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30 Apr

Gold futures price reduce by Rs 550 to Rs 95,475 per 10 grams

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Gold futures price fell by Rs 550 to Rs 95,475 per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday amid weak spot demand.Gold contracts for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell by Rs 550 or 0.57 percent to Rs 95,475 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 17,745 lots.Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues.In international markets, gold futures in New York fell 0.80 percent to $3,317.18 an ounce.

29 Apr

Ambuja Cements Q4: Net profit lapse 9%, EBITDA rises 12%; company announces dividend

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Ambuja Cements Q4: Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements announced its January-March quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 29. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹956 crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25), showing a 9% decline from ₹1,051 crore in the same period last year.Its revenue from operations grew nearly 12% to ₹9,802.5 crore in the March quarter as against ₹8,785 crore in the same period a year ago.Ambuja Cements reported stable operating performance in the fourth quarter as its operating profit also known as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew 12% to ₹1,781…

29 Apr

New Labour Deal Signed to Safeguard Rights of Bangladeshi Workers in Malaysia

Sonakshi SarkarBangladesh

Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on labor rights and safety measures for Bangladeshi migrant workers employed in Malaysia. The agreement ensures timely payment of wages, better accommodation, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Nearly 10 lakh Bangladeshis currently work in Malaysia, primarily in construction and plantation sectors. The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare in Dhaka said the deal would serve as a model for similar agreements with Gulf and Southeast Asian nations. Migrant rights groups in Nepal and India welcomed the move, urging their governments to pursue similar protection agreements.

29 Apr

ATL road blockade begins in Lunglei, MZP demands urgent repairs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lunglei unit of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body in Mizoram, launched an indefinite blockade on April 28, protesting the alleged diversion of funds meant for repairing the Aizawl-Thenzawl-Lunglei (ATL) road. MZP Lunglei sub-headquarters secretary K. Lalchhuanawma said the blockade was aimed at pressuring the government to release the funds earmarked for crucial road repairs. He said the organisation has been consistently demanding urgent action to improve the deteriorating condition of the ATL road, vital for connectivity in south Mizoram. The blockade has disrupted traffic and daily activities in the region, with protestors vowing to continue until…

29 Apr

UK Introduces Ban on Disposable Vapes to Tackle Teen Addiction

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The UK government has announced a ban on disposable vapes in an effort to combat rising nicotine addiction among teenagers. The law, set to take effect from July 2025, also includes stricter packaging regulations and flavor restrictions. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins stated the ban aims to "protect youth health while still allowing adult smokers access to quit-aid tools." Several studies showed a sharp increase in vape use among teens aged 13–17 over the last two years. Health authorities in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh — where e-cigarette use is also rising — are watching closely and considering similar regulatory measures.

29 Apr

Attendance – based salary system rolled out in Tripura hospitals

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has announced that salaries of faculty members, medical officers, and staff at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital will be disbursed only after attendance verification through biometric and manual systems. The move follows widespread allegations regarding the irregular presence of doctors and hospital staff. According to a government order issued Monday, all concerned employees must have their factual attendance reports verified and submitted by Heads of Departments (HODs), Heads of Offices (HOO), Resident Medical Officers (RMO), Nursing Superintendents, and Section In-Charges by the 15th of every month. "In case of malfunctioning of biometric devices,…

29 Apr

Governor K.T. Parnaik advocates research-based policy on Autism

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik has called for a robust inclusive policy for children with special needs, emphasizing intensive sensitisation and frontline worker training to reduce stigma. Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day event marking 'Autism Month' in Itanagar on Monday, Parnaik underlined the necessity for mandatory appointment of special educators, particularly in junior classes, to fully implement inclusive education across all schools. He also proposed the establishment of government-run model special schools. During the event, Governor Parnaik and Social Justice Minister Kento Jini distributed teaching and learning kits to children with special needs and interacted with parents, medical…

29 Apr

479 new hires receive appointment letters from Tripura CM

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura CM

479 recently hired officials from a variety of government ministries received appointment letters from Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who reaffirmed the state's dedication to open hiring practices and bolstering public service. Saha stated on Sunday that about 16,000 employment have been directly created in the government sector in Tripura since the BJP administration took office. We still have positions in organisations like the Cooperative Bank and the PWD. We also awarded a lot of employment at the Social Welfare Department. Therefore, we have been doing this constantly. The hiring campaign is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal…

29 Apr

Arunachal and Meghalaya youth take part in the National Youth Exposure Program

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshNational Program

The national youth exposure program, which is being held in the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh from April 27 to April 30, is involving 66 young participants and more than 10 officials from Meghalaya. The event, which is being organised by the Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Directorate in partnership with the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Affairs Department, intends to foster youth personal development, cultural interchange, and national integration. In a ceremony attended by Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang, the program was formally launched at Tawang on Monday morning. Dr. D W Thongon, the Tawang police superintendent, and Meghalaya's youth coordinator were…

29 Apr

President Murmu leads Indian delegation to attend Pope Francis’ state funeral in Vatican

Business BureauBusiness

President Droupadi Murmu led the Indian delegation to Vatican City to attend the State Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, offering condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India. The President was accompanied by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri Joshua De Souza. President Murmu arrived in Rome on April 25 and participated in the State Funeral on April 26, where she paid homage at the Saint Peter’s Basilica. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson,…