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19 Aug

KKR and BookMyShow Join Hands to Expand India’s Entertainment Business

nanikaBusiness

KKR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, with the investment aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of growth. BookMyShow, operated by Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., plans to use the investment to scale its live entertainment business and strengthen its full-stack entertainment offerings across India. Launched in 2007, BookMyShow has grown into one of India’s leading entertainment platforms, with a presence across more than 700 towns and cities and partnerships spanning the entertainment industry. KKR said the investment reflects its confidence in India’s expanding entertainment sector, supported by rising discretionary spending, a large and…

19 Aug

Kartik Aaryan named brand ambassador as Baazar Kolkata marks 25 years with 250 stores

Business BureauBusiness

Baazar Kolkata has appointed National Award-winning actor Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador as the value retail chain marks its 25th year with a network of 250 stores across 13 states. The company, which began operations in 2002 under Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd, has established itself as a value retail brand offering fashion, lifestyle, home and daily utility products at affordable prices. It has expanded beyond Eastern India to metros, tier-II, tier-III and emerging markets, with more than 20 lakh square feet of retail space. Kartik Aaryan said the brand had earned the trust of millions by making quality fashion…

19 Aug

26 District Football Bodies Join APFA Meeting on NSGA 2025

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) held its first-ever virtual special general body meeting (SGM) on Tuesday, with representatives of 26 district football associations taking part in discussions on the National Sports Governance Act (NSGA) 2025 and its implications for football administration in the state. The meeting focused primarily on understanding the provisions of the new sports governance framework and the requirements that football associations will need to meet under the legislation. Representatives from the participating district football associations raised questions and sought clarification on different provisions of the Act. The discussions covered various aspects of governance and compliance, with…

19 Aug

From basic cover to bigger protection, Indians are spending more on life insurance

Business BureauBusiness

For many Indian families, life insurance is increasingly moving beyond a one-time purchase or tax-saving instrument to become a long-term financial safety net. An analysis of FY2021-FY2025 business data compiled by the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) of India shows that policyholders are gradually opting for higher coverage as their incomes, responsibilities and aspirations change. The share of policies with a sum assured of ₹2 lakh-₹5 lakh increased by 5.6 percentage points between FY2021 and FY2025, while the ₹10 lakh-₹25 lakh category gained 2 percentage points. Policies with cover above ₹50 lakh rose 68%, from 4.4 million to 7.4 million, generating…

19 Aug

Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

PreetiIndia, Latest

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to take strict measures to address issues like road cave-ins, potholes, and artificial flooding that have been occurring immediately after the inauguration of newly built national highways and expressways. Keeping in mind the deterioration of road quality even before the scheduled time, the government has now prepared a far-reaching plan to conduct a 2 to 3-month ‘road test’ or trial run for any new highway before its formal opening. During this trial period, no toll will be collected from pedestrians or vehicles. Recently, several flaws were observed in major projects…

18 Aug

‘BIG Breakthrough’: Himanta Welcomes Bust Of ISI-Linked Terror Network, 200+ Arrested Across 14 States

PreetiAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement regarding a major crackdown on the alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network, described by the Union government as an ISI-backed terror network, calling the operation a “BIG breakthrough” in India’s fight against terrorism. Shah, in a post on X, said the Narendra Modi government had dismantled the alleged terror network ahead of Independence Day and foiled plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives. According to Shah, security forces conducted coordinated operations across 14 states, leading to the recovery of several items allegedly linked to terror and…

18 Aug

Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline Links Nagaland To Gas Grid As ONGC Expands Northeast Connectivity

PreetiAssam

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Tuesday commissioned gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Golaghat district of Assam, marking a significant step towards improving natural gas availability and strengthening the energy infrastructure of the Northeast. The newly commissioned facility will enable surplus associated natural gas produced from the Upper Assam Shelf to be processed and evacuated through the North East Gas Grid (NEGG), developed by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The development comes alongside the commissioning of the Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline, which has connected Nagaland with the North East Gas Grid as well as the National Gas Grid.…

18 Aug

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak Nominated to Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry Consultative Committee

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has been nominated as a member of the official Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein welcomed Tagak's nomination and congratulated him on the new responsibility.Khandu said his provides an important platform to raise issues concerning energy access, infrastructure and development in Arunachal Pradesh and the wider Northeast in national discussions."My best wishes to him for a successful tenure. May he continue to serve the nation with diligence and sincerity," the CM said.Similarly, Mein, in a post on X…

18 Aug

Apple May Add Cameras to AirPods: New macOS Video Reveals How Visual Intelligence Could Work

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Apple may be offering an early glimpse of what its rumoured camera-equipped AirPods could do. A video discovered in a recent macOS Tahoe beta appears to show the earbuds working with Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, providing a possible clue about how the technology could be used. MacRumors reportedly spotted the video in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate. In the clip, a person holds a book in front of the AirPods while a voice explains how Visual Intelligence can help users save things they see by simply asking Siri to remember them. If the video is connected to Apple's rumoured…

18 Aug

251 Lok Sabha, 75 Rajya Sabha MPs Face Criminal Cases: SC Told

PreetiLatest

A recent report filed in the Supreme Court has revealed a worrying picture of the criminalisation of politics in the country. According to data presented in the apex court on Monday, criminal cases have been registered against 251 out of 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, various criminal cases have also been registered against 75 out of 233 members of the Rajya Sabha. Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist the Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation, filed this affidavit. Based on data from the 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR), the report states that…