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09 Jul

NASA Prepares to Launch First Commercial Moon Rover

MohiniNASA

NASA has confirmed that it will launch its first privately built lunar rover in November 2025, marking a significant shift in space exploration. The rover, developed by U.S.-based company Astrobotic, will carry scientific payloads and test commercial capabilities on the moon’s surface. The mission is part of NASA's Artemis program and signals a new era where government agencies collaborate with private firms for deep space exploration. The rover will analyze moon dust, temperature fluctuations, and potential resources. India’s ISRO, which recently landed Chandrayaan-3, and space agencies in Bangladesh and Nepal (which are working on satellite projects), are watching this development…

09 Jul

Kiren Rijiju applauds Tawang for transparent budget use and effective governance

editorArunachal Pradesh

On Tuesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the Tawang district administration in Arunachal Pradesh for its transparent budget utilization procedures and reliable and efficient execution of government initiatives. Rijiju, the minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, virtually addressed the border district's third quarter District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting and apologized for being unable to attend the last session because of prior obligations. According to an official statement provided here, he emphasized his position as chairman of the DISHA committee, which oversees all 17 districts in his constituency, and praised Tawang's proven ability to carry out developmental initiatives.…

09 Jul

Tripura switches to smart meters for accurate, digital billing

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has taken a major step towards modernising its power infrastructure with the launch of a state-wide smart electricity meter rollout, starting with the homes and offices of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other cabinet ministers. The initiative, which aims to improve billing transparency and energy efficiency, will be expanded to cover all government departments and employees of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in the coming days. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, while launching the campaign, announced that the installation of smart meters began today at the Chief Minister’s residence. Similar installations will soon follow at the…

09 Jul

CM Lalduhoma pushes for big fisheries boost under PMMSY

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, currently on an official visit to New Delhi, held a crucial meeting with Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian, to seek urgent approval for several key projects aimed at boosting the fisheries, livestock, and dairy sectors in Mizoram. The meeting is part of the Chief Minister’s broader engagement with the Central Government to strengthen Mizoram’s rural economy through targeted interventions in agriculture and allied sectors. During the discussion, CM Lalduhoma presented five major proposals submitted by the state under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Among the proposals is…

09 Jul

Important 132 KV power line must be completed, says Arunachal Minister

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Balo Raja, the minister of urban affairs, land management, and civil aviation for Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized the urgent need to finish the remaining portion of the 132 KV transmission line between Palin in Kra-Daadi and Yachuli in Keyi Panyor district. He cited the line's vital role in providing the area with reliable, high-quality grid power. Raja, who is also the local MLA from Palin, chaired a high-level meeting with stakeholders at the civil secretariat here. He emphasized that although tower networks and power substations have already been finished in other areas of the Kra-Daadi district, the unfinished portion still acts…

09 Jul

Ujjivan SFB unveils International RuPay Select Debit Card for global, digital-first customers

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched its first international payment solution — the International RuPay Select Debit Card — aimed at providing seamless global banking with premium lifestyle benefits to its growing base of digitally-savvy customers. The card, powered by the RuPay-Discover Network, will be accepted at ATMs, POS terminals, and online platforms worldwide. Designed especially for frequent international travellers and online shoppers, the card offers an impressive suite of benefits. These include complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access, ₹10 lakh accident and disability insurance, free quarterly golf lessons and wellness services, travel coupons, annual health check-ups, and concierge…

09 Jul

VOL 7, ISSUE 23 – The Mileage

TheNewsMileageJournals

08 Jul

Phoenix Mills shares upgrade, retailer sales across operational malls rise 12% in Q1

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of Mumbai-based real estate developer Phoenix Mills rose 1.24% to hit an intraday high of ₹1,567 on Tuesday, July 8, after the company provided its business update of Q1FY26 after market opened on Monday. Phoenix Mills informed the exchanges that its retailers' sales (consumption) across all operational malls grew 12% year-on-year in Q1FY26, reflecting healthy underlying demand and continued momentum across the portfolio. Consumption growth during the quarter was led by Phoenix Pallasio (Lucknow), Phoenix Citadel (Indore), Phoenix Palladium (Mumbai) and Palladium Ahmedabad, supported by the continued ramp-up of our new assets i.e. Phoenix Mall of the Millennium and…

08 Jul

Tata AIA study reveals 63% of East India’s Gen Z Prefer Life Insurance for retirement planning

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance, in collaboration with NielsenIQ, has unveiled key findings from its latest study titled “New Age Habits, Traditional Values: Gen Z’s Approach to Financial Planning.” The report reveals that 63% of working Gen Z individuals (aged 21–29) in East India identify life insurance as a primary retirement planning tool—the highest across all regions in India. The study highlights a prudent and balanced financial approach among East India’s youth. While 54% rely on fixed or recurring deposits, 47% invest in gold, and 43% participate in the equity markets. Term insurance adoption is also on the rise, with 11%…

08 Jul

Dog’s midnight howl warns villagers just before deadly landslide in Himachal

editorClimate & Environment, National

In the Mandi area, a village dog's timely howl caused alarm as the monsoon rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts. This made it possible for 20 families and 67 individuals to escape in time. On June 30, between midnight and one in the morning, debris demolished the village of Siyathi in the Dharampur area of Mandi. Around midnight, as the rain continued to pour, Narendra, a resident of Siyathi, reported that his dog, who was resting on the second floor of his home, began to bark loudly and then wail. "The barking woke me…