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27 Aug

UK Tightens Work Rules for Gig Sector

MohiniInternational

The UK Government is pushing forward an amendment under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill to extend Right-to-Work checks to gig economy and agency workers—a group previously exempt. This reform will make platforms in delivery, ride-hailing, and domestic sectors verify legal employment eligibility, aligning them with formal hiring standards. South Asian platforms and policymakers—from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal—are observing closely as gig labor rights and obligations evolve in a fast-changing digital economy.

27 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh to receive city gas infrastructure through BPCL-OIL partnership

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

After Oil India Limited (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) to form a joint venture company (JVC), Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive a city gas distribution (CGD) network. According to a statement released here, the project will build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and distribute Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to homes, businesses, and industries throughout the state. The project, which was given to the BPCL-OIL consortium in the 12th CGD bid round of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), aims to support the government's gas-based economy vision by increasing access…

27 Aug

Critical gaps along the Indo-China border in Arunachal are filled by NGO-run health centers

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Arunachal Pradesh’s remote frontier with China and Myanmar, where government hospitals struggle to function due to severe manpower shortages, NGO-run health centres have become the lifeline for thousands of residents. The Kalikho Pul Memorial District Hospital at Hayuliang, the main government health facility in Anjaw district, is operating with limited doctors and no specialists. Most crucially, the absence of gynaecologists has left expectant mothers and women patients in a vulnerable state. Patients in need of specialised treatment often have no option but to travel long distances—sometimes to Tezu Zonal Hospital in Lohit district or even as far as Dibrugarh…

26 Aug

Gold rose Rs 600, silver Rs 3,000

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Gold prices in the national capital on Tuesday rose by Rs 600 to Rs 1,00,770 per 10 grams, supported by a weak rupee and strong global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 percent purity had closed at Rs 1,00,170 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold of 99.5 percent purity rose by Rs 500 to Rs 1,00,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), as against the last close of Rs 99,900 per 10 grams. Silver prices rose by Rs 3,000 to an all-time high of Rs 1,18,000 per kg (inclusive of…

26 Aug

Pema Khandu declared India’s second richest CM with assets worth ₹332.56 Crore: ADR report

editorArunachal Pradesh

According to a report published by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has disclosed assets worth Rs 332.56 crore, making him the second wealthiest chief minister in the nation. Andhra Pradesh's richest chief minister is N Chandrababu Naidu, whose assets are Rs 931 crore. With Rs 51.93 crore, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in third place, while Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland is in fourth place with Rs 46.95 crore. With assets of Rs 17.27 crore, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is ranked ninth in the country among northeastern states. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad…

26 Aug

Bandhan Bank marks 10 years with launch of premium ‘Legacy Savings Account’

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Bank, one of India’s fastest-growing universal banks, marked its 10th anniversary by launching the ‘Legacy Savings Account’, a premium offering designed for affluent customers. The account promises a wide range of exclusive lifestyle, travel, and financial benefits. The Legacy Savings Account comes with a World Elite Mastercard debit card, offering access to international and domestic airport lounges, Taj Epicure membership, complimentary movie and event tickets, and golf sessions at select clubs. Customers will also benefit from dedicated relationship managers, lifetime discounts on locker rentals, and expert consulting services for travel, medical, education, and estate planning. In addition, Legacy account…

26 Aug

Kathmandu Stock Exchange Plans Cutting-Edge Data Center

MohiniNepal

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has issued tenders to establish a modern data center in Kathmandu, equipping it with servers, firewalls, and network infrastructure to enhance market reliability and cybersecurity. This move opens the door for faster trading systems and improved data protection. This infrastructure leap forward may inspire financial exchanges in Bangladesh and Bhutan to upgrade digital infrastructure, creating interconnectedness and bolstering investor confidence across South Asian capital markets.

26 Aug

Brazil Warms to Renewables with $10B Solar Power Deal

MohiniInternational

Brazil has struck a $10 billion deal with a consortium of international investors to develop massive solar energy farms across the northeast region—aiming to boost energy independence and support jobs amid tariff pressures from the U.S. This comes as Brazil navigates economic headwinds, including high interest rates and dip in exports. Observers in India, Bhutan, and Nepal are keenly eyeing Brazil's renewable pivot, drawing parallels for potential public-private green energy partnerships in South Asia’s energy transition efforts.

26 Aug

Tripura begins a Rs 126 crore power transmission project to guarantee a steady supply of electricity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major push toward strengthening Tripura’s power infrastructure, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday laid the foundation stone for the reconductoring of High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) conductors across nine 132 kV transmission lines at Bodhjung Nagar near Agartala. The ₹126.33 crore project, being implemented by Tripura Power Transmission Limited (TPTL), is supported by the Ministry of DoNER under its Special Infrastructure Development Project. Speaking at the ceremony, Nath said the initiative marks a significant step toward the state’s goal of providing uninterrupted electricity to every household. “Uninterrupted power supply is essential for development. With this project, we will strengthen…

26 Aug

PM To Inaugurate Maruti Suzuki’s Electric Car

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Maruti Suzuki is set to begin production of its first born-electric SUV, the e-Vitara, at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat starting today. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono. The e-Vitara, Maruti Suzuki’s debut electric vehicle in India, will be manufactured for both domestic use and export to over 100 countries. Alongside the SUV’s production launch, PM Modi will also inaugurate the manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes for strong hybrid vehicles at the TDSG facility in Hansalpur—a joint venture between Toshiba, Denso, and Suzuki.…