Indian automotive giant Maruti Suzuki India has scripted history by registering its highest-ever monthly sales in May 2026. The automaker reported a phenomenal 34.76 percent year-on-year growth, dispatching a record-breaking 242,688 units compared to 180,077 units in the same month last year. Driven by strong consumer demand, the company’s domestic sales also scaled an all-time…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at his residence in New Delhi and discussed ways to accelerate railway infrastructure development across the state, with a focus on improving connectivity and enhancing passenger amenities.Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister described it…
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has visited the Democratic Republic of Congo amid growing concerns over a rare Ebola outbreak that health officials say is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa and urged health workers and local communities to work together to halt…
A tragic series of human-elephant conflict incidents unfolded in Assam on May 30, resulting in the deaths of two villagers in Nagaon district and a pregnant wild elephant in Goalpara district. In Nagaon, two people, identified as Chahaj Uddin and Hanufa Khatun, lost their lives after a herd of wild elephants entered Kandapara and Ranglubasti…
A noticeable dip in temperatures has brought relief to residents across several parts of India, with many states experiencing cooler-than-usual conditions following recent rainfall and cloud cover. According to weather officials, maximum temperatures have fallen in several northern, central, and eastern regions, reducing the intensity of the summer heat that had persisted over the past…
According to the apex bank, net household financial savings climbed to 7 percent of the Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI) in FY25, up from 5.8 percent recorded in the previous fiscal year. This upward trajectory was primarily driven by a sharp contraction in household borrowing. Financial liabilities plummeted to 4.8 percent of GNDI from a…
The Handball Association India has appointed Dadumoni Bora, the Vice President of the Assam Handball Association, as the Vice President of the North-East Handball Association.As per the decision made in a recent meeting of the Handball Association of India held in Lucknow, a 14-member committee has been formed. The committee features Manas Kumar Singh from…
Driven by centuries from reliable middle-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell, New Zealand reached a powerful position on the very first day of the lone Test match against Ireland.After being invited to bat first, New Zealand faced an early collapse, losing the wickets of Tom Latham (0), Devon Conway (4), Kane Williamson (36), and…
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update could introduce a major redesign for Siri, according to fresh leaks emerging ahead of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Reports suggest Apple is working on a new artificial intelligence-powered interface called “Search or Ask,” aimed at making Siri more interactive, conversational, and useful for everyday tasks. The leaked interface…
Indian solar panel manufacturer Waaree Energies Ltd. is moving forward with its ambitious expansion strategy, preparing to launch a massive share sale targeting institutional investors to raise up to $700 million. According to sources familiar with the matter, the capital raise could take place as early as July, depending entirely on prevailing market conditions. To…
