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16 Jun

Copper futures prices upturn on increased spot demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, June 16 Copper futures prices rose 0.06 percent to Rs 881.10 per kg on Monday due to increased spot demand. The price of copper contracts for July delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose 55 paise or 0.06 percent to Rs 881.10 per kg in a business turnover of 2,904 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

16 Jun

ZEE5 unveils trailer of gripping bengali thriller ‘Bibhishon’, premieres June 27

Business BureauBusiness

ZEE5 has dropped the much-anticipated trailer of its first Bengali mini-series of the year, Bibhishon, a psychological thriller set in the quiet but mysterious town of Birbhum. Directed and produced by Raja Chanda, the series stars Soham Majumdar as Sub-Inspector Bidhan Sen and Debchandrima Singha Roy in key roles. Set to premiere on June 27 exclusively on ZEE5, Bibhishon explores a chilling narrative where an eerie theft, a missing person, and a headless corpse trigger a spiral of dark events. Bidhan Sen, a calm yet determined police officer with a crumbling personal life, finds himself caught in a twisted web…

16 Jun

Campus Activewear becomes title partner of Bengal Pro T20 League 2025

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Sportswear brand Campus Activewear has been named the Title Partner for the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025, in a strategic move to strengthen its regional outreach and support grassroots cricket in West Bengal. The association reflects Campus's youth-first ethos and commitment to empowering local sports talent. The Bengal Pro T20 League, featuring both men’s and women’s formats, will be broadcast on Star Sports 3 and digitally streamed on FanCode. Inspired by the IPL model, the league aims to give budding cricketers a high-profile stage to display their skills while promoting regional pride. “West Bengal’s rich sports legacy, from legends like…

16 Jun

NHIDCL terminates contract for Mizoram tunnel project

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has terminated the contract for supervising the construction of a 2.5-kilometre twin-tube tunnel on the Aizawl Bypass in Mizoram, citing the failure of the contractor to secure mandatory national security clearance. The project, located on National Highway-6, was awarded to a joint venture led by railway PSU RITES and Turkish firms, but was abruptly cancelled last week following non-compliance with Ministry of Home Affairs’ clearance requirements. The decision comes in the wake of heightened scrutiny of foreign entities following India’s Operation Sindoor. Turkey’s perceived support for Pakistan has led to broader…

16 Jun

Turtle Survival Alliance starts a year-long study on Bostami turtle

Banasree SarkarTripura

In order to assess the survival condition of turtle hatchlings, a team from the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation and Gomati District Magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma visited the hatching location at Kalyan Sagar Lake, which is close to the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District, on Sunday. The crew came here to conduct a year-long assessment of the turtle population and offer the state government professional advice for long-term protection. One of the 51 holy Hindu Shaktipeethas, the Tripura Sundari Temple is a sanctuary for the environment as well as a major place of worship. The temple is located…

16 Jun

Tripura Congress to start door-to-door campaign from June 22

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee has announced the launch of a statewide public outreach campaign from June 22, as part of a nationwide initiative by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), aiming to rally public opinion against the BJP-led government both at the state and central levels. Speaking at an organisational meeting held at Congress Bhavan in Agartala on Sunday, Tripura Congress President Asish Kumar Saha said the campaign will focus on critical issues such as rising unemployment, the deteriorating law and order situation, inflation, and crimes against women. Party workers across all blocks will carry out a house-to-house campaign,…

16 Jun

Bangladesh Launches First National Coding Curriculum for School Students

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh has introduced a national curriculum integrating basic coding and computational thinking from Class 6 onwards, aiming to prepare its youth for the digital economy. The move comes as the country eyes a transition from a garments-based export economy to IT services. Education Minister Dipu Moni said the initiative would “equip future generations with tools to compete globally.” Students will begin learning Python, web development, and data logic, even in rural government schools. Ed-tech firms in India have hailed the step, suggesting collaboration between SAARC countries for curriculum exchange and joint training. Bangladesh’s model could inspire regional governments to expand…

16 Jun

‘Contextual Admissions’ Aim to Widen Access to Higher Education

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Top UK universities including Oxford, Manchester and Bristol are adopting a new admissions model that considers students’ socio-economic backgrounds rather than purely academic scores. This means students from disadvantaged schools or underrepresented communities could get offers even if they don’t meet standard grade criteria. The change, education experts say, could serve as a model for countries like India, where coaching culture often sidelines talented students from rural and low-income families. The UK’s new approach aligns with India's NEP 2020 vision of holistic evaluation and could prompt renewed debate on fairness in entrance exams like JEE and NEET.

16 Jun

Dettol launches #DadsCanToo campaign, champions shared parenting on Father’s Day

Business BureauBusiness

Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, has launched its Father’s Day campaign, #DadsCanToo, to encourage shared parenting and highlight the vital role fathers can play in baby care. The campaign, launched on June 13, aims to equip fathers with confidence and practical hygiene know-how using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid as their trusted ally. Despite evolving gender roles, mothers still shoulder most baby care tasks. Studies cited by Dettol suggest that only 6% of parenting tasks require a mother biologically, while the remaining 94% can be managed by anyone — including dads. The campaign challenges stereotypes and advocates for equal participation in…

14 Jun

Rupee downturn 56 paise to 86.08 against US dollar

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Mumbai, June 14 The rupee fell 56 paise to 86.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as global oil prices rose and the dollar strengthened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israel's fresh attack on Iran's nuclear sites. Forex traders said a weak start in domestic equity markets and heavy FII outflows contributed to the fall in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 86.25 against the dollar and then eased to 86.08, down 56 paise from its previous close. The rupee had closed at 85.52 on Thursday.…