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28 Jun

BSF ADG Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal visits Tripura to review border security

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, IPS, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, Kolkata, is currently on a four-day visit to Tripura to assess the security situation and operational preparedness along the Indo-Bangladesh border. His visit comes at a crucial time as the state continues efforts to strengthen border surveillance and curb trans-border crimes. During the ongoing tour, the ADG has been visiting several forward Border Out Posts (BOPs) in key districts, including West Tripura, Sepahijala, South Tripura, Gomati, and Dhalai. At each location, Aggarwal interacted directly with BSF jawans and field commanders to understand the ground-level…

28 Jun

CM Lalduhoma concerned over poor CSR funding in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday raised serious concern over the state receiving one of the lowest shares of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in the country, despite the nationwide mandate for companies to allocate part of their profits to social development. The Chief Minister attributed the problem to the limited number of registered CSR implementing agencies in Mizoram. Speaking at the valedictory function of a three-day capacity-building workshop held in Aizawl, Lalduhoma urged local organisations, NGOs, and institutions to take proactive steps to register themselves as eligible CSR fund implementers. “Even though numerous companies across India are legally required…

27 Jun

Gold prices fall: Futures prices decline by Rs 1,075

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New Delhi, Gold prices fell by Rs 1,075 to Rs 96,012 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday amid weak spot demand. Gold contracts for August delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell by Rs 1,075, or 1.11 percent, to Rs 96,012 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 14,412 lots. Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues. In international markets, gold futures in New York fell 1.25 percent to $3,306.10 an ounce.

27 Jun

Montra Electric enters Bengal with new three-wheeler dealership in Barasat

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Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand under the Murugappa Group, has expanded its footprint in Eastern India by launching its first-ever three-wheeler dealership in West Bengal. The new showroom, located on Barasat-Barrackpore Road, was inaugurated in partnership with Selladale Motors and aims to offer complete Sales, Service, and Spares solutions. The dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Jalaj Gupta, MD of Ti Clean Mobility, alongside Mr. Keshav Himatsingka, MD of Selladale Motors, and Mr. Roy Kurian, Business Head, Montra Electric Last Mile. Mr. Jalaj Gupta, MD, Ti Clean Mobility, said, “Montra Electric 3wheelers are marking a new phase of growth and…

27 Jun

Flipkart redefines loyalty with upgraded ‘Plus’ programme, adds daily value with supercoins

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Flipkart has launched a major revamp of its loyalty initiative ‘Flipkart Plus’, aiming to make every transaction more rewarding for customers. The upgraded programme now offers an additional 5% discount via SuperCoins across all products, without any membership fee—setting a new benchmark in customer-centric retail loyalty. SuperCoins (1 SuperCoin = ₹1) can now be earned on every order and redeemed across Flipkart’s vast selection, including essentials, fashion, electronics, and more. Customers also get access to exclusive bank offers, early entry to mega sale events, and surprise rewards like gift cards and coupons through ‘Plus Treats’. Plus Silver and Gold tiers…

27 Jun

Terra Motors onboards former sub-dealer as authorised L5 dealer, strengthens presence with Kyoro+ in high-potential markets

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Terra Motors, the renowned Japanese electric vehicle OEM, has announced the onboarding of Jyoti Enterprises as its newest authorised L5 dealer. Previously associated as a sub-dealer with a leading EV three-wheeler brand, Jyoti Enterprises made the strategic switch citing limited profit margins and restricted growth under the earlier brand’s structure. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Proprietor of Jyoti Enterprises, said, “Terra Motors offers a transparent and scalable business model. With better control and margins, I see long-term growth opportunities as a main dealer.” This move aligns with Terra Motors’ ongoing efforts to expand its dealer network nationwide, driven…

27 Jun

CM Manik Saha: A thorough personnel transfer policy will be implemented by the Tripura government

Banasree SarkarTripura

In a move set to reshape administrative efficiency and promote equitable service delivery, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday announced that the state government is preparing a comprehensive transfer policy for its more than 1.04 lakh government employees. The policy, he said, will bring transparency, uniformity, and fairness to the process of employee postings across the state. The announcement came during the inauguration of the newly constructed building of Madhupur Higher Secondary School in Sepahijala district, where the Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to balanced governance and service delivery. “The government is working on a comprehensive transfer policy…

27 Jun

Boomer’s new TVC with Bumrah turns boos into “boom-rah” with bubble swag

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Mars Wrigley India has brought back the bubble with a bang through its latest TVC for Boomer, featuring India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The new campaign, launched on June 24, revives the classic gum’s playful confidence for a new generation by spotlighting bubble-blowing as an act of swag, individuality, and effortless cool. The commercial, set during a high-voltage cricket match, captures a moment where Bumrah faces jeers from the crowd. In response, he casually chews Boomer gum and blows a bubble — flipping the boos into roaring cheers: “BOOOOOO-MRAHH… BUMRAH!” The ad reclaims the gum’s legacy while connecting it to…

27 Jun

Swiggy’s ‘Food on Train’ becomes a hit with students, Nagpur tops, Kolkata joins feast

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Swiggy’s ‘Food on Train’ service has become the preferred travel companion for students this summer, with one in every three train food orders in May 2025 placed by students. From homestyle meals to fast food cravings, the platform’s diverse offerings are reshaping train journeys into culinary adventures. Engineering students from premier institutions like IIT Kharagpur, IIT BHU, and VIT led the charge, often opting for bulk orders. In one case, a student at Bhopal Junction ordered 30 thalis for ₹6,070, catering an entire group aboard the Gondwana Superfast Express. Health-conscious youth gravitated towards The Good Bowl and Lunchbox, while others…

27 Jun

Tractors Roll Into London as Farmers Demand Urgent Reforms

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Hundreds of UK farmers staged a protest outside Parliament this week, demanding better price protections and clarity on post-Brexit subsidy schemes. Organized by the National Farmers Union (NFU), the demonstration saw tractors entering central London in a symbolic push for policy reform. Farmers say rising input costs—particularly fuel, fertilizer, and feed—are unsustainable, and post-Brexit trade policies are hurting local producers. The UK government has promised to review the agricultural transition plan, but unions insist on immediate relief. With similar agrarian issues echoed in parts of India and Bangladesh, farming communities and cooperatives across South Asia are analyzing the UK’s farm…