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23 Sep

The National Silver Award for excellence in e-governance is won by the West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a proud moment for Tripura, the West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat under Jirania RD Block in West Tripura district has won the National Level Silver Award at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance 2025, held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The recognition marks a major milestone in the state’s journey toward strengthening digital governance at the grassroots level. The award, one of the highest honours for local self-governments in the field of technology-driven governance, was conferred for innovative use of digital platforms and citizen-centric service delivery. Officials said West Majlishpur stood out for its efforts in making government services more transparent,…

23 Sep

During a border sweep in Mizoram’s Champhai area, Assam Rifles confiscate weapons and detain a suspect

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a fresh blow to illegal arms networks operating along the India–Myanmar border, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with Mizoram Police, seized firearms and ammunition and arrested one suspect during a targeted operation in Champhai district. Officials said the action was part of intensified security measures aimed at curbing cross-border smuggling and militancy. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel launched a raid on a residence in Zokhawthar town on September 21. The operation led to the recovery of a 5.56mm M4A1 carbine with magazine, 19 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 100 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The suspect, identified as Robert…

23 Sep

Shares Multiply, So Does Investor Interest: Adani Power Hits Upper Circuit

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Adani Power stock news: Shares of Adani Power Ltd rose 20% on Monday as trading resumed following a 1:5 stock split announced in August of this year. Its stock surged to a day high of Rs 170.15 per share after opening at Rs 147.9, up from the previous close of Rs 141.8. It reached the top circuit in early morning trades. The company's stock price has risen by 35% in the last two trading sessions, after SEBI gave the firm a partial clean chit on Friday (September 19) regarding related party transactions leveled by Hindenburg. Other group firms' shares also…

22 Sep

Crude oil futures prices increase on spot demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 23 to Rs 5,550 per barrel in futures trade on Monday as participants increased their positions following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil for October delivery rose by Rs 23, or 0.42 percent, to Rs 5,550 per barrel with a turnover of 12,565 lots. Analysts said that crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their positions. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was trading 0.48 percent higher at $63.16 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude oil rose 0.57 percent to…

22 Sep

Healthy habits slash heart risk after gestational diabetes

Banasree SarkarHealth

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…

22 Sep

Kenya Opens Africa’s Largest Tech Innovation Hub

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Kenya has inaugurated Africa’s largest tech hub, “Silicon Savannah Campus,” designed to host startups, multinational firms, and research institutions. The hub includes AI research labs, co-working spaces, and a digital training center aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs. Kenyan President William Ruto said the project will make Nairobi a global technology destination. International investors, including firms from the US and Europe, have pledged support. Experts say the development could boost Africa’s position in the global digital economy, especially as demand for fintech and AI solutions grows rapidly.

22 Sep

Direct flights are planned to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand from Agartala’s MBB airport

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is pushing for international connectivity from Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, with the state government formally requesting the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to approve direct flights to Southeast Asian destinations, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury made the announcement on Sunday while distributing uniforms to pre-paid taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers at the airport. He said the proposal was recently submitted during a Civil Aviation Ministry meeting in Itanagar. “Flights to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand from Agartala will not only boost tourism but also pave the way for immigration facilities at MBB Airport. We are optimistic…

22 Sep

Record-breaking narcotics bust by Mizoram Police: 70 kg of meth and 15 kg of heroin found; three people detained

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In the biggest drug seizure in Mizoram’s history, police have confiscated 15 kilograms of heroin and more than 70 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets in two separate but closely coordinated operations. Three individuals have been arrested, exposing what officials describe as a “deep-rooted cross-border trafficking network” with possible links to Myanmar. The first breakthrough came on August 23 when a blue Intra vehicle (registration no. MZ01 X 1909) was intercepted by Saitual Police in connection with Case No. 63/2025 registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Foreigner Act. Inside the vehicle, police discovered six kilograms of…

22 Sep

PM Modi to visit Arunachal, inaugurate Rs 5,000 crore infrastructure projects

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate infrastructure projects valued at about Rs 5,000 crore. According to officials, the prime minister will land at Hollongi's Donyi Polo Airport at around nine in the morning. From there, he will take a helicopter to Itanagar's Raj Bhavan. After that, he will go to Indira Gandhi Park to speak at a rally and announce the development projects. The Heo and Tato-I hydropower projects, which will be built on the Yarjep River in the Shi Yomi area, will both have their foundation stones laid by Modi. The North Eastern Electric…

22 Sep

MakeMyTrip joins hands with Zomato to offer train passengers the convenience of meals delivered directly to their seats

Business BureauBusiness

Travel tech major MakeMyTrip has joined hands with food delivery platform Zomato to allow train passengers to order meals from over 40,000 restaurant partners across 130 stations. The service will deliver food directly to passengers’ seats, aiming to make long journeys more convenient. With Indian Railways’ e-catering services witnessing a 66% year-on-year growth in FY 2024–25, serving over 90,000 passengers daily, MakeMyTrip is tapping into one of the fastest-growing mobility-linked consumption opportunities. Using its proprietary Live Train Status tool, the company will nudge travellers to order meals at optimal times during their journey. The initiative is expected to boost demand…