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12 Mar

₹350,000 sq ft facility to boost AI, cloud and digital services; expected to create new job opportunities in Punjab

nanikaBusiness

IT services giant Infosys has announced the expansion of its development centre in Mohali with the construction of a new integrated campus that will accommodate around 3,000 employees.The company said the new campus will span about 350,000 square feet and will significantly strengthen its operations in the region. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on Thursday in the presence of Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, along with state cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora and Infosys Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka.Chief Minister Mann said the expansion will strengthen Punjab’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation hub. He…

12 Mar

Energy Dominance: Trump Announces Historic $300 Billion U.S. Refinery Deal with Reliance Backing

anuprovaBusiness

In a landmark move for the American energy sector, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a "historic" $300 billion partnership with India’s Reliance Industries (RIL) to build the first major new oil refinery in the United States in over 50 years. The project, located at the strategic Port of Brownsville in Texas, is being spearheaded by America First Refining (AFR) and represents a massive shift toward domestic energy independence. Trump, making the announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, hailed the deal as a "massive win for American workers" and a cornerstone of his "America First" agenda. The $300…

12 Mar

Raisins are packed with iron, fiber, and antioxidants

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

Raisins, also known as kishmish, are nutrient-dense dried grapes that provide a number of health advantages, such as strengthened bones from calcium and boron, improved digestion from the high fiber content, and improved heart health from potassium and polyphenol antioxidants that control blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Additionally, they provide natural energy boosts, are a great way to fight anemia with iron, and promote tooth health with oleanolic acid.Principal Health Advantages of Raisins:Better Digestion: Raisins' soluble and insoluble fiber helps maintain regular bowel motions, avoid constipation, and support digestive health in general.Heart Health & Blood Pressure: Rich in potassium, raisins…

12 Mar

Voice search changing how Indians plan travel, MakeMyTrip data shows growing use of regional languages

Business BureauBusiness

Indians are increasingly searching for travel in the language they speak, with voice interactions emerging as a more expressive and inclusive way to plan trips, according to new observations shared by online travel company MakeMyTrip from its Gen-AI powered Trip Planning Assistant, Myra. Based on insights from nearly 20 lakh voice conversations, Myra—now facilitating over 50,000 conversations daily—indicates that voice queries are becoming more contextual and conversational compared to text searches. While text searches typically contain just three to four words, nearly 23 per cent of voice queries exceed 11 words as travellers increasingly describe details such as budget, location,…

12 Mar

Marriott Bonvoy partners with Swiggy to turn everyday orders into travel rewards

Business BureauBusiness

Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel programme of Marriott International, has partnered with Swiggy to allow members to earn travel rewards through everyday transactions on the food delivery and quick commerce platform. The strategic collaboration enables members with linked accounts to earn Marriott Bonvoy points while using Swiggy’s services, including food delivery, Instamart, and Dineout. Under the partnership, users can earn five Marriott Bonvoy points for every ₹500 spent across Swiggy offerings, allowing them to accumulate points not only during travel but also through daily activities such as ordering meals, dining out, or shopping for groceries. Marriott Bonvoy Elite members across…

12 Mar

F. Rodingliana Says Mizoram Boosting Local Power Projects to Cut External Dependence

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government spent Rs 685.93 crore to purchase electricity from external sources during the current financial year, Power Minister F. Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on March 11. The minister shared the information while replying to a question raised by K. Lalawmdawna of the Mizo National Front (MNF) during the Assembly session. He said the state still depends heavily on power supply from outside because its internal generation remains limited. According to the minister, Mizoram generated only about 41 million units of electricity from its own sources between January and December 2026. The power was produced mainly through hydroelectric…

12 Mar

Paul L. Khuma Urges Cooperation for Clean Voter List in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A meeting was held today in Serchhip to discuss the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the district. The meeting was convened by Serchhip District Election Officer (DEO) Pu Paul L. Khuma, who is also the Deputy Commissioner of Serchhip district. The meeting took place at the DC Meeting Hall, where representatives of various political parties and leaders of different voluntary organisations were invited to take part in the discussion. The main purpose of the meeting was to explain the process and preparations for the Special Intensive Revision that will soon be conducted in Serchhip district.…

12 Mar

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma Links Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Polls to Possibility of Tribal CM in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The outcome of the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will play an important role in deciding whether Tripura could have a tribal chief minister after the 2028 Assembly elections, TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said on March 11. Debbarma made the statement while addressing a party rally at Killa in Gomati district. He said the results of the TTAADC elections would reflect the political strength of indigenous communities and could shape the future leadership of the state in the coming years.The election schedule for the TTAADC has not yet been…

12 Mar

Tripura Among Leading States in Fiscal Performance as NITI Aayog Publishes Fiscal Health Index Report

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has been ranked among the leading states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2023–24, according to the second edition of the report released by the NITI Aayog. The report was formally released on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, in the presence of senior officials of the policy think tank. The Fiscal Health Index is a data-based assessment that evaluates the financial performance of Indian states. The report aims to help governments understand their fiscal position and improve financial management. It also serves as a benchmarking tool for policymakers to compare…

12 Mar

Frontier Highway Land Row: IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam Placed Under Suspension

riyaArunachal Pradesh

The Government of India has suspended IAS officer Himanshu Nigam with immediate effect over alleged irregularities and financial improprieties in the land acquisition process for the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 17, 2025, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Nigam, a 2021-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of East Kameng at the time of the alleged irregularities. The allegations relate to the land acquisition process and payment of compensation for the Lada–Sarli Frontier…