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02 Aug

Shopsy surpasses 450M downloads, strengthens presence in tier 4+ markets across India

Business BureauBusiness

Shopsy, Flipkart’s hypervalue platform, marked its fourth anniversary with over 450 million app downloads and a growing presence in more than 19,000 pin codes. The platform added 11.5 million new shoppers this year, with notable traction from Tier 4+ and remote towns like Bhagalpur, Medinipur, Dunda, and Rajnagar—highlighting the increasing appetite for affordable online shopping in India’s hinterlands. Driven by a regional-first strategy, Shopsy now offers 16 million+ products across 1,300+ categories. Categories such as kidswear surged by 150%, and large appliances saw a 20% boost. Its Grand Shopsy Mela, featuring products under ₹149, continues to drive volume and family…

02 Aug

A special Raksha Bandhan celebration with Dr. Sukanta Majumdar

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Girl students from Classes I to V of Bright Academy School made a special visit today to Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region. They were accompanied by the school’s Director/Principal and dedicated teachers. The visit was part of a Raksha Bandhan celebration, during which the young students tied Rakhis to the Hon’ble Minister and also presented him with the Indian National Flag, expressing their patriotic spirit in the lead-up to Independence Day. Dr. Majumdar warmly welcomed the students and was visibly touched by their heartfelt gesture. He spent time interacting…

01 Aug

GST collection increase 7.5% to ₹1.96 lakh crore in July

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Gross GST collections rose 7.5 percent to around Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July due to an increase in domestic revenue. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections stood at Rs 1.82 lakh crore in July 2024. The collection was Rs 1.84 lakh crore in the previous month. Gross domestic revenue rose 6.7 percent to Rs 1.43 lakh crore, while import taxes rose 9.5 percent to Rs 52,712 crore. GST refunds rose 66.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 27,147 crore. Net GST revenue stood at Rs 1.69 lakh crore in July 2025, showing a growth of 1.7 percent…

01 Aug

CEAT rolls out ROCKRAD tyres for mining sector, eyes radialisation push

Business BureauBusiness

Tyre major CEAT has launched ROCKRAD, its first radial tyre specifically designed for the mining sector, marking a strategic leap into one of the most demanding tyre application segments. The new tyre is engineered to tackle rough terrains and extreme load-haul operations, reinforcing CEAT’s credentials in the Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) space. Tested extensively across Barbil’s mining sites in Odisha and rugged Indonesian landscapes, the ROCKRAD is tailored for durability, superior grip, and extended mileage. Its innovative S-Type tread pattern enables optimal pressure distribution, while a specially formulated sidewall compound provides high cut resistance without compromising flexibility. ROCKRAD will…

01 Aug

BSA unveils Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350, rekindles classic spirit with modern power

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British motorcycle icon BSA has launched two striking new models — the Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350 reimagining its classic legacy for modern riders. This global launch signals a renewed thrust into premium retro-motorcycling, combining heritage styling with advanced engineering. The Scrambler 650, powered by a 652cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, produces 45PS and 55Nm torque, promising rugged versatility across terrains. It features premium components such as Brembo brakes, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres, dual-channel ABS, and a 5-speed transmission. Designed for thrill-seekers, it’s available in Thunder Grey, Raven Black, and Victor Yellow. In contrast, the Bantam 350 revives post-war nostalgia…

01 Aug

TPYC blames CM for Tripura’s d*ug threat, calls for his resignation2) Youth Congress demands CM Manik Saha’s resignation over drug crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress (TPYC) has launched a scathing attack on the state government, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Manik Saha, accusing him of failing to tackle the state’s growing drug crisis. The call for resignation comes amid rising public concern over increasing drug trafficking and substance abuse among Tripura’s youth. Addressing a press conference in Agartala, TPYC president Nilkamal Saha held the Chief Minister — who also holds the Home portfolio — directly responsible for what he termed as a “total breakdown in administrative control” over narcotics networks spreading across the state. “The Chief Minister has admitted…

01 Aug

₹33 crore meth seized in Mizoram: Assam rifles strike again

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles on Thursday seized over 11 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets valued at more than ₹33 crore in Champhai district, Mizoram. This marks the second high-profile drug interception in the region within just one week, underscoring growing concerns over organized drug networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, the troops launched a targeted search operation in the Zote area, a known transit point close to the Myanmar border. The operation led to the discovery of a large quantity of meth tablets, locally referred to as "party drugs" or “Yaba,” which have increasingly flooded northeastern drug…

01 Aug

Thai cooperation is sought by Arunachal to advance the orchid mission

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta met virtually with India's ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, to discuss international collaboration in orchid growing and to provide new impetus to Arunachal Pradesh's ambitious Orchid Mission. In order to support both scientific and commercial orchid production in the state, the discussions centered on luring Thai private investments, locating premium planting supplies, and gaining access to technological know-how. Training farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and self-help groups (SHGs) to increase agricultural efforts received particular focus. The state is looking for Thai assistance to establish a model orchid cluster and a center of excellence under a…

01 Aug

Chief Justice Of India To Inaugurate New Building of Itanagar Permanent Bench Of Gauhati HC

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is scheduled to inaugurate the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench on 10 August. The event will be attended by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and other dignitaries. The modern high court complex, located in Naharlagun, includes five courtrooms and various other facilities, constructed at a cost of ₹135.35 crore. The project began in February 2021 and was executed by the Public Works Department, with M/s Ganapati Construction Company of Guwahati as the contractor. Previously, the bench functioned temporarily from Yupia, where…

01 Aug

Nepal Unveils ‘Clean Himalaya’ Campaign to Tackle Mountain Waste

MohiniNepal

In a bid to preserve its pristine mountain ecology, the Government of Nepal has launched the ‘Clean Himalaya’ campaign, which includes the construction of a recycling and waste segregation unit at Everest Base Camp. Every climbing season, thousands of trekkers and climbers leave behind non-biodegradable waste. The campaign mandates climbers to carry back at least 8 kg of waste or face penalties. The new facility will handle plastic, cans, oxygen bottles, and e-waste. South Asian adventure operators, including firms in Sikkim, Ladakh, and Bhutan, are applauding the move. Many are proposing cross-border eco-tourism policies to protect the fragile Himalayan belt…