waaree Energies stock touched a day’s high of Rs 3,469.00 and a low of Rs…

01 Oct

As Zoho’s Messaging App Gains Steam, Privacy-Conscious Users Point Out This WhatsApp Feature It Lacks

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Zoho Corp's homegrown messaging app has exploded in popularity over the past week, with some thinking it can take on Meta-owned WhatsApp in the Indian market. According to users on various social media, Arattai provides E2EE for calls and videos, having to shift to “secret messages” for the feature in chats is inconvenient and leaves other one-on-one and group chats outside the privacy protection. Addressing the issue on social media, the official account on X acknowledged this and told concerned users that “Privacy is super important to us, and end-to-end encryption for chats is something we’re actively working on.” All you need…

30 Sep

Nifty Down 6% In 1 Year!

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

The Sensex and Nifty hit their record highs of 85,978.25 and 26,277.35 touched on September 27, 2024. While India’s long-term growth story remains intact, a series of global and domestic challenges have weighed on investor sentiment. Experts say the correction should be seen more as a reset than a structural reversal, but multiple headwinds have combined to drag markets lower. Here are sone key reasons behind the 6% fall in the Nifty Trade Tensions and Sentiment Shock: According to Anirudh Garg, Partner and Fund Manager at INVasset PMS, the sharpest trigger came from India–US trade relations. “The current 5% correction is…

29 Sep

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches MMUA seed fund programme in Donkamokam

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheaded two important projects in the Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) of the West Karbi Anglong district, greatly advancing rural healthcare and entrepreneurship in Assam. About 19,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) got checks for Rs 10,000 apiece to support their entrepreneurial goals as part of the Panchayat and Rural Development (P&RD) Department's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA), a seed capital fund distribution program. Assam Cabinet Minister Nandita Gorlosa, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Amarsing Tisso, and other dignitaries attended the…

29 Sep

Honda launches CB125 Hornet, Shine 100 DX in Guwahati with mega deliveries

Business BureauBusiness

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched two new motorcycles—the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX—in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio in the Northeast market. Priced at Rs. 1,12,000 for the CB125 Hornet (introductory offer) and Rs. 77,668 for the Shine 100 DX (ex-showroom Guwahati), the company also rolled out grand customer deliveries on Saturday. Designed for next-gen riders, the CB125 Hornet comes with sporty styling, golden USD front forks, all-LED lighting, a 4.2-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, and a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine delivering 8.2 kW power and 11.2 Nm torque. Honda…

29 Sep

Godrej Agrovet Limited signs a non-binding MoU with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Business BureauBusiness

Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India’s largest diversified agri-food businesses, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. Signed on the sidelines of World Food India 2025, this proposed investment of INR 960 Crore is a significant step in the company’s journey towards enhancing its food processing capabilities through state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an R&D center. Sunil Kataria, CEO & MD, Godrej Agrovet Limited, said, “We are grateful for the support from MoFPI and committed to advancing India’s food processing capabilities and agricultural innovation.” Signed in the presence of…

29 Sep

Chic in Midnight Blue: Aishwarya Rai Turns Heads in Paris With Aaradhya by Her Side

editorEntertainment

Before Le Défilé L'Oréal Paris for Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Rai was spotted in Paris with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The L'Oréal Paris website states that the show will be livestreamed on their YouTube channel, L'Oréal Paris USA, starting 30 September at 12:30 am IST. The brand has Aishwarya as a worldwide ambassador. Let’s examine her and Aaradhya’s outfits more closely. Aaradhya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai were seen entering their hotel in Paris. The 51-year-old actor embraced a power-dressing moment during her casual paparazzi sighting. Her outfit consisted of wide-legged trousers, a white shirt, and a blazer. The blazer was…

29 Sep

Rescheduled to October 5 in order to avoid Durga Puja celebrations, the BTC swearing-in

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The much-awaited swearing-in ceremony of the new Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government has been postponed to October 5, with authorities rescheduling the date to ensure that the event does not clash with Durga Puja festivities across Assam. The decision reflects a conscious effort to strike a balance between the region’s cultural traditions and its pressing political responsibilities. The ceremony was initially planned for October 3, but senior officials confirmed that the date was reconsidered after consultations between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Since the immersion of Goddess Durga is scheduled on the same day,…

29 Sep

Škoda Octavia RS returns to India; pre-bookings open October 6

Business BureauBusiness

Škoda Auto India has announced the much-awaited return of its legendary performance sedan, the Octavia RS. Pre-bookings will open on October 6, 2025, exclusively through the company’s official website. Available in limited numbers as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), the Octavia RS aims to reignite the passion of Indian driving enthusiasts with sharper design, advanced dynamics, and the iconic RS badge. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Škoda Auto India, said, “Earlier this year, we promised that a global icon would return to India. Today, I’m proud to announce that we’ve delivered on that promise with the Octavia RS. With this launch,…

29 Sep

Swiggy brings festive flavours home with ‘Bhog Experience Box’ in Kolkata

Business BureauBusiness

Food delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with seven of Kolkata’s leading Durga Puja pandals to launch a unique ‘Bhog Experience Box’, offering devotees an opportunity to enjoy the rituals and flavours of the festival at home. Priced at a token amount of ₹21, a total of 6,000 curated boxes are available for pre-order on the Swiggy app starting September 28, with deliveries beginning from September 29. Each Bhog Experience Box includes flowers used in puja rituals, sindoor, a clay idol of MaaDurga, and traditional dishes from the pandals such as AlooBhaja, Labra Curry, Kichuri, Luchi, Polao and Payes. Some of…