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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised fans by getting married on December 1 in Coimbatore, receiving an outpouring of love and congratulations. Raj's sister, Sheetal, welcomed Samantha into the family with a heartfelt note and shared the first family portrait featuring the newlyweds. On Tuesday, Sheetal Nidimoru, Raj's sister, warmly welcomed Samantha into the Nidimoru family through an Instagram post. She shared a heartfelt note along with the first family picture featuring the newlyweds, Samantha and Raj. Sheetal reflected on the spiritually aligned and deeply meaningful nature of the day when Samantha officially joined the Nidimoru family,…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a landmark global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity. The guideline emphasizes that while these therapies are highly efficacious, they alone will not reverse the obesity challenge, which requires a multisectoral strategy. The WHO stressed the importance of fair access and called for urgent action on manufacturing, affordability, and health system readiness, noting that without deliberate policy, access could worsen existing health disparities.
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Meesho Ltd., the value-focused e-commerce platform, opens its IPO today as interest in new-age consumption stocks continues to surge on Dalal Street. Supported by major global investors such as SoftBank, Peak XV Partners and Prosus, the offering is drawing attention for both its scale and its asset-light, value-commerce model that has gained strong traction in smaller Indian cities. With solid growth indicators and a healthy grey market premium (GMP), the issue is seen as an attractive entry point for investors seeking exposure to this segment. The GMP has been hovering between ₹39 and ₹49 per share, suggesting a potential listing…
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Turkish Airlines has announced a major digital leap with its partnership with Samsung to launch the Smart Tagged Baggage Service, enabling passengers to track their luggage through Samsung’s Smart Things Find technology. Starting December 1, travellers can monitor bags equipped with Galaxy SmartTag, ensuring faster and more efficient location tracking in cases of misplacement or delay. With this move, Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline globally to integrate SmartThings technologies into baggage tracking, reaffirming its commitment to digital transformation with a passenger-first approach. Passengers will also be able to upload photos of their bags in the SmartThings Find app for…
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Tripura has achieved a significant medical milestone with Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital successfully performing their first leadless pacemaker implantation on a critically ill 71‑year‑old patient. The miniature, wire‑free device—delivered directly into the heart through a vein—marks a major advancement in minimally invasive cardiac care. Health officials said the patient was admitted in a life‑threatening condition, suffering from complete heart block, traumatic brain injury, intraparenchymal haemorrhage and septic shock. Specialists from Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Medicine ICU and Cardiology worked for several days to stabilise him before proceeding with the implantation. Unlike conventional pacemakers that require chest surgery…
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A severe rodent infestation has destroyed nearly 42 per cent of Mizoram’s agricultural output this year, affecting more than 5,000 farmers across all 11 districts, according to the state Agriculture Department. The outbreak was triggered by the flowering of Bambusa tulda, locally known as Thingtam, a phenomenon that occurs once every 48 years and causes rodent populations to surge rapidly. Deputy Director (Plant Protection) Lalrindiki said over 1,700 hectares of farmland spanning 180 villages have suffered significant damage. While poisoning drives helped slow the spread, the rodent population began declining only after the harvest period. Mamit district recorded the most…
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Dec
Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has launched the NUVOCO ZERO M UNNATI App, a new digital platform aimed at strengthening engagement with its extensive influencer community, including contractors, waterproofing applicators, tile applicators, masons, and painters. Dealers, retailers, and distributors will also be able to access the app through their designated profiles. The app offers a seamless digital experience with real-time tracking of reward points, incentive updates, instant offer notifications, and quick access to detailed product information. It also integrates a direct helpline and call-centre support to ensure continuous assistance for users. Chirag Shah, Head of Marketing, Innovation and Sales Excellence at…
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Mizoram is set to modernize transport management by implementing an online border check-post module, aimed at streamlining entry tax collection for commercial vehicles. Developed with the National Informatics Centre, the system is ready for deployment, starting at the Vairengte check gate on the Mizoram–Assam border and the Kanhmun gate with Tripura, which are crucial for handling high commercial traffic volumes. This initiative will enhance fee collection efficiency, improve vehicular movement, decrease manual interference, and increase transparency, making Mizoram the 28th state in India to adopt a digital border management system.
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The proscribed Ulfa-I faced another setback as two core members, Bhargab Hazarika alias Ban Asom and Astitva Axom, surrendered to security forces in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh. The militants, trained in Myanmar, fled their camp, crossed the border, and were subsequently taken to Tinsukia, Assam for questioning. This follows a recent surrender of Arunodoi Dohutia, a close aide to Ulfa-I chief Paresh Baruah, on November 23, marking the second significant loss for the group in a month.