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03 Jul

Young Residents Aged 18-26 Can Travel Nationwide for Free

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Germany has rolled out a new initiative providing free nationwide train and bus travel to residents aged 18–26. The pilot program, set to run for a year, is aimed at encouraging sustainable transport use and easing financial pressures on students and young workers. The government hopes this move will help combat climate change by reducing car usage. Participating youth must register digitally and use the DeutschlandTicket mobile app to access trains and regional transit. A similar model could inspire policy efforts in South Asian countries grappling with urban traffic, pollution, and youth unemployment.

02 Jul

DMart Q1 update: Revenue forecast to grow 16%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Avenue Supermarts Ltd has forecast a 16% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter of FY2026. Standalone revenue for the operator of the DMart retail chain is estimated to grow to Rs 15,932.1 crore during the April-June period, according to a quarterly business update released to the stock markets on Wednesday. As of June 30, the DMart retail chain operator has 424 stores across India. Last month, DMart announced the opening of its first flagship store in Uttar Pradesh. The new store, located at Rattan Mall in Agra, is a strong move for the retail giant, which previously had a…

02 Jul

Castrol expands auto care line with three new products for better vehicle maintenance

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Castrol India Limited has expanded its Auto Care portfolio with the launch of three new maintenance products—Throttle Body Cleaner, Fuel Injector & Carburettor Cleaner, and Brake Cleaner. This move aims to empower workshops and service technicians with effective tools to improve vehicle performance and reduce service downtime. The new range supports critical component cleaning in both two- and four-wheelers, aligning with Castrol’s goal of delivering high-quality, easy-to-use solutions suitable for modern engines and braking systems. “With these new additions, we’re enabling professional-grade service to meet the demands of India’s evolving driving conditions,” said Rohit Talwar, Vice President-Marketing, Castrol India. Kolkata’s…

02 Jul

Tripura to transform 392 tribal villages with ₹141.82 cr scheme

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Government of Tripura has sanctioned ₹141.82 crore under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), aimed at transforming tribal communities across the state. The five-year initiative will cover 392 revenue villages, bringing comprehensive improvements in education, infrastructure, health, and livelihoods. The announcement was made by Tripura Power, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath during a function held as part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations at Hejamara and Lefunga RD Blocks. Speaking at the event, Nath emphasized the government’s strong commitment to ensuring grassroots upliftment of Janajati communities through targeted investments. “This is not just…

02 Jul

VOL 7, ISSUE 22 The Mileage

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01 Jul

TVS Motor sales increase 10% to 402,001 units in June, 3W sales rise 42%

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TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported a 20 percent rise in total sales to 4,02,001 units in June. The company had reported total sales of 3,33,646 units in June 2024. Two-wheelers recorded a growth of 20 percent, with sales increasing from 3,22,168 units in June 2024 to 3,85,698 units in June 2025, TVS Motor Company said in a statement. The domestic two-wheeler segment recorded a growth of 10 percent, with sales increasing from 2,55,734 units in June last year to 2,81,012 units in June this year. Three-wheeler sales grew 42 percent year-on-year to 16,303 units in June. The company's total…

01 Jul

Rapido’s 15-city expansion signals mobility-driven economic boost across West Bengal

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Rapido, India’s largest ride-sharing platform, has broadened its footprint in West Bengal with a strategic expansion into 15 new cities including Krishnanagar, Purulia, Malda, Kharagpur, and Murshidabad. With this move, Rapido now offers Bike Taxi and Auto services across all districts of the state—enhancing last-mile connectivity and injecting new momentum into regional mobility infrastructure. This expansion is projected to stimulate significant economic ripple effects. Rapido, which facilitates over 4 million rides daily nationwide, has already generated more than 9 million jobs in India. Its latest rollout is set to create 1 lakh new income opportunities, primarily through onboarding of local…

01 Jul

China Urges Peaceful Talks On Long-Standing Border Dispute With India

Purbalee DuttaArunachal Pradesh, Defence, Latest, North East, Political

China acknowledged on Monday that the border dispute with India is complex and will take time to resolve, but expressed willingness to continue talks on delimitation and maintain peace. During a meeting in Qingdao on June 26, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed to Chinese counterpart Dong Jun a structured roadmap to de-escalate tensions and revive border demarcation mechanisms. China’s Foreign Ministry said both sides have diplomatic and military channels and urged continued dialogue. Singh stressed the need to rebuild trust post-2020 standoff and mentioned the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror networks.

01 Jul

Tripura guarantee a dedicated power source for medical facilities

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced plans to provide dedicated electricity lines to hospitals across the state, ensuring uninterrupted services during power outages. The announcement came during the inauguration of a ₹10.70 crore 33 kV sub-station at Ranirbazar, built under the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). The new facility, located in the Majlishpur Assembly constituency, is set to enhance power distribution in the region. Highlighting achievements since 2018, Nath said electricity consumers have grown from 7 lakh to 10.31 lakh. “While only 12 sub-stations were built in 35 years, we’ve constructed 20 in just seven,” he…

01 Jul

Mizoram gains connection to Delhi with the Rajdhani Express

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday announced that the state will soon be linked to New Delhi via the prestigious Rajdhani Express. The announcement came during the Remna Ni celebration in Aizawl, commemorating 39 years of the Mizoram Peace Accord. Lalduhoma shared that the Central Government has approved the state’s long-standing demand for direct rail connectivity with the national capital. He credited the breakthrough to his recent meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, where he pressed for rail links between Aizawl and key cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala. “The Railway Minister has complied with our request. Mizoram will get…