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United News of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
NIA takes custody of top ULFA(I) leader Rupam Asom, reopens long-dormant insurgency cases
Guwahati, June 24 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken custody of United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) brigadier Rupam Asom, also known by his real name Kant Borah, intensifying its probe. The senior ULFA(I) commander, apprehended by Tinsukia police earlier this week, was handed over to the NIA after preliminary questioning. He is currently being interrogated at the agency's Sonapur office near Guwahati. Officials confirmed that he has been undergoing sustained questioning over the past three days. Rupam Asom is believed to have played a key role in multiple incidents of armed violence, including murder, abduction, and attacks on security forces, particularly in Upper Assam. His name figures prominently in several NIA case files, many of which had gone cold due to his prolonged period of hiding in camps across the Indo-Myanmar border. Sources within the security establishment suggest that his capture marks a critical breakthrough in the agency's multi-pronged crackdown on insurgent groups operating in the Northeast. With his formal custody now secured, the NIA has reopened several stalled investigations related to the outfit's violent activities over the past decade. The agency is especially interested in uncovering details about ULFA(I)'s transborder linkages, especially with other Northeast-based insurgent groups and networks in Myanmar and China. His interrogation, officials believe, could shed light on arms procurement routes, financial channels, and the group's recent recruitment drives targeting vulnerable youth in Assam's rural districts. Though the NIA has yet to formally announce the specific charges under which Rupam Asom will be produced in court, officials said new developments are expected soon. ULFA(I), led by Paresh Baruah, has continued to reject peace talks with the government, unlike the pro-talks faction that laid down arms in 2011. The group remains active in select districts and continues to maintain a presence across the porous Indo-Myanmar border. UNI XC GNK
Forbes
04-06-2025
- General
- Forbes
Nemo Double Haul Review: A Two-In-One Duffel That Streamlines Travel
Some designs stand the test of time because they simply don't need changing, and one such design that I rely on constantly is the humble duffel bag. At its core, it's just a bag with a single big opening—simple, effective and largely unchanged since the mid-1700s. But Nemo, the Northeast-based outdoor brand, saw room for improvement and created the Double Haul, a two-in-one duffel that transforms into a tote and back again. The concept immediately caught my eye, so I packed it full of clothes and gear to find out if reinventing a duffel, even if only slightly, really makes sense. Is the Nemo Double Haul the right duffel for travel and storage? We put it to the test. My findings? The design is great but not perfect. It was easy to pack the 55-liter version I tested chock full of stuff, and the ability to transition from tote to duffel in seconds is surprisingly useful. That said, a few features miss the mark, and I wonder if picky travelers could look past these shortcomings or instead retreat to their preferred soft-sided luggage. Read on to learn more about my experience with the Double Haul, and to find out if it's the right option for your storage and travel needs. Nemo Price: $150 (30L); $170 (55L); $200 (70L); $220 (100L) | Capacity: 4 sizes available (30, 55, 70, 100 liters, all in duffel mode) | Materials: Bluesign-approved 420D recycled nylon | Number of pockets: 4 | Warranty: Lifetime Pros: Cons: Any duffel worth its salt will hold just about anything you want to pack, and I'm happy to report the Double Haul can truly haul a lot. Though it comes in four sizes, I tested the mid-range 55-liter bag—big enough for most scenarios yet small enough to classify as a carry-on—and didn't struggle to pack a week's worth of clothes alongside bulky equipment like a running vest and massage gun. With that said, you have to pack conservatively if you're filling the Double Haul as a tote before turning it into a duffel-style backpack. While it can carry 75 liters as a tote, it loses about 20 liters of storage once converted to a duffel. Beyond that, turning it into a duffel collapses the ends of the bag, and I found a few reviews from travelers who have 'lost' smaller items in the dead space created by the folds at each end. Fortunately, Nemo ships the duffel in a small carrying case that doubles as a packing cube, so I suggest using that to organize socks, underwear and other smaller items. Speaking of organization, there isn't a whole lot of it. I really like small, zippered pockets in my duffels to store essentials like a wallet, keys and toiletries, but it takes a little work to dig down and find the single zippered internal pocket; while there are also two external pockets on the bag, keeping valuables in there is a slightly tougher sell, and they're not quite big enough to house dirty clothes or shoes. While most every duffel is basically a black hole when it comes to organization, this one is especially pocket light, so just onsider that if you're thinking about buying this one. The Double Haul holds up to 75 liters and features a wide opening in tote mode. The Double Haul's big selling point is how easily it transforms from tote to duffel and back again in seconds. I've tested a lot of gear over the years and so had no trouble figuring out the conversion process on my own, but Nemo doesn't include any instructions or diagrams on the packaging, which could prove tough for newer users. This means you may need to spend some time problem solving on your own to get the process down. Essentially, a buckle on each side lets you connect the top end of the tote to the bottom, folding the sides in like an origami bag. This rounds out both ends, transforming the tote into a pill-shaped bag, and just like that, you've got a duffel. To convert back into a tote, you'll just need to unclip the buckles and unfold the flaps back up. Simply connect the buckles at both ends to transform the Double Haul into a duffel. The design also includes a couple of small pockets along the top to stash the tote straps when you're not using them. It's a nice touch to clean up the profile, but the tote straps aren't padded, and they dig into your shoulder when the bag is fully loaded. Honestly, I wish the backpack straps doubled as tote straps, because it would cut down on the sheer number of straps to manage and make the whole system feel more seamless. Speaking of straps, the backpack straps are well padded and surprisingly comfortable. I took a fully loaded duffel on a few walks around the neighborhood to see how it carried, and it was noticeably more cushioned than the duffel I usually use in backpack mode. I wouldn't think twice about throwing this on my back for a trek through the airport or a long walk to my hotel. While it's not built for hiking and doesn't offer the same level of comfort as a true backpack, the straps work in a pinch—and, incidentally, don't pinch in the slightest. Padded straps make it easy to carry the Double Haul on your back in total comfort. Duffels and totes take a beating, be it from careless baggage handlers, rough travel or the occasional run-in with kids and pets. To handle it all, the Double Haul is made from recycled 420D nylon that looks good, feels durable and has held up well so far; it's also treated with urethane to make it water resistant. Beyond this, the bag is designed with repairability in mind, so if something breaks, you can swap out parts yourself if you're handy, or send it in for professional repairs. Nemo offers a lifetime warranty on all of its gear, and the brand's products are truly built to last. There are a few drawbacks worth mentioning, the biggest being the way the tote's opening is constructed. Nemo added stiffened supports to help the bag stay open in tote mode for easier loading, but they don't quite do the job. While it holds its shape once it's packed, the sides tend to collapse inward when it's empty, and constantly fussing with the supports to prop it open gets old fast. Another quirk is the zipper placement. Most duffels I've tested have a lid that unzips and folds over, almost like you're opening the lid to a box, but the Double Haul has a single zipper running the length of the top. Once it's in duffel mode, the top is pulled tight and accessing your gear can be a hassle—it's just one long, narrow opening. I found it easier to convert it back into a tote to grab what I needed before switching it back to a duffel for carrying. The Double Haul's opening is noticeably smaller in duffel mode. I've also come to appreciate how most traditional duffels have grab handles on each side, making them easy to pick up no matter the angle. With the Double Haul, you can technically do the same by grabbing the buckles on either side, but they're not as comfortable or convenient. And then there's the redundant tote straps I mentioned, which tuck into pockets along the top of the bag. Instead, I think Nemo would be better off designing the backpack straps to double as tote straps and swapping those stash pockets on top for zippered compartments to add some organized storage. Small stash pockets on either side of the main opening store the tote straps, which seem redundant. These days, it's not unusual to have a few duffels for different tasks, not to mention an ever-growing collection of tote bags you don't remember acquiring (I'm currently staring at a pile of six random totes stashed in a corner). The Double Haul might not convince you to ditch all those extra totes, but it'll probably replace them. And the fact that you can clip a few buckles and transform it into a duffel is as unique as it gets. I talk a lot about multi-purpose products and how they rarely compare to the performance of a dedicated tool. The knife in your multi-tool, for example, will never be as good as a proper pocket knife, and the same logic applies to the Double Haul. As a duffel, the bag is not quite as functional as a traditional duffel, but it comes close. So close, in fact, that the few drawbacks I've mentioned aren't really dealbreakers. On the contrary, this is a rugged, reliable and genuinely innovative design that I can see myself using for all kinds of trips. It's not perfect, but Nemo is definitely onto something.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Synteq Digital Expands U.S. Footprint With Purchase of New Hampshire Warehouse
WILMINGTON, Del., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synteq Digital, a global provider of digital compute infrastructure, services and solutions, today announced the acquisition of a 30,000-square-foot warehouse on an 11-acre site in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire facility enhances Synteq's operational capabilities across the full hardware lifecycle, offering in-house services for hardware parts testing, cleaning, consolidation, and quality assurance. In addition, the warehouse will support resale operations and provide third-party logistics (3PL) services directly from the site. "As our platform continues to scale, it's critical we have infrastructure that allows us to operate with speed, flexibility, and control," said Taras Kulyk, Co-Founder and CEO of Synteq Digital. "This new facility gives us a Northeast-based footprint for hardware management and client fulfillment, while reinforcing our commitment to long-term asset ownership." The property strengthens Synteq's capacity to support clients and partners with secure, end-to-end warehousing and distribution services in the U.S. market. The move reflects Synteq's broader strategy to vertically integrate its infrastructure stack while deepening services across core markets. About Synteq Digital Synteq Digital is a premier provider of infrastructure, hardware, services, and solutions for the global data center sector. To learn more about Synteq Digital, please visit For media inquiries, please contact PR (at) Synteq (dot) digital. Media Contact pr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Synteq Digital
Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Whole Foods expands with exciting new format
These days, people seem to talk about inflation the way they talk about the weather. It's such a persistent factor that it's hard to ignore. But there was a point in time when inflation wasn't a big thing on people's minds. Consumers were able to stretch their paychecks and buy the things they needed to run their households without bemoaning constant price increases. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Now, lingering inflation is a major pain point for consumers. And it's forced them to change the way they shop. Related: Walmart has bold plan to take down 7-Eleven, WaWa With living costs remaining persistently high, consumers have to think carefully about how they're spending. That means prioritizing essential bills over discretionary purchases. The looming threat of tariff-related price increases only makes things worse. Consumers know that once tariffs take hold, their costs might increase even more. And that has a lot of people nervous. Years of persistent inflation have dealt restaurants a harsh blow. With food prices being up across the board, consumers are increasingly spending less on restaurants and are instead relying on groceries to keep themselves fed. Related: ALDI unveils plans to take on Trader Joe's Restaurant dining has long been a more expensive prospect than cooking at home. And more recently, restaurant price increases have outpaced grocery price increases, widening the gap between the cost of dining out versus shopping for food. Not surprisingly, a number of major restaurant chains have been forced to close locations in recent years due to sluggish sales. On the flip side, grocery stores have gotten to benefit from this shift in consumer behavior. And a number of supermarket chains are expanding as a result of increased demand. Aldi announced earlier this year that it plans to open 225 new stores in 2025. And Trader Joe's is making plans to increase its lineup as well. Earlier this year, Whole Foods announced plans to expand its store footprint. But it's also focusing on a newer store concept - smaller stores. Dubbed Daily Shops, these smaller versions of the traditional Whole Foods supermarket are ideal for densely packed urban areas where square footage comes at a premium. Related: Costco puts new gourmet item on its grocery menu Whole Foods is set to debut two Daily Shop locations in New York City in the coming weeks. The first, a 10,000-square-foot store, is scheduled to open in Manhattan's East Village StuyTown development in mid-May. The second, an 8,500-square-foot store, will open in the famous Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in early June. Both stores will feature an assortment of products from local Northeast-based suppliers. The StuyTown store will also include a Java & Juice venue serving products such as coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, sandwiches, and desserts. "Both locations are designed to bring the freshest, high-quality ingredients to customers with a convenience that fits their fast-paced urban lifestyles," Whole Foods said. A typical Whole Foods supermarket spans 40,000 square feet and offers shoppers plenty of room to roam. But in densely packed cities, squeezing a store that size into the fold can be cost-prohibitive, or even downright impossible, due to a lack of space. Whole Foods opened its first Daily Shop in September 2024 on Manhattan's Upper East Side - a neighborhood known as family-oriented. And there are plans in the works to introduce more Daily Shops to New York City beyond the StuyTown and Hell's Kitchen locations. More retail: Walmart, Target, Costco make major 2025 announcementFormerly bankrupt retailer makes painful decision to close more storesTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers The move is a strategic one on the part of Whole Foods at a time when even Manhattan residents may be leaning toward grocery stores over the vast selection of restaurants at their disposal. Of course, Whole Foods doesn't exactly have the reputation of being an inexpensive place to shop. But New York City residents in particular tend to have high culinary standards. And there's little doubt that Whole Foods will live up to its reputation as a purveyor of the finest food and beverage products in town. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
