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09 Jul

Tata Motors drives 27% Q1 sales growth on strong commercial vehicle demand

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors began FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in commercial vehicle sales to 1,08,488 units across domestic and international markets during the April-June quarter, supported by robust demand from infrastructure, mining, logistics and e-commerce sectors. The company said total commercial vehicle sales in June rose 35 per cent to 40,805 units from 30,238 units a year earlier. Domestic commercial vehicle sales increased 31 per cent to 36,599 units, while international business surged 83 per cent to 4,206 units during the month. For the quarter, domestic sales climbed 26 per cent to 1,00,348 units,…

09 Jul

Swiggy partners with Tripura Police to conduct road safety drive for delivery executives

Business BureauBusiness

Swiggy has partnered with the Tripura Police Traffic Unit in Agartala to conduct a road safety and traffic awareness programme for its delivery executives as part of its "Delivering Safely" road safety initiative. The awareness camp focused on promoting safe riding practices, compliance with traffic regulations and educating participants about the consequences of traffic violations.The programme was held under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Pranob Das and Agartala Traffic Department official Bikash Das, with participation from Swiggy delivery partners. During the event, Swiggy distributed helmets to delivery executives to encourage responsible riding and safer last-mile deliveries. A…

09 Jul

BLS International bags West Bengal contract for Ayushman Bharat card approval services

Business BureauBusiness

BLS International has secured a contract from the Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), to function as one of the Card Approver Agencies for the Ayushman Bharat PradhanMantri-Jan ArogyaYojana (AB PM-JAY) and AyushmanVayVandana Cards. The company will verify and approve beneficiary applications through the NHA's digital platform, covering an estimated 8.5 crore beneficiaries across the state. The contract is expected to strengthen the delivery of health cards and improve access to government healthcare services, particularly for eligible families under AB PM-JAY and senior citizens aged 70 years and above applying for AyushmanVayVandana Cards. BLS…

09 Jul

Yezdi Scrambler to debut on Amazon Prime Day with exclusive customer offers

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JawaYezdi Motorcycles has announced that its Yezdi Scrambler will be launched on Amazon.in's New Launch Store during Amazon Prime Day 2026, scheduled from July 4 to 6. The company said the move will allow Prime members to purchase the motorcycle online while availing a range of exclusive offers. Priced from ₹1,99,950 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Yezdi Scrambler is powered by a new 350cc liquid-cooled Katar engine and is positioned as India's lightest scrambler, designed for both urban commuting and weekend touring. Customers can complete the purchase online by paying the ex-showroom booking amount, after which an authorised dealer will facilitate the…

08 Jul

Khemchand Singh Urges Forgive And Forget, Calls For Harmony Among All Communities

PreetiManipur

Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today said, “Whether it is Kuki, Naga, Meitei, or any other community, we are all citizens of India. Secondly, we are all Manipuri. You are Manipuri Kuki, I am Manipuri Meitei, and you are Manipuri Naga.”The Chief Minister made the statement at the residence of Village Chief of Taphou Kuki Village in Kangpokppi district upon his return from a day-long visit to Senapati district. Shri Khemchand Singh also interacted with the 14 Kuki youths who have been released safely after being held captive recently.Speaking about the meeting with representatives of the United Naga Council…

08 Jul

Chaltlang Tourist Lodge to Be Redeveloped into Premium Hotel Under PPP Model

ParomitaMizoram

A concession agreement for the development of Chaltlang Tourist Lodge in Aizawl into a 4-star or higher category hotel was signed on Tuesday between the Mizoram Tourism Department and Hotel Polo Towers Ltd, Shillong.As per the agreement, the lodge will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate, Manage & Transfer (DBFMOMT) basis.The project was initiated by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in collaboration with the Planning and Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram. As part of the initiative, the Government of Mizoram organised a Road Show in Kolkata on February 19, 2024 to promote the…

08 Jul

IYC Urges Arunachal Govt to Honour Local Icons, Criticises Road Naming Decision

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has strongly condemns the BJP Government in Arunachal Pradesh for naming the newly constructed CC pavement road from Damsite to Model Village, Naharlagun after Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee.While every historical figure deserves respect for their contribution to the nation, public infrastructure funded by taxpayers should never become a medium for advancing partisan political or ideological symbolism, IYC maintained.In a statement, IYC national general secretary Tarh Johny said the road was built with taxpayers’ money and should reflect the collective identity, history and aspirations of the people of the state, rather than commemorate personalities associated with…

08 Jul

Arunachal Govt Forms Panel to Review 80:20 Reservation Policy, PRC Requirement in Recruitment

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has constituted a high-level committee to examine the possibility of abolishing the existing 80:20 reservation ratio in state government recruitment and to assess the proposal for making Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) and Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificates compulsory for all competitive recruitment examinations. According to an official order issued by the Chief Secretary on July 6, the six-member committee will be headed by Industries Minister Nyato Dukam. Other members include the Principal Secretary (Home), Secretary (Law), Secretary (Personnel), Secretary of the Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Department, and the Joint Secretary of the…

08 Jul

Homes, Farmlands and Infrastructure Ravaged as Flash Floods Batter Arunachal’s Mane Village

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Flash floods have led to extensive destruction at Mane village in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district has suffered extensive destruction, causing immense hardships to families who have sought government assistance.Villagers have appealed to the State Government and the local MLA to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation, stating that Mane is among the worst-affected villages in the district.Addressing the media, the village leadership highlighted the severe damage to homes, public infrastructure, agricultural land, livestock, and essential services. According to the affected residents, several household properties and livelihoods have been washed away by the raging floodwaters.The reported losses include the toilets of…