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12 Mar

Frontier Highway Land Row: IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam Placed Under Suspension

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The Government of India has suspended IAS officer Himanshu Nigam with immediate effect over alleged irregularities and financial improprieties in the land acquisition process for the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 17, 2025, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Nigam, a 2021-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of East Kameng at the time of the alleged irregularities. The allegations relate to the land acquisition process and payment of compensation for the Lada–Sarli Frontier…

12 Mar

Pradyot Debbarma Says TIPRA Motha Eyes Tribal CM for Tripura in 2028

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Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, leader of the TIPRA Motha Party (TMP), stated that the results of the impending elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be pivotal in determining whether a tribal chief minister will emerge from the 2028 Assembly elections. While the election schedule has not been released, the current council's term will conclude on April 20. Speaking at a rally in Killa, Debbarma emphasized that the council's election results could significantly impact the future leadership of Tripura. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Chief Minister Manik Saha of entering into a "secret…

12 Mar

From entrepreneurial vision to global impact: Malabar Chairman M.P. Ahammad honoured with Business Bhushan Award

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M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, recognising his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and his role in shaping the global jewellery retail industry.The award ceremony was held at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai and brought together leading policymakers, industry leaders and personalities from business and entertainment. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present at the event along with Lokmat Chairman Vijay Darda, ministers, bureaucrats and other distinguished guests.Presented by the Lokmat Media Group, the awards celebrate…

11 Mar

VOL 8, ISSUE 06 – The Mileage

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11 Mar

Swiggy, HDFC Bank launch two new co-branded credit cards to boost lifestyle and travel rewards

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Swiggy and HDFC Bank have expanded their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants — the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card — aimed at enhancing rewards across food delivery, quick commerce, lifestyle shopping, and travel spending. The new cards are designed to integrate seamlessly with consumers’ everyday spending patterns, offering enhanced cashback and lifestyle benefits across Swiggy and leading online platforms. Existing users of the Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card continue to receive cashback benefits across Swiggy and more than 30 online platforms including Cleartrip, Nykaa, Paytm…

11 Mar

Government Moves to Address Teacher Shortages, Expands Recruitment in Mizoram Schools

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The Mizoram government is preparing to make several upgraded schools fully operational from the 2026–27 academic session, School Education Minister Vanlalthlana informed the state Assembly on March 10. Responding to queries in the Assembly, the minister said the institutions that have been upgraded meet the required legal and eligibility conditions and are expected to begin functioning properly from the next academic year. The government is currently working on the necessary administrative and logistical arrangements to ensure that the schools can start operating smoothly. Vanlalthlana also referred to earlier developments in the state’s education sector. He said the previous government led…

11 Mar

Cosmic Relief: New NASA Data Confirms Moon is Safe from Predicted 2032 Asteroid Collision

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NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Program has officially cleared the air regarding a potential celestial disaster, announcing that newly refined observations have completely ruled out any chance of a significant asteroid impacting the Moon in 2032. Initial tracking of a recently discovered space rock had suggested a slim but non-negligible probability of a lunar strike, sparking intense interest among the scientific community and the public alike. However, after synthesizing months of high-precision radar data and utilizing advanced orbital modeling, astronomers have successfully narrowed the asteroid's projected path, confirming it will pass at a safe distance from both the Earth and its…

11 Mar

Tata AIA launches ‘Shubh Flexi Pension Plan’ offering guaranteed lifetime income with market-linked growth

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, a new retirement-focused solution aimed at offering guaranteed lifelong income while allowing policyholders to benefit from market-linked growth. The plan seeks to address growing concerns around rising life expectancy, healthcare costs and the risk of outliving retirement savings. The insurer said retirement planning in India is evolving as individuals increasingly seek financial products that combine stability with wealth growth. The Shubh Flexi Pension Plan provides annuity payouts for life and offers a variable annuity option linked to the performance of the NIFTY 50 index. Customers can choose different combinations…

11 Mar

Across West Bengal, Yamaha unveils Eid special offers on R15, FZ-S Fi Hybrid RayZR & Fascino

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India Yamaha Motor has announced a range of special festive offers on its popular motorcycles and scooters in West Bengal ahead of the Eid celebrations, aiming to attract buyers looking for attractive deals during the festive season. In a press statement issued on March 10 from Chennai, Yamaha said customers can avail a 70th Anniversary Special Price on the Yamaha R15 series, offering savings of Rs 6,000 on the on-road price. The company has also introduced a special offer on the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, providing savings of up to Rs 7,000, making the sporty scooter more accessible for…

11 Mar

Arunachal Secured Net Territorial Gain After Namsai Pact: CM

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced in the Assembly that post the Namsai Declaration, the state has achieved a net territorial gain at its interstate boundary with Assam. The settlement, finalized for eight districts, marks a significant advancement in the long-standing boundary dispute with Assam, originally addressing disagreements over 123 villages and eventually narrowing to 86 through negotiations. Khandu emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh has not surrendered any land or resources to Assam, as the settlement involved structured discussions and mutual agreements. The phased process of surveying and demarcating the boundary has commenced, beginning with the Pakke-Kessang district where boundary…