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Arunachal makes significant progress in the national education evaluation

Arunachal makes significant progress in the national education evaluation

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, stated on Friday that the state has seen a "remarkable improvement in learning outcomes" after the state was ranked 17th out of 36 states and union territories in the most recent Parakh Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 report, moving it out of the bottom 10 for the first time. "Our learning outcomes have significantly improved, and we are no longer in the bottom 10. We rank 17th overall out of 36. He expressed hope about the state's educational trajectory in a post on X, saying, "A clear sign that education reforms are delivering results."…
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Gen-Z Drives Flipkart Minutes’ Success, Fruits and Veggies Top Basket

Gen-Z Drives Flipkart Minutes’ Success, Fruits and Veggies Top Basket

Flipkart’s quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, concluded 2025 with an unprecedented performance, fueled by growing customer loyalty, rampant geographic expansion, and deeper engagement across high-demand categories. The platform has recorded 16X growth in orders in H2 2025 and over 53 million unique visitors this year, with Gen Z leading the platform adoption, followed by the student cohort. This was further cemented by soaring customer loyalty, with more than 6 lakhs customers placing a repeat order within 7 days. Flipkart Minutes launched operations in more than 30 new cities this year, with a strong focus on tier 2 and 3 regions,…
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Cipla Expands Access to Innovative Therapy with Yurpeak Launch in India

Cipla Expands Access to Innovative Therapy with Yurpeak Launch in India

Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as "Cipla") has announced the launch of Yurpeak® (tirzepatide), a one-weekly injectable therapy for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)—two of the country’s most pressing health challenges. Cipla has the rights to distribute and promote Yurpeak®—the second brand of Lilly’s tirzepatide in India, after Lilly received DCGI approval. Commenting on the launch, Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer, Cipla Limited, said: “The launch of Yurpeak® marks a transformative moment in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, two of India’s chronic conditions with a heavy burden.…
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Tata Motors’ EXCON 2025 line-up targets higher uptime for construction fleets

Tata Motors’ EXCON 2025 line-up targets higher uptime for construction fleets

Tata Motors has unveiled a wide portfolio of commercial vehicles at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, including its most powerful tipper designed for deep-mining activities and an all-electric heavy-duty truck. The company said the new lineup reflects India’s growing need for construction and mining solutions and aims to support high-productivity logistics in the coming years. Among the key models introduced is the Prima 3540.K AutoShift, powered by an 8.5-litre Cummins engine. The company said the vehicle is suitable for deep mining where power and safety are important. Alongside this, Tata Motors also launched the Prima E.28K, its first all-electric tipper, and…
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On December 16, Indian Navy will commission first indigenous diving support craft

On December 16, Indian Navy will commission first indigenous diving support craft

Under the auspices of Southern Naval Command, the Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first ship of the domestically built Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on December 16, according to officials. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Naval Command, will be present for the ship's official induction into service. The event will increase the Navy's diving and underwater support capabilities by adding a crucial operational asset to its inventory. M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, is building five Diving Support Craft, the first of which is the DSC A20. With cutting-edge, state-of-the-art diving…
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To bring advanced cancer treatment to Navi Mumbai, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited partners with Tata Memorial’s ACTREC

To bring advanced cancer treatment to Navi Mumbai, Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited partners with Tata Memorial’s ACTREC

Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited (KMPL) has partnered with Tata Memorial Centre’s ACTREC to bring advanced cancer treatment technology to the Proton Therapy Centre in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The collaboration includes installation of the SDX® Voluntary Breath Hold System, a specialised tool that helps patients control their breathing during radiation therapy so that radiation targets the tumour more accurately. According to ACTREC, the system will particularly benefit patients with lung, liver, pancreas and breast cancers, where breathing movement can cause tumours to shift. Doctors say this improves precision, protects healthy organs and strengthens treatment outcomes. The SDX® system also enables proton-based…
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Boost your fertility with good fruit

Boost your fertility with good fruit

Celebrity nutritionist provides nutrient-rich grocery food list for couples trying to conceive, highlighting the impact of food on hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, implantation, and future fetal development. Omega-3-rich walnuts are proven to enhance sperm motility and quality. Turmeric is a naturally occurring DNA defender. Turmeric's antioxidants lessen sperm DNA damage, particularly in males who have high fragmentation. Lignans, which are found in flax seeds, aid in the natural generation of progesterone and the regulation of estrogen levels. Rich in nitrates, beets aid in enhancing the oxygenation and blood flow to reproductive organs. Kefir is a fermented beverage that…
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Winter Storm Hits Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Winter Storm Hits Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

A severe winter storm has hit the Gaza Strip, bringing low temperatures and heavy rains that pose significant risk to newborns and other vulnerable populations living in makeshift shelters. The UN aid coordination office (OCHA) reported that humanitarians are scaling up the distribution of winter clothes for children and clearing storm drains to mitigate flooding in high-risk shoreline communities. The crisis comes two years after the war began, highlighting the precarious conditions for Gaza's approximately two million residents.
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Aizawl’s Lammual to Turn Festive Hub as Mizoram Unveils Major Winter Carnival and New Tourism Initiatives

Aizawl’s Lammual to Turn Festive Hub as Mizoram Unveils Major Winter Carnival and New Tourism Initiatives

Mizoram is preparing to host a grand winter festival in Aizawl this month, with the state government positioning the event as a major cultural attraction aimed at drawing both domestic and international tourists. The week-long celebration, scheduled for December 15–20 and again on December 23, will take place at the historic Lammual ground, which is being transformed into a vibrant cultural hub for the occasion. Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said the festival will place Mizo culture at its heart, with traditional music, dances, and indigenous crafts forming the central attractions. The concluding day on December 23 will feature Christmas-themed events,…
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Saha Counters TMP, Says BJP’s Victory Rooted in Modi’s Popularity, Not Regional Party Absence

Saha Counters TMP, Says BJP’s Victory Rooted in Modi’s Popularity, Not Regional Party Absence

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has firmly rejected claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the 2023 Assembly elections because the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) did not contest most seats. He said the result was shaped only by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and guidance, which, according to him, gave the BJP the strength to return to power for a second term. Saha made the remarks at a party meeting in Sotarmura in Sepahijala district. His comments came two days after Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) chief Pura Chandra Jamatia and council member Hansajoy Tripura said that…
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