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15 Sep

TCS launches 26th Rural IT Quiz to boost tech awareness among students from smaller towns

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has announced the launch of the 26th edition of its acclaimed TCS Rural IT Quiz. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the program aims to raise technology awareness among students from smaller towns and districts across the country. The quiz, part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, is open to students of Classes 8 to 12, excluding those from city corporation limits. It features online tests, virtual rounds, and physical quiz events, covering technology…

13 Sep

Myntra’s profit increase Rs 548.3 crore in FY25

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd has reported a multi-fold jump in consolidated profit to Rs 548.3 crore for the financial year ended March 2025. According to data received from Toffler, the Bengaluru-based company had reported a profit of Rs 30.9 crore in the previous financial year. The company's operating revenue grew 18 percent from Rs 5,121.8 crore in FY24 to Rs 6,042.7 crore in FY25.

13 Sep

Shyam Metalics mobilises 800 employees for blood donation drive at Jamuria plant

Business BureauBusiness

Shyam Metalics, a leading integrated metal-producing company, successfully conducted a large-scale blood donation camp at its Jamuria Plant today, drawing participation from over 800 employees. The initiative underscored the company’s commitment to community welfare and showcased the spirit of workforce solidarity extending beyond industrial operations. The event was inaugurated by Mr. S.K. Maity, Plant Head, Jamuria Unit, followed by the commencement of the day-long donation drive. Distinguished guests including Maharaj Somatma Nanda, Mrs. Latifa Kazi, Mr. Narendranath Chakraborty, and Mr. Hareram Singh attended the camp, delivering motivational speeches and interacting with employees to encourage voluntary blood donation. Mr. Brij Bhushan…

13 Sep

The International Potato Center promises to encourage innovation and research to boost Tripura’s potato sector

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s growing potato sector has received a major boost with the International Potato Center (CIP), a Peru-based global research institution, pledging support to strengthen cultivation, innovation, and sustainability in the state. CIP Director General Simon Heck, who visited Tripura on Friday, described the state as a “successful industry that embraces innovation and research” and promised long-term collaboration. During his visit, Heck interacted with state officials, research institutions, horticulture experts, and local farmers to assess the progress made in potato farming. He noted that Tripura’s commitment to agricultural development is evident and aligns well with CIP’s mission of promoting food security,…

13 Sep

The first railway link between Mizoram and the Indian railway network is established as PM Modi opens the Bairabi–Sairang train route

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang new railway line, a mega infrastructure project worth over ₹8,070 crore that officially connects the state capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The ambitious project, carved through some of the country’s most difficult hilly terrain, is being hailed as a remarkable engineering accomplishment. Stretching across valleys and mountains, the railway line comprises 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 88 minor bridges. With the inauguration, Sairang is now directly linked to the national capital via the Rajdhani Express, placing Aizawl firmly on India’s railway map. Addressing the public…

13 Sep

Arunachal signs a 30-year coal mine lease agreement for Namchik-Namphuk

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A 30-year mining leasing agreement for the Namchik-Namphuk coal mines at Kharsang in Changlang district has been legally signed by the Arunachal Pradesh government and M/s Coal Pulz Pvt Ltd, a company based in Guwahati. After more than ten years of halting coal production, the agreement, signed Thursday in Itanagar by state Geology & Mining secretary A K Singh and Coal Pulz Pvt Ltd director Naveen Singhal, opens the door for coal production to resume. With an estimated yearly production of 2 lakh tonnes under the approved mine plan, mining operations will shortly start, according to State Geology and Mining…

13 Sep

AI Tops the Wishlist for Gen Z Talent in India’s Workplaces

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According to the survey, the majority of Gen Z workers and supervisors admitted to using prohibited AI tools to do creative tasks. Gen Z professionals in India want more freedom to experiment with AI technologies, despite the fact that enterprise use of AI is still in its early stages globally. Over 78 per cent of Gen Z workers said that experimenting with AI tools could help improve their visual workflows, according to a new report by Canva on Tuesday, September 9. The findings of the survey dubbed 'State of Visual Communication survey' demonstrate that there is a big disparity between…

12 Sep

India’s foreign exchange reserves increase US$ 698.27 billion

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Mumbai, India's foreign exchange reserves rose by US$ 4.038 billion to US$ 698.268 billion during the week ended September 5, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The increase was due to a significant increase in the value of gold reserves. In the previous reporting week, the total reserves had risen by US$ 3.51 billion to US$ 694.23 billion. According to the data, foreign currency assets, a major component of the foreign exchange reserves, rose by US$ 540 million to US$ 584.477 billion during the week ended September 5. Expressed in dollars, foreign currency assets…

12 Sep

Tripura implements a uniform policy for public schools with the goal of promoting equity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has introduced a common school uniform policy across all state-run institutions, a move it says will help reduce financial burden on parents while also creating a sense of unity, equality, and discipline among students. The new directive will come into force from the next academic year and will apply to students from Classes I to XII. According to the notification issued by the Education Department, the system has been divided into three broad categories. All Vidyajyoti Schools will follow a single uniform pattern, while PM-SHRI schools will retain uniforms of their own design. The remaining government schools…

12 Sep

Mizoram’s chief minister declares drug usage a serious social issue and promises more support for rehabilitation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fighting drug abuse, describing it as one of the biggest social challenges confronting the state. During a visit to a drug detoxification centre on Wednesday, September 10, the Chief Minister urged recovering addicts to stay firm in their journey toward rehabilitation, assuring them of sustained state support. Interacting with patients at the centre, Lalduhoma reminded them that overcoming addiction is not just a personal battle but also an act of courage that contributes to the wellbeing of families and the larger community. “The journey of recovery is difficult, but it…