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27 Feb

Mizoram’s Tax Share Rises Under 16th Finance Commission as 2026–27 GSDP Pegged at Rs 43,817 Crore

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds the Finance portfolio presented the State Budget for 2026–27 in the Assembly. After the presentation in the House, he addressed the media at a press conference held at the Assembly Annexe Conference Hall in Aizawl and explained the main points of the Budget. The Chief Minister said Mizoram’s share under Horizontal Devolution has increased to 0.564 per cent as recommended by the 16th Finance Commission. Because of this, the State is expected to receive Rs. 8,608.08 crore as its share of Central Taxes and Duties during 2026–27. This is Rs. 976.80 crore more…

27 Feb

Swiggy Dineout ropes in Bhuvan Bam for GIRF 2026, rolls out ‘Bill Half. Party Full.’ across 60+ cities

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Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026, onboarding Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador. The two-month festival will go live from February 15, 2026, offering up to 50% off across 40,000 top restaurants in more than 60 cities nationwide. Branded under the theme ‘Bill Half. Party Full.’, GIRF 2026 integrates the popular BB Ki Vines universe into the campaign. Characters such as Babloo, Babli, Sameer and Bhuvan represent relatable diner archetypes, addressing common concerns like discount caps and fine print. The campaign will run across digital, social,…

27 Feb

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited Q4 net jumps 50% to ₹665 million; FY25 profit rises 33%, ₹75 dividend announced

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Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited (BSE: 544250 | NSE: SANOFICONR) has reported a strong set of numbers for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, driven by robust domestic growth and a sharp rise in exports. The company posted Q4 revenue of ₹2,510 million, up 47% year-on-year. Domestic sales grew 23%, supported by the relaunch of recalled products, while export sales surged 9.3 times on a low base. Profit after tax rose 50% to ₹665 million during the quarter. For the full year FY25, revenue stood at ₹8,784 million, marking a 21% growth over the previous year.…

27 Feb

BHIM launches ‘UPI Circle’ to enable controlled digital payments for families and small businesses

Business BureauBusiness

BHIM Payments App has introduced a new feature called UPI Circle, aimed at making authorised UPI payments simple, structured and secure for shared household use. The feature allows a primary user to extend controlled payment access to trusted individuals such as children, elderly parents or staff, without sharing UPI PINs, passwords or device access. UPI Circle enables a primary user to add up to five secondary users and authorise them to transact from the primary user’s UPI-linked bank account within preset limits. A monthly spending cap of up to ₹15,000 can be set, with validity ranging from one month to…

27 Feb

Leela Targets 35 Hotels as Premium Demand Rises

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India’s premium hospitality brand The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts is banking on a shortage of luxury hotel rooms and sustained spending by affluent travelers to power revenue and earnings growth in fiscal 2027, its chief executive, Anuraag Bhatnagar, has said.Backed by global investment firm Brookfield Asset Management, Leela currently operates 23 hotels across India, including properties under development. The company plans to expand its portfolio to at least 35 hotels over the next five to seven years, though it has not fixed a specific launch timeline.Bhatnagar described India’s luxury consumption cycle as being at a “point of inflection,” driven…

27 Feb

AI Push in Tripura as CM Announces New State Policy

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the state's plan to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, marking a pioneering initiative in India. The policy will be developed in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, with the aim of enhancing governance and improving technology-driven public service delivery. The implementation of AI-based solutions is expected in Agartala to address various civic challenges, including traffic congestion, parking difficulties, the stability of electricity supply, provision of potable water, flood management, and the handling of solid and liquid waste. Additionally, the state is partnering with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information…

26 Feb

Deadly Sea Clash: What We Know About Cuba’s Shootout With a U.S. Speedboat

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A lethal maritime confrontation between the Cuban Border Guard and a high-speed vessel from Florida has reignited diplomatic tensions and raised urgent questions about security in the Florida Straits. The incident, which took place earlier this week, resulted in a violent shootout that left four armed men aboard the American-registered boat dead. According to official statements from Havana, the vessel was intercepted within Cuban territorial waters after it ignored commands to halt and allegedly initiated an attack against the Cuban patrol. Cuban authorities have framed the event as a necessary act of self-defense against a "mercenary-style" incursion, claiming the boat…

26 Feb

‘Skill Stackers’ in demand: LinkedIn lists 5 fastest-growing skill clusters for 2026

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As rapid technological disruption reshapes hiring patterns, LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report has identified five high-growth skill stacks that professionals must build to stay competitive — AI & Automation, Data & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Business & Growth, and People & Leadership. The report notes that 38% of Indian job seekers feel unprepared for how quickly technology is changing job requirements. While 46% of recruiters globally now rely on skills data to fill roles, 74% of recruiters in India say finding qualified talent is harder than ever. In AI & Automation, skills such as Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation,…

26 Feb

John L.T. Sanga Opens Zotlang M-PACS Common Service Centre, Revised Bye-Laws Introduced

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Udit Prakash Rai, Commissioner & Secretary of the Cooperation Department, inaugurated the newly computerised M-PACS Office at Zotlang.On the same occasion, Pu John L.T. Sanga, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, also inaugurated the Zotlang M-PACS Common Service Centre. The programme was attended by Pu Lalnunsanga, Chairman of MCAB Ltd., and Pu Lalthlamuana, District Cooperative Officer (DCO), Aizawl West. During the event, the DCO (Aizawl West) highlighted the establishment of the Zotlang M-PACS and also introduced the revised edition of the M-PACS Model Bye-laws. The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Zotlang community, representatives of the Primary Cooperative Society, as…

26 Feb

FLN Centre at Doimukh launched by Pema Khandu to boost early learning

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, Latest

In an effort to improve early-grade education in the state, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu opened a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Center in Doimukh. The center is designed to guarantee that every kid attains foundational reading and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 while being attentive to local culture and requirements, according to the Chief Minister. It is in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission. "Opened the Doimukh Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Center. The FLN Center is the first in the nation to guarantee that all children acquire fundamental literacy…