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14 Oct

Why Did Mohammed Siraj’s Form Drop? Former Coach Points to Workload Management

sunnySports

With Mohammed Siraj establishing himself as a formidable leader of India's pace attack across formats in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, scrutiny over his recent form and pace during the Sri Lanka Tests and the 2-1 ODI series win against the West Indies was recently addressed by former bowling coach Bharat Arun, who explained that Siraj's struggles are nothing more than a temporary loss of form experienced by any cricketer, pointing out that the workload management and break he experienced prior to the Sri Lanka series meant it takes a brief adjustment period to shed small flaws…

14 Oct

Jaipur Rugs annual sale offers up to 60% off, backs bicycle fund for rural girls

Business BureauBusiness

Jaipur Rugs has announced the 2026 edition of its Annual Sale, offering discounts of up to 60% on approximately 10,000 handcrafted rugs while linking a percentage of sales to a Bicycle Fund for girls in rural India. Announced in New Delhi in October 2026, the sale features a wide selection of hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets, flat-weave rugs, Dhurries and designer collections. The range includes the Manchaha collection, along with Brahmand, Jaanwar, Kavi and Concoction, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. The bicycle initiative aims to help girls in rural communities overcome transport barriers by making their journeys to school easier…

13 Oct

Family Names 5 Suspects in Himashree Boro Case, Allegations Yet to Be Verified

PreetiAssam

A team of Andhra Pradesh Police has arrived at Panikhaiti Police Outpost in the Chandrapur area of Assam to record the statements of Himashree Boro’s father and sister as part of the investigation into her death. The police team is also expected to visit Boro’s residence to gather additional information and record further statements. Officials have assured the family that the investigation will be carried out promptly. The development comes a day after Boro’s family lodged a complaint at the Government Railway Police (GRP) station on Monday afternoon, demanding a thorough investigation into her death. Family members also recorded their…

13 Oct

Indian Army to Train Talented Young Archers from Arunachal Pradesh at Pune Sports Institute

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The closing ceremony of the 5th State Level Archery Championship 2026 was held at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium in Tawang on Monday, with Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 4 Corps, gracing the occasion as the chief guest. A major highlight of the closing ceremony was the announcement by Lieutenant General Shukla regarding the Indian Army's initiative to identify and nurture talented young archers from Arunachal Pradesh. He announced that willing and deserving young archers identified through the championship would be provided opportunities for advanced training at the Army Sports Institute, Pune. During the…

13 Oct

JW Marriott taps wellness-driven luxury travel with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan campaign

Business BureauBusiness

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, has launched its ‘Stay in the Moment’ campaign film featuring global brand ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, positioning well-being and meaningful experiences at the centre of its luxury hospitality offering. Building on the collaboration announced in June, the film was shot at JW Marriott Juhu in Mumbai. It follows Bachchan through wedding celebrations, shared meals, toasts and moments of discovery, conveying the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with loved ones. The campaign opens with the question, “What makes a moment a moment?” and concludes with the message…

13 Oct

Suspected NSCN(K) overground worker arrested in joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A suspected overground worker (OGW) linked to the banned insurgent outfit NSCN(K) was apprehended during a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Bordumsa in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on October 12. The operation was conducted by the 20 Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in the Magantong area of Bordumsa following intelligence inputs about the movement and activities of individuals suspected of having links with the insurgent group. The apprehended individual has been identified as Wangphan Hakhun, son of Phangwang Hakhun, a resident of Rajangar-II village under Bordumsa Police Station in Changlang district. According to…

13 Oct

FSSAI Targets Quick-Commerce Giants with Stricter Safety and Labeling Rules

nanikaBusiness

India’s top food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is preparing to implement tighter rules for quick-delivery online platforms, including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Amazon Now, as part of an intensified nationwide crackdown on unsafe practices across the world’s largest consumer market. According to FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani, e-commerce represents the next major focus area for accountability, with upcoming regulations expected to mandate the clear display of manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and batch numbers on all online food listings. Platforms will also be held responsible for misleading manufacturer claims, while dark kitchens and…

13 Oct

IMF Upgrades India’s 2026 GDP Growth to 7% Amid Expectations of Strong Momentum Through 2027

sunnyBusiness

In a significant economic update for 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India's growth forecast to 7 percent up from 6.4 percent, attributing the resilience to robust domestic demand and a thriving services sector. Even while confronting global disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and heavy oil prices that are weighing on other countries, the IMF's October World Economic Outlook (WEO) upgraded its prediction from an earlier 6.7 percent estimate, driven by a stellar first-quarter economic performance in FY27 where the gross domestic product surged by 7.8 percent year-on-year, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to similarly elevate its FY27 forecast…

13 Oct

Census Now Technology-Enabled, Not Just Manual: Keshab Mahanta at Guwahati Conference

PreetiAssam

Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta today emphasised the importance of completing the Census exercise within the stipulated timeline while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy.Mahanta, in his address at the State-Level Principal Census Officers’ Conference on Phase-II of Census 2027 in Guwahati today, observed that the Census process had evolved from predominantly manual operations to a more time-bound and technology-enabled system.Referring to the commencement of the next phase, the Minister in charge of the General Administration Department called upon District Commissioners/ PCO (Principal Census Officer) to undertake field visits, identify potential problem areas and ensure all preparations are completed effectively.The Minister…

13 Oct

Rs 1,847 Crore Worth 184 Projects Underway in Ri-Bhoi, 14 Completed: Meghalaya CM

PreetiMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Mini Secretariat, Patharkhmah in the presence of Secretariat Administration Mini Sosthenes Sohtun, in a programme held at Western Ri Bhoi Football Ground in Patharkhmah. The new Jirang Block Office was inaugurated at Jirang by a renowned football athlete of the area Ribansi Jamu in the presence of the Chief Minister and the dignitaries. The new building of Patharkhmah Senior Secondary School and Patharkhmah Model Degree College were also inaugurated during the occasion. The Jirang C&RD Block was created on 24 March 2001 with its headquarters at…