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13 Jan

Governor of Arunachal Pays Tribute to 17 Mountain Division’s Illustrious Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), the Indian Army's 17 Mountain Division is the defender of the Siliguri Corridor and the Northeast. In order to handle emerging security issues, he pushed its commanders and soldiers to embrace innovation and technology. During a sainik sammelan on the occasion of the Division's 65th Raising Day at the Army Cantonment in Gangtok, the governor stressed the operational necessity of artificial intelligence, drones, modern surveillance systems, cyber capabilities, and emerging technologies, particularly in the evolving post-Operation Sindoor security environment, according to a press release.Parnaik advised the Division to expand…

13 Jan

Itanagar Creates History with Election of First Woman Mayor

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Monday, Likha Nari Tadar, a BJP corporator from Ward No. 16, took the oath of office as Itanagar Municipal Corporation's (IMC) first female mayor. At the inaugural meeting of the newly elected IMC, Tok Tabin Camdir, who represents Ward No. 19, also took an oath beside her as the Deputy Mayor. Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso and Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja were present at the event. Minister Raja congratulated the new mayor, deputy mayor, and all corporators and encouraged them to serve with honesty, morality, and commitment.The Minister stated that financial strength is essential for successful ward-level development and…

12 Jan

Samsung and Netflix offer exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ theme for Galaxy

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As the globally popular series Stranger Things draws to a close, Samsung Electronics and Netflix have announced a special collaboration for fans across the world. From January 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers from the Galaxy Store at no extra cost. The offer is available for a limited time to users who download or launch the Netflix app. The special theme is inspired by Season 5 of the series and includes one custom theme and five wallpapers featuring well-known characters and settings such as Hawkins and the eerie Upside Down.…

12 Jan

Coca-Cola brings FIFA World Cup Trophy to India after 12 years, strengthens brand play ahead of 2026

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Coca-Cola has brought the original FIFA World Cup Trophy to India after a gap of twelve years as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, marking a major brand-led sporting activation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As the exclusive partner of the Trophy Tour, Coca-Cola continues a partnership with FIFA that spans over 50 years. The Tour began with a FIFA Charter Landing and the official unveiling of the Trophy at the Taj Mahal Hotel. The event was attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, FIFA legend Gilberto D’Silva, sports historian…

12 Jan

Scotch Whisky Veteran Martin Leonard Appointed to Advise ABD on Single Malt Foray

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has appointed globally renowned Scotch whisky expert Dr. Martin Leonard as Consultant to advise on the commissioning of its malt distillery and the company’s foray into single malt whisky. Leonard brings over three decades of experience across distillation, maturation, blending, bottling and supply chain operations in the global Scotch whisky industry. He most recently served as Managing Director of Inver House Distillers, where he oversaw five single malt distilleries in Scotland and managed inventories exceeding 600,000 casks. He has also chaired the Scotch Whisky Research Institute and…

12 Jan

IIT Bombay announces the launch of the Certificate in Generative AI

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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced the launch of a Certificate in Generative AI, aimed at equipping professionals with hands-on skills to design and deploy real-world GenAI applications. The five-month, online certificate programme will be offered by the Technocraft Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with Great Learning as the edtech partner, with registrations now open for the 2026 intake. Designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, the programme follows a practical, LLM-first approach across five modules. It covers fundamentals of artificial intelligence, large language models, prompt engineering, model adaptation using proprietary data, and the development of copilots…

12 Jan

Internet services were suspended and ten people were arrested during a communal altercation in Unakoti, Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

At least ten people have been arrested following communal clashes that broke out in Tripura’s Unakoti district, prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders and suspend internet services to prevent the situation from worsening. Police officials said the situation is now under control and no fresh incidents of violence have been reported so far.The violence erupted on January 10 at Saidarpar village under the Kumarghat sub-division. According to the police, tensions flared during the collection of ‘chanda’ or voluntary subscription for a local temple, which later escalated into clashes between two groups. The incident quickly led to unrest in the…

12 Jan

Sixth Session of Ninth Mizoram Assembly from Feb 17 as ZPM Govt Prepares for Budget Exercise

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Budget Session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly will begin on February 17, officials confirmed on Monday, January 12. The upcoming session is expected to focus on financial planning and other key legislative matters for the state.Officials said that the full schedule of the session, including the date on which the Budget for the 2026–27 financial year will be presented, has not yet been finalised. The detailed programme will be decided by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Assembly in its upcoming meeting.Additional Secretary of the Assembly Secretariat, Lalthangmawia, said the BAC, which is chaired by Speaker Lalbiakzama, is…

12 Jan

CM Pema Khandu felicitates new Panchayat representatives, emphasises grassroots strength

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, welcomed the recently elected local self-governing body delegates and urged them to work tirelessly to advance development throughout the state and bolster grassroots democracy. Khandu greeted 2,108 Gram Panchayat Chairpersons and 27 recently sworn Zilla Parishad Chairpersons who have assumed leadership in various regions of Arunachal Pradesh in a social media post on January 10. "My heartfelt congratulations to all the newly sworn 27 Zilla Parishad Chairpersons (ZPCs) and 2,108 Gram Panchayat Chairpersons (GPCs) across Arunachal Pradesh," Khandu posted to X. According to the Chief Minister, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership,…

12 Jan

Marwadi University to Host Key Conference for Gujarat’s Educational Growth

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Gujarat’s economic policy framework is set to receive a significant boost as Marwadi University prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC) from January 11–12, 2026, organised by the Government of Gujarat. The conference places education and skill development at the centre of long-term economic transformation, in line with the visions of Viksit Bharat@2047 and Viksit Gujarat@2047. As part of this policy momentum, the university has submitted a ₹1,000 crore investment MoU proposal to the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. The investment plan covers state-of-the-art academic infrastructure, advanced laboratories, modern sports facilities, next-generation hostels, and a 10,000 sq ft…