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18 Sep

Tata Trusts’ Chairman tables proposal for providing liquidity to the SP Group

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At the Board meeting of Tata Sons Private Limited (“Tata Sons”) held today, Chairman, Tata Trusts, Mr. Noel N. Tata, tabled a proposal received from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group (“SP Group”) regarding monetization of a portion of the Tata Sons shareholding held by Sterling Investments Corporation Private Limited (“SICPL”) and Cyrus Investments Private Limited (“CIPL”). This was in the context of meetings and discussions held earlier between Mr. Noel N Tata, Mr. N. Chandrasekaran and Mr. Shapoor Mistry.The transaction envisages a sale of such number of Tata Sons shares held by SICPL and CIPL as would, at a minimum valuation,…

18 Sep

The Tata Trusts ask Tata Sons to explore options other than Listing – the Tata Model has to be saved

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Mr. Noel N. Tata, at the Tata Sons Board meeting held today, reiterated the position of the Tata Trusts regarding preserving the more than a century old structure of Tata Sons and the Tata Group which has steadfastly stood for the national good.The Tata Trusts have not agreed to listing of Tata Sons. The communication received from the Reserve Bank of India on 11th September 2026 was discussed at the board meeting today. The Board agreed that all available options, and not listing alone, should be thoroughly explored and assessed on an immediate basis, with the findings and recommendations presented…

18 Sep

Tata Trusts reject Chandrasekaran reappointment, term board resolution legally void

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Tata Trusts on Thursday reiterated that a Tata Sons board resolution seeking the reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as chairman is legally void, maintaining that his decision not to seek another term had already been accepted and had attained finality. The Trusts said Chandrasekaran had informed the Tata Sons board on August 12 that he would not offer himself for reappointment when his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027. The decision, they said, was made independently and publicly communicated without prior discussions with shareholders. The Trusts formally accepted it on August 13 and advised Tata Sons to begin the process…

18 Sep

Gaurav Gogoi-Led APCC Issues Directive for State-Wide Commemoration of Late Artiste Zubeen Garg

PreetiAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) will observe “Zubeen Garg Smriti Sandhya” across the state on the evening of September 19, commemorating the first death anniversary of Assam’s cultural icon and legendary artiste, Zubeen Garg.A notification in this regard has been issued in accordance with a directive of APCC president and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, asking all district Congress Committees across the state to organise the tribute programme.According to the notification, all district committees will organise “Zubeen Garg Smriti Sandhya” in a solemn atmosphere in memory of the legendary artist and the enduring…

18 Sep

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1% from October 1

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Thursday announced a price increase of up to 1% across its range of commercial vehicles, effective October 1, 2026. The company said the price revision has been necessitated by an increase in commodity prices and other input costs. The extent of the hike will vary across models and variants, Tata Motors said. The company, part of the USD 180-billion Tata Group, manufactures utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses and has more than eight decades of experience in commercial mobility. Its portfolio includes vehicles and technology solutions for applications ranging from last-mile delivery…

18 Sep

Mebo Farmers Face Threat as River Shifts Course

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Severe erosion along the Siang river has affected several acres of wet cultivation in the Borguli area of Mebo subdivision in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, raising concern among farmers over the loss of standing crops and agricultural land. The river has reportedly changed its course towards the left in the Borguli area, causing erosion along the riverbank and affecting standing paddy, plantations and bamboo groves in Borguli, Seram, Kongkul, Namsing, Mer and Gadum. The situation has become particularly concerning for farmers in Borguli, where standing paddy in a large agricultural field belonging to five families has already been flooded…

18 Sep

India Sale Starts Today for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Explore Prices, Bank Offers, and More

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Apple has officially kicked off the retail journey of its much-awaited iPhone 18 Pro series in India starting today, September 18, letting buyers who pre-booked since September 12 finally get their hands on the devices while allowing direct purchases for new customers. The premium lineup—comprising the iPhone 18 Pro and the top-end iPhone 18 Pro Max—is available in four aesthetic shades including Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy, and can be bought through an extensive network of physical and digital storefronts including the official Apple India online and retail stores, Amazon, Flipkart, local authorized resellers, and rapid delivery quick commerce platforms…

17 Sep

Three-day see learning workshop inaugurated at tawang

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Education, Tourism, Pasang Sona on Thursday inaugurated a three-day workshop on SEE Learning at Thupten Shedrupling in Tawang. The workshop is being organised by the Department of Karmik and Adhyatmik Affairs (DoKAA) in collaboration with the Thupten Shedrupling Foundation, Tawang, with an emphasis on nurturing social, emotional and ethical values alongside academic learning. The inaugural session was graced by Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering, ZPC Leki Gombu , Secretary DoKAA Karma Leki; Tawang DC Namgyal Angmo; Tawang SP Darang Tasi, ZPM Tawang Sonam N Nordzin, ZPM Kyidphel MonpaTenzin , Vice Chairperson DoKAA S Chhoedup, Director, DoKAA Thupten…

17 Sep

Greek chess star Stavroula Tsolakidou named Player of the Tournament, wins Jawa Silver Knight Bobber

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Greek chess champion Stavroula Tsolakidou has been named Player of the Tournament at the fourth edition of the Global Chess League 2026 and awarded the Jawa All Stars 42 Bobber - Silver Knight. Representing Ganges Grandmasters, the International Master and Woman Grandmaster played a key role in helping her team secure its first Global Chess League title. Tsolakidou, who earned the nickname ‘Greek Goddess’ during the tournament, turned around a difficult start to emerge as one of the competition’s standout performers. Her comeback and individual achievement earned her the Silver Knight Bobber, which recognises players for resilience, team spirit and…

17 Sep

Tata Sons Approves Fresh Five-Year Tenure Extension for N. Chandrasekaran

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The leadership landscape at India's leading conglomerate has taken a fresh turn as the Tata Sons board has reportedly approved another five-year term for N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, overriding his earlier announcements that he would not pursue reappointment when his current tenure concludes in February next year, according to Reuters citing internal sources familiar with the matter who noted the decision transpired just days after the Reserve Bank of India rejected an appeal for an exemption from mandatory listing guidelines for Tata Sons, with the precise catalyst for this reversal remaining opaque while sources preferred anonymity over a lack…