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11 Jun

Green Mizoram Day 2026 Promotes Community Participation in Tree Plantation Drive

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Thursday led the Green Mizoram Day 2026 plantation drive by planting a sapling of Herhse (Mesua ferrea), the state tree of Mizoram, at the Upper Lawn of Lok Bhavan in Aizawl. The plantation programme was organised as part of the state's annual Green Mizoram Day initiative, which promotes environmental conservation and encourages citizens to participate in large-scale tree plantation activities. Following the Governor's lead, officers and staff members of the Governor's Secretariat also planted saplings at the venue. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Singh praised Mizoram's annual mass plantation campaign and…

11 Jun

Indian Banks Hike FCNR(B) Deposit Rates Up to 6% to Woo NRI Investors

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Leading Indian banks have aggressively hiked interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits by up to 310 basis points, capitalizing on recent regulatory relaxations to attract foreign currency inflows. The revised interest rates, which take effect today, June 11, see major private and public sector lenders offering yields as high as 6 percent on foreign deposits, primarily targeting a maturity bucket of three to five years. ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, the country's second and third-largest private sector lenders, have raised their rates by 310 and 305 basis points, respectively. Both institutions are now offering a uniform 6…

11 Jun

Tripura CM to Present State’s Development Vision at Key Conclave

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has left for New Delhi to attend the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog and a special meeting of chief ministers from the Northeast region, where key development priorities and policy issues are expected to be discussed. Before the NITI Aayog meeting, Dr Saha on Wednesday attended a special conclave of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and NDA allies, where leaders discussed governance issues and future political and developmental strategies. Participants also congratulated the Prime Minister on…

11 Jun

Chabimura Set for Major Tourism Infrastructure Upgrade

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to undertake a major tourism development initiative at Chabimura, one of the state's most prominent heritage and eco-tourism destinations, as Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday inspected the site and reviewed plans for its expansion. Chabimura, located along the banks of the Gomati River in Gomati district, is known for its centuries-old rock carvings etched on steep hill faces and is considered one of Tripura's most important tourist attractions. The site attracts visitors from across the country for its unique blend of natural beauty, archaeological significance and river-based tourism. During his visit, Chowdhury reviewed existing…

11 Jun

Blenders Pride Unveils “Reserved Experiences” to Reimagine Flavour Across All Senses

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Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has launched “Blenders Pride Reserved Experiences,” a new cultural platform designed to deliver flavour as a multi-sensory journey — seen, heard, felt and tasted, not just consumed. Curated with Chef Kunal Kapur, the Kolkata showcase featured an intimate live gastro-performance where texture, aroma and rhythm were orchestrated in real time, followed by immersive spaces including visuals, aroma-led installations, tactile explorations and a curated tasting experience. The platform continues its journey after earlier editions in Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Jaipur, with 10+ activations planned across key markets.

10 Jun

VOL 8, ISSUE 19 – The Mileage

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10 Jun

Bandhan Bank ties up with Centrum Finverse to launch 3-in-1 investment platform

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Bandhan Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Centrum Finverse Limited, the full-service brokerage arm of the Centrum Group, to launch an integrated 3-in-1 account that combines banking, demat and trading services on a single platform. The collaboration aims to simplify the investment journey for customers by offering a seamless, paperless account-opening process supported by Bandhan Bank’s extensive branch network and digital platforms. Through the unified platform, customers will gain access to a wide range of investment opportunities, including equities, IPOs, derivatives, ETFs and indices, along with advanced trading features such as chart-based execution, algorithmic strategies and margin leverage.…

10 Jun

Goalpara Gears Up for 3rd K.C. Das Memorial Rapid Chess on Father’s Day

PreetiAssam, Sports

Rapid Chess in Goalpara like previous years, on the occasion of Father's Day this year as well, the 3rd Annual K.C. Das Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament has been organized on June 14. The event is initiative by Chandanshamala Library, located at Azad Road, Bhatipara in Goalpara town.The competition will commence from 9:00 AM on the said day at Gandhi Bhavan, located near B.O. in Goalpara town. It will be conducted across five categories: Open, Under-19, Under-15, Under-13, and Under-11.Apart from various educational institutions of Goalpara district, many players from neighboring districts like Bongaigaon, Barpeta, and Kamrup Metropolitan will participate in…

10 Jun

Reliance, Meta join hands to build AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar

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Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Meta Platforms to develop a 168 MW AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and a major boost to the country’s ambitions of becoming a global artificial intelligence infrastructure hub. Under the agreement, Meta will lease capacity from the facility, which is expected to be delivered within two years with an option for future scaling. The data centre will support Meta’s global infrastructure, core business operations and growing AI compute requirements, while strengthening its long-standing partnership with Reliance across connectivity, commerce…

09 Jun

Adani Energy Consolidates Digital Power Dominance with ₹3,050 Crore Acquisition of Leading Smart Meter Firm IntelliSmart

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Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has signed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited for a total consideration of ₹3,050 crore. IntelliSmart, one of India’s top three smart metering operators, was established as a prominent joint venture between the sovereign-linked National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The multi-crore transaction includes the total buyout of IntelliSmart's equity share capital alongside the complete redemption of optionally convertible debentures held by NIIF. The absolute finalization of the cash-based deal remains subject to customary closing conditions and…