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08 Dec

For delivery executives, Swiggy partners with the Kolkata Traffic Department for road safety awareness campaign

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Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, has partnered with the Kolkata Traffic Department to organize a ‘Delivering Safely – Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Campaign’ for its delivery partners, under the ambit of Delivering Safely, its road safety charter. The campaign, held recently, was a part of road safety workshops being conducted in the eastern region of India and is aimed to sensitize delivery partners on safe driving practices, adherence to traffic rules, and the consequences of violations. Dignitaries from Commissionerate (ACP) led the sessions, which saw participation from delivery executives across the…

08 Dec

Mizoram Election Officials Briefed on Strict Counting Protocols for MDC Elections 2025

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram election authorities have completed training for officials who will take part in the vote counting process of the Lai Autonomous District Council – MDC Elections, 2025. The one-day training was held at the DC Conference Hall in Lawngtlai on Saturday, with a special focus on accuracy and strict procedures during counting. District Election Officer (DEO) Donny Lalruatsanga, who chaired the training programme, said that the counting process must be handled very carefully in order to maintain public trust in the results. He informed the officials that the credibility of the outcome would depend on how carefully every vote…

08 Dec

How Young India is using AI for a safer, smarter & inclusive Bharat: Solve for Tomorrow 2025

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AI-driven problem-solving is becoming central to India’s youth innovation journey, and this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, held in collaboration with IIT Delhi, showcased how students nationwide are using artificial intelligence to build safer and more inclusive communities. The theme for this year, “AI for a Safer, Smarter and Inclusive Bharat,” attracted thousands of young innovators designing real-world, socially impactful solutions. Student teams presented ideas ranging from AI-based surveillance systems and women’s safety applications to smart meters and wearable navigation tools for the visually impaired. Teams such as Chakravyuh, Error 404, Passionate Problem Solver, Sicario, and Percevia stood…

08 Dec

Room for another 25 bps cut, RBI may pause there: Upasna Bhardwaj

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In a statement following the RBI’s monetary policy announcement, Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the latest rate cut and liquidity steps were broadly anticipated by the market. She said the central bank’s guidance suggests that more accommodation remains possible. “There could be room for an additional 25 basis points cut, taking the final policy rate near 5 per cent,” she remarked. Bhardwaj added that once this level is reached, the RBI may prefer to maintain policy rates unchanged for an extended period while monitoring economic data and global cues.

08 Dec

Rajnath Singh Opens 32 Crucial BRO Projects in Arunachal Pradesh to Strengthen Border Connectivity

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 32 critical infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh, as part of a larger initiative comprising 125 projects nationwide. The improvements will enhance logistical support for troops along the India–China border, facilitating better connectivity in challenging regions like Shi-Yomi and Upper Siang districts. Key projects include various bridges and road improvements under Project Brahmank, among others, aimed at bolstering surface and aerial mobility. The broader project rollout encompasses multiple states, including completion of 28 roads, 93 bridges, and additional miscellaneous works at a cost of ₹5,000 crore, showcasing BRO's efficient engineering…

08 Dec

West Siang Sets Up Pioneering Mithun Bank Aimed at Wildlife Conflict Reduction and Peaceful Coexistence

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Residents of Potom village in Arunachal Pradesh have established the region's first mithun bank to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and support families who have lost livestock to predators. Launched with assistance from the Wildlife Trust of India and other conservation organizations, the initiative provides initial livestock and materials to enhance livestock enclosure safety. Community leaders emphasize the cultural and ecological importance of both mithuns and local wildlife, advocating for peaceful coexistence rather than retaliatory killings. This pioneering project aims to protect biodiversity and serves as a model for neighboring villages.

06 Dec

“Hard Work Wasted”: IndiGo Cancellations Leave Passengers In Tears

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Severe chaos unfolded at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Saturday as IndiGo’s nationwide operational crisis led to long queues, repeated cancellations and distressed passengers. The disruptions intensified even after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) temporarily suspended its Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) order to ease the situation. Between midnight and 6 am, the airport saw seven arrivals and twelve departures cancelled, leaving travellers stranded with limited alternatives. Among those affected was Mahrishi Jani, who broke down while explaining that the cancellation cost his team their chance to participate in the Smart India Hackathon 2025. With no…

06 Dec

European Envoys Urge India to Press Putin

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Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to New Delhi, several European envoys and officials privately urged the Indian government to use its influence to press Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic push highlights the international community's recognition of India's unique leverage and its position as a key strategic partner to both Russia and the West.

06 Dec

The Indian Army scales Mount Kangto, the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

An Indian Army climbing team from the Eastern Command has made the historic first recorded ascent of Mount Kangto, Arunachal Pradesh's highest peak at 7,042 metres, marking a watershed moment in Indian mountaineering history, according to a defense spokesperson. Approaching from the exceedingly difficult southern route, the team successfully scaled the previously unconquered mountain, long regarded as an invincible sentinel of the Kameng Himalayas, according to Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Athul Sreedharan. Lt Gen R C Tiwari, Army Commander of Eastern Command, formally 'flagged in' the squad and praised the mountaineers for their outstanding courage, endurance, and professionalism. According to…

06 Dec

Indian Administrative Service inducts two civil service officers from Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Two senior officers of the Sikkim Civil Service (SCS) have been inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after completing the formal process of selection for the vacancies meant for the Select List of 2024. The state government confirmed the development on Friday and said that the induction has been approved as per the rules of the central selection procedures. According to officials, the two officers are Sarika Pradhan and Norzing Tsering Shenga. Both belong to the 2002 batch of the Sikkim Civil Service and have spent more than twenty years in different administrative roles in the state. Their names…