Actor Pradeep Rawat, who became a household name for his role as Ashwatthama in the TV serial Mahabharat, passed away at the age of 74. The actor, who had been active in Indian cinema and television for over three decades, died on Tuesday. It was his portrayal of Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra’s popular serial Mahabharat…
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is set to form its Assam state committee, with the process expected to begin after the organisation’s upcoming meetings in Maharashtra and Delhi. CJP National Media Coordinator Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah made the announcement at a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on Tuesday, held amid heavy police deployment. Shah…
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has temporarily halted progress on the Rs 153-crore Shillong Ropeway Project, directing the companies executing the work to establish within seven days that they have the required legal authority to operate within the Council’s jurisdiction. The decision followed a meeting on Monday between KHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM)…
Popular Indian wearable manufacturer Fire-Boltt is officially entering the smartphone market with the unveil of its first device under the standalone “Boltt” brand on August 25, 2026, at 12 PM IST. A newly published Flipkart microsite confirmed the launch timeline while providing consumers with an official look at the handset’s design and brand positioning. The…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Ltd from selling several food products carrying misleading ‘100 per cent’ claims, stating that such labelling practices violate food safety regulations. The regulator issued the order against products including honey, cow ghee, edible oils, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil,…
Fresh after scripting history with her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu called on Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in New Delhi today.Congratulating Mirabai Chanu on her remarkable achievement, Scindia praised her unwavering determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her success…
Metals and mining major Vedanta Group expects strong financial growth in the financial year 2026–27, targeting group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of around $10 billion. The company also plans to reduce its overall debt by more than ₹20,000 crore during the year, according to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ajay Goel. Speaking…
Xiaomi has officially revealed additional flagship specifications for its upcoming Redmi K100 Pro Max ahead of its official debut. Confirming key hardware details via teaser announcements, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer revealed that the top-tier flagship will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with a dedicated D2 display chip to…
Mizoram Chief Secretary-in-charge Sudhir Kumar, IAS, visited Kolasib district on Saturday to review forest-related issues, major development projects and infrastructure works being implemented in the district. During the visit, Sudhir Kumar, who also serves as Principal Secretary to the Government of Mizoram for the General Administration Department (GAD) and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EF&CC),…
A B.Tech student of IIT-Guwahati died after falling into the Brahmaputra river.A police official said the incident took place on Saturday when two students of the institute were walking along the riverbank near the institute.“Suddenly, both of them fell into the river. After being informed, an SDRF team from a nearby camp reached the spot…
