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07 Jan

Seagram’s Royal Stag partners with Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 for a groundbreaking collaboration

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Seagram’s Royal Stag has joined forces with Netflix’s global hit, Squid Game, for an iconic collaboration that promises to bring the show's cultural phenomenon to the forefront. The partnership, which marks the second season of Squid Game, aligns with Royal Stag’s ‘Live It Large’ philosophy, offering fans an unparalleled experience to immerse themselves in the world of the record-breaking series. “We’re excited to tap into the immense popularity of K-culture, especially among the youth, with this collaboration,” said Joydeep Basuroy, General Manager – Marketing at Pernod Ricard India. “Royal Stag has always resonated with those who dream big, much like…

07 Jan

In Arunachal Pradesh, the number of voters has increased by 0.99 %

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has seen a 0.99 percent rise in its voter count compared to the previous year’s final electoral rolls, officials announced on Monday. The state now has a total of 8,91,518 electors, comprising 4,37,609 men, 4,53,905 women, and four third-gender individuals, he noted. "There are currently 8,91,518 electors in the state, including 4,37,609 men, 4,53,905 women, and four third-gender people," he said. "All political parties in the state have also been given access to the recently released electoral rolls," Koyu continued. He stressed that the revision's main objectives were to remove duplicate entries in accordance with Election Commission norms…

07 Jan

NTPC Green Energy shares rose on winning 1000 MW power project

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NTPC Green Energy share price rose over one per cent in early trade on January 6 after the company's subsidiary bagged a 1000 MW power project from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). At 09:27 am, NTPC Green Energy was quoting at Rs 129.95, up Rs 1.60 or 1.25 percent on the BSE. The company's arm NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) bagged a 1000 MW capacity at an impressive rate of Rs 2.56/kWh, however, the Letter of Award (LoA) from UPPCL is awaited. The wholly-owned subsidiary has emerged as a successful bidder in the e-reverse auction conducted by UPPCL for…

06 Jan

By February, trains in Tripura are probably going to be powered by electricity

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura

According to officials on Monday, a major electrification project in the northeastern state is expected to be completed by February of this year, meaning that trains powered by electricity would likely start operating in Tripura. There are currently diesel-powered train engines in the state. Tripura will be connected to the national railway grid by the Rs 46-crore electrification project, which was started in 2022. By February, the state's railways' electric transmission line would be able to receive power from the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL), according to officials. In the northeastern state, the North Eastern Railways (NFR) has already…

06 Jan

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reports strong growth in Q3 FY25

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB) has announced impressive financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, marking significant year-on-year growth across key business metrics. Total deposits reached ₹34,496 crore, a 16% increase compared to ₹29,669 crore in the same period last year. The bank’s CASA (Current Account Savings Account) deposits grew by 15%, reaching ₹8,657 crore. On the asset side, the bank's gross loan book stood at ₹30,466 crore, up 10% from ₹27,743 crore in December 2023. The affordable housing segment saw the highest growth with a 45% surge, while MSME loans grew by 21%. Ujjivan also saw a…

06 Jan

Mizoram residents face new border pass requirement

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a move to enhance border security and regulate cross-border movement, the Indian government has mandated the use of border passes for residents living within 10 kilometers of the Mizoram-Myanmar border. This directive, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), aims to streamline movement across the unfenced 510-km border while ensuring better monitoring. The new system, effective from December 31, applies to six Mizoram districts—Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip—bordering Myanmar's Chin State. Residents from both countries within the 10-km radius must now produce identity proof and obtain a border pass valid for seven days to cross. According…

06 Jan

The chief minister of Arunachal greets the state’s citizens on the occasion of Si Donyi

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On the occasion of Si Donyi, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed the state's citizens and celebrated the balance between nature and humans. The Arunachal chief minister reaffirmed the significance of the colorful event on the microblogging platform X. "This iconic festival reflects the deep cultural heritage so religiously preserved by the Tagin Tribe and the spiritual unity of our state, symbolizing peace and well-being for all," said Chief Minister Khandu, praising the state's spiritual oneness. "Let us live, thrive, and smile in harmony with nature and the spirit of inclusivity," the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh continued. May…

06 Jan

Fire erupts in picnic bus in Tripura after generator blast, 11 injured

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A picnic bus in Tripura's West District caught fire after a generator exploded inside the vehicle, leaving 11 individuals injured. The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Jagatpur Chowmuhani as a group was returning from a day of festivities.According to Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Chiranjeeb Chakraborty, three CNG buses had been hired to transport a picnic party to Baas Gram, a popular tourist destination. Tragedy struck on their way back to Champaknagar when one of the buses was engulfed in flames following a generator blast. "All passengers in the affected bus were safely evacuated. However, 11 individuals suffered injuries…

06 Jan

India’s foreign exchange reserves continue to lapse, down 10% from peak

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

India's foreign exchange reserves have declined in 12 of the last 13 weeks, hitting a multi-month lowIndia's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline, continuing a three-month long decline. In the week ended December 27, the country's foreign exchange reserves fell by $4.112 billion to $640.279 billion, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.India's foreign exchange reserves have declined in 12 of the last 13 weeks, hitting a multi-month low.The reserves have been declining ever since they touched an all-time high of $704.89 billion in September. Effectively, it is now down by about 10 per cent from the peak.The…

04 Jan

Bandhan Bank Q3 update: Deposits upsurge 20%, CASA deposits rise

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Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Saturday, January 4, announced its business update for the October-December quarter. The lender's loans and advances grew 15% year-on-year to ₹133,285 crore as against ₹115,940 crore in the same period last year. Sequentially, it grew 2%. Total deposits grew 20% year-on-year to ₹140,999 crore as against ₹117,422 crore in the same period a year ago, the bank said in an exchange filing. CASA deposits grew 5.5% year-on-year to ₹44,735 crore, up from ₹42,413 crore last year, the private bank said in a BSE filing. The bank's current and savings account ratio stood at 31.7%,…