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05 Mar

Queensland Braces for Impact as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Southeastern Queensland is on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, prompting authorities to urge residents to prepare their properties and establish evacuation plans. Premier David Crisafulli emphasized the importance of immediate action, including securing loose objects and trimming overhanging trees, to minimize potential damage. The cyclone is expected to make landfall during high tide, raising concerns about severe flooding and property damage. The Australian Defence Force has been deployed to assist in preparations, delivering an additional 250,000 sandbags to vulnerable areas. Residents are advised to stay updated through official channels and adhere to evacuation orders if issued.

05 Mar

Tensions Rise as Hamas Claims Israel Seeks Ceasefire Collapse

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Hamas has accused Israel of attempting to collapse the current Gaza ceasefire agreement. A Hamas official criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend the initial phase of the ceasefire, alleging it as a tactic to avoid subsequent negotiations involving Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. In response, Netanyahu's office announced a blockade on Gaza due to Hamas's rejection of a U.S. proposal to continue the ceasefire and facilitate hostage releases. This blockade has drawn condemnation from countries like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as international organizations, accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon against Palestinians and violating international…

05 Mar

ICICI Prudential launches ‘ICICI Pru GIFT Select’ to tackle market volatility with guaranteed income

Business BureauBusiness

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced ‘ICICI Pru GIFT Select,’ a long-term savings product designed to offer guaranteed immediate income, ensuring liquidity for customers amid market fluctuations. The product provides flexibility by allowing customers to decide when they want their guaranteed income to start, its duration, and the payout at maturity. It also includes a life cover component for financial security. One of its standout features is an increasing income option, which boosts payouts at a compounding rate of 5% per annum, helping customers mitigate inflation. Speaking on the launch, Amit Palta, Chief Product and Distribution Officer at ICICI Prudential…

05 Mar

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme is introduced by the Meghalaya CM

Banasree SarkarMeghalayaOTS Scheme

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, 2025, which provides financial relief to Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) customers, was introduced by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal was present when the project was announced, and its goal is to lessen the burden of overdue electricity bills. Nearly 45,000 consumers would profit from the program, the chief minister announced at its launch, and more than Rs. 26 crore in levies and penalties will be eliminated. OTS Scheme 2025 applies to "Domestic Low Tension (DLT)" and "Kutir Jyoti/BPL" customers with a declared load of 5 KW or less,…

05 Mar

Agartala secures ₹116 crore for smart waste management under CITIIS 2.0

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Agartala has secured a ₹116 crore project under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate & Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) initiative to enhance its waste management system. The project aims to integrate smart solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The agreement was finalized on March 3 during the Asia-Pacific RRR Regional Conference in Jaipur, in the presence of Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, senior ministry officials, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U). Representing Tripura, Dr. Shailesh, Municipal Commissioner and CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, attended the…

05 Mar

Mizoram Chief Minister presents ₹15,198 crore budget for FY 2025-26

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The budget stands at ₹15,198.76 crore, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year’s ₹14,412.12 crore. The budget allocates ₹12,540.20 crore (82.51% of the total outlay) for government expenditure, reflecting a 4.88% rise from last year. Capital expenditure for development projects and debt reduction has also increased by 8.29% to ₹2,658.56 crore. Key Highlights of the Budget Revenue & Debt Management: Mizoram’s total revenue is projected at ₹15,198.76 crore, with ₹2,616.33 crore expected from the…

05 Mar

Royal Stag BoomBox kicks off its 3rd edition in Guwahati

Business BureauBusiness

The Royal Stag BoomBox kicked off its third edition on March 1 at the Saru Sajai Stadium Complex, drawing thousands of music lovers for a vibrant celebration of Bollywood and hip-hop. The festival, part of a four-city tour, features performances by renowned artists including Armaan Malik, Nikhita Gandhi, Ikka, and DJ Yogii. The event showcased a fusion of music, art, and interactive experiences, creating an immersive atmosphere. DJ Yogii opened the night, followed by Ikka's dynamic rap, Nikhita Gandhi's captivating vocals, and a grand finale by Armaan Malik, who emphasized music's power to connect cultures. Kartik Mohindra, CMO of Pernod…

04 Mar

Hinduja Group reaffirms its commitment to shaping India’s future through its Hinduja College of Commerce

Business BureauBusiness

Marking 75 years in education, the Hinduja Group reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, announcing plans to transition Hinduja College into a deemed university. At the celebratory event, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, urged Indian corporates to invest in specialized educational institutions, emphasizing that philanthropy in education should not be driven by commercialization. Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Foundation, outlined a vision to empower one million students by 2030 through initiatives like Road to School and Road to Livelihood. The college, currently serving over 6,000 students, will establish a Skill Development Centre and introduce new courses in Artificial Intelligence,…

04 Mar

Tripura BJP celebrates two years in power, JP Nadda to join March 9 event

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

BJP National President JP Nadda and National General Secretary (Org) B.L. Santosh will visit Tripura on March 9 to attend the two-year anniversary celebration of the BJP-led state government, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday. The grand event will take place at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, marking the completion of two years of the current administration. Addressing a party meeting, Dr. Saha recalled how CPI(M) and Congress had attempted to create confusion on March 2, 2023, after the election results, by claiming that the BJP would not return to power.…

04 Mar

Mizoram opposition protests as CM criticizes previous MYC Act

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s opposition, led by Lalchhandama Ralte, staged a walkout from the state Assembly on Monday, protesting remarks by Chief Minister and House Leader Lalduhoma during discussions on the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) Bill, 2025.The opposition took offense at Lalduhoma’s criticism of the previous MYC Act, which he claimed lacked proper recruitment rules and financial audit provisions, leading to unrestricted expenditure. He called it a flawed system with questionable intentions, triggering strong objections from the opposition. LESDE Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar clarified that the MYC Bill, 2025 seeks to strengthen the commission with greater transparency and accountability. However, opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte…