Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
The grand finale of Apatani Fashion Week and Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 concluded on a spectacular note, at Hija village in Arunachal Pradesh’s lower Subansiri district, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, indigenous fashion and emerging modelling talent of the Apatani community.The event commenced with a welcome address by the Vice Chairman of the Sillang…
Israel has strongly denied reports alleging that it planned to assassinate Iranian negotiators involved in diplomatic discussions, dismissing the claims as “fake news” and accusing critics of spreading misinformation. The reports, which circulated in sections of international media and online platforms, suggested that Israeli authorities had considered targeting members of Iran’s negotiating team during a…
India’s quick commerce (qcom) sector is entering a new phase of intense competition as major e-commerce players Amazon and Flipkart ramp up their presence in the rapidly growing 10-minute delivery space. After initially adopting a wait-and-watch approach, both companies are now expanding their offerings to challenge established players such as Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, which…
Donald Trump has defended his substantial earnings from cryptocurrency-related ventures, insisting that “there’s nothing wrong” with the profits as scrutiny over the financial interests of public figures in the digital asset sector continues to grow. Responding to questions about his reported gains, Trump maintained that his involvement in the cryptocurrency market is legitimate and consistent…
HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion deal from a European company, marking a significant win for India’s third-largest IT services firm at a time when the industry is navigating subdued client spending and weak discretionary demand. The client, identified as a Fortune Global 50 company, has not been named. Under the contract, HCLTech will help…
The legal battle in Meghalaya’s much-discussed Honeymoon Murder case has taken a new turn. The Meghalaya government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Meghalaya High Court’s order upholding the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi. On Wednesday, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta sought an urgent hearing on the petition before a Supreme Court bench…
The United States has reportedly urged Iran to abandon its proposal for imposing transit tolls in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing nuclear negotiations in Doha, while encouraging Tehran to adopt a broader approach to resolving long-standing disputes. According to reports, U.S. officials indicated that removing the proposed toll could help…
Pune-based automaker Bajaj Auto has posted a stellar performance for June 2026, delivering a robust 28 percent year-on-year increase in total sales. The company sold 463,202 units compared to 360,806 vehicles in the same month last year. While domestic markets showed a steady 11 percent volume growth to reach 209,837 units, the primary engine of…
OPPO has officially revealed key chipset details of its upcoming Reno 16 smartphone series ahead of its India launch, building anticipation among smartphone enthusiasts for its next mid-premium offering. The company confirmed that the device will be powered by a new-generation 5G processor designed to deliver improved performance, better energy efficiency, and enhanced AI capabilities…
