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29 Aug

Ishan Kishan Thought He Was Taking a Risk, But Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turned the Tables

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to show that there is much more to his game than his batting. The 15-year-old once again proved his versatility during the Duleep Trophy, making a crucial contribution with the ball when East Zone needed wickets against North East Zone. With Ishan Kishan-led East Zone struggling to break through, Sooryavanshi was introduced as a left-arm spinner. The youngster made an immediate impact, picking up two wickets in the second innings. He ended his spell with impressive figures of 2/11 from three overs as East Zone strengthened its position in the match. Speaking a few days after East…

29 Aug

Lax Gopisetty Unreachable Following Devastating Nepal Floods: Infosys

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Infosys has said Lax Gopisetty, CEO of its public services business in the US and Canada, remains unreachable following the deadly floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday. According to the IT services major, Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity when the disaster occurred. In a statement, Infosys said its immediate priority is to ensure his safety and wellbeing and that it is working with relevant agencies to gather information and establish contact. The company added that it remains in close communication with Gopisetty’s family and is providing all necessary support during the difficult situation. Infosys also expressed…

29 Aug

Jawa launches All Stars edition of 42 FJ from Rs 2.01 lakh

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has launched the Jawa All Stars 42 FJ, introducing six new colour ways and a fresh expression of its neo-classic motorcycle, with prices starting at Rs 2,01,942 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jawa All Stars range includes Chrome, Nebula Blue, Matte Black with Red Clad, Matte Black with Black Clad, Aurora Green and Red. The top-end Chrome variant is priced at Rs 2,15,942. The 42 FJ is powered by a 334-cc Alpha2 liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine producing 29.17 PS at 7,500 rpm and 29.62 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. The motorcycle gets a six-speed gearbox, double-cradle frame, 41-mm…

29 Aug

AMNS Paradip Logistics gets 30-year concession for dry bulk cargo berth

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Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has granted a 30-year concession to AMNS Paradip Logistics Private Limited (APLPL), a special purpose vehicle of AM/NS India, for the mechanisation and captive operation of the CQ-III berth for handling dry bulk cargo with a capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum. The Award of Concession was presented by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways SarbanandaSonowal to Deepak Arora, Chief – Corporate Affairs, AM/NS India, at a function held at Biju Convention in Paradeep, Odisha, on August 21. The concession is expected to facilitate seamless cargo movement and improve the operational efficiency of AM/NS…

28 Aug

Manipur MLA Residence Targeted: Miscreants Trigger Bomb Blast in Imphal West

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Unidentified miscreants triggered a bomb blast at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh in Manipur’s Imphal West district in the early hours of Friday.No one was injured in the explosion, which left a small crater on the ground and caused minor damage to the walls of the compound.Sapam Ranjan Singh, who is also the government spokesperson, said, "Under the prevailing situation in the State, I want those responsible to clarify such violent acts. Singh, who is also the government spokesperson, said, "Under the prevailing situation in the State, I want those responsible to clarify such violent acts. What…

28 Aug

Arunachal Govt Seeks Details of Residents Missing in Nepal Flash Floods

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has directed all Deputy Commissioners to submit details of residents from their respective districts who may have travelled to Nepal and gone missing following the devastating flash floods.The exercise was initiated after an urgent request from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) seeking information on people who may have lost contact with their families after the disaster.The state government has asked the Deputy Commissioners to collect and compile the names and contact details of Arunachal Pradesh residents reported missing in Nepal. The information will be used to help establish contact with their families and facilitate necessary…

28 Aug

Vehicles Diverted via Digaru and Narengi as Flash Flood Halts Traffic on Guwahati Highway

PreetiAssam

A spell of heavy downpour has once again turned the 'Smart City' Guwahati into an ocean! Continuous rainfall since morning has resulted in severe artificial flooding. Due to heavy rain, waterlogging at the 9th Mile, 10th Mile and Jorabat areas of National Highway 27 has completely disrupted vehicular movement on both sides of the road. Keeping the situation in mind, the traffic police have promptly arranged alternative routes for small motor vehicles. As per this advisory, vehicles entering Guwahati are being diverted from Digaru to another direction. Similarly, vehicles exiting Guwahati are being directed by the administration from the Koinadhara…

28 Aug

Five Months Ago, Experts Warned of Rapid Himalayan Glacier Melt; Now Flash Floods Devastate Nepal

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The devastating aftermath of the flash floods in Nepal has once again raised concerns over the changing Himalayan environment and the growing risks linked to rapidly melting glaciers. Amid the disaster, it has emerged that experts had already warned about these dangers months before the flash floods struck Nepal. Five months earlier, two reports by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) had highlighted the increasing risks posed by rapid glacier melt and glacial lake outburst floods across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. The ICIMOD reports, titled “Changing Dynamics of Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region from 1990…

28 Aug

Agricultural Leaders Urge Integration of Tradition and Tech at Kezoma Millet Fest

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The Kezoma Village Council, in collaboration with Nagaland's Department of Agriculture and allied sectors, celebrated the 2nd Millet Festival at Kezoma Village Ground on August 26, emphasizing the crop's crucial role in climate resilience and food security. Speaking as the chief guest, Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi highlighted that millet’s ability to withstand drought, high heat, irregular rainfall, and poor soil conditions makes it uniquely suited for Nagaland’s hilly terrain, where traditional paddy cultivation is increasingly economically unviable. Noting that some Kezo range farmers have doubled their earnings through millet farming, Dr. Chusi urged communities to blend traditional…

28 Aug

Yamaha bets on growing premium segment with global debut of YZF-R2 in India

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India Yamaha Motor has made the global debut of its all-new YZF-R2 in India, marking the company’s entry into the competitive 200cc premium motorcycle segment as it seeks to tap rising demand for performance-oriented bikes.Priced from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the YZF-R2 will be available in three variants, with prices going up to Rs 2,53,000 for the range-topping YZF-R2M. The motorcycle will be offered in five colour options and reach Yamaha Blue Square dealerships across India from mid-September 2026. Built on an all-new platform, the YZF-R2 is powered by a newly developed 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and…