Assam CM, Railway Minister discuss major railway expansion projects; focus on connectivity and infrastructure growth
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at his residence in New Delhi and discussed ways to accelerate railway infrastructure development across the state, with a focus on improving connectivity and enhancing passenger amenities.Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister described it…
WHO Director-General Visits Congo Amid Escalating Ebola Outbreaks
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has visited the Democratic Republic of Congo amid growing concerns over a rare Ebola outbreak that health officials say is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa and urged health workers and local communities to work together to halt…
Wild Elephant Attacks Turn Deadly in Nagaon; Pregnant Elephant Electrocuted in Goalpara District
A tragic series of human-elephant conflict incidents unfolded in Assam on May 30, resulting in the deaths of two villagers in Nagaon district and a pregnant wild elephant in Goalpara district. In Nagaon, two people, identified as Chahaj Uddin and Hanufa Khatun, lost their lives after a herd of wild elephants entered Kandapara and Ranglubasti…
Temperatures Ease Across Several States as Weather Agency Warns of Weak Monsoon Trend
A noticeable dip in temperatures has brought relief to residents across several parts of India, with many states experiencing cooler-than-usual conditions following recent rainfall and cloud cover. According to weather officials, maximum temperatures have fallen in several northern, central, and eastern regions, reducing the intensity of the summer heat that had persisted over the past…
Decline in Liabilities Drives Up India’s Net Household Savings, Reports RBI
According to the apex bank, net household financial savings climbed to 7 percent of the Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI) in FY25, up from 5.8 percent recorded in the previous fiscal year. This upward trajectory was primarily driven by a sharp contraction in household borrowing. Financial liabilities plummeted to 4.8 percent of GNDI from a…
New Committee Formed for North-East Handball Association
The Handball Association India has appointed Dadumoni Bora, the Vice President of the Assam Handball Association, as the Vice President of the North-East Handball Association.As per the decision made in a recent meeting of the Handball Association of India held in Lucknow, a 14-member committee has been formed. The committee features Manas Kumar Singh from…
Centuries from Ravindra and Blundell New Zealand in a Strong Position
Driven by centuries from reliable middle-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell, New Zealand reached a powerful position on the very first day of the lone Test match against Ireland.After being invited to bat first, New Zealand faced an early collapse, losing the wickets of Tom Latham (0), Devon Conway (4), Kane Williamson (36), and…
iOS 27 Leak Hints at Smarter Siri With New AI Search Interface
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update could introduce a major redesign for Siri, according to fresh leaks emerging ahead of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Reports suggest Apple is working on a new artificial intelligence-powered interface called “Search or Ask,” aimed at making Siri more interactive, conversational, and useful for everyday tasks. The leaked interface…
Waaree Energies Shortlists Global and Indian Banks to Manage Proposed $700 Million Equity Issuance
Indian solar panel manufacturer Waaree Energies Ltd. is moving forward with its ambitious expansion strategy, preparing to launch a massive share sale targeting institutional investors to raise up to $700 million. According to sources familiar with the matter, the capital raise could take place as early as July, depending entirely on prevailing market conditions. To…
ISRO Plans Historic Mission to Return Moon Soil and Rock Samples to India
Indian Space Research Organization is preparing for an ambitious new phase of lunar exploration with plans to bring soil and rock samples from the Moon back to Earth under the proposed Chandrayaan-4 mission by 2028. The announcement was made by Prakash Chauhan during a programme in Bhopal on Thursday. According to Chauhan, the mission will…
