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24 Oct

Japan Tests Hydrogen-Powered Trains in Bid for Zero Emission Transport

MohiniInternational

Japan has begun testing hydrogen-powered trains on its regional lines as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The “Hybari” prototype, developed by JR East and Toyota, emits only water vapor and offers a cleaner alternative to diesel locomotives. Engineers say the technology could revolutionize public transport, particularly in rural areas where electrified lines are costly. The trains can travel up to 140 km/h and run for nearly 140 kilometers per hydrogen tank. Environmental groups in India and Nepal have expressed interest in Japan’s innovation, suggesting it could inspire similar sustainable transport initiatives across Asia.

24 Oct

Hello Ujjivan App drives Rs 690 crore in transactions, empower first-time digital banking users

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s Hello Ujjivan mobile app has facilitated over ₹690 crore in financial transactions, marking a significant milestone in digital banking for first-time users. Specifically designed for microbanking customers, 98% of whom are women, the app has enabled ₹277 crore in loan repayments, ₹358 crore in deposits, ₹34 crore in individual loan disbursements, and facilitated over 36,000 Hospicare insurance purchases worth ₹2.4 crore. More than five lakh loan acknowledgements have been completed digitally, reducing the need for in-branch visits. Launched as “India’s first voice-visual-vernacular mobile banking app,” Hello Ujjivan operates in 11 Indian languages, including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali,…

24 Oct

Tata Tea Agni Leaf launches Tikuli art – inspired festive packs,strengthens regional connect this Chhath Puja

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Tea Agni Leaf, Bihar and Jharkhand’s leading tea brand, has unveiled limited-edition Chhath Puja packs featuring the 800-year-old Tikuliartform, celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Designed under the guidance of Padma Shri awardee Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas, the festive packs visually narrate the four-day rituals of NahayKhay, Kharna, SandhyaArghya, and UshaArghya, blending traditional Tikuli motifs with Mithila painting elements. Accompanying the launch is a TVC that captures the essence of Chhath Puja—devotion, family togetherness, and reverence—through symbolic depictions like kharnakikheer, thekua, daura, and arghya, interwoven with glimpses of the Tikuli-inspired packs. The film, enriched by a soul-stirring soundtrack, aims…

24 Oct

In its third edition, the Tawang Marathon in Arunachal attracts more than 6,000 runners

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

More than 6,200 people from all over India and outside participated in the third edition of the Tawang Marathon, which ended on October 24. Tawang saw a boom in athletic enthusiasm. Competitors had to negotiate the region's rough Himalayan terrain in four different categories for the marathon, which was conducted at an elevation of about 10,000 feet: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh opened the event by emphasizing its function in fostering adventure, physical health, and national unity in the Himalayan frontier. Three international runners from Kenya and…

24 Oct

Violence breaks out during the bandh in Dhalai, Tripura; Section 163 is enforced, BDO and Engineer are hurt

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tensions escalated in Salema under Kamalpur Sub-division of Dhalai district on Thursday as violence erupted during a 24-hour Tripura bandh called by the Tripura Civil Society. Several people, including Block Development Officer Abhijit Majumder and engineer Animesh Saha, sustained injuries in the clashes. The bandh, demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit, detection and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, and enforcement of the Tiprasa Accord, turned chaotic when protesters confronted shopkeepers who had opened their businesses. A senior police official said that supporters enforcing the shutdown entered Shantir Bazar market, demanding shops close. Traders’ resistance led to confrontations, after which…

24 Oct

In Mizoram, 24 were detained for obstructing the Lifeline Highway due to bad road conditions

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Twenty-four people were detained on Thursday for allegedly blocking a vital highway in Mizoram to protest its deteriorating condition, officials said. The protest, organised by the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA) Kolasib unit and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of drivers and commercial vehicle owners, was part of a four-day strike on NH-306/06, the state’s main supply route. Kolasib Superintendent of Police David H. Lalthangliana stated that vehicular movement remained largely unaffected due to adequate police deployment. “Twenty-four individuals, including MTA and JAC leaders, were taken into custody for violating prohibitory orders,” he said. No major law-and-order issues were reported during…

24 Oct

From Rustic Textures to Modern Art — The Story of Sonakshi Sinha’s Soulful Home

editorEntertainment

Officially, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have moved into their new house, which has particular sentimental meaning for the pair. The newlyweds had made an investment in this home long before they were married, even showing off a few photos of it in one of Sonakshi's YouTube vlogs when it was still under construction. Sonakshi shared warm photos of their finished house on Instagram on Thursday, writing, "Feels like home," to give admirers a preview. The house's furnishings, which include a calming white and beige color scheme with striking bursts of color, perfectly capture both of their personalities. Their unique…

23 Oct

Gold and silver prices today!

Purbalee DuttaLatest

After a volatile week, gold prices in India continued their downward trend on Thursday, October 23, following one of the steepest single-day drops in recent times. The decline came as investors booked profits amid easing US-China trade tensions and ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decision. As per GoodReturns, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,25,890 per 10 grams, while 22-carat stood at ₹1,15,400. The 18-carat variety was available at ₹94,420 per 10 grams. The correction follows months of steady gains driven by geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand, with gold recently touching record highs before the current pullback. Silver prices…

23 Oct

Nepal to Introduce Tourist Cap on Everest for 2026 Season

MohiniNepal

The Nepal government is planning to introduce a cap on the number of climbers allowed on Mount Everest starting in 2026. Officials from the Tourism Ministry said the move is aimed at reducing congestion, improving safety, and protecting the mountain’s fragile environment. According to reports, more than 900 climbers attempted to summit Everest during the 2024 season — a record high — leading to severe overcrowding and waste management problems. Under the new rule, only a limited number of climbing permits will be issued each year. Tourism Minister Hit Bahadur Tamang said, “We are not restricting tourism but ensuring responsible…

23 Oct

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Preaches Love, Practices Possession

editorEntertainment

Review of the film Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat: After watching "Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat" for a few hours, I'm still in shock that Bollywood is still producing these movies in 2025. In contrast to the typically very empty theaters I see on the first day of a film's release, my show was almost full, and I had heard about the excitement around the movie. And I felt I was in for something new and welcoming when it began, with Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa getting down to a romantic tangle. But I was completely mistaken. When he meets the attractive…