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26 Dec

Tiny Rs 10 carts to Rs 4.3 lakh splurges: How India shopped on Instamartin 2025

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India’s shopping habits took a sharp turn in 2025, with consumers relying on Instamart not just for daily essentials but also for high-value purchases. From a ₹10 printout ordered in Bengaluru to a ₹4.3 lakh single cart featuring iPhones in Hyderabad, the platform’s annual analysis, How India Instamarted 2025, highlights how quick commerce has become part of everyday life. The data shows that the top spender on Instamart clocked over ₹22 lakh in repeat orders during the year, buying everything from smartphones, gold coins and air fryers to milk, fruits and mints. Luxury and impulse shopping also saw a surge,…

26 Dec

Ujjivan SFB records strong growth in 2025 supported by improving business environment

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) has reported strong performance through calendar year 2025, supported by favourable economic backdrop, improved liquidity conditions, and disciplined execution of its diversified retail strategy. The Bank delivered broad-based growth driven by robust expansion across secured lending, steady deposit mobilisation and continued progress in digital and operational efficiency. The Bank witnessed a steady growth across secured portfolios such as Affordable Housing, Micro-Mortgages, MSME, Gold Loans, Vehicle Finance, and Agri-Banking. This growth is supported by an improved distribution strength, deeper penetration in emerging markets, a strong cross-sell, and improved customer segmentation, which further contributes to a…

26 Dec

Congress marks the first death anniversary of Dr Manmohan Singh and his legacy of reform

Banasree SarkarNational

On December 26, the Congress honored former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the first anniversary of his passing, recalling him as a leader whose leadership transformed India's economy and fortified democratic institutions. Singh passed away in Delhi on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. On December 28, he was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat with full state honors. The ceremony was attended by government dignitaries, family members, and senior political figures. Leaders from both parties also paid tribute. DK Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka, emphasized Singh's contribution to the passage of important…

26 Dec

Speaker of the Tripura Assembly Biswa Bandhu Sen dies at age 72

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away late on Thursday night, December 25, while he was undergoing treatment at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. He was 72 years old. His death has brought sadness across the state, especially among political leaders, colleagues, and people who knew him closely. Biswa Bandhu Sen had been unwell for several months. In August, he suffered a massive brain haemorrhage and had to be admitted to a hospital in Agartala. Doctors there carried out an emergency surgery to save his life. Later, he was shifted by air ambulance to Bengaluru so that he could…

26 Dec

Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Passes Away

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswabandhu Sen passed away in a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was undergoing treatment for an illness for several months. Sen, 72, was the 11th Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since June 21 2018, and a four-time MLA from the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the demise of Sen and extended condolences to bereaved family. "Pained by the passing of Shri Biswa Bandhu Sen Ji, Speaker of the Tripura Assembly. He will be remembered for his efforts to boost Tripura’s progress and commitment…

26 Dec

Security Forces Arrest Wanted TUNF Rebel near North Tripura Border

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant victory against militancy in North Tripura, local police have apprehended Lalthanga Reang, also known as Dhamanfa, a wanted militant associated with the banned group Tripura United National Front (TUNF). This operable arrest occurred in the Damchhara border area as part of an intelligence-led operation conducted by the North Tripura district police on Wednesday. Reang, who had previously escaped from prison, is implicated in various serious criminal activities, including murder and kidnapping, and is specifically linked to a conspiracy related to Independence Day events on August 14. Ashish Kumar Thakur, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer for Kanchanpur, reported that…

26 Dec

Peace and Unity Take Centre Stage as Tripura Observes Christmas

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Christmas celebrations in Tripura were characterised by prayers and community solidarity as people flocked to public areas, churches of all denominations, and public spaces on Thursday amid carol singing and vibrant festivities. At well-known churches, such as the Don Bosco Church in Nandannagar, Agartala, people of all ages attended midnight services and offered special prayers for humanity's peace, harmony, and well-being. One of the primary gathering places was the Mariamnagar Catholic Church, which is located close to Agartala.For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prayers, a sizable number of devout people flocked to the famous church, which was exquisitely lit with…

26 Dec

Amit Shah Inaugurates NIA Anti-Terror Conference

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a high-level, two-day Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi today, organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The conference focuses on emerging hybrid threats, digital forensics, and the collection of evidence from foreign jurisdictions. During his keynote, Shah announced that India’s first-ever National Anti-Terror Policy would be released shortly, aiming to create a unified framework for state and central agencies to handle cross-border terrorism and radicalization more effectively.

25 Dec

SIC strengthens Future-Tech Skilling in Andhra Pradesh

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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has strengthened its future-tech skilling efforts in Andhra Pradesh by certifying 750 students under the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme in Visakhapatnam. The certifications were awarded through back-to-back felicitation ceremonies held at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology and DIET College, marking a key milestone in Samsung’s ongoing digital skilling initiatives. At Vignan College, 500 students completed industry-oriented courses, with 250 trained in Artificial Intelligence and another 250 in Coding and Programming. The felicitation ceremony, held on December 12, was attended by senior officials and education leaders, who highlighted the growing demand for technology skills…

25 Dec

After 12 years: Coca-Cola brings the Original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy to India in January 2026

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The original FIFA World Cup Trophy will return to India after 12 years as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Trophy will be showcased in New Delhi and Guwahati from January 10–13, 2026, giving fans a rare opportunity to see football’s most iconic prize. The tour marks the 20th anniversary of the global Trophy Tour and comes as FIFA gears up for its biggest-ever World Cup across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Trophy will land in New Delhi on January 10 with a ceremonial FIFA Charter…