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13 Jul

Football fever powers Coca-Cola’s new World Cup campaign with ‘The Lost Voices’

Business BureauBusiness

Coca-Cola has intensified its FIFA World Cup marketing strategy with the launch of “The Lost Voices”, a nationwide campaign aimed at capitalising on India's deep-rooted football fandom during the global tournament. Introduced under the brand’s global “Feel It All” platform, the campaign features the real, hoarse voices of passionate football supporters across India on Coca-Cola’s social media channels, reflecting the company's focus on authentic consumer engagement to drive brand recall during one of the world's biggest sporting events. The campaign is built around the insight that although India has not participated in the FIFA World Cup since 1955, millions of…

13 Jul

TCS Strengthens Collaboration with ABB to Deliver End-to-End Network Services

nanikaBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has expanded its partnership with global technology leader ABB to transform the company’s global network operations through a multi-million, multi-year agreement. Under the new collaboration, TCS will move beyond infrastructure and application management to provide end-to-end global network operations through an integrated Network-as-a-Service model. The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. However, the partnership is expected to play a key role in helping ABB enhance operational efficiency, improve user experience, strengthen cybersecurity and compliance, and scale its digital service delivery capabilities. At the centre of the collaboration is…

13 Jul

Armed Men Shoot Dead 53-Year-Old Kuki-Zo Farmer in Manipur’s Kangpokpi District

rohanManipur

A 53-year-old farmer was shot dead by unidentified armed men on Saturday evening while working in a paddy field in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, threatening to disrupt the state's fragile, months-long calm. The deceased has been identified as Haolal Singsit, a resident of Govajang village in the Kuki-majority district. According to local officials and police, Singsit sustained fatal gunshot injuries and died on the spot at around 4:00 PM, while his wife, Nemneikim Singsit, who was working directly alongside him in the field at the time of the ambush, miraculously escaped the attack unhurt. Terrified villagers reported hearing approximately 20 rounds…

13 Jul

Tata Motors drives passenger mobility expansion with next-generation bus portfolio

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors reinforced its leadership in the commercial passenger vehicle segment by unveiling its next-generation mobility portfolio at Prawaas 5.0, launching the new Ultra Prime and StarbusPrime range of buses alongside a comprehensive lineup of CNG and electric mobility solutions. The move reflects the company's strategic focus on strengthening its presence across school, staff, tourism, intercity, intracity and last-mile transportation markets. The expanded portfolio includes the LPO 1620 CNG, Ultra Prime LPO 412, Ultra Skool 9/9 EV, Magic EV, Winger Plus and the Ultra Prime RE Concept. The new bus range offers refreshed styling, enhanced interiors, improved ride quality and…

13 Jul

Airtel Bets on Financial Services, Cloud and Data Centres to Power Next Phase of Growth: Sunil Bharti Mittal

anuprovaBusiness

Bharti Airtel is set to accelerate its next phase of growth by expanding its presence in financial services, cloud computing, and data centre businesses, Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has said. As the telecom industry evolves beyond traditional voice and data services, the company is focusing on high-growth digital segments that offer long-term revenue opportunities and stronger customer engagement. Mittal highlighted that the rapid adoption of digital technologies, increasing enterprise demand for cloud infrastructure, and the surge in data consumption are creating new avenues for business expansion. Airtel plans to strengthen its digital ecosystem by investing in advanced cloud solutions, secure…

12 Jul

CM Sangma Chairs Monsoon Review, Orders Priority Restoration Of Roads

PreetiMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday chaired a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners on the monsoon situation across the state.Continuous rain has caused landslides and localised flooding in parts of the Garo Hills and Khasi Hills. "I have directed the administration to remain on high alert as rain is forecast to continue, to work in close coordination with the block-level response teams and the line departments, to restore affected road connectivity on priority, and to ensure relief reaches every affected family without delay," he said.Sangma said that due to the alertness and hard work of field teams, no life…

12 Jul

Governor: “Your Feat Will Inspire Assam’s Daughters”

PreetiAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Hailing from the Lilabari area of Assam's Lakhimpur district, Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21, 2026, as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition. Her accomplishment represents a major milestone in Indian mountaineering: The 14-member team that included 11 women climbers, scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak via the South Col route on the Nepal side. Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat…

11 Jul

South Salmara Police Bust River Route Drug Smuggling, Nab Supplier

PreetiAssam, Crime

At a time when attempts were being made to smuggle narcotics via river route, one accused fell into the police net. During an anti-drug operation conducted on a passenger boat, South Salmara Police seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic tablets and cough syrup and arrested a suspected supplier. According to the district police, the seized narcotic items were recovered from the passenger boat. A person named Rajib Mia has been arrested on charges of being involved in the incident. The police have taken custody of the seized items and registered a case under the relevant laws. An investigation is…

11 Jul

Arunachal Governor Calls for Expanded Rural Banking, Greater Support for Startups and Farmers

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, (Retd.), on Saturday stressed the need to ensure that banking facilities reach every village and remote habitation of the State, enabling citizens to access financial services with ease and confidence.The Governor made the remarks during a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank (APRB) Chairman Vikal Sharma at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar.During the meeting, Sharma briefed the Governor on the Bank’s operations, outreach initiatives, financial inclusion programmes, and the banking and insurance services being extended to people across the State.Highlighting the role of financial institutions in promoting inclusive growth, the Governor said Arunachal Pradesh Rural…

11 Jul

Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc in Mizoram: 80+ Families Shifted, Major Roads Cut Off

ParomitaMizoram

More than 80 families have been evacuated to safer locations in Mizoram after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed in Lunglei district following nearly a week of incessant rainfall, officials said. The worst-hit area is Tlabung town, located near the Bangladesh border, where floodwaters submerged several houses. As many as 42 families were shifted to safer places after their homes were either fully or partially inundated. Another 40 families from Tipperaghat village under Tlabung subdivision were also evacuated after rising waters entered residential areas. Besides flooding, continuous rainfall has triggered landslides, rockfalls and other rain-related incidents at more than 29 locations across…