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18 Aug

Tata Salt Amplifies Patriotism with Its Latest Audio Campaign

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Tata Salt, India’s No.1 branded iodized salt under Tata Consumer Products, has expanded its Independence Day audio campaign, “Namak ho Tata ka… Tata Namak,” to deepen consumer engagement across Bharat. After successful runs on digital and television, the brand is now targeting rural and semi-urban audiences with high-frequency audio activations at railway stations, bus stands, and vans. Key locations include Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Delhi Junction, Muzaffarpur, Patna Junction, Varanasi, LucknowCharbagh, Indore, Bhopal, Nashik Road, Solapur, and Kharagpur. The campaign leverages Tata Salt’s reimagined sonic identity through four short films that emphasize the importance of iodine in cognitive development, positioning the product…

18 Aug

Arunachal farmers reap Rs 142.67 cr under PM-Kisan, says CM Pema Khandu

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Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, stated on Sunday that the state's agricultural and related industries are rapidly expanding and changing, with farmers progressively moving toward greater sustainability, prosperity, and productivity. Khandu took to social media to post specific numbers of the government's assistance to farmers over the last few years through state programs and flagship programs. According to Khandu, 99,656 farmers have received a direct payment of Rs 142.67 crore as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) program. Khandu stated in a post on X that "This direct financial support has strengthened the confidence…

18 Aug

Tripura BJP dismisses Khayerpur leader for indiscipline after he posts “personal videos” that became viral

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has expelled Manna Dey, the mandal president of Khayerpur Assembly constituency in West Tripura district, after a series of personal video and audio clips allegedly linked to him surfaced on social media. The state unit said the action was taken to protect the party’s image and maintain organizational discipline. According to party sources, the controversy began after several intimate clips and conversations involving local leaders started circulating widely on social media platforms. Dey himself allegedly shared some of these videos, triggering strong criticism from within the party as well as from the public.…

18 Aug

Consumer Durable Companies Faced A Downward Trend

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Consumer durables companies had a challenging first quarter of FY26, largely due to weak demand for summer products, as per a Union Bank of India Research report. The early arrival of the monsoon shortened the summer season, significantly impacting sales of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers, which dropped over 30% year-on-year. Sales of fans and refrigerators also saw double-digit declines. Overall, combined revenue of the tracked companies remained flat at ₹273 billion. Electrical companies fared better, with a 4% increase in sales to ₹166 billion, while durables declined 8% to ₹107 billion. Wires and cables showed strong growth,…

18 Aug

At Liando Resorts, CM Lalduhoma opens Mizoram’s first sizable water park

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram marked a new milestone in leisure and recreation on Independence Day, as Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma formally inaugurated the H&B Water Park at Liando Resorts, Sakawrtuichhun. The facility, developed by the family of Pu R. Tlanghmingthanga, is being hailed as the state’s first large-scale, modern water park—bringing home an experience that residents of Mizoram had until now sought outside the state. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed his delight at the addition of the park to Mizoram’s tourism and entertainment landscape. “For years, families here have had to travel to other states to enjoy such modern…

18 Aug

Deputy CM Mein stresses teamwork for building a progressive Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein gave a speech during the Independence Day festivities at Pali Vidyapeeth Ground in Chongkham, Namsai district. He honored India's freedom fighters and Arunachal's unsung heroes and asked all citizens to help create a powerful and advanced state. Mein's speech included the following statements: "I salute the brave soldiers for protecting the nation in the most extreme weather conditions, farmers for providing us with food, teachers for molding young minds, doctors and nurses for saving lives, engineers and workers for building infrastructure, and every citizen whose work strengthens Arunachal Pradesh and the Nation." Mein…

18 Aug

Sikkim leaders in Delhi to seek ST status for 12 communities of Sikkim

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Senior officials from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and the Social Welfare Department are participating in the discussions, which are expected to mark a decisive step toward fulfilling a long-cherished aspiration of the people of Sikkim. For decades, several communities across the state have been advocating for Scheduled Tribe (ST) recognition. For them, the issue extends beyond constitutional safeguards—it represents an acknowledgment of their cultural heritage, social identity, and rightful space in the country’s political fabric. Today’s deliberations are therefore being viewed as a turning point that could bring these aspirations closer to realization. The groundwork for this meeting was…

18 Aug

Brazil’s Standard Chartered Deal Ushers in New Carbon Credit Era

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Standard Chartered has entered a five-year exclusive agreement to sell millions of carbon credits from Brazil’s Acre state rainforest. The arrangement is designed with high environmental integrity and transparency—delivering up to 5 million credits by 2026 and funneling 72% of revenue to local and indigenous communities. This just and sustainable model is being closely monitored in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, where governments are exploring similar mechanisms to equitably finance forest conservation and community livelihoods.

16 Aug

Nissan introduces India’s first 10-year extended warranty for 5-star rated Magnite

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Nissan Motor India has launched a segment-first 10-Year Extended Warranty Plan for the New Nissan Magnite, one of India’s safest B-SUVs with a Global NCAP 5-star rating for adult occupant safety. The plan, available exclusively for vehicles with a 3-year standard warranty, extends coverage up to 10 years or 2 lakh kilometres at a cost of just 22 paise per km, or INR 12 per day. Customers can choose from flexible options such as 3+7, 3+4, 3+3, 3+2, and 3+1 years. The plan offers comprehensive coverage for seven years, followed by engine and transmission protection for the final three years.…

16 Aug

Tripura sees big drop in crime, says CM Manik Saha

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday said the state has made remarkable progress in law and order, with a sharp decline in overall crime rates and a record increase in drug seizures. He credited the relentless efforts of the police and security agencies for the achievements, noting that Tripura is now emerging as one of the safer states in the country. Speaking after hoisting the national flag at the Assam Rifles Ground in Agartala during the 79th Independence Day celebrations, Saha highlighted that the state recorded 19.4 per cent fewer crimes in 2024 compared to 2023, while the…