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24 Jan

Centerfruit launches new campaign “Kaisi Jeebh Laplapayee” to highlight irresistible taste

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Centerfruit, the iconic gum brand from Perfetti Van Melle, has launched an exciting new campaign to emphasize its core promise – an irresistible fruity flavor that keeps consumers coming back for more. The campaign, aptly titled "Kaisi Jeebh Laplapayee," introduces a new TVC directed by renowned director Prasoon Pandey, showcasing the delightful and playful experience that Centerfruit delivers with every bite. The campaign highlights Centerfruit’s signature taste through a humorous scenario involving a stranded city lady on a bullock cart racing against time to reach the airport. In a creative twist, the bullock cart driver uses his own craving for…

24 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chauna Main reiterates government’s commitment to farmers

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Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has reiterated the government's resolve to assist the farming community and motivate farmers to grow their businesses in the state. Speaking on the first day of the three-day Arunachal Pineapple Festival in Bagra, West Siang district, on Wednesday, Mein gave farmers assurances that the government would always support their expansion and voiced optimism about the state's agricultural future. He emphasized how crucial it is to use occasions like the Pineapple Festival to market tourism in addition to regional cuisine, culture, and agricultural products. Mein noted that a variety of crops, including…

24 Jan

Mizoram to get mew oil palm mill from Patanjali Foods Ltd

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Edible oil giant Patanjali Foods Ltd is set to establish an oil palm mill in Mizoram, a move aimed at boosting the state's agricultural and industrial sectors. The mill will be located in Liapha, Lawngtlai district, in southern Mizoram, with the project expected to be completed within a year, according to an official statement. Two senior representatives from Patanjali Foods met Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl on Thursday to discuss the project. The company has committed to procuring oil palm from farmers across Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Siaha districts, providing a much-needed market for local cultivators. Chief Minister Lalduhoma addressed…

24 Jan

Severe fog causes flight delays and cancellations at Agartala airport

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Severe fog conditions at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala caused significant disruption on Thursday, stranding over 200 passengers. Around seven flights faced delays, while one was cancelled due to near-zero visibility in the morning. According to a senior official from the Airport Authority of India, the fog heavily impacted morning flights. “One flight was cancelled, and six to seven flights were delayed, leaving passengers waiting at the airport,” the official said. Operations gradually resumed after 1 PM as visibility improved, allowing flights to land and depart. The incident underscores the recurring challenges of weather-related disruptions during winter, highlighting…

24 Jan

Indus Towers shares surge on rise in Q3 earnings, Citi expects 32% surge

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Shares of telecom company Indus Towers rose two percent in the morning session on January 24 after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the quarter ended December (Q3) of the current financial year (FY25). Indus Towers reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,003 crore for the quarter, registering a growth of 159.9 percent from Rs 1,541 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, led by significant collection of dues from Vodafone Idea and strong tower additions. The company saw its revenue from operations grow by 4.8 per cent to Rs 7,547 crore from Rs 7,199 crore in…

23 Jan

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Q3 results: Rise in provisions leads to 64% plunge in profit

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd reported a 64% year-on-year drop in its profit during the three months ended December to Rs 109 crore due to a rise in provisions. Sequentially, the bank's profit declined 53%.The bank's provisions and contingencies rose to Rs 223 crore, up sharply from Rs 63 crore a year ago. A marginal rise in net interest income also capped the small finance bank's net interest income at Rs 887 crore, up 3% year-on-year. As a result, net interest margin fell to 8.6% in the October-December period from 9.2% a quarter ago and 8.8% a year ago. The…

23 Jan

Brentford have rejected a £22m bid from Nottingham Forest

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talkSPORT has provided the latest updates on Premier League football transfers and news. Key highlights include Manchester City's signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, while Kyle Walker is expected to leave the club. Brentford rejected a £22 million offer from Nottingham Forest for their striker Yoane Wissa. Additionally, agents for Alejandro Garnacho were seen at Stamford Bridge due to Chelsea's interest in the Manchester United starlet. West Ham agreed on a deal for a Dutch teenager, and Arsenal inquired about Sesko.

23 Jan

Cost-cutting efforts have already resulted in the elimination of 250 non-playing roles

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Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has implemented cost-cutting measures including a 27.7% pay cut for club ambassadors, affecting former players like Denis Irwin, Bryan Robson, and Andy Cole. Legends who earn up to £200,000 annually are among those impacted, following a £113 million loss last year. The cost-cutting efforts have already resulted in the elimination of 250 non-playing roles and Sir Alex Ferguson being axed from his £2 million-a-year ambassador role. Ratcliffe's measures include raising ticket prices despite the club's ongoing struggles, with the team currently in the lower half of the Premier League. New boss Ruben Amorim criticized…

23 Jan

Hughes Fire Forces Evacuations and Burns Over 10,000 Acres in Los Angeles Area

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The Hughes Fire, a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles, has consumed nearly 10,000 acres since it broke out on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 residents. With especially dangerous conditions due to high winds and dry weather, the fire rapidly spread from 50 acres to over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours. It threatened areas near Castaic, resulting in evacuation orders and warnings affecting over 50,000 people in total. Around 4,000 firefighters are responding under challenging conditions, and while no structures have been damaged, the fire remains at 0% containment. Authorities have also evacuated a nearby…

23 Jan

Al Jazeera reported that the Palestinian Authority had arrested one of its journalists

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Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants, Mohammed Nazzal and Katiba al-Shalabi, who were responsible for a deadly bus attack in the West Bank earlier this month. The militants exchanged fire with Israeli troops in the village of Burqin before being killed, and an Israeli soldier was moderately wounded. Both Islamic Jihad and Hamas claimed ties to the militants and praised the bus attack. In related news, talks between the U.S. and Israel are ongoing regarding Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, with a ceasefire deadline approaching. Additionally, Al Jazeera reported that the Palestinian Authority arrested one of its reporters, while Israel…