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13 Jan

Tata AIA AURA bets on entrepreneurial advisors to drive insurance growth

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched Tata AIA AURA, a platform designed to transform life insurance advisory into a full-fledged entrepreneurial career, as the sector witnesses a growing influx of young professionals. The move comes at a time when India has over 31.5 lakh life insurance advisors, yet life insurance penetration stands at just 3.7% of GDP in FY24, indicating vast untapped potential. Tata AIA AURA seeks to empower advisors with digital tools, structured training, mentorship, and strategic guidance, enabling them to operate as independent business owners rather than transactional intermediaries. The initiative aligns with the national vision of achieving…

13 Jan

Siri’s Comeback Plan: Apple Aligns with Google in High-Stakes AI Move

PreetiBusiness

Apple Inc. has made a strategic decision to select Google Gemini as the foundation for its AI technology and Siri, entering into a multi-year agreement. This choice is regarded as a significant victory for Alphabet Inc., positioning it favorably against Sam Altman's OpenAI in the ongoing global competition in the field of artificial intelligence. Apple has concluded that Google Gemini serves as the most competent basis for their Apple Foundation Models, expressing enthusiasm for the innovative experiences this collaboration will offer to Apple users. This was communicated through a joint statement released by both companies on Monday, although the specifics…

13 Jan

Inherited ₹139.57 Crore Debt: Lalduhoma Says Mizoram Repaying Dues in Phases

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on January 12 said that his government has repaid committed liabilities worth Rs 63.11 crore within two years of assuming office in December 2023. He said the remaining dues would be cleared step by step in the coming years.The chief minister made the statement while addressing a programme at the office of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM). He said that when the present government took charge, Mizoram was burdened with liabilities amounting to Rs 139.57 crore, which had accumulated during previous governments. “Out of the total Rs 139.57 crore inherited by us, we have already repaid…

13 Jan

Arunachal Governor K T Parnaik lauds Sikkim’s remarkable cleanliness drive

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, Sikkim

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, praised Sikkim's accomplishment of becoming the cleanest state in the nation and urged increased collaboration between the two states in areas like people-to-people interaction, sustainable tourism, and environmental conservation. The governor praised the Sikkim government's ongoing emphasis on cleanliness, environmental preservation, and civic duty during a courtesy call by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok. According to an official statement, Parnaik is in the Himalayan state on a two-day official visit. He claimed that the people's strong sense of collective ownership and public discipline…

13 Jan

Centre Grants Mizoram Waiver on Dues for Vacated Assam Rifles Facilities

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

According to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, the Central government has canceled the state government's obligation to pay Rs 5.23 crore for abandoned Assam Rifles facilities. The depreciated cost of the structures and infrastructure in Aizawl that the Assam Rifles had abandoned was the amount that the Mizoram government was obligated to pay. The decreased worth of infrastructure and buildings after taking wear and tear over time into account is referred to as depreciated cost. According to Lalduhoma, he asked Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitiyanand Rai in May of last year to waive the amount, and the Center…

13 Jan

Tuberculosis Deaths in Mizoram Hit Six-Year High

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

According to official data issued under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the National Health Mission, Mizoram recorded up to 145 tuberculosis-related deaths in 2025, the highest number in the previous six years. 2,275 individuals, including 911 women, had a TB diagnosis throughout the year. Although there was a little decrease from the 2,291 instances reported in 2024, the number of deaths from TB cases continued to rise in 2025, with 375 cases found in private facilities and 1,900 cases found at government health facilities.Since 2020, when 31 deaths were reported, the number of TB-related mortality in the State…

13 Jan

Boost For Organic Farming in Tripura as Scented Lemons Set for Overseas Export

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a boost to organic farming and farmers’ income in Tripura, a consignment of over 15,000 organically grown scented lemons have been sent to other states and are set to be even shipped overseas. Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, on Monday, flagged off the shipment of 15,000 scented lemons from the Agartala Railway Station to Kolkata, signifying yet another achievement in the state's burgeoning organic farming landscape. During the event, the Minister highlighted that while Tripura's scented lemons have been previously exported, this shipment was organised through the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency in partnership…

13 Jan

Governor of Arunachal Pays Tribute to 17 Mountain Division’s Illustrious Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), the Indian Army's 17 Mountain Division is the defender of the Siliguri Corridor and the Northeast. In order to handle emerging security issues, he pushed its commanders and soldiers to embrace innovation and technology. During a sainik sammelan on the occasion of the Division's 65th Raising Day at the Army Cantonment in Gangtok, the governor stressed the operational necessity of artificial intelligence, drones, modern surveillance systems, cyber capabilities, and emerging technologies, particularly in the evolving post-Operation Sindoor security environment, according to a press release.Parnaik advised the Division to expand…

13 Jan

Itanagar Creates History with Election of First Woman Mayor

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Monday, Likha Nari Tadar, a BJP corporator from Ward No. 16, took the oath of office as Itanagar Municipal Corporation's (IMC) first female mayor. At the inaugural meeting of the newly elected IMC, Tok Tabin Camdir, who represents Ward No. 19, also took an oath beside her as the Deputy Mayor. Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso and Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja were present at the event. Minister Raja congratulated the new mayor, deputy mayor, and all corporators and encouraged them to serve with honesty, morality, and commitment.The Minister stated that financial strength is essential for successful ward-level development and…

12 Jan

Samsung and Netflix offer exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ theme for Galaxy

Business BureauBusiness

As the globally popular series Stranger Things draws to a close, Samsung Electronics and Netflix have announced a special collaboration for fans across the world. From January 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers from the Galaxy Store at no extra cost. The offer is available for a limited time to users who download or launch the Netflix app. The special theme is inspired by Season 5 of the series and includes one custom theme and five wallpapers featuring well-known characters and settings such as Hawkins and the eerie Upside Down.…