Farmers Crossing Fence Through Gate No. 51 Killed by Lightning in Dhubri
Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9. The incident took place at Kedar Part-III village under the Golokganj sector. The deceased have been identified as Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain, both residents of the village. According…
KSU Seeks Independent Probe into Shree Cement Public Hearing
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) East Jaintia Hills unit and residents of Shnongrim and Daistong have lodged an FIR alleging serious irregularities during the July 31 environmental public hearing on the proposed expansion and operations of Shree Cement Ltd at Lum Syrman. The complaint, filed at the Crime Branch Police Station in Shillong, names East…
Axis Bank to Vacate Worli HQ as New 32-Storey Tower Takes Shape
Axis Bank Ltd. is considering splitting its Mumbai workforce across multiple offices as it prepares to vacate its eight-storey headquarters in Worli for reconstruction. The bank has reportedly been unable to find a single office large enough to accommodate the roughly 3,000 employees currently based at Axis House. The premises are expected to be vacated…
Meghalaya HC Quashes FIR Against Six UP Students After Settlement
The Meghalaya High Court has quashed an FIR registered against six students from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the alleged vandalism of a homestay in Shillong, after the students reached a settlement with the proprietor and paid compensation. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere passed the order after the homestay proprietor and manager expressed their no-objection…
Defamation Case Over ‘Commander-in-Thief’ Jibe: Bombay HC Denies Relief to Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi failed to get relief from the legal trouble arising from his objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bombay High Court refused to quash a court summons issued against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha in 2019. A single bench of Justice N R Borkar dismissed the Congress leader’s…
TCS Secures ₹122.6 Crore Odisha Government Digital Transformation Project
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a ₹122.6 crore bid to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS 3.0), extending its partnership with the Government of Odisha for around six more years. Powered by TCS DigiBOLT, the AI-enabled governance platform will bring workflow automation, system integration, analytics, security and artificial…
Arunachal Boost for Farmers: CM Opens Agriculture Hub-cum-Hostel in Naharlagun
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the State Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers’ Hostel at the Directorate of Agriculture in Naharlagun, marking a significant step towards strengthening agricultural services and farmer support in Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture in association with the Departments of Horticulture and Fisheries and…
Vice president radhakrishnan reaches meghalaya; inaugurates slew of development projects
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday inaugurated various developmental initiatives in Meghalaya at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong. The projects include the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase II, a 110-metre bridge over the Umngot and a 13.5-kilometre road connecting Umsen to Barapathar. Other projects inaugurated by the Vice President are a 30-bed AYUSH facility…
Meghalaya’s 200-Year-Old Khneng Embroidery Takes Flight on Air India Express Aircraft
Meghalaya’s traditional Khneng embroidery, practised for nearly 200 years in Mustoh village of East Khasi Hills, has been featured on the tail of an Air India Express aircraft as part of the airline’s ‘Tales Of India’ initiative.Through its Tales of India initiative, Air India Express showcases distinctive art and designs inspired by India’s indigenous art…
Asian Paints Announces Leadership Transition as Competition Intensifies
Asian Paints has appointed financial sector veteran Leo Puri as chairman-designate, with his term set to begin on January 23, 2027. Puri has also been appointed to the company’s board for a five-year term extending until September 2031 and will succeed R. Seshasayee as chairman. The leadership transition comes as India’s leading paint maker faces…
