Annual nongkrem dance performed with traditional fervour in meghalaya
The annual Nongkrem dance, also known as Ka Pomblang Syiem, was performed with traditional fervour at Smit on Monday, drawing large crowds to the traditional palace of the Syiem of Hima Khyriem. Altogether 237 unmarried Khasi women and 224 men participated in the traditional dances at the courtyard of the Iing Sad. Adorned in traditional…
Diwali Market Hit: 2.5 Lakh Shops Shut Near Ramlila Maidan, Trade Body Says 80% Businesses Closed
The massive rally of the Opposition’s ‘INDIA’ bloc during the Diwali season has allegedly brought commercial activities in the national capital to a near standstill. Due to traffic restrictions and security-related panic caused by the rally held at the historic Ramlila Maidan, nearly 80 percent of shops and establishments remained closed. As a result, the…
Consolidated Analytics Fuel Rapid Growth for PhonePe Invest’s Upgraded Platform
PhonePe Invest, the investing and trading platform operated by PhonePe, experienced remarkable user growth during October 2026, recording an 80 percent surge in baseline platform registrations alongside a 50 percent increase in new customer additions. This substantial expansion directly follows the strategic transition of the platform from its former identity, Share.Market, to PhonePe Invest. Alongside…
Kaziranga DFO Arun Vignesh Inaugurates Elephant Safari with Traditional Worship Ceremony
The elephant safari, a major draw for visitors, today began at the Kaziranga and Manas national parks in Assam for the tourist season 2026-27.“Elephant safaris have commenced in Kaziranga’s Bagori and Kohora ranges, while Manas National Park has also opened its elephant safaris today, welcoming visitors for another exciting wildlife season,” Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah…
East Jaintia Hills Police Dismiss Report of Five Deaths in Alleged Thangsko Coal Mine Explosion
The East Jaintia Hills Police have dismissed as false a media report claiming that five people were killed in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Thangsko around two weeks ago. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailendra Bamaniya said an extensive verification exercise was conducted after the report appeared in an English daily on Friday….
Indira’s Sacrifice for National Unity Will Remain Alive, Says Kharge
“Indira Gandhi was a symbol of indomitable courage, firm determination and visionary leadership.” The Congress party paid deep tributes to the country’s first and only woman Prime Minister on her death anniversary in this manner. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, former President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were present at…
Jio and O2C Power RIL Growth to Beat Market Forecasts Despite Retail Margin Pressure
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), led by Chairman Mukesh Ambani, reported a robust 33.8 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹29,550 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, beating market estimates. The growth was driven by exceptional performance across core verticals, particularly oil-to-chemicals (O2C) and digital services, up from ₹22,092 crore…
Renowned Director Sanjay Gupta Passes Away Aged 57 After Domestic Head Injury
The Hindi film industry suffered a major loss when filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, widely recognized for directing hits such as Kaante, Shootout at Wadala, and Kaabil, passed away at his Mumbai home on October 30, 2026, at 57 years old, with fellow director Ashoke Pandit stepping forward to confirm the news and identify a head injury…
Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns Over Foreign Control and Job Reservations in IDBI Bank Sale
Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his firm support to IDBI Bank employees opposing the Union Government’s decision to sell a majority 60.72 per cent stake—comprising holdings from both the Centre and the Life Insurance Corporation of India—to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings. In an open letter addressed to bank staff following the Cabinet…
Fellowship Recognises Global Impact of Northeast Conservation Research
Udayan Borthakur, a noted conservation geneticist from Assam, has been elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS), one of the world’s oldest and most respected scientific societies devoted to natural history, established in 1788. With more than two decades of experience in wildlife research, Borthakur founded the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) at…
