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04 Nov

Mahindra set to launch XEV 9e and BE 6e SUVs at Unlimit India Event in Chennai

Business BureauBusiness

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to introduce two electric SUVs—the XEV 9e and BE 6e—at the Unlimit India World Premiere on November 26, 2024, in Chennai. These flagship models mark the debut of Mahindra’s new electric brands, XEV and BE, built on the innovative INGLO architecture, which is crafted with an Indian heart and a global vision. Designed to deliver both performance and sustainability, the XEV 9e promises luxury in an electric form, while the BE 6e offers a bold, athletic edge. With class-leading safety, impressive range, and immersive technologies, INGLO architecture brings a multi-sensory experience to Indian EV drivers.…

04 Nov

Partha Pratim Sengupta appointed as MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank, promises inclusive growth

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Bank has appointed Partha Pratim Sengupta as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective November 1, 2024. With nearly 40 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Sengupta brings a wealth of expertise, having previously transformed Indian Overseas Bank as MD & CEO from 2020 to 2022. His strategic roles at State Bank of India, along with non-executive directorships in notable financial institutions, underscore his deep-rooted industry knowledge. The appointment marks a leadership transition at Bandhan Bank as interim MD & CEO Ratan Kumar Kesh resumes his role as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Anup Kumar…

04 Nov

CM Manik Saha celebrates Bhai Dooj with women workers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha celebrated Bhai Dooj with women BJP party workers at his residence on Sunday, marking his second consecutive year of joining the festivities alongside party members. In a statement to reporters, Saha expressed that while he has always celebrated Bhai Dooj at home, participating in the celebrations with BJP workers has added a new dimension to the experience since he joined the party. Bhai Dooj, a festival honoring the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated across India under various names. In Bengal, it is known as Bhai Phonta, while in Maharashtra, it is referred to…

04 Nov

Mizoram Excise Department & Assam Rifles seized a truck of Burmese

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major anti-smuggling operation, a joint team of Assam Rifles, Mizoram Excise Department, and Central Customs seized Burmese areca nuts valued at over Rs 1.1 crore, along with suspected heroin worth Rs 36 lakh, in Champhai district of Mizoram. The operations, conducted based on intelligence inputs, led to the apprehension of a 25-year-old suspect, Lalrempuia, from Zote village, from whom 51.5 grams of heroin was recovered. In a separate crackdown, Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force intercepted trucks carrying Burmese areca nuts in the Keifantlang area, seizing the contraband valued at Rs 1.1 crore. Smuggled through the Indo-Myanmar border,…

04 Nov

Himalayan glacial lakes to expand by 10.81 percent from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change

editorArunachal Pradesh

Climate change caused the area of glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region to rise by 10.81% between 2011 and 2024, indicating a higher danger of glacial lake outburst floods. According to the Central Water Commission's data, which PTI was able to see, the lakes in India saw an even more significant surge with a 33.7% increase in surface area. In 2011, the total area of glacier lakes in India was 1,962 hectares; by 2024, that number had grown to 2,623 hectares. A 33.7% increase in area has occurred. Additionally, it found that 67 lakes in India…

04 Nov

Mahindra Group Chairman responded warmly to Anik Sarkar’s outstanding performance

editorWest Bengal

A three-year-old boy from Kolkata made history by becoming the youngest-rated chess player in history during a period when children are typically interested in toys and playing. Anish Sarkar, a Kolkata native, made his competitive chess debut in the West Bengal State Under-9 Open, where he defeated two highly regarded players and finished 24th with a score of 5.5 out of 8. He also participated in the West Bengal State Under-13 Open a week later, where he achieved the first FIDE rating of 1555, breaking the previous record of the youngest FIDE-rated player, Tejas Tiwari. Sarkar's accomplishments and remarkable talent…

02 Nov

TVS Motor total sales upgrade 13% in October 2024

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

The two-wheeler manufacturer's total sales grew 13% to 489,015 units in October 2024, as against 434,714 units sold in October 2023.Total two-wheeler sales registered a growth of 14%, growing from 420,610 units in October 2023 to 478,159 units in October 2024.Domestic two-wheeler sales stood at 390,489 units in October 2024, up 13% from 344,957 units sold in October 2023.Motorcycle sales stood at 230,822 units in October 2024, registering a growth of 14% as compared to 201,965 units in October 2023. Scooters registered a growth of 17%, with sales increasing from 165,135 units in October 2023 to 193,439 units in October…

02 Nov

The growth rate of gross GST collection has increased

editorBusiness

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased 8.9 percent year on year to Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October (for September sales), the second highest level of monthly collections seen since the indirect tax regime's July 2017 rollout, owing primarily to an increase in domestic revenue rather than imports, according to data released by the Finance Ministry on Friday. GST receipts grew 7.9% net to Rs 1.68 lakh crore, according to the report. The increase in gross GST collections occurred after growth had slowed to a three-year low in September, despite a high rate of 42.8% for domestic refunds. While…

02 Nov

Butterfly Park got Pakke Tiger Reserve

editorArunachal Pradesh

Biyuram Wahge, minister of health, family welfare, and water resources, officially opened the Butterfly Park in Pakke Tiger Reserve in the Pakke Kessang district on Friday. The butterfly park, which is situated at the West Bank Forest Camp, seeks to support local ecotourism and biodiversity conservation initiatives. Wahge also took a tour of the Butterfly Information Center, which has informative displays about the ecological functions of the local butterfly species. The center offers tourists an interesting and educational voyage into the world of butterflies with its Virtual Reality experience and Digital Interactive Panel. The minister emphasized sustainability by taking part…

01 Nov

Samir Soni recalls doing intimate scenes reaction of wife Samir Soni

editorBollywood

Bollywood actor Samir Soni revealed about how his wife Neelam Kothari was once instigated by her friend against Samir doing intimate scenes as Neelam was at first ok with the shooting. Samir recalled saying, "I finished shooting for the show and one day, I came back home and she asked me about the show. She asked me, ‘How were the intimate scenes?’ I was like, ‘I will do whatever the director says.’ Luckily the director was a woman. Then she asked me, ‘How frequently were these scenes?’ I thought this isn’t going well." "Apparently one of her friends had seen…