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GUWAHATI, June 30: Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota on Sunday inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 in New York, an event which marked the momentous occasion celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Kota said, "For Assam, this Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, serves as both a celebratory and strategic platform. And Assam Tea stands as a bridge between tradition and innovation. I say innovation because India is buzzing with youngsters brimming with energy and ideas, and so is Assam." "Four start-ups that we wanted to bring to this event - Aromica Tea, Woolah Tea, Dorei Tea, and Earth Tea are only a flavour of tea startups brewing innovation in Assam. They are innovating new blends of exotic tea, and I am confident that these innovations will gain global visibility from this event," he added. Notably, Assam Tea is a global symbol of strength, flavour, and heritage that has shaped livelihoods, cultures, and economies since its discovery in 1823 along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. "As we celebrate 200 years of Assam Tea, we do so not only with pride in our legacy but with a clear vision for the future," Kota said. He also underscored the vital role of Assam's small tea growers, who contribute 40 percent of the state's production, and highlighted the transformative impact of bought-leaf factories in the ecosystem. Reflecting on the journey of Assam Tea, the chief secretary traced its origins to the discovery of wild tea bushes by early explorers. "Today, Assam is globally renowned for its bold, malty brews and deep amber liquor. As a mark of authenticity, Assam Tea anchors breakfast blends, afternoon cups, and premium specialty collections," he said. He further said that a key enabler of the thriving industry is the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, the largest in India by volume. "Trading over 250 million kilograms annually, it provides buyers worldwide with access to a diverse array of Assam teas through a digital, transparent, and highly regulated platform," he informed. In 2024-25, more than 100 million kilograms of Assam tea were shipped to over 90 countries, generating nearly $285 million in exports. Major destinations include the United Kingdom, Russia, the UAE, Germany, Iraq, and China, underscoring Assam's position as a trusted supplier to both traditional and emerging tea markets.
Dibrugarh: In a landmark celebration of India's rich legacy of tea, the Indian Tea Association (ITA) has participated in the Summer Fancy Food Show, 2025, at the Javits Centre, New York, marking the bicentennial anniversary of Assam tea -- an industry that has fundamentally shaped the global tea culture and remains a cornerstone of India's agricultural heritage.The three-day event started from June 29 and concluded on July 1.ITA's special participation commemorated two centuries of Assam tea, since its discovery in 1823, when Major Robert Bruce, guided by the indigenous knowledge of Maniram De ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
A Dietitian Shares the Number-1 Tea to Drink to Help Digestion Lauren Manaker, M.S., R.D.N., L.D. October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM 0 "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether it's bloating, a little too much gas, or that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, digestive issues can really put a damper on your day. As a dietitian, I spend most of my time helping people understand how food choices impact wellbeing, and that's where the best tea ...Read More >
Tata Steel launched an all-women mining shift at its Noamundi iron mine in Jharkhand, a first in India. This initiative builds on their "Women@Mines" program and aims to empower women in mining. The company trained local women to operate heavy machinery through the "Tejaswini" initiatives, leading to this milestone. Tata Steel also achieved 20% diversity in its India workforce.In order to bring in more diversity, Tata Steel has rolled out an all-women shift at its Noamundi iron mine in Jharkhand. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that five districts in western Assam are facing a drought-like situation due to significantly below-normal rainfall this monsoon. Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet meeting here, Sarma said the affected districts -- Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Dhubri, Baksa, and Bongaigaon -- have recorded a 40 per cent rainfall deficit, as per data from the India Meteorological Department and the Central Ground Water Board. "In view of the situation, the Revenue Department will officially declare these districts as drought-affect ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs,Nirmala Sitharaman said that under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme, the Central Government provides interest-free loans to States for a period of 50 years and Assam has performed effectively in utilizing these funds in a planned and productive manner. Sitharaman, inaugurated two landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati this evening -- the Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty and the Brahmaputra Riverfront - Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan. Together, these projects symbolize the Government's commitment to ...Read More >
Guwahati: With the political temperature rising ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, after Jharkhand CM Hemanta Soren today Jharkhand Minister Shilpa Neha Tirkey on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, accusing it of failing tea garden workers on key promises. Addressing the media, Tirkey alleged that the BJP had "cheated" lakhs of tea workers by not fulfilling its commitment on daily wages. "Before the last elections, they promised ₹351 as daily wage. Today, even minimum wages have not been ensured. This is a clear betrayal," she said. She also questio ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rio 2025 BRICS Summit highlighted India's approach towards key issues like climate change and health security as the country is set to chair BRICS next year, emphasising that under India's presidency, it will endeavour to present BRICS in a new form with a 'humanity-first' approach. After wrapping up a "very productive" visit to Rio de Janeiro where PM Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit, the Prime Minister on Monday arrived in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia where he is expected to hold talks on India-Brazil relations with President Lu ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 7 (PTI) Stating that Tata Group's upcoming semiconductor plant will put Assam in the driver seat of the engine for developed India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the state tops the list in the country for maximum utilisation of special central fund to create capital assets. Sitharaman reached Guwahati in the morning on a two-day tour, during which she is scheduled to unveil a range of projects across different places of the state. "The centre gives funds to every state under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme to bui ...Read More >
The JMM is making it electoral debut in the north-eastern state, and has fielded candidates in 21 seats of the 126-memner Assam assembly. In Jharkhand, JMM chief Hemant Soren leads the JMM-Congress-RJD combine INDIA bloc goverment. However, in Assam, Soren decided to go solo looking for an expansion of his party outside Jharkhand. Party insiders said the chief minister, who is set to reach Guwahati by Friday night, and would stay in the state for few days campaigning in different constituencies. ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): A tea garden worker expressed happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam, on Wednesday and interacted with the women working there. Sharing her experience after meeting the Prime Minister, the worker said that it was a special moment for them as they had only seen him earlier on television and in newspapers. While speaking to ANI, the tea garden worker said, "We felt very happy that the Prime Minister came to visit us. We used to see him on TV or in the newspaper..." She further spoke about the interaction ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: NBR Group, one of South India's most trusted and progressive real estate developers, has announced the launch of its new premium residential offering-- 'Soul of the Seasons', exclusive 3 BHK apartments at Mullur, off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The project has received approval from RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). Conceptualized around the idea of 'Resort Living, Every Day', the project blends modern urban lifestyles with the rare luxury of open, green spaces--bringing together elegance, community, and conscious living in one of Bengaluru's fastest ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Jorhat: The Tea Association of India (TAI) has urged the Assam government to address critical concerns related to land, wages, and imports before proceeding with key policy decisions impacting the tea sector, cautioning that unresolved issues could affect the industry's long-term sustainability. Addressing the 37th Biennial General Meeting of TAI's Assam Branch in Jorhat, the Association's president, Shailja Mehta, said the proposed land patta distribution to tea garden workers, though well-intentioned, requires careful evaluation. "While we appreciate the intent of the state government to p ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, interacted with workers, and plucked tea leaves during his visit to the poll-bound state. PM Modi praised Assam's tea garden workers for their hard work and contribution, calling tea the "soul of Assam" after interacting with workers in Dibrugarh. In a post on X, PM Modi shared images and wrote, "We are very proud of the efforts of each and every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam's pride. Here are some more glimpses from a tea ga ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday came down heavily on the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) over its pitch to reconsider the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while saying that it was 'all talk'. He dared and challenged RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and top leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the centre to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble. 'Days before, I heard that some RSS person said that we should remove Secular and Socialist words from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environme ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rio 2025 BRICS Summit highlighted India's approach towards key issues like climate change and health security as the country is set to chair BRICS next year, emphasising that under India's presidency, it will endeavour to present BRICS in a new form with a 'humanity-first' approach. After wrapping up a "very productive" visit to Rio de Janeiro where PM Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit, the Prime Minister on Monday arrived in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia where he is expected to hold talks on India-Brazil relations w ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at ten locations across four districts in the Valley. An official told news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a terror-crime case linked to a terrorist sleeper cell and recruitment module handled by Jaish commander Abdullah Ghazi from across the border. The searches are underway at one location in Pulwama, six in Ganderbal, one in Srinagar, and two in Budgam district -- (KNO) ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started deactivating the Aadhaar card of the dead to prevent their misuse. UIDAI has deactivated more than 1.17 crore 12-digit Aadhaar numbers so far. This information was given in an official statement issued on Wednesday, July 16. Under this initiative, UIDAI has started a new service on My Aadhaar portal for registered deaths in 24 states and union territories, so that people can report the death of their family members. The statement said, "To maintain continuous accuracy of the Aadhaar database, UIDAI has taken steps to ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >