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19 Nov

Vi announces industry-first family IR proposition to support India’s growing outbound travel market

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Vi has launched an industry-first Family International Roaming (IR) proposition aimed at ensuring seamless and affordable connectivity for India’s growing number of outbound family travellers. The initiative comes at a time when India recorded a 10.79% jump in outbound travel, with 30.89 million Indians travelling abroad in 2024, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025. Industry reports indicate that 59% of Indians travel with their spouse or partner, while 26% prefer family trips. Under the new plan, Vi offers special discounts on IR packs for secondary members on Family Postpaid plans—10% for regular Family Postpaid users and 25% for…

19 Nov

According to the Assam chief minister, the Special Intensive Revision will start following the NRC notification and aim for a mid-2026 rollout

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls will only begin once the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is formally notified, a step he expects to be completed by the middle of next year. His statement comes amid ongoing concerns over inconsistencies in Assam’s voter lists, which continue to carry names of deceased individuals, minors, and married women whose names or addresses have changed over time. Explaining the delay, Sarma said the absence of an official NRC notification has stalled the SIR process for years. “The NRC has…

19 Nov

RozgarMela 2.0 sees over 2,500 job offers as North Bengal youth shine

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RozgarMela 2.0 concluded on a high note, with over 2,500 candidates securing job offers in a two-day employment drive that attracted more than 9,000 online registrations and 5,250 walk-in applicants. The event, hailed as one of the most successful employment fairs in North Bengal, featured 10,000+ job openings spanning sectors such as hospitality, aviation, manufacturing, retail, banking, healthcare, and services. More than 60 companies participated, including Quess Corporation, Mahindra Group, Devyani International, TajVivanta, Indigo, and local enterprises like SumiYashshree Group, demonstrating strong confidence in the region’s talent pool. The fair also included an exhibition on the Prime Minister’s Viksit Bharat…

19 Nov

With ₹44 Crore in Five Days, ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ Emerges as Devgn’s Softest Recent Opener

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De De Pyaar De 2, a romantic comedy sequel featuring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Rakul Preet Singh, has experienced varied box office performance since its release on Friday. Initially, the film showed promising results during its opening weekend but faced a significant decline of nearly 70% on its first Monday. However, by Day 5, it demonstrated a slight recovery with an estimated collection of Rs 5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The film's total box office collection now stands at Rs 44 crore. On Tuesday, "De De Pyaar De 2" achieved an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 16.53…

19 Nov

COAS Upendra Dwivedi reviews security in Sikkim, meets CM Tamang and honours veteran achievers

Mohini BarmanSikkim

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi undertook a comprehensive review of security preparedness in Sikkim during his visit to the state’s forward areas, where he also called on Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The Army Chief, accompanied by senior military commanders including the GOC-in-C Eastern Command, GOC Trishakti Corps and GOC Black Cat Division, discussed national security priorities and ongoing civil–military initiatives with the Chief Minister.The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s official residence, focused on enhancing military-civil cooperation, evaluating welfare measures for veterans from Sikkim, and reviewing progress under the state’s Ranbhoomi Darshan programme. CM Tamang appreciated…

19 Nov

Bandhan Mutual Fund enables higher-value UPI transactions for mutual fund investments

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Bandhan Mutual Fund has enabled higher-value UPI transactions for mutual fund investments, in line with NPCI’s recent enhancement of the UPI limit from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per transaction. With this upgrade, investors can now make larger investments with the same ease and speed that UPI offers. At Bandhan Mutual Fund, the higher limit will now cover over 90% of investor transactions across its digital platforms. Investors can invest up to ₹5 lakh via UPI directly through the Bandhan Mutual Fund website and app, subject to their bank enabling the enhanced limit. The feature is already live across major…

18 Nov

India to host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week in February 2026

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced -India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) in February 2026. The event is organised by Project Mumbai in partnership with Government of Maharashtra’s Department of Environment and Climate Change and supported by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai Climate Week aims to become a major platform for climate action across the Global South, with India taking a leadership role. Speaking about MCW, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, "It’s high time we move from dialogue to action in the space of climate change. Mumbai Climate Week is a great initiative that not only celebrates…

18 Nov

Hawkins comes alive as “Stranger Things: The Experience” opens on Yas Island

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Fans of the hit Netflix series can now step into the world of Hawkins as “Stranger Things: The Experience” opens its doors on Yas Island. The immersive attraction allows visitors to become part of their own “Stranger Things” adventure, blending 1980s nostalgia with cutting-edge 4D technology and live performances. Guests will navigate the eerie corridors of Hawkins Lab, confront terrifying Demogorgons, and help Eleven, Max, and the gang save the day. The interactive journey extends into the Upside Down, offering a chilling yet thrilling experience that brings the show’s most iconic locations to life. Following the adventure, visitors can unwind…

18 Nov

Assam Medical College & Hospital makes breakthrough in minimal-access open-heart surgery

Banasree SarkarAssam

By successfully completing a challenging open-heart procedure using minimal-access cardiac surgical techniques, Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) has made a major medical advancement that ushers in a new era of advanced cardiac treatment in Upper Assam. An atrial septal defect (ASD), a congenital cardiac abnormality, was repaired during the treatment by a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). With the help of the state-of-the-art facilities in the Superspeciality Block, surgeons employed extremely sophisticated techniques, such as cold blood cardioplegia. The patient was stable and being closely monitored after surgery, according to…

18 Nov

With “Nissan Little Champs”, Nissan Motor India Celebrates Children’s Day

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Nissan Motor India celebrated Children’s Day with a unique nationwide initiative titled “Nissan Little Champs”, offering an interactive and hands-on learning experience for children aged 10–15 years. Held across Nissan service centres, the programme engaged 1,304 children of Nissan owners, introducing them to the world of automobiles through simple, fun, and educational modules. The event featured three structured sessions—“Do You Know?” on car basics, “Know Your Nissan” covering the brand’s safety tools and innovation journey, and a “Walk Around” tour of the Nissan Magnite and service facilities. Each workshop aimed to spark curiosity and build foundational automotive understanding in a…