From Glasgow Gold To Delhi Meet: Scindia Lauds Mirabai Chanu, Eyes More Champions From Northeast
Fresh after scripting history with her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu called on Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in New Delhi today.Congratulating Mirabai Chanu on her remarkable achievement, Scindia praised her unwavering determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her success…
Record Earnings Momentum Drives Vedanta’s Growth and Deleveraging Strategy
Metals and mining major Vedanta Group expects strong financial growth in the financial year 2026–27, targeting group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of around $10 billion. The company also plans to reduce its overall debt by more than ₹20,000 crore during the year, according to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ajay Goel. Speaking…
Redmi Teases Flagship K100 Pro Max Display and Performance Specs Ahead of Official Launch
Xiaomi has officially revealed additional flagship specifications for its upcoming Redmi K100 Pro Max ahead of its official debut. Confirming key hardware details via teaser announcements, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer revealed that the top-tier flagship will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with a dedicated D2 display chip to…
Mizoram Chief Secretary-in-charge reviews forest issues and development projects in Kolasib
Mizoram Chief Secretary-in-charge Sudhir Kumar, IAS, visited Kolasib district on Saturday to review forest-related issues, major development projects and infrastructure works being implemented in the district. During the visit, Sudhir Kumar, who also serves as Principal Secretary to the Government of Mizoram for the General Administration Department (GAD) and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EF&CC),…
IIT-Guwahati Expresses Grief As B.Tech Student Loses Life In Brahmaputra Drowning Incident
A B.Tech student of IIT-Guwahati died after falling into the Brahmaputra river.A police official said the incident took place on Saturday when two students of the institute were walking along the riverbank near the institute.“Suddenly, both of them fell into the river. After being informed, an SDRF team from a nearby camp reached the spot…
Gauhati HC To Authorities: Ensure No New Encroachment In Manas Park And Reserve
Taking a strict stand on the ongoing land encroachments in the World Heritage Site Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Gauhati High Court has issued interim directions to the state government and concerned authorities to ensure that no new encroachments or entry takes place in the park. The division bench of Chief Justice Ashutosh…
Meghalaya Political Parties Unite Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, Seek Wider Consultation
Meghalaya’s political parties have come together in opposition to the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, expressing concern over provisions that could allow the government to provisionally seize assets of organisations whose foreign funding registration is cancelled, surrendered or expires. The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) demanded that the Centre refer the proposed legislation to a…
HDFC Bank Increases FCNR(B) Deposit Interest to Attract NRI Funds
HDFC Bank has increased the interest rate on its three- to five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), US dollar deposits by 25 basis points, raising the rate from 6.00 per cent to 6.25 per cent with effect from August 1. The move comes as banks intensify efforts to attract foreign currency deposits under the…
U.S. Envoy Meets Bangladesh Foreign Leadership, Reaffirming Commitment to Bilateral Ties and Concrete Results
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Sergio Gor met with high-level Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka, expressing strong optimism that collaborative efforts between Washington and Dhaka can yield real, tangible results across trade, energy, and regional security. During his official visit, Gor held productive talks with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman to…
“Hotbed of Football” – John Abraham announces new academy in Northeast in 2 years
Advancing its resolute commitment to eradicate substance abuse and empower the youth, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM), successfully hosted a comprehensive Anti-Drugs Awareness Programme today. Held at the State Guest House, Taraghar, the event was anchored by the powerful theme, “Pulse of…
