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11 Mar

Cosmic Relief: New NASA Data Confirms Moon is Safe from Predicted 2032 Asteroid Collision

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NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Program has officially cleared the air regarding a potential celestial disaster, announcing that newly refined observations have completely ruled out any chance of a significant asteroid impacting the Moon in 2032. Initial tracking of a recently discovered space rock had suggested a slim but non-negligible probability of a lunar strike, sparking intense interest among the scientific community and the public alike. However, after synthesizing months of high-precision radar data and utilizing advanced orbital modeling, astronomers have successfully narrowed the asteroid's projected path, confirming it will pass at a safe distance from both the Earth and its…

11 Mar

Tata AIA launches ‘Shubh Flexi Pension Plan’ offering guaranteed lifetime income with market-linked growth

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, a new retirement-focused solution aimed at offering guaranteed lifelong income while allowing policyholders to benefit from market-linked growth. The plan seeks to address growing concerns around rising life expectancy, healthcare costs and the risk of outliving retirement savings. The insurer said retirement planning in India is evolving as individuals increasingly seek financial products that combine stability with wealth growth. The Shubh Flexi Pension Plan provides annuity payouts for life and offers a variable annuity option linked to the performance of the NIFTY 50 index. Customers can choose different combinations…

11 Mar

Across West Bengal, Yamaha unveils Eid special offers on R15, FZ-S Fi Hybrid RayZR & Fascino

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India Yamaha Motor has announced a range of special festive offers on its popular motorcycles and scooters in West Bengal ahead of the Eid celebrations, aiming to attract buyers looking for attractive deals during the festive season. In a press statement issued on March 10 from Chennai, Yamaha said customers can avail a 70th Anniversary Special Price on the Yamaha R15 series, offering savings of Rs 6,000 on the on-road price. The company has also introduced a special offer on the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, providing savings of up to Rs 7,000, making the sporty scooter more accessible for…

11 Mar

Arunachal Secured Net Territorial Gain After Namsai Pact: CM

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced in the Assembly that post the Namsai Declaration, the state has achieved a net territorial gain at its interstate boundary with Assam. The settlement, finalized for eight districts, marks a significant advancement in the long-standing boundary dispute with Assam, originally addressing disagreements over 123 villages and eventually narrowing to 86 through negotiations. Khandu emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh has not surrendered any land or resources to Assam, as the settlement involved structured discussions and mutual agreements. The phased process of surveying and demarcating the boundary has commenced, beginning with the Pakke-Kessang district where boundary…

11 Mar

Mizoram Govt Urges Traditional Dress for Employees During Chapchar Kut Festival

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The Mizoram government has issued a directive for its employees to don traditional Mizo attire in observance of the Chapchar Kut festival, which will take place statewide on March 13, 2026. This initiative aims to promote the cultural values and heritage of the Mizo community. All employees across various government departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Board, Bodies, and Agencies are encouraged to wear traditional Mizo dresses to work until March 12. The notification emphasizes that Administrative Heads and Heads of Departments should ensure this message is communicated to all staff. Chapchar Kut is Mizoram’s annual spring festival, celebrating Mizo culture through…

10 Mar

Medtronic, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata partner to expand advanced neuromodulation therapies for parkinson’s care

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Global healthcare technology company Medtronic has partnered with the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) to strengthen the management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders through advanced neuromodulation therapies, with a focus on training, awareness and clinical capability building. The collaboration will promote skill development among medical professionals and increase awareness about therapy options for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and tremors. According to medical data, Parkinson’s disease prevalence in East India, especially in Kolkata, stands at around 45.82 per 100,000 people, with a significant number of early-onset cases before the age of 50. Neuromodulation therapies such as Deep…

10 Mar

NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology and Withdraws Class 8 Textbook Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional and unqualified apology for a controversial chapter in its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part II)," and has subsequently withdrawn the entire book from circulation. The move follows a severe reprimand from the Supreme Court of India, which took suo motu cognisance of Chapter IV, titled "The Role of Judiciary in Our Society," specifically a sub-section addressing "corruption in the judiciary." Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the inclusion of such content as a "calculated move" to demean the…

10 Mar

Pradyot Manikya Debbarma Questions Implementation of Bezbaruah Committee After Delhi Assault

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Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Manikya Debbarma has strongly condemned a recent alleged racial attack on two individuals from the Northeast in New Delhi, raising concerns about the safety of people from the region living in metropolitan cities. The incident reportedly took place in Malviya Nagar near the Saket Court Complex and has triggered widespread reaction on social media. Reacting to the incident, Debbarma described the attack as “disheartening and sickening” for people from the Northeast. In a post on social media, he questioned the implementation of the Bezbaruah Committee report, which was prepared more than a decade ago to…

10 Mar

Sanjana Sanghi Marks International Women’s Day with Bata Victoria Ballerina

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Bata India celebrated International Women’s Day with an intimate event at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, focusing on its Victoria Ballerina collection. This event brought together media, creators, and guests to discuss the concepts of comfort, confidence, and modern femininity in women's daily lives. Sanjana Sanghi, a prominent figure in youth development and advocate for Bata’s ‘Make Your Way’ campaign, highlighted the significance of comfort in a woman’s life during her address. The evening featured discussions on the various roles women assume daily, emphasizing how comfort plays a crucial role in fostering confidence. Guests had the opportunity to engage with the Victoria…

10 Mar

Govt Offices to Celebrate Chapchar Kut with Traditional Mizo Attire

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Government of Mizoram has encouraged its employees to wear Mizo traditional dresses to their workplaces in the days leading up to the celebration of Chapchar Kut 2026, one of the most important cultural festivals of the Mizo community.According to an official memorandum issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on March 10, the festival will be celebrated across the state on March 13, 2026 (Friday). The government said the initiative is aimed at promoting and preserving the rich cultural traditions and values of the Mizo people. As part of the initiative, all employees working under the Government of Mizoram,…