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20 Sep

Zubeen Garg Seen Boarding Yacht Before Fatal Incident in Viral Clip

editorEntertainment

Zubeen Garg, an Assamese singer, died at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore. A video of him donning a life jacket just before the tragedy has gone viral online. A day after Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore, a video of him wearing a life jacket before the accident went viral. The 52-year-old was scuba diving when the deadly event happened. The footage published by India Today NE depicts Garg's final moments before his untimely demise. In the video, the singer is seen fixing a life jacket before jumping into the sea for a…

19 Sep

Copper futures increase on spot demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, (News) - Copper futures rose 0.35 percent to Rs 912 per kilogram on Friday due to increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 3.20, or 0.35 percent, to Rs 912 per kilogram, with a turnover of 4,653 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to increased trading by participants.

19 Sep

India’s soul on stage: The beauty of classical dance

editorLifestyle

A stunning and enthralling art form that has been practiced for many years is Indian classical dance. It preserves the rich cultural legacy of our nation. These dances, which have their roots in ancient customs and mythological tales, blend elegant motions with expressive gestures. Every dance form embodies the unique cultural identity of a particular Indian region. Their beauty and narrative captivate listeners. India is home to numerous exquisite classical dances, each of which embodies our rich cultural legacy. Tamil Nadu's Bharatanatyam is renowned for its elaborate footwork, whereas North India's Kathak uses rhythmic motions to narrate stories. Kuchipudi from…

19 Sep

PhysicsWallah opens info centre in Agartala, plans tech-enabled Vidyapeeth expansion

Business BureauBusiness

Edtech firm PhysicsWallah (PW) has inaugurated its PW Info Centre in Agartala, Tripura, marking a significant step in extending counselling and coaching services for competitive exams such as JEE and NEET. The new centre, located on the 2nd floor of Brahma Bipani Market, Jaynagar, Battala, will operate daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, offering guidance to students and parents on admissions, financial aid, registration, and study strategies. The initiative is expected to cater to aspirants from surrounding regions including Uttar Champamura, Ishanchandranagar, Charipara, Ramnagar Part, Madhupur, and Madhuban, aiming to reduce the need for long-distance travel in search of…

19 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh issues advisory ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Itanagar on September 22

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Itanagar on September 22, 2025, the Arunachal Pradesh administration has sent out a comprehensive advisory to all government employees. During the program at IG Park, officials have been requested by the Department of Protocol to adhere to strict decorum and completely cooperate with security procedures. The advise states that government workers attending the event are expected to wear formal or traditional clothing and to bring legitimate identity for easy verification by security guards, like driver's licenses, voter cards, or Aadhaar cards. Additionally, officials have been told not to carry any forbidden…

19 Sep

Nissan and Spinny: Pioneering a New Era in Vehicle Exchange with Exclusive Benefits

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has entered a strategic partnership with Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car platform, making it a ‘Preferred Exchange Partner Platform’ across Nissan dealerships in India. This industry-first collaboration between an automobile OEM and a national-level used car aggregator aims to offer enhanced exchange benefits to customers while creating new business opportunities for dealer partners. This customer-centric initiative is part of Nissan Motor India’s broader strategy to bolster dealership performance and profitability through innovative and value-driven services. Under this partnership, customers who exchange their vehicles through Spinny - either at Nissan dealerships or directly via…

19 Sep

Regulatory Relief Fuels Rally: GQG Profits from Adani’s Comeback

editorBusiness

GQG Partners was the first strategic investor in Adani Group entities following the Hindenburg Research study. Jain is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at GQG Partners. Rajiv Jain's boutique-style investment firm GQG Partners, which owns Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Adani Power, and Adani Green Energy Ltd, made strong notional gains of nearly Rs 1,840 crore after SEBI dismissed the Hindenburg allegations. These Adani scrips jumped up to 9%. The Adani group investor, which oversees $167.6 billion in funds, owned Rs 49,172 crore in Adani equities today compared to Rs 47,333 crore the day before, up…

19 Sep

CPI(M) would confront the Tripura administration during the assembly session regarding jobs and law and order

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The upcoming two-day session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, beginning September 19, is expected to see heated debates as the opposition CPI(M) prepares to corner the BJP-led government over rising unemployment and deteriorating law and order in the state. On Thursday, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI(M), met Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury to press for raising the demand in the House. DYFI leaders highlighted that unemployment continues to plague thousands of educated youths despite long-pending recruitment processes. DYFI state secretary Nabarun Deb alleged that nearly 15,000 government posts have been lying vacant…

19 Sep

Mizoram wants to increase employment chances abroad by establishing a Japanese language center in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has urged the National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) to set up a Japanese language learning centre in the state capital, Aizawl, to help local youths secure employment abroad, particularly in Japan. Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) chairman Malsawmzuala Ralte placed the request during a meeting with NSDCI Chief Executive Officer Alok Kumar in New Delhi on Thursday. The discussion centred on the growing demand among Mizo youths for jobs in Japan, especially in the fields of caregiving and nursing, where language proficiency is a key requirement. At present, the state government collaborates with NSDCI to send candidates…

19 Sep

Himalayan Routes See Surge in Visitors

MohiniNepal

Nepal’s tourism industry has made a strong comeback, with the Department of Tourism reporting a record number of trekkers this season. Popular trails like Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit are witnessing near pre-pandemic levels of foreign visitors. Tourism officials say the revival is crucial for the economy, as hospitality and trekking industries employ thousands of locals. For Nepal-based media, the news highlights the country’s resilience in recovering from COVID-19’s economic impact. For Indian readers, it reflects renewed cross-border tourism opportunities, as many Indian adventure travelers are also flocking to Nepal’s Himalayan routes.