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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

First International Cargo Vessel Sails from Eastern Assam in 78 Years, Reviving Dibrugarh’s River Trade Ambitions

A cargo vessel carrying international goods has departed from eastern Assam for the first time since 1947, marking a symbolic and potentially strategic revival for Dibrugarh’s river port economy. The movement underscores renewed efforts to use the Brahmaputra corridor for trade, logistics and regional connectivity in India’s northeast.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal to Flag Off Dibrugarh’s First International Cargo Voyage

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to flag off Dibrugarh’s first international cargo voyage, a milestone that underscores the government’s push to strengthen inland waterways and expand trade connectivity from India’s northeast. The move is expected to spotlight the strategic role of the Brahmaputra corridor in linking regional producers to cross-border and global markets.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Rima Das Returns to Assam With a Haunting, Defiant 'Village Rockstars 2'

Rima Das's Village Rockstars 2 revisits the flood-prone plains of Assam with a quieter, more mournful coming-of-age story that turns survival into an act of resistance. Centered on 17-year-old Dhunu, the film deepens the original's rural lyricism while confronting floods, patriarchy, alcoholism and the false promises of development.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:29 AM IST

‘Save Guruganga’ Campaign Reaches Bidar, Signalling Wider Push for River Protection

The ‘Save Guruganga’ campaign has expanded to Bidar, bringing renewed attention to river conservation, public accountability, and local environmental governance. The move underscores how grassroots mobilisation is increasingly shaping the policy conversation around water security and ecological restoration in India.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Lyft Agrees to $272.5 Million Driver Settlement in Landmark Misclassification Case

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark lawsuit over whether its drivers were improperly classified as independent contractors rather than employees. The settlement closes one of the most consequential labor fights in the gig economy, though critics argue it falls well short of the compensation workers say they are owed.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 02:43 PM IST

Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification case for $272.5 million as labor fight deepens

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark driver misclassification lawsuit, closing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the gig economy. The settlement marks a major financial hit for the ride-hailing company, but critics say it still falls far short of what drivers say they are owed for years of alleged wage and benefit losses.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Lyft Settles Landmark Driver Misclassification Suit for $272.5 Million

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark driver misclassification lawsuit, ending one of the most closely watched labor battles in the gig economy. The settlement closes a major legal front for the ride-hailing company, but critics say it still falls far short of what drivers say they are owed for years of alleged wage and benefit losses.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

Why Some EV Passengers Feel Motion Sick Even as Drivers Praise the Ride

Electric vehicles have won over many drivers with their quiet cabins, smooth acceleration and lower emissions, but researchers say those same traits can leave some passengers feeling nauseous. Experts point to a mix of sensory mismatch, unfamiliar motion cues and vehicle design factors that may make EV travel harder on the body than conventional cars for certain riders.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Brahmaputra River:

Dibrugarh(2)Assam(2)Union Government of India(1)Sarbananda Sonowal(1)Government of India(1)