All Three Satcom Players at Same Regulatory Stage, Telecom Ministry Clarifies
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has firmly dismissed allegations made by billionaire Elon Musk claiming that his satellite communication venture, Starlink, is being deliberately blocked in India by domestic oligarchs attempting to preserve market monopolies, pointing out that even his own backed satcom enterprise, Eutelsat OneWeb, alongside Jio Satcom, remains similarly positioned and is…
Meghalaya Panel Flags 13 Lakh-Tonne Coal Shortfall, Unsecured Rat-Hole Mines
A High Court-appointed committee has exposed serious lapses in Meghalaya’s handling of illegal coal mining, revealing that 13,02,456.184 metric tonnes of inventoried coal remain unaccounted for while not a single abandoned rat-hole mine has been closed or fenced despite repeated court directives. The findings were highlighted in the 41st interim report submitted by the single-member…
After Delhi and Agartala, Aizawl to Host Third Edition of North East Bankers’ Conclave
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia is expected to inaugurate the third edition of the North East Bankers’ Conclave in Aizawl on October 13, according to officials. A Mizoram government official said that during the visit, Scindia is likely to lay the foundation stones for five new development projects aimed…
Meghalaya speaker reviews preparations for wangala festival golden jubilee celebration
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker and local MLA of North Tura, Thomas A. Sangma on Wednesday inspected the Wangala A’dam at Chibragre, the Garo Heritage Village, to review preparations for the upcoming Golden Jubilee celebration of the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival scheduled to be held in November.The North Tura MLA was joined by Ronald Rikman Sangma, chairman…
Francis Halzen Joins Physics Elite with 2026 Nobel Prize Win
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen. As announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, the physicist was honoured with this highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the ‘IceCube Neutrino Observatory’ and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. Born in…
Infant’s Death Highlights Healthcare and Connectivity Challenges in Remote Meghalaya
Meghalaya is reviewing the availability of health facilities in remote areas, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said, days after an infant died in West Khasi Hills before reaching a hospital.The infant died in the mother’s arms while she trekked for nearly three hours to reach a motorable point, from where the child could be taken to…
Is the 8,000mAh Battery the True Star of the Newly Launched Oppo F35 Series in India? Full Price and Specs
Celebrating a decade of the F-series in India, Oppo has debuted the Oppo F35 5G and Oppo F35 Pro 5G, both carrying a standout 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and slated for availability later this month across Flipkart, Amazon, and the brand’s online store alongside a 10 percent instant bank discount and exchange bonus….
Consensus is Key’: SC Warns to Cancel EC Decisions Taken Without Joint Agreement
Allegations raised against the Election Commission, an independent constitutional body of the country, have continued to spark intense reactions nationwide. A significant hearing was held in the Supreme Court today regarding allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took unilateral decisions while keeping the other two commissioners in the dark. Taking up the petition…
Shillong Literary Festival Venue Choice Draws Criticism Over Ward’s Lake Green Space
The Meghalaya government’s decision to host the sixth Shillong Literary Festival at Ward’s Lake, locally known as Nan Polok, has sparked criticism from residents and civil society members who argue that one of Shillong’s few remaining green spaces should not be used for large-scale events. The three-day festival, scheduled from November 12 to 14, will…
L&T Expands Global Power Infrastructure Footprint With ₹10,000-Crore Orders
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured multiple engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) orders worth around ₹10,000 crore for its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business, strengthening its position in India and international power infrastructure markets. The new contracts span Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and India, with a strong focus on expanding transmission capacity,…
