Meghalaya govt releases final instalment of umbrella post-matric scholarship for st students
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday released the second and the final instalment of the Umbrella Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the Academic Year 2025-26 at a programme held at St Anthony’s College in Shillong. The PG Block Biotechnology Department and Bio-Informatics Lab, renovated amenities of the college campus &…
Passengers and Crew Deplaned Under Security Supervision at Jaipur International Airport
A passenger aircraft of Air India flying from Frankfurt, Germany to New Delhi was urgently diverted to Jaipur following a sudden security threat that arose mid-air. On Wednesday afternoon, after the Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed safely at Jaipur International Airport, it was taken to a special isolation bay. Following this sensational incident, there has been…
KSU Questions Legality of Place of Worship Inside CBI Office Premises in Shillong
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, has questioned the legality of a place of worship being constructed inside the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office premises at Mawdiangdiang and sought clarification on the necessary approvals and compliance with the land agreement. In a representation submitted to Urban Affairs Director P.K. Boro on Tuesday,…
RBI Determined to Ensure Orderly Forex Movement Amid Rupee Volatility
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized the intrinsic link between price stability and financial stability, stating that price stability cannot be achieved without a sound financial system to enable effective monetary policy transmission. In an interview with Moneycontrol conducted amid ongoing pressure on the Indian rupee, Malhotra clarified that while the RBI…
Meghalaya Electoral Roll Revision: 2,641 Electors Found Ineligible, Over 95% of Hearings Completed
Meghalaya’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has detected two foreigners in Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills district, whose names have been removed from the electoral roll, while 406 duplicate voter entries have also been identified across the state. Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari on Monday said 2,641 electors had been found ineligible…
NPCI Pushes Back UPI MDR Rollout for Transactions Above Rs 2,000 to Post-Diwali Period
Traders and merchants can breathe a sigh of relief this festive season as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced on Tuesday, October 13, that the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 has been postponed. Originally slated to roll out on October 15, the measure affecting certain…
TCS Dismisses US Green Card Restrictions Impact, Pivots Workforce Toward AI Capabilities
India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), expects minimal operational impact from recent US government restrictions on key green card application programs. Chief Executive Officer K Krithivasan indicated that immigration actions are driven primarily by domestic employment considerations rather than targeted discrimination against companies based on their domicile. Highlighted by its low dependence…
VPP Suspends Adelbert Nongrum from Party Activities
Voice of the People Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has clarified that North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum remains a legislator, despite being suspended from the party for three years. Nongrum’s suspension—effective retroactively from February 24, 2025—was announced on March 28 and stems from actions and statements deemed contrary to VPP discipline and regulations. The…
‘Not Merely Books, But Celebration of Identity’: Khandu on New Trilogy on Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu participated in the release of the three-volume series, “Arunachal: The Sap Runs Perennial, The Wild Green Earth and Ladders to Heaven” during a programme in New Delhi on Friday.The release programme, organised by NITI Aayog, was also graced by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik and Union Ministers,…
Meghalaya High Court Says Years-Long Detention of Foreign Nationals After Completing Sentences May Amount to Dereliction of Duty
The Meghalaya High Court has observed that keeping foreign nationals in custody for years after they have completed their prison sentences may amount to dereliction of duty by the authorities. The court stressed that the constitutional right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 extends to foreign nationals as well. A division bench comprising…
