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03 Dec

Pasighat Polls Heat Up: 21 Candidates Vie for Seats Amid Vigorous Campaigning

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Twenty-one candidates are contesting in the Pasighat Municipal Council elections across eight wards, primarily between the ruling BJP and the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA). The candidates include eight from BJP, eight from PPA, three from Congress (INC), and two Independents. Notable contests involve former PMC chairman Okiam Moyong Borang in Ward 2 against PPA’s Mem Tamut, with possible triangular contests anticipated in Wards 1, 5, and 6. The municipal election authority has established 12 polling stations for 12,373 registered voters, who will cast their votes on December 15. Intensive campaigns are underway as polling day approaches.

03 Dec

Heightened Checks Leading to ‘Exfiltration’ from Tripura, Claims Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared that the state is currently experiencing 'exfiltration' rather than infiltration from across the Bangladesh border, attributing this phenomenon to heightened scrutiny leading individuals holding fake documents to depart. Tripura, which shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh, has seen the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehend 57 illegal Rohingya immigrants, 628 Bangladeshi nationals, and 280 Indians this year. Saha emphasized that the BSF has been directed to return infiltrators in cooperation with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), following legal protocols. He acknowledged the challenging conditions for border security due to difficult terrain and areas lacking…

03 Dec

Stories of craft and confidence shine as Mia partners with Hornbill Festival 2025

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Mia by Tanishq, India’s leading contemporary fine jewellery brand, has come on board as the Official Style Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025—one of the country’s most cherished celebrations of cultural heritage, artistry, community, and creative expression. Through this partnership, Mia brings its “Precious, every day” philosophy to a festival that beautifully mirrors the very values the brand stands for: individuality, confidence, craftsmanship, and the power of personal stories. Ms. Shyamala Ramanan, Business Head – Mia by Tanishq, shared the main dais with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Ambassadors and Ministers at the inauguration and addressed audiences reinforcing Mia’s leadership…

03 Dec

Bamboo Flowering Leads to Rodent Surge, Wiping Out 42% of Mizoram’s Agricultural Produce

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 5,000 farmers in Mizoram experienced a 42% loss of their annual harvest due to a severe rodent outbreak linked to the gregarious flowering of the bamboo species Bambusa Tulda. The infestation affected over 1,700 hectares and led to significant crop losses, especially in the districts of Mamit and Lunglei, where some farmers reported losses exceeding 82%. Government mitigation efforts, such as poisoning drives, have helped stabilize the situation. The bamboo flowering initiated a cyclical rodent outbreak, which historically occurs every 48 years. This year's event, associated with "Mautam," was somewhat contained due to early warnings and state preparations,…

03 Dec

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announces the opening of its RAC at Agartala

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) has announced the opening of its Retail Asset Centre (RAC) at Math Chowmani, Agartala, marking a significant step in expanding its presence across North East India. The new centre will provide a comprehensive range of credit solutions including affordable housing loans, micro mortgages, personal loans, and vehicle loans to individuals and micro and small enterprises (MSEs) across Tripura. The RAC is designed to streamline the application, processing, and management of retail credit products, enabling faster turnaround times and efficient service delivery for customers in the region. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Umesh Arora, Head…

03 Dec

Fighting Surges Across Chin State; More Civilians Cross Into Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarLatest

A recent influx of displaced Myanmar nationals has been reported in Mizoram’s Champhai district, coinciding with escalating conflict between the military junta and rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin State. This surge in cross-border movement comes as the junta prepares for elections scheduled for December 28. According to local authorities in Vaphai, 47 individuals from 11 families of Falam township entered Saikhumphai hamlet over several days, with the first group arriving on a Friday night and more families following on Monday. Initially, the displaced families took refuge in a local school but have since been relocated to the village community in…

02 Dec

Shhyamali De Returns to Social Media With Cryptic Universe Image Following Raj’s Wedding News

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru married in a traditional yogic ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Following the release of their wedding pictures online, Raj's ex-wife Shhyamali De made several posts that garnered public attention. Shhyamali, an active social media user, recently shared an Instagram Stories image depicting the vast universe, highlighting a small planet with the caption, “We live here.” This was her first post following the public announcement of Samantha and Raj's wedding. Prior to this, she posted a cryptic message stating, “Desperate people do desperate things,” which sparked speculation among users about its…

02 Dec

Nestlé MILKMAID announces World Kheer Day on 30 November

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Nestlé MILKMAID, a name synonymous with delicious desserts announces World Kheer Day on 30 November, a day dedicated to the dessert that every Indian home has grown up with. Kheer is one dessert that truly unites India – divided in recipes and ingredients, united by the warmth and nostalgia it evokes. From festivals, homecomings to everyday celebrations, it continues to be a symbol of togetherness across the country. MILKMAID has helped keep this tradition alive in a way that is easy, quick and just as comforting. Manav Sahni, Head, Dairy Business, Nestlé India, said, "World Kheer Day is our way…

02 Dec

Football Temporarily Repaired a Broken Manipur: Two Objectives, Two Communities, One India

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

For two and a half years, the words Kuki and Meitei have shared newspaper headlines only as synonyms for violence, displacement, and despair. But on a cool Sunday evening in Ahmedabad, they appeared side by side for something entirely different—victory, joy, and a reminder of what unity can feel like. India’s Under-17 football team sealed a historic 2–1 win over Iran to book a place in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia next year. And the two goals that scripted this turnaround came from two boys who carry the surnames of Manipur’s warring worlds. Just before halftime,…

02 Dec

Labor Government Focuses on Economic Benefits and Existing Laws in New National AI Plan

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The Australian government has released its National AI Plan, prioritizing the technology's economic benefits and affirming that existing legislation is sufficient to manage the fast-growing sector, thereby rejecting a standalone AI Act. The plan outlines a strategy to "unlock" vast public and private datasets to train AI models, support workers affected by automation, and boost investment in data centers. The government also committed $30 million to establish an AI Safety Institute to advise on technology risks.