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02 May

Automation Milestone: Tokyo Debuts Fully Robotic 24/7 Store

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Tokyo has introduced its first fully automated convenience store, where robots handle everything from stocking shelves to managing checkouts. Developed by Japanese tech giant SoftBank, the store is part of a government-supported smart city pilot. Customers scan QR codes to enter, pick items, and pay through facial recognition or mobile apps. Robots clean floors, restock items, and even serve warm meals from vending pods. Retail experts in India, South Korea, and the UAE are monitoring the experiment as automation gains popularity post-pandemic. Discussions are underway about using such systems in high-traffic urban zones, especially where labor shortages are growing.

02 May

Mizoram drug seizures cross ₹200 Crore in 2024, CM highlights crisis

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reaffirmed his government’s resolve to curb drug smuggling and substance abuse, calling it a top priority for the state. Speaking during a meeting with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) led by Chairperson Antar Singh Arya, the CM outlined intensified efforts to fight cross-border drug trafficking. Lalduhoma informed the delegation that a high-level coordination committee is in place to combat trafficking through both international and inter-state routes. “We will continue to take all necessary steps to curb this menace,” he stated. Mizoram, which shares a long and porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, has…

02 May

LG Electronics India appoints Arjuna Awardee Vantika Agrawal as brand ambassador

Business BureauBusiness

LG Electronics India Limited has announced renowned chess player Vantika Agrawal as its new brand ambassador. A three-time Chess Olympiad gold medalist and recent recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award, Agrawal has become one of India's brightest young talents in the world of chess. The partnership aligns with LG's commitment to supporting young achievers and promoting innovation that enhances the lives of its consumers. Vantika, who is also a Woman Grandmaster and holds the title of International Master, has become a symbol of excellence and perseverance in the sporting world. Mr. Hong Ju Jeon, Managing Director of LG Electronics India,…

30 Apr

HCLFoundation announces the winners of the 2025 edition of the HCLTech Grant

Business BureauBusiness

HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, has announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the HCLTech Grant. HCLTech Grant supports Indian non-government organizations (NGOs) driving transformative change across education, healthcare, and the environment. This year, the HCLTech Grant received over 13,925 registrations from NGOs across India. Three winning NGOs in each category are awarded a grant of ₹5 crore ($580,700) for their impactful projects, and six runner-up NGOs in each category are awarded ₹25 lakh ($29,000). To date, the HCLFoundation has awarded ₹152.8 crore (~$18.4 million) through the HCLTech Grant…

30 Apr

ASCI revamps influencer guidelines for health and finance sectors

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The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has updated its Influencer Advertising Guidelines, specifically for influencers in the health and finance sectors. The revised guidelines distinguish between generic promotions and expert advice, aiming to ensure greater transparency and consumer protection. Influencers promoting products or services in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) and Health & Nutrition industries now only need to declare qualifications when offering technical advice. For instance, a generic message about health check-ups or food-related promotions by chefs won’t require influencers to prove expertise. This change follows the growing maturity of influencer marketing, which has shifted from…

30 Apr

CID nabs two in ₹6.17 crore meth haul in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A major drug haul by Mizoram police leads to the seizure of methamphetamine worth over Rs 6 crore and the arrest of two suspects. Aizawl, April 29, 2025: Mizoram police made a significant drug bust on April 29, seizing 47.511 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at Rs 6.176 crore in Aizawl’s Zemabawk locality. The operation, carried out by the CID (SB) branch, led to the arrest of two individuals from Champhai town. The arrested suspects were caught transporting the drugs in two vehicles — a KIA Seltos (MZ 01 AD 6157) and a KIA Sonet (MZ 01 AC 3237). Police have…

30 Apr

Pradyot demands official adoption of Roman Script for Kokborok

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

TIPRA Motha Party chief and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has strongly opposed the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to exclude Roman script from the updated Kokborok syllabus for Classes IX to XII, calling it a “cultural injustice.” In a statement, Pradyot emphasized that the Roman script is the natural and preferred choice of the majority of Kokborok speakers due to its alignment with the language’s phonetics and syllabic structure. He termed the decision to ban literary works in Roman script as “deeply concerning” and urged the Tripura government to officially adopt the Roman script for Kokborok. Highlighting precedents set by other…

30 Apr

In the district of Arunachal, officials stress the importance of road safety

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal

Deputy Commissioner P N Thungon chaired the Siang district's District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) meeting on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the state of current road safety initiatives and develop new strategies for lowering traffic accidents in the district. According to Section 215 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the meeting was attended by representatives from the public works department, transportation department, police, health, education, and urban development, among other important stakeholders. This clause requires the establishment of district-level committees to support and counsel the state government on policy development, enforcement coordination, and road safety promotion.…

30 Apr

UK’s King Charles Returns to Public Duties After Cancer Treatment

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

King Charles III resumed official engagements this week after months of cancer treatment. The 75-year-old monarch attended a charity event in London, appearing in good spirits as he greeted attendees alongside Queen Camilla. Buckingham Palace said the King will gradually increase his public appearances but continue a lighter schedule than before. His health journey has sparked a wave of support from citizens across the UK and the Commonwealth. Royal watchers in Bhutan and Nepal—both constitutional monarchies—have expressed admiration for King Charles’ transparency, viewing it as an example of accessible leadership in modern royalty.

30 Apr

VOL 7, ISSUE 13 – The Mileage

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