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23 Oct

PepsiCo India in collaboration with The Social Lab led the 6th edition of the Plog Run

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PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), organized the 6th edition of the Plog Run in Howrah, West Bengal, to promote sustainable practices under the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission. The event was flagged off at Poly Park, Dhulagarh, by Gaurav Kumar, Plant Head - Kolkata, PepsiCo India, and saw participation from over 200 volunteers who collected more than 360 kg of waste. The initiative was supported by Smt. Amrita Burman Roy, SDO, Sadar, Howrah District, and Shri Buddhadeb Banerjee, Deputy GM, District Industrial Centre, Howrah. The collected waste will be segregated and recycled, contributing to cleaner…

22 Oct

Ola Electric shares jump 4%, 99% customer complaints resolved before deadline

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Shares of Ola Electric Mobility made a strong debut on the stock market and rose 4 per cent to Rs 85.3 on October 22. This after the company announced that it has resolved about 99.1 percent of the 10,644 complaints received from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).In a document filed with the stock exchange, the company highlighted its robust complaint redressal system, with CFO Harish Abichandani saying, "10,644 complaints received from CCPA were resolved to the complete satisfaction of the customers."The announcement comes just ahead of the CCPA's October 22 deadline. On October 7, the agency issued a show-cause…

22 Oct

Crime in Tripura has been lowest level in a decade, admit by police Director General

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Amidst opposition charges of police inaction and political pressure on the force. Tripura Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan stated on Monday that crime in the state has been at its lowest level in a decade. Ranjan's statements came amid reports of ethnic and sectarian violence in Gandatwisa, Dhalai, and Jirania, West Tripura. Ranjan emphasized the police's strong commitment to maintaining law and order, saying that CM Manik Saha has given them complete authority to take action against lawbreakers and ensure law and order. However, some vested interest organizations are attempting to create rumors regarding the deterioration of the law and…

22 Oct

Major arms seizure by security forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

In a major crackdown, security forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition during an area domination exercise in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, officials reported on Tuesday. The operation in Aigejang village led to the recovery of a .303 rifle, a 9mm CMG with a magazine, a 9mm pistol, a single-barrel shotgun (SBBL), two 51mm mortars, two hand grenades, five rounds of live ammunition, and two smoke grenades, authorities confirmed. As part of ongoing efforts to secure vulnerable areas, search operations and security patrols were intensified in both the hill and valley districts. The movement of 194 vehicles on NH-37 and…

22 Oct

Ranbir Kapoor’s sister on Karwa Chauth fasting, Archana Puran says on not fasting

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The Great Indian Kapil Sharma show 2 has been aired by Netflix. During an episode with the casts of Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives made their big debut on the show. There was a discussion on Karwa Chauth fasting among the casts with Kapil Sharma and Archana Puran Singh. To which Archana Puran revealed she had never kept fast on the occasion. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni sister of Ranbir Kapoor said about the day of the occasion, "There is a lot of temptation, that day you feel like cheating, I mean to eat everything. That day even plants, leaves, flowers everything…

21 Oct

Forvia shares upgrade as it strikes new supply deals with Xiaomi and BYD: Report

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France-based car parts supplier Forvia said on Monday it had struck new deals with BYD and Xiaomi, sending its shares up 10%, Reuters reported.Forvia hopes its new contracts with Chinese manufacturers will help it meet waning auto demand from domestic manufacturers, Newswire reported. It has also struck deals with Chinese auto makers Li Auto and Chery, Newswire reported."Xiaomi is now one of the major telcos entering the EV and car market, and it's great that we are able to expand our reach to Chinese manufacturers with the latest products," Forvia's finance chief Olivier Durand said at an investor conference.The company…

21 Oct

Baba Siddique’s shooter’s statement after getting arrested in Mumbai

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The Bollywood community is in full shock after Baba Siddique's murder. The shooter has been arrested by the police, identified as Yogesh from the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba gang. During interrogation, Yogesh has stated about Baba Siddique that he wasn't good person, "Baba Siddiqui wasn’t a good man; he had an MCOCA case against him. MCOCA isn’t applied to ordinary people. If anyone interferes, something will happen." The shooter boldly stated that, "It's said that Baba Siddiqui had connections with Dawood Ibrahim. If I tell the truth, all the information is available. Phones work, Google is there, and the internet is…

21 Oct

‘Bairabi-Sairang railway’ in Mizoram is soon gonna start

Banasree SarkarMizoramMizoram railway

The Rs 8,213.72 crore project of Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram is approaching completion, with more than 93% of the work completed. According to an Aizawl official, the 51.38-kilometer Broad Gauge track is planned to be finished by July 2025, connecting Bairabi, near Assam, to Sairang. This is on the outskirts of Aizawl, on the way to Lengpui Airport. An official revealed that the railway will have four stations along its 51.38-kilometer course in Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang towns. The route will have 48 tunnels across difficult terrain. Furthermore, the railway line will have 55 major bridges and 87 smaller bridges. It…

21 Oct

Mental wellbeing paradox: Survey reveals challenges in therapy acceptance

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With mental health conversations gaining traction, ITC’s ‘Feel Good With Fiama Mental Wellbeing Survey 2024’marks its 4th year by exploring the perceptions and realities of mental health in India. Commissioned with NielsenIQ, the survey unveils the awareness, attitude and behavioural landscape for mental wellbeing in India. It reflects progressiveness in acknowledging the need for mental wellbeing while also indicating the persistent barriers in accessing professional support. Despite growing awareness, many individuals still struggle in silence, hesitant to openly discuss their emotional well-being or seek professional help. While 83% of the surveyed individuals believe mental health issues are nothing to be…

21 Oct

Dettol Banega Swasth India celebrates Global Handwashing Day, reaches 30 million children nationwide

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Reckitt’s flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India (BSI), celebrated Global Handwashing Day 2024, educating 30 million children across India on the importance of handwashing for a healthier future. Themed ‘Clean Hands for All: Advancing Health Equity through Hygiene,’ the event highlighted Dettol BSI’s commitment to ensuring that children from all backgrounds have access to essential hygiene knowledge, leaving no one behind. Mohammad Asif, Executive Director, Plan India, stated, “Handwashing with soap is a basic right and necessity for all children and people. At Plan India, we continue to work towards ensuring every child, every family, and every community has access…