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17 Feb

Mahindra Finance collaborates with IBM to drive financial inclusion with Super App

Business BureauBusiness

IBM and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance) announced a strategic collaboration to build a super app that would serve as a single digital interface for consumers to access multiple businesses within Mahindra Finance. Mahindra Finance is launching a new app that will provide 24x7 digital access to its various lending businesses, including personal loans, enterprise loans, mortgage loans, leasing solutions, payments, fixed deposits, insurance solutions, and investment and wealth management solutions. The app will enhance the customer experience and strengthen Mahindra Finance's position as the financial solutions partner for emerging India. IBM Consulting will use human-centered design…

17 Feb

Tata Motors collaborates with UN-Backed LeadIT Initiative

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors, a global leader in the automotive industry, announces its partnership with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member of LeadIT, Tata Motors will be able to harness the power of global best practices, influence policy-making, and together with other members strengthen its climate action plans, thereby accelerating its transition towards net-zero emissions. Tata Motors is transforming its business by focusing on sustainability, implementing zero-emission products, renewable energy, and a circular economy. The company has installed…

17 Feb

Indri named the best ‘new world’ whisky by the Prestigious VinePair

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Indri-Trini, India's first triple cask single malt, has been awarded the Best 'New World' Whiskey title by VinePair, a US-based alco-bev platform, showcasing India's pride in its homegrown single malt brand. The recognition further strengthens Indri’s position as one of the fastest growing Indian single malt brands, both in India and overseas. Indri Diwali Collector's Edition won the Best Whisky in the World award at the Whiskies of the World Awards 2023, showcasing India's exceptional status in premium single malts. Since its launch in 2021, Indri-Trini has won over 14 international awards. VinePair, a platform that releases a list of…

17 Feb

Assam operates crackdown on illegal money lenders

editorSikkim

Darrang Police operated illegal money lending crack down various locations of the districts, under Dalgaon and Kharupetia police stations. According to the reports, Police arrested 14 individuals involved in the exploitative practice of illegal money lending. The accused took advantage of the public by imposing exorbitant interest rates, causing financial distress to the borrowers. Also police seized Rs 8.70 lakh from the accused possession. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dalgaon police station, Rajiv Baruah said, "The seized documents, including ATM cards, bank passbooks, legal papers with signatures, and blank cheques, serve as evidence of the illicit operations conducted by the apprehended money…

17 Feb

Candidates to go through OMR sheets for HSLC examination, Assam

editorSikkim

Assam's one of the biggest High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations has began from 16 February and the examination is set to conclude on March 16, 2024. According to the sources, the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) announced the introduction of the OMR sheet for the first time in four subjects - general mathematics, general science, social science, and English subjects. The marks for the examination will be divided into 90 marks in each of these four subjects, which will consist of 45 objective-type questions and remaining 45 questions, will be of descriptive type, a separate answer sheet will…

17 Feb

Dipa village in Lower Siang district holds historical significance as site of first national Fflag hoisting

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Dipa village, situated in the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh and falling under the Likabali constituency, holds a special place in history as the location of the first flag hoisting ceremony of the National Tricolour on August 15, 1947. This historic event marks Dipa's contribution to the freedom struggle and its recognition in the annals of Indian history. Recently, a significant step towards community development was taken with the laying of the foundation stone for a community hall, known as Dere, in Dipa village. The ceremony was presided over by the local MLA of the 28th Likabali constituency, Kardo…

17 Feb

Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources’ financial revamp: A bold leap towards sustainability

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Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources Ltd has successfully wrapped up a comprehensive debt restructuring initiative, underlining its commitment to long-term sustainability and resilience. The company disclosed today that it has executed an upfront payment of USD 779 million to its bondholders, culminating in the repayment process as part of the restructuring endeavor. The milestone achievement, announced on February 7, 2024, follows Vedanta's proactive efforts to garner consent from bondholders earlier this year to restructure four series of bonds, collectively amounting to USD 3.2 billion. Notably, these maturities have now been extended to 2029, a strategic move aimed at alleviating the company's…

17 Feb

In U-17 football YWC-L, FC Imphal and YWC-TH registered win

editorSports

Recently Young Welfare Club (YWC-L), FC Imphal and Youth Welfare Club (YWC-TH) registered wins in league matches of the U-17 Khelo India Girls' Football League 2023-24 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Friday. Actually YWC-L pipped Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) 3-2 riding on hat-trick of goals by Remi Thokchom 12th, 22nd and 51st min ute), while the two goals for ESU were netted in by Naorem Henarita Devi (55th & 62nd).On the other hand, FC Imphal trounced Khuman FA 22-0 and YWC-TH routed ICSA Irengbam 20-0. This is actually good thing as people are giving their time to football…

17 Feb

In Bangladesh U Tirot Sing honoured

editorMeghalaya

Recently Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday informed the Assembly that a statue of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing had been unveiled in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday as a way to honour the contributions of the state and its citizens to the struggle for freedom. Actually according to the chief minister, the statue’s unveiling in Dhaka is a tribute to U Tirot Sing, a symbol of bravery, hope, and patriotism. An overjoyed chief minister also said, “I would like to officially thank the Bangladeshi government, the country’s Prime Minister, and all the stakeholders who made this possible.”Sangma emphasised…

16 Feb

32nd DOWN TOWN PUBLIC ORATION ON THE OCCASION OF 35th ANNIVERSARY OF DOWN TOWN HOSPITAL

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Down town hospital has celebrated its 35th Anniversary from 2nd of February 2024 with various competitions among the staff and doctors of the hospital, a two day mega health mela which has ended with the 32nd down town Public Oration & Award function on 15th of February 2024 at ITA Machkhowa at 4 pm, Guwahati. On the 35th Anniversary function of down town hospital held at down town hospital Auditorium on 15th of February 2024 at 10 am, Padma Shri (Dr.) Surjya Kanta Hazarika, President of Asam Sahitya Sabha blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the 65th …