Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee played a key role in saving West Bengal from Pakistan’s bloody clutches. Paying tribute to the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh on his 125th birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made this remark. Speaking at an event organized in Lucknow on Monday after offering floral tributes to Dr. Syama…
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to establish a seamless and customer-friendly vehicle scrappage ecosystem for old commercial vehicles across India. The initiative supports the Central Government’s voluntary vehicle modernisation programme, which encourages the replacement of ageing and polluting vehicles with cleaner, more fuel-efficient alternatives. Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will…
The launch timeline for the iPhone 18 Pro is beginning to take shape, with reports suggesting that Apple is likely to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone in early September, in line with its traditional annual launch schedule. While Apple has not officially confirmed the event, industry insiders expect the company to host its keynote during…
India will host BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July 6-7 in Guwahati. The meeting will bring together the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen institutional continuity and foster deeper operational cooperation among grouping drug control agencies.The global drug trafficking landscape has evolved significantly, with the proliferation…
Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
The grand finale of Apatani Fashion Week and Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 concluded on a spectacular note, at Hija village in Arunachal Pradesh’s lower Subansiri district, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, indigenous fashion and emerging modelling talent of the Apatani community.The event commenced with a welcome address by the Vice Chairman of the Sillang…
Israel has strongly denied reports alleging that it planned to assassinate Iranian negotiators involved in diplomatic discussions, dismissing the claims as “fake news” and accusing critics of spreading misinformation. The reports, which circulated in sections of international media and online platforms, suggested that Israeli authorities had considered targeting members of Iran’s negotiating team during a…
India’s quick commerce (qcom) sector is entering a new phase of intense competition as major e-commerce players Amazon and Flipkart ramp up their presence in the rapidly growing 10-minute delivery space. After initially adopting a wait-and-watch approach, both companies are now expanding their offerings to challenge established players such as Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, which…
Donald Trump has defended his substantial earnings from cryptocurrency-related ventures, insisting that “there’s nothing wrong” with the profits as scrutiny over the financial interests of public figures in the digital asset sector continues to grow. Responding to questions about his reported gains, Trump maintained that his involvement in the cryptocurrency market is legitimate and consistent…
HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion deal from a European company, marking a significant win for India’s third-largest IT services firm at a time when the industry is navigating subdued client spending and weak discretionary demand. The client, identified as a Fortune Global 50 company, has not been named. Under the contract, HCLTech will help…
