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17 Jul

High-Powered Committee Starts Deliberations on Future-Ready ILP Regime in Arunachal Pradesh

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government fully recognises the critical importance of streamlining the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and is working on it with all seriousness and dedication, State Minister Gabriel D Wangsu said after chairing the inaugural meeting of the High-Powered Committee on the ILP Framework in Itanagar on Thursday. "We held extensive deliberations and received valuable suggestions from all stakeholders on building a more robust, efficient, transparent, and future-ready ILP framework for the state," the Minister said. This first sitting was attended by the member secretary Ranphoa Ngowa (IFS), Secretary (Political), along with the committee members consisting of representatives…

17 Jul

Piaggio launches Apé WavE to expand affordable electric passenger mobility

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Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. has expanded its electric passenger vehicle portfolio with the launch of the Apé WavE, an electric three-wheeler designed for the affordable L3 passenger EV segment. Priced at a starting ex-showroom rate of ₹2.55 lakh in Pune, the new model aims to cater to shared mobility, fixed-route transport and short-distance passenger operations with a focus on affordability, comfort and operational efficiency. The vehicle is powered by a 5.4 kWh battery delivering 3 kW peak power and 25 Nm of torque, offers a certified range of 140 km, an estimated real-world range of about 110 km, a top…

17 Jul

MG’s multi-NEV platform signals next phase of India’s clean mobility transition

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JSW MG Motor India's unveiling of MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), India's first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform, marks a strategic shift towards flexible electrification as automakers respond to evolving consumer preferences and policy support for cleaner transportation. The modular architecture supports Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Range Extender Electric Vehicles (REEVs), enabling the company to cater to multiple market segments from a single technology platform. The company plans to launch one EV and one PHEV based on MG ADAPT by FY 2026-27. The platform combines a dedicated hybrid…

17 Jul

Federal Bank Reports Strong Q1 Earnings on Higher Interest Income

nanikaBusiness

Federal Bank has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, posting a 37 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,177 crore for the April–June quarter. The lender attributed the growth to higher net interest income (NII), improved net interest margins (NIM) and lower fresh loan slippages. The bank’s net interest income rose 26 per cent year-on-year to ₹2,946 crore, supported by healthy growth in advances and stronger margins. However, on a sequential basis, both net profit and NII declined by 7 per cent compared to the previous quarter. Federal Bank said…

17 Jul

Assam Govt To Restore Damaged Behali Forest, Strengthen Security Along Arunachal Border

PreetiAssam

Assam Forest minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of the Behali Reserve Forest following reports of large-scale destruction of forest land by cross state border miscreants.The minister reviewed the situation in the presence of senior forest department officials, Assam Police and civil administration, and announced a series of immediate measures to protect the reserve forest, restore the damaged areas and strengthen enforcement on the ground.The inspection was undertaken after reports of extensive forest destruction in the Behali Forest Range along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary.Satellite imagery and drone assessments comparing the condition of the forest over the…

17 Jul

Why India’s True AI Advantage Lies in Skipping the Expensive LLM Arms Race

anuprovaBusiness

While the United States and China pour hundreds of billions of dollars into building increasingly massive, capital-intensive frontier large language models (LLMs), a growing consensus of industry leaders argues that India's greatest strength is its choice to sidestep this costly foundation-layer race entirely. Rather than burning through immense capital and energy to build proprietary, multi-billion-dollar models from scratch, India is positioning itself as the ultimate deployment hub. By focusing heavily on the application and execution layers of the technology stack, the country is turning its lack of a dominant domestic LLM into a massive strategic advantage. Industry experts point out…

17 Jul

Arunachal, Bihar rural livelihood missions sign MoU to strengthen nutrition and health programmes

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) and the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen food, nutrition, health and sanitation initiatives across rural Arunachal Pradesh under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The agreement was signed in Gaya, Bihar, on Thursday by ArSRLM State Mission Director Sangeeta Yirang and BRLPS State Mission Director Himanshu Sharma, IAS, in the presence of Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, along with senior officials from both organisations. The three-year partnership aims to improve the implementation of Food, Nutrition,…

16 Jul

Tripura CM Manik Saha Calls for Preserving Rath Yatra Heritage, Highlights Festival’s Message of Unity

ParomitaTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the history and heritage of Rath Yatra should be preserved and passed on to the younger generation.Participating in the ISKCON Agartala Rath Yatra, Saha described the festival as a celebration of unity that promotes brotherhood, harmony and social cohesion.The Chief Minister reiterated the state government's commitment to preserving the state's rich cultural and religious heritage while continuing the pace of development.Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu was also present at the programme.Meanwhile, Rath Yatra was celebrated with religious fervour across the state.In South Tripura, the district's largest Rath Yatra was held at the…

16 Jul

World of Hyatt expands HYROX partnership to India, launches race-cation experience

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World of Hyatt has expanded its regional collaboration with fitness racing series HYROX to India, offering a range of travel and hospitality benefits aimed at racers and spectators attending upcoming events in the country. The expansion builds on Hyatt's role as the Official Regional Hotel Partner for HYROX across Asia Pacific and introduces the race-cation concept to Indian race destinations. As part of the initiative, actor and fitness enthusiast MilindSoman has joined the collaboration to promote fitness-focused travel experiences. HYROX, one of the world's fastest-growing fitness racing series, combines running with functional workout stations in a standardised race format and…

16 Jul

SIR 2026 Review Held in Aizawl District

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Electoral Roll Observer for Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 2026, V. Lalsangliana, IAS, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the electoral roll revision exercise in Aizawl district and urged political parties, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and election officials to work together to ensure the preparation of an accurate and error-free electoral roll. The review meeting was held at the Aizawl DC Pisapui Hall under the chairmanship of Lalsangliana, who is also Commissioner and Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD) and Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA). He has been appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as the Electoral Roll Observer for…