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26 May

Cabinet Clears 81 Govt Job Vacancies Amid Push for Efficiency and Recruitment Drive

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has announced a five-day work week for government offices and expanded use of virtual meetings as part of measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption amid rising global crude oil prices. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Manik Saha. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury said all Saturdays and Sundays would now be observed as government holidays. Under the new arrangement, government offices across the state will function from Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm. Earlier, only the second and fourth Saturdays were official holidays. Chowdhury said the…

26 May

Classic Legends bets on after-sales expansion with nationwide care camp initiative

Business BureauBusiness

Classic Legends has launched a nationwide “Legends’ Care Camp” across its authorised Jawa, Yezdi and BSA dealership network from May 23 to May 31, 2026, as the company seeks to strengthen customer retention and improve after-sales engagement in India’s premium motorcycle market. The nine-day service initiative, to be conducted across multiple cities, reflects the growing importance of after-sales service in the competitive mid-capacity motorcycle segment, where customer experience and long-term ownership costs increasingly influence buying decisions. Under the campaign, customers will receive comprehensive vehicle health check-ups along with offers on labour charges, spare parts and genuine accessories. Trained technicians will…

26 May

AIFF Signs Partnership with Estonian Vision SparkObjective to provide international exposure to Indian footballers

PreetiSports

A landmark agreement has been formally signed today between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Estonia's Vision Spark. The partnership was announced at a joint press conference organized in Guwahati today. AIFF stated that this partnership with the Estonian organization—which has an elite representative status—aims to strengthen Indian football from the grassroots level through infrastructure, international training, and exposure.Furthermore, under this agreement, Vision Spark and AIFF will jointly provide professional support, coaching, and management to Indian footballers (specifically youth levels and academies). It will create a pathway to integrate local talent with international standards.The primary objective of this collaboration…

26 May

K Sapdanga Announces Merit-Based Police Recruitment and Major Urban Safety Push in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

K Sapdanga on Sunday announced that the Mizoram government will soon begin recruitment for 350 police personnel and 94 home guards, while also launching a major urban safety project aimed at reducing landslides, drainage congestion and flooding in Aizawl. Speaking at a party programme in Aizawl on May 25, Sapdanga said the state government would recruit 150 unarmed constables and 200 armed police personnel through a transparent selection process similar to last year’s recruitment exercise. The minister said the government had already issued a notification for the recruitment of 94 Mizoram Home Guard (MRHG) personnel. However, he clarified that the…

26 May

KTA Alleges Over 35 Groups Collecting Taxes, Flags Rising Financial Pressure on Kohima Traders

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A newly-formed traders’ body in Kohima has strongly opposed illegal taxation and multiple tax demands imposed on businesses, saying traders in the state capital were facing increasing financial pressure from various groups. The Kohima Traders Association (KTA), an apex body representing 15 traders’ unions in Kohima, on Monday said it would firmly stand by the principle of “One Government, One Tax” and would not tolerate any form of illegal taxation. Addressing a press conference at Crescent Kohima, KTA president Ruokuohetuo Mechiilho said the association was formed mainly to address the long-standing issue of illegal taxation faced by traders across the…

26 May

Rupee Drops to Record Low of 95.43 Against Dollar on Middle East Tensions

anuprovaBusiness

The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 95.43 to the US dollar on Tuesday as safe-haven demand grew as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East faded. As geopolitical uncertainties intensified, investors aggressively exited emerging market assets, turning instead to the greenback and gold. The steep fall underscores the currency’s susceptibility to global energy shocks and foreign capital flight during times of international crisis. After a stalemate in peace talks, market sentiment quickly soured, fueling fears of prolonged unrest and possible disruptions to global supply chains. India imports over 80% of its crude oil and any…

26 May

Green Energy Milestone: Adani Green’s New 3.37 GWh Battery System to Power 1 Million Homes

nanikaBusiness

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a monumental milestone in India’s clean energy transition by expanding its total operational Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to 3.37 GWh at Khavda, Gujarat. This massive expansion includes a significant 1.37 GWh addition completed in March 2026. This development establishes the facility as the world’s largest single-location battery storage deployment outside of China, as well as one of the fastest-executed projects globally. The newly expanded storage system is situated within AGEL’s ambitious 30 GW renewable energy park in Khavda, where 9.9 GW of capacity is already operational. This 3.37 GWh BESS is…

26 May

Tata Motors drives global CV push with Cape Town showcase

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors showcased its widest-ever commercial vehicle portfolio at an event in Cape Town underlining its focus on next-generation mobility solutions and expansion across international markets, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. The company displayed 11 commercial vehicles spanning multiple segments and powertrain technologies, including electric vehicles, pickups, trucks and passenger buses. The line-up included the all-new Ultra Prime RE rear-engine intra-city bus and the Azura 1918 intermediate and light-duty truck range developed for urban and regional haulage operations. Tata Motors also showcased electric models such as Ace Pro EV, Intra EV, Ultra E.9 and Prima E28.K aimed at sustainable logistics, mining and…

26 May

India’s start-up sector eyes IPO boom amid AI-driven transformation: Aon

Business BureauBusiness

India’s start-up ecosystem is moving into a phase of disciplined growth and stronger market maturity as companies focus on artificial intelligence, IPO readiness and long-term talent strategies amid a challenging global economic environment, according to insights shared at the Aon Start-Up Conclave 2026. The conclave, featuring Roopank Chaudhary, Jang Bahadur Singh, Pratik Kar and Aashima Sharma, highlighted that despite subdued global technology funding and slower economic growth, Indian start-ups continue to attract investor interest and maintain an active IPO pipeline. The report said sectors such as generative AI, fintech, health technology, cleantech and green energy are drawing higher investment as…

26 May

Four Police Personnel Arrested in Tripura Phensedyl Tampering Probe

riyaTripura

Four Tripura Police personnel were arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with a Phensedyl seizure tampering case, sources said. All four accused, including Inspector Ajit Debbarma, SI Rajendra Reang, WSI Sampa Das and ASI Sachindra Debbarma, were produced before the Khowai District Court on Monday. The Crime Branch has sought five days police remand from the court for further investigation. The investigation of the case is being led by Crime Branch DSP Pousadhan Rupini, assisted by Inspector Raghulal. According to police, during a mobile patrol on May 20, police personnel intercepted a white Eeco vehicle and recovered codeine-based Eskuf…