Honouring Maestro’s Magic: Tributes kick off Bhupen Hazarika centenary celebrations in Assam
Assam is set to celebrate the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with year-long tributes, including a commemorative coin release by Prime Minister Modi. The state government and BJP are honoring the maestro with events at his memorial and felicitating artists, highlighting his contributions and nationalistic beliefs.
Festive shopping 2025: Online spends to surge 115%; gourmet foods, groceries, fashion to lead buying
Indian urban households are predicted to significantly increase online shopping this festive season, driven by recent GST rate reductions on white goods and electronics. A LocalCircles report anticipates a 115% surge in online shoppers, with overall festive spending projected at Rs 2.19 lakh crore. While physical stores remain relevant, convenience and better prices are drawing…
AI incidence rate entirely normal in context of its scale & size: MD tells staff
Air India’s chief, Campbell Wilson, addressed employees, assuring them that operational incidents are normal given the airline’s scale, emphasizing transparency to build trust. Despite challenges since Tata’s acquisition in 2022, including DGCA fines, Air India is improving performance with enhanced checks and customer service initiatives like e-vouchers. The airline aims to restore all international flights…
70-year-old man dies in police custody in Vaishali district
A 70-year-old man, Mohammad Nasir Shah, died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly attacking a police team in Vaishali district following a dispute over an ice cream purchase. His family alleges police brutality caused his death, prompting an investigation.
CPI’s five-day state conference from today
CPI general secretary D Raja will inaugurate the party’s 25th state conference in Patna, where strategies for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections will be discussed. The conference, preceding the national convention in Chandigarh, will assess the political landscape and address seat-sharing within the Grand Alliance.
BJP to Protest Land Acquisition and Alleged Murder of Activist in Ranchi
Babulal Marandi, the state BJP president, announced a statewide protest on September 11 against the land acquisition for Rims’ second campus in Nagri and the alleged murder of activist Surya Hansda. Marandi claims Hansda was killed for opposing illegal coal mining and stone smuggling.
Patna airport to enhance ops, new parking bays to replace old terminal
Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is undergoing modernisation to meet rising passenger demand and improve efficiency. The old terminal has been demolished to make way for new parking bays and a redesigned apron. These upgrades, including a new parallel taxi track, will increase parking capacity, reduce aircraft turnaround times and allow the airport to…
Pitripaksh: Gaya brims with pilgrims, over 50k perform pind daan on Day 1
Over 50,000 pilgrims congregated in Gaya for the commencement of the fortnight-long Pitripaksh, performing pind daan rituals. Devotees first took a dip in the Punpun river before proceeding to Gaya and Bodh Gaya. District officials oversaw crowd management, urging pilgrims to maintain cleanliness and order during the sacred events at the Vishnupad temple and along…