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07 Oct

IndiGo doubles flights between Aizawl and Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant boost to air travel, IndiGo Airlines has announced the doubling of its flight services between Aizawl, Mizoram’s capital, and Delhi, effective October 5. The low-cost carrier has increased its weekly flights from five to ten, aiming to improve connectivity for passengers. The expanded service will feature daily flights, with additional operations scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, allowing greater flexibility for travelers, as confirmed by an official statement on Sunday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the expanded flight operations at Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, personally distributing boarding passes to passengers. Expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation…

07 Oct

Australia to support skill development in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called for a strategic partnership with Australia to strengthen skill development efforts across the state. In a meeting with Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Sunday, Khandu underscored the pressing need for skilled trainers to support major sectors like construction, infrastructure, and hydropower, vital to the state's growth. Khandu highlighted the importance of equipping local youth with globally competitive skills, especially as Arunachal Pradesh embarks on ambitious infrastructure and hydropower projects. "Our state requires specialized human resources, and collaboration with Australia could bring in much-needed expertise," Khandu said. High Commissioner Green…

05 Oct

UCO Bank’s total advances increase 18.6% YoY in September quarter

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

PSU lender UCO Bank on October 4 said its total advances rose 18.56 percent year-on-year to Rs 1.98 lakh crore in the second quarter of the current financial year. Total advances of the bank were Rs 1.93 lakh crore in April-June quarter, and Rs 1.67 lakh crore in the year-ago period. In July-September quarter, domestic advances of the lender rose to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, as compared to Rs 1.67 lakh crore in a quarter ago period and Rs 1.43 lakh crore in the year-ago period. Domestic advances grew 21.68 percent on a yearly basis, and 4.19 percent on a quarterly basis.…

05 Oct

Laughter Chefs: Entertainment Unlimited to return back with Season 2, Confirmed

editorEntertainment

Laughter Chefs: Entertainment Unlimited has become one of the most watched TV shows soon it got aired. The show was about to get extended but had to come to an end due to other shows. Television stars featuring Aly Goni, Rahul Vaidya, Karan Kundrra, Arjun Bijlani, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, Nia Sharma, Sudesh Lehri, Jannat Zubair and Reem Shaikh were the part of the show. Bharti Singh who hosted the show has recently confirmed through her vlog that the show will be back with Season 2 soon. Bharti said, "l believe we’ll be back with a…

05 Oct

Swiggy launches new 10 mint food delivery services

Banasree SarkarBusiness

Swiggy has introduced a new 10-minute meal delivery service called Bolt in a few cities throughout the country. The service, which seeks to transport meals from prominent eateries within a 2-kilometre radius, is currently available in select cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Rohit Kapoor Swiggy's head of food delivery stated that Ten years ago Swiggy revolutionized food delivery by reducing average wait times to 30 minutes. Now we're cutting the wait time even further for frequently ordered items." Swiggy has partnered with over 2,700 restaurants, including worldwide names such as KFC, McDonald's, and Starbucks, to…

05 Oct

An 11-year-old girl raped and thrown in to a canal

Banasree SarkarWest Bengal

The body of an 11-year-old girl who had gone missing since Friday night was discovered in a canal. The girl's family and villagers allege that she was raped before her body was thrown into the canal. Massive demonstrations erupted in the district following the discovery of the girl's body. According to accounts, the girl went missing while going home from her tuition classes. Her family, deeply concerned, went to the local police station to register a complaint. However, they claim that instead of obtaining assistance, they were harassed by the police. When the girl's body was discovered this morning, locals…

05 Oct

BJP holds rally in Agartala amid opposition protests

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha accused opposition parties of conspiring against the government during a rally on October 4. His remarks came on the heels of a recent rally organized by the CPI(M) and a procession by Congress, both demanding better assistance for flood victims and addressing concerns over deteriorating law and order in the state. In response to the opposition's actions, the ruling BJP organized a rally in the capital, Agartala, where thousands of supporters expressed solidarity with the government. Participating in the rally, Saha alleged that the opposition was misleading the public with falsehoods about the government's performance.…

05 Oct

Royal Stag Water launches festive campaign #CelebrateLarge with Surya Kumar Yadav

Business BureauBusiness

Kicking off the festive fervour in India, Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled new campaign #CelebrateLarge. The campaign showcases how youth want to infuse different festive celebrations with their unique style and energy. The campaign tagline - ‘Generation Large ka Celebration Large,’ elegantly weaves this desire of the young generation with brand’s Live It Large philosophy. The campaign features India’s T20 cricket captain Surya Kumar Yadav and is an engagement-led 360 campaign, including an interactive AI film, an innovative AR-enabled festive canvas and a chance to celebrate with the Indian cricket superstar himself, Surya Kumar Yadav. Conceptualized in association…

05 Oct

Jang Stadium achieves FIFA quality certification

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Outdoor Stadium in Jang, Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, has reached a significant milestone by achieving certification under the “FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf - FIFA Quality” standard. This prestigious recognition marks a major step forward in enhancing football infrastructure in the region. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu celebrated this achievement on his X handle, highlighting that the certification of Jang's football turf reflects the state’s commitment to promoting football development. He stated, “We believe that good infrastructure will pave the way for nurturing young talent and elevating sports culture in the region.” In addition to the turf…

05 Oct

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance achieves industry-leading 99.35% claim settlement ratio in Q1-FY2025

Business BureauBusiness

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has set a benchmark in the life insurance sector by announcing a remarkable claim settlement ratio of 99.35% for the first quarter of FY2025, the highest among all life insurance providers in India. The company efficiently settled death claims totaling ₹381.24 crore during this period, with an impressive average turnaround time of just 1.2 days for non-investigative claims. Mr. Amish Banker, Chief Operations Officer of Customer Service, emphasized the company’s commitment to ensuring financial security for families. He stated, “We process every claim with utmost sensitivity and quickly. Our claim settlement ratio is the best in…