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08 Sep

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

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New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose by 75 paise to Rs 256.30 per kg in futures trade on Monday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for October delivery rose by 75 paise, or 0.29 per cent, to Rs 256.30 per kg in a business turnover of 438 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

08 Sep

Naveen Kasturia says he had to try out for Aspirants and is no longer pals with TVF

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In an exclusive conversation with Naveen Kasturia. Despite leading Pitchers and Aspirants, Naveen Kasturia discusses his path from Sulemani Keeda to Salakaar, his battle to overcome the boy-next-door stereotype, and why he doesn't perceive TVF as his workplace in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN. Amit V. Masurkar's Sulemani Keeda (2014) marked Naveen Kasturia's acting debut, but it wasn't until TVF Picthers that he gained widespread attention. He still doesn't think of The Viral Fever as his home, even after working on Pitchers and Aspirants. With shows like Salakaar this year and Breathe season 2 (2022), the actor is likewise attempting…

08 Sep

Nepal Expands Hydropower Exports to India

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Nepal has signed a new 25-year energy deal with India to increase hydropower exports. The agreement allows Nepal to supply more than 10,000 MW of electricity to India over the coming decades, strengthening bilateral economic ties. Officials in Kathmandu said the deal would provide Nepal with steady revenue while supporting India’s growing energy demand. Environmentalists, however, urged caution, warning of potential ecological impacts from large-scale hydropower projects. For Nepali media, this reflects national progress in energy trade; for Indian outlets, it underscores closer regional cooperation.

08 Sep

Godrej Agrovet opens first Samadhan Center in Mizoram, pioneer oil palm growth

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Godrej Agrovet Limited’s Oil Palm Business has inaugurated its first Samadhan center for oil palm farmers in Bukvannei, Kolasib district, signaling a major push to modernize the state’s palm oil sector. Samadhan, a one-stop solution (OSS) center, provides farmers with end-to-end support—from seed to harvest—offering access to advanced tools, advisory services, and productivity-enhancing solutions. The launch was attended by Joseph Lalnuntluanga, District Agriculture Officer, Kolasib; Lianthanzauva, Assistant Director of Agriculture; and Sougata Niyogi, CEO – Oil Palm Business, Godrej Agrovet. Mizoram, under the National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), has a cultivation potential of 60,000–70,000 hectares. The…

06 Sep

Ola Electric Mobility shares downfall over 6%, Japan’s SoftBank sells 2.15% stake

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Shares of Ola Electric Mobility fell as much as 5.88% to hit a low of ₹60.71 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, September 5. The decline comes after Japan's SoftBank's investment arm, SVF II Ostrich (DE) LLC, sold its 2.15% stake in the electric vehicle (EV) company between July 15 and September 2, 2025. A regulatory filing released on Thursday said SoftBank's investment arm has sold a total of 94.9 million shares in Ola Electric Mobility. The filing said, "SVF II Ostrich (DE) LLC has disposed of an aggregate of 94,943,459 equity shares of Ola Electric…

06 Sep

Nepal to Host International Tourism Summit in Pokhara

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Nepal will host an international tourism summit in Pokhara this November, bringing together officials, airlines, and tour operators from more than 30 countries. The summit will focus on adventure tourism, eco-tourism, and cultural heritage. Authorities in Kathmandu hope the event will revive the tourism sector, which suffered badly during the pandemic. Special attention will be given to promoting Mount Everest treks, Lumbini pilgrimages, and Pokhara’s adventure sports. For Nepali audiences, the summit signals economic recovery; for Indian media, it highlights cross-border tourism opportunities as many Indian travelers are expected to visit Nepal during the season.

06 Sep

China Opens World’s Largest High-Speed Rail Network Extension

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China has inaugurated a major extension to its high-speed rail network, connecting remote western provinces to Beijing and Shanghai. The 1,200-kilometer line will cut travel time between Lanzhou and Shanghai by nearly half. Chinese officials said the project will boost trade, tourism, and regional integration. It is part of President Xi Jinping’s broader infrastructure push under the Belt and Road Initiative. Economists note that the expansion also benefits neighboring countries, as faster logistics routes may increase exports from South Asia to Chinese markets.

06 Sep

Tripura advocates for improved sports facilities; Minister Tinku Roy meets with Union DoNER Minister Scindia

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Tripura’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Tinku Roy, held a key meeting with Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Friday to discuss major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s youth and sports infrastructure. During the discussions, Minister Roy submitted a special demand certificate seeking central assistance for several ambitious projects. These include infrastructure upgrades at Panisagar Regional Physical Education College, construction of a 25,000-seat gallery at the DD State Sports Complex in Badarghat, a 400-seat youth hostel within the same complex, and a G+5 youth hostel with a 500-seat auditorium at…

05 Sep

Mukesh Ambani praises second-gen GST reforms, citing lower prices and simplified compliance

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Shri Mukesh D Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, today warmly welcomed the Government of India’s second-generation reforms of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates. Congratulating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for delivering on his promise of a historic “Diwali Gift to the people of India”, Shri Mukesh D Ambani said, “The GST rationalisation is a progressive step towards making products and services more affordable for consumers, easing operational complexity of doing business, lowering inflation and driving consumption growth across the retail sector. This will serve as a big booster to India’s economic growth. With GDP growth…

05 Sep

Master the art of sleek, polished styling with Schwarzkopf Professional’s OSiS+ Smooth & Shine Range

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