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03 Jun

Congress Accuses Arunachal Government of Hindering Supreme Court-Monitored CBI Probe

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government in Arunachal Pradesh of attempting to obstruct a Supreme Court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the awarding of public works contracts in the state. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that the state government had abandoned transparency and accountability despite clear directions from the Supreme Court. According to Ramesh, the controversy relates to a preliminary CBI inquiry into allegations that public works contracts were awarded to firms allegedly owned by or linked to members of Chief Minister…

03 Jun

Rising fish production and infrastructure in Tripura under PMMSY, yet gap remains with market demand and self-sufficiency

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's fisheries sector has recorded significant growth under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with government figures showing increased fish production, expanded aquaculture infrastructure and support for thousands of fish farmers. However, despite these achievements, the state continues to rely heavily on fish imported from other states, highlighting a gap between local production and market demand. According to the latest Economic Review of Tripura, the fisheries sector has emerged as an important contributor to rural development and livelihood generation. During the financial year 2024-25, the Department of Fisheries invested more than Rs 8,139.77 lakh under PMMSY, benefiting 18,912 individuals…

03 Jun

Hot and Humid Conditions to Persist in Tripura, Says IMD

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall across Tripura over the next seven days, while hot and humid conditions are expected to continue in several districts during the next few days. According to the Mid-Day Weather Bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Agartala at 11:30 am on Wednesday, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely at one or two places across the state on June 3 and June 4. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected at isolated locations during this period. The weather office said hot and humid conditions are…

03 Jun

VOL 8, ISSUE 18 – The Mileage

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03 Jun

Tech Titans Unite: TCS, Infosys, and Wipro Roll Out 300,000 Microsoft Copilot Seats

nanikaTechnology

India has officially cemented its position as a global powerhouse for artificial intelligence. In a massive milestone for enterprise AI adoption, India has emerged as one of Microsoft’s largest and fastest-growing rollout markets globally. The country’s top three IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Wipro—have aggressively scaled their digital operations by deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees each. This unprecedented move brings their combined commitment to a staggering 300,000 active licenses within just six months. Puneet Chandok, the President of Microsoft India and South Asia, highlighted that India is rapidly becoming the global template for AI at scale.…

02 Jun

Coca-Cola Prepares Mega Indian IPO for Largest Bottling Arm by 2027

anuprovaBusiness

Global beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company officially announced that it is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), the parent company of its largest domestic bottling operation. Slated for potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India by 2027, the move marks a major milestone in the company’s refranchising strategy. The corporate restructuring plans involve selling a portion of Coca-Cola’s shareholding in the bottling unit, though the beverage major will remain deeply invested. To steer the complex public listing process through regulatory and market conditions, Coca-Cola has retained…

02 Jun

Amazon Music Breaks Out of the Prime Bubble with New Standalone Tiers

nanikaBusiness

The newly introduced tiers are priced competitively at ₹99 per month for existing Amazon Prime members and ₹119 per month for non-Prime members. According to Rishabh Gupta, Head of Amazon Music India, this strategic pivot comes after eight years of observing massive evolution in the local streaming landscape. While the service initially served as an added perk bundled within the Prime ecosystem, consumer demand for dedicated music platforms has skyrocketed. Gupta notes that both customer needs and Amazon's own product capabilities have matured enough to warrant a standalone existence. By decoupling from the Prime bundle, Amazon Music is directly positioning…

02 Jun

Tata Motors clocks 17% growth in May as commercial vehicle demand remains strong

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors Limited reported a strong performance in May 2026, registering a 17 per cent year-on-year growth in total commercial vehicle sales across domestic and international markets. The company sold 32,850 units during the month, compared to 28,147 units in May 2025, reflecting sustained demand across key vehicle segments. Domestic sales rose 19 per cent to 30,784 units from 25,872 units a year ago, while international business sales declined 9 per cent to 2,066 units from 2,275 units. Among segments, SCV cargo and pickup vehicles recorded the highest growth of 30 per cent, with sales increasing to 11,819 units. Passenger…

01 Jun

Yoga, meditation session held in Tripura as Army promotes fitness and wellness under Spear Corps

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

As part of the run-up to the 12th International Yoga Day, the Indian Army's Red Shield Division under Spear Corps, in collaboration with the civil administration, organised a special yoga session at the historic Ujjayanta Palace in Tripura. The event brought together Army personnel who participated enthusiastically in the wellness programme, highlighting the Army's continued emphasis on physical fitness, mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle through the practice of yoga. Held at Ujjayanta Palace, one of Tripura's most prominent cultural landmarks, the programme combined the message of wellness with the region's rich cultural heritage. The historic setting provided a fitting…

01 Jun

Continuity ensured as Centre extends SEIAA and SEAC Mizoram tenure till 2026

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has extended the tenure of Mizoram's two key environmental regulatory bodies responsible for evaluating and approving development projects, ensuring that the environmental clearance process in the state continues without interruption. According to a notification issued by the ministry on May 31, the tenure of the chairman and members of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Mizoram, and the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Mizoram, has been extended from three years to three years and six months. The decision means that the existing members of both bodies will continue to…