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19 Apr

According to Tripura CM, a new act was passed to prevent Waqf abuse

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura CM

The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which was enacted by the Parliament, aims to address claims of corruption, including land grabbing, Section 40 abuse, and misuse of Waqf holdings by some leaders, according to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. Speaking at the ruling BJP's Janajagaran Abhiyan here, the chief minister claimed that the Waqf Act of 1995's flaws had a significant negative impact on the impoverished Muslims in the backward communities. The Janajagaran Abhiyan was started as part of the nationwide push to educate the Muslim community about the modified law. "When the bill arrived, we studied it and understood it,…

19 Apr

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Sees Highest Coral Bleaching Since 2016

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef is facing its worst coral bleaching event since 2016, according to marine scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures are stressing large sections of coral across the northern and central reef systems. The phenomenon, largely driven by global warming and El Niño effects, threatens biodiversity and tourism, two major contributors to Queensland’s economy. More than 60% of coral reefs in surveyed areas show signs of bleaching. Australian officials have urged the international community to treat this as a global issue. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has also expressed concern, warning…

19 Apr

Hydropower projects with a total generation capacity of 11517 MW are underway in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

According to an official here on Friday, the state government has undertaken ambitious transmission and distribution infrastructure projects to prepare the state for immediate power evacuation and distribution, given the numerous hydropower projects with a combined generation capacity of 11517 MW currently under way in Arunachal Pradesh. According to a senior Power Department official, the three Hydro CPSUs—National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVN), and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO)—commissioned 12 projects with a total installed capacity of roughly 11,517 MW. According to the official, just 1% of the more than 58,000 MW of…

19 Apr

ICICI Bank Q4 Results Preview: Net profit increase over 10% on loan growth, NII growth seen at 9%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

ICICI Bank Q4 Results Preview: ICICI Bank will announce its January-March quarter results for the financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25) on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after performing well in the previous quarter due to better asset quality and loan growth. Most D-Street analysts and domestic brokerages forecast a decent and steady growth in Q4FY25 for India’s second-largest lender by market capitalisation, driven by loan growth and deposits. An average brokerage estimate indicates that ICICI Bank’s net profit is likely to grow 10-12 percent in the March quarter, while net interest income (NII) growth is estimated to be over nine percent. Net…

18 Apr

Gold imports gain 192% in March amid record prices

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

According to Commerce Ministry data, India's gold imports in March 2025 rose 192.13 percent year-on-year to USD 4.47 billion, reversing the previous trend of negative growth.This sharp jump is mainly attributed to the significant increase in gold prices and investors' renewed interest in the yellow metal as a safe-haven. Gold imports stood at USD 1.53 billion in January 2024, showing a sharp jump over the last two months. On a full-year basis, gold inbound shipments grew 27.27 percent to USD 58 billion in 2024-25 from USD 45.54 billion in the previous fiscal.The rise in demand reflects investors' growing preference for…

18 Apr

Tripura BJP launches campaign backing Waqf Amendment Act 2025

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Tripura BJP is set to launch a statewide campaign in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, aiming to counter opposition claims and highlight its benefits for ordinary Muslims, particularly women. The campaign will run from April 20 to May 5, 2025, as the party seeks to dispel misconceptions surrounding the Act. Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee shared details of the campaign, which was discussed in a meeting attended by Chief Minister Manik Saha, state BJP president, Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb, and BJP national secretary Anil Antony. During the meeting, CM Saha emphasized that the Waqf Amendment…

18 Apr

Assam Rifles champions water conservation in Mizoram’s Lungpuk-III village

Banasree SarkarMizoramAssam Rifles

In an ongoing effort to promote environmental sustainability and community engagement, Assam Rifles conducted a water conservation awareness session at Lungpuk-III village in Siaha district on April 17, 2025. The initiative is part of the force's commitment to addressing local environmental challenges and encouraging sustainable practices in the region. The session was attended by 25 villagers and 12 Assam Rifles personnel, where they discussed practical water conservation measures such as rainwater harvesting, fixing household leaks, minimizing water wastage, and reusing water efficiently. The lecture also emphasized the importance of planting native trees and taking collective action to preserve water resources.

18 Apr

Cutting-Edge Facility to Increase Delivery Speed and Reduce Injuries

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Amazon has inaugurated a state-of-the-art AI-driven warehouse in San Antonio, Texas, designed to speed up order processing and improve worker safety. The facility is equipped with more than 5,000 mobile robots and an AI-powered logistics system that optimizes sorting and packaging. The company says the new tech will reduce human workload by 30% while increasing delivery speed by up to 40% in the southern U.S. region. The warehouse is also designed with ergonomics in mind to reduce worker injuries, a frequent criticism of Amazon in the past. Labor unions remain cautious, warning about job displacement, though Amazon insists no jobs…

18 Apr

Global health frameworks face scrutiny: India’s health sovereignty takes center stage

Business BureauBusiness

India is reevaluating its position in global health frameworks as the World Health Organization (WHO) faces increasing criticism for its growing alignment with powerful donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. With major countries like the United States pulling away, the WHO’s ability to act as a neutral body has come into question. For India, a nation with diverse health challenges, these donor-driven policies are often misaligned with local needs. This is especially true in the realm of tobacco control, where India’s large population of smokeless tobacco users faces challenges with global health policies that fail…

18 Apr

JK Tyre India Racing Festival wows Mizoram with thrills, drifts and downpours

Business BureauBusiness

The JK Tyre-powered India Racing Festival wrapped up with high-octane excitement in Mizoram on April 16, despite heavy rain and unpredictable weather. Motorsports fans braved the conditions to witness India’s top racers and stunt performers deliver an electrifying show, highlighted by a world-first car drift around Mizoram’s iconic Cheraw Dance. The festival kicked off with jaw-dropping stunts by Mizo Superbikers and local talents Mrs. Awmawmi and Mr. Francis. Headlining the event were Indian F4 driver Sohil Shah, GoKart racers Yatharth Gaur and Aarav Sureka, IRL star Sandeep Kumar, and stunt legends like Prashant, Ashwin Singh Takiar, and Sanam Sekhon. JK…