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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will commence a nationwide migration survey in July 2026, aiming to assess the rates and reasons for various types of migration, including out-migration and short-term migration. Villages in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be excluded from the survey due to accessibility issues, according to a concept note from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Feedback on this note is requested by November 30. Such information will aid policymakers, planners, researchers, and development practitioners by facilitating targeted interventions in urban planning, housing, transportation, employment, social security, and skill development. It will also assist in evaluating the impact of migration on inclus...

The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), has launched its latest edition titled “Fashion’s Next Move,” spotlighting the spirit of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship driving India’s fashion ecosystem. The initiative reflects how design thinking, technology, and artistic expression are reshaping the business of fashion for a new generation of consumers and startups alike. The tour begins in Gurugram with “The Futureverse of Fashion” by Falguni and Shane Peacock, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia, introducing a futuristic, tech-integrated couture experience. It moves to Jaipur with “High Octane Couture” by Abhishek Patni and Namrata Joshipura, featuring Harnaaz Sandhu and Raftaar, inspired by motorsport ae...

On November 13, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Manoj Gaur, former executive chairman and CEO of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) and former chairman and managing director of Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL), on charges of money laundering. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the Jaypee Group due to several cases initiated by the Economic Offences Wings of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, resulting from complaints by homebuyers of the Jaypee Wishtown and Jaypee Greens projects. The company and its promoters face accusations of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust. It has been alleged that funds collected from homebuyers for construction were diverted for non-construction purposes, resulting in fraud and incomplete projects. It is alleged that J...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the North-East (LSA), covering extensive city routes of Shillong city and East Khasi Hills district of the state of Meghalaya in the month of September 2025. The drive tests, conducted under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Kolkata, were designed to capture real-world mobile network performance across diverse usage environments- Urban Zones, Institutional Hotspots, rural residential areas, tourist spots etc.  Between 01st September 2025 and 5th September 2025, TRAI teams conduced detailed tests across Shillong city and East Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya covering 269.4 Km of city drive test, 9 Hotspot locations and 1.6 Km of walk test.  Techn...

The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global cues. Trends on the Gift Nifty indicate a gap-up start, trading around 25,962, nearly 150 points above the previous Nifty futures close. On Tuesday, markets extended their rally, with Sensex rising 335.97 points (0.40%) to 83,871.32 and Nifty 50 gaining 120.60 points (0.47%) to 25,694.95. For Sensex, support levels are seen at 83,500 and 83,300, while resistance is around 84,000–84,300. A drop below 83,300 may weaken the uptrend, according to Kotak Securities. Nifty 50 shows bullish momentum with a long lower shadow on the daily chart, signaling buying interest. Analysts see the next upside target at 26,000–26,100, with support at 25,500–25,450. A decisive close above 25,800 could reinforce bulli...

Two weeks after Mehli Mistry's removal from the board of Tata Trusts, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust's Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Bhaskar Bhat and Neville Tata as trustees, effective November 12, 2025, for three years. The recent changes indicate that Noel Tata is strengthening his position within Tata Trusts. The SDTT board appointed Venu Srinivasan, head of TVS, as a trustee for three years beginning November 12, 2025, and designated him as Vice Chairman of SDTT, adhering to legal and regulatory standards. Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust are the primary trusts within Tata Trusts, overseeing several smaller trusts. Key board members of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust include Neville, proposed by Darius Khambata, and Bhat, proposed by Vijay Singh, along wit...

Byatikram Group, in collaboration with The Times of India and Rabindranath Tagore Club Laban, Shillong, successfully hosted the second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman” at U SosoTham Auditorium, highlighting the growing market potential of the Northeast’s cultural and entertainment sector. The event received support from the Government of Tripura, Meghalaya’s Department of Arts and Culture, HDFC Bank, The Illumis Clinic, NERIM, and NEDFi, signaling strong public-private engagement in promoting heritage-driven initiatives. The evening commenced with Meghalaya Governor Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, followed by a 69-artist medley representing the maestro’s 69-year life, delivered by the Bahaar Group. Felicitations for distinguished guests, including legal, artisti...

Medanta Global Health Limited (NSE: Medanta, BSE: 543654), a leading multi-specialty tertiary care provider, has launched its sixth hospital, a 550-bed super-specialty facility in Noida, strengthening its presence in the Delhi/NCR healthcare market. Operational since September 2025 with 226 beds, 81 ICU beds, and five operating theatres, the hospital has onboarded 151 doctors and integrated advanced medical technologies, reflecting the growing demand for high-quality healthcare infrastructure. For Q2 FY2026, Medanta reported consolidated total income of INR 11,189 million, up 14.8% year-on-year, with net profit rising 21.1% to INR 1,584 million. EBITDA excluding Noida increased 13.7% to INR 2,804 million. Mature hospitals generated revenue of INR 7,200 million, while developing hospita...

Jindal (India) Limited, part of prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, successfully conducted “Milaap” retailer meet in Shillong, Meghalaya.The event brought together senior officials from the company and served as a platform to connect and engage with prominent retailers in the region. Organized in association with Power Roofings, the meet witnessed participation from over 90 retailers. As part of its continued focus on regional outreach and market expansion, Jindal (India) Limited is actively organizing these events to strengthen its presence across regions in India. At the Shillong retailer meet, Jindal (India) showcased its portfolio of advanced coated steel products, each developed to cater to industry-specific requireme...

Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. surged up to 8% on Tuesday, November 11, following the company’s September quarter results, which showed a sequential improvement with losses narrowing, aided by a one-time reversal of interest expenses. Revenue for Q2 grew 1.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to ₹11,200 crore, surpassing expectations of flat growth, while the EBITDA margin inched up slightly to 41.9% from 41.8% in the previous quarter. The net loss fell to ₹5,500 crore from ₹6,600 crore in Q1, better than analysts’ estimate of ₹6,800 crore, supported by reduced interest costs. Cash EBITDA (ex-IndAS) rose 3% QoQ to ₹2,250 crore, exceeding projections by 2.5%. The subscriber base fell by 1 million, but average revenue per user (ARPU) increased to ₹180 from ₹165. Vodafone Idea’s gross debt, inclu...