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30 Dec

JB Park: Samsung to unveil next phase of AI appliances, push boundaries of TVs at CES

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Samsung is preparing to unveil the next phase of its AI-powered home appliances and television technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said the company’s AI appliances are entering a new turning point, offering more personalised and meaningful daily experiences for users. He also confirmed that Samsung will push the boundaries of television technology at its ‘The First Look’ event on January 4, 2026. At CES, Samsung will present upgrades across its Bespoke AI lineup, including smarter fabric care, improved temperature control and easier cleaning features that work together through connected…

30 Dec

Assam Native CRPF Personnel Ranjit Singh Passes Away on Duty at Vairengte Camp

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan posted at the Vairengte camp in Mizoram passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while playing badminton with his colleagues. The incident has brought shock and grief to his family, friends, fellow personnel, and people in his home district in Assam. The deceased jawan has been identified as Ranjit Singh, a resident of Laothai Basti in the Udharbond area of Cachar district, Assam. He had been serving at the CRPF camp in Vairengte for quite some time and was known among his colleagues as a disciplined and sincere member of the force.…

30 Dec

After Dehradun Killing, NESO Demands Anti-Racism Law and Special Police Units for Northeast Students

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has written to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami seeking strong and urgent action in the case of the death of 24-year-old Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. The organisation has also demanded stricter legal protection for people from the northeastern states living and studying in different parts of the country. In its letter dated 30 December 2025, NESO said that it was deeply disturbed by the incident, which it described as a case of racial abuse and violence. The letter stated that Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was allegedly beaten and stabbed…

30 Dec

Why Regular Liver Monitoring Is Crucial and How India Can Eliminate Viral Hepatitis

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Dr. Neeraj Saraf, Senior Director, Hepatology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C represent significant global health challenges, characterized by their insidious progression. These viral infections primarily target the liver, a vital organ responsible for numerous metabolic and detoxification processes. A defining characteristic of chronic viral hepatitis is its often asymptomatic nature in early stages, allowing the viruses to inflict progressive hepatic damage over years, or even decades. This chronic inflammation can culminate in severe liver pathologies, including cirrhosis, hepatic failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Consequently, diagnosis frequently occurs at advanced stages of liver disease, underscoring the urgent…

30 Dec

After Tripura Student’s Death, Petition Urges Legal Recognition of Racial Violence as Hate Crime

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking that racial abuse and violence against people from the Northeastern states be recognised as a separate category of “hate crime”. The plea follows the death of 22-year-old Tripura student Anjel Chakma, who died in Dehradun after an alleged racial attack earlier this month. The petition has been moved by advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi. It requests the court to direct the Union government and all states to set up special police units, nodal officers and awareness programmes, especially in educational institutions, to prevent racial discrimination. It also asks the…

30 Dec

Tripura’s Handloom Industry Is Backbone of State’s Cultural Heritage, Says Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha held a review meeting regarding the Tripura Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd and the Khadi and Village Industries Board at the Secretariat in Agartala. He underscored the significance of the handloom and handicraft industries, stating they are vital to the rural economy and encompass the state's rich heritage and culture. To promote these sectors, the state government is actively implementing various initiatives. The Chief Minister reviewed the corporation's performance and stressed the necessity for professionalism and transparency throughout every phase of the handloom and handicraft processes, from production and quality control to business development…

30 Dec

Mukesh Chhabra Calls Agastya Nanda–Simar Bhatia Pairing a Natural Fit

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Sriram Raghavan’s film Ikkis has generated significant anticipation as one of the most awaited releases of the year. This biographical war drama marks several notable milestones: it is the theatrical debut of Agastya Nanda, grandson of the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, and represents the inaugural performance of Simar Bhatia, niece of renowned actor Akshay Kumar. Additionally, Ikkis is marked by its importance as the last film of legendary superstar Dharmendra. However, the film’s release has faced delays, initially scheduled to premiere earlier but now confirmed for a clash-free theatrical release on January 1, 2026. In the lead-up to the release, a…

30 Dec

India’s Easternmost Village Dong hosts Sunrise Festival launched by Arunachal CM

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The state's first-ever five-day Sunrise Festival was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, India's easternmost settlement that receives the sun's first rays each day. Along with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao, Hayuliang local MLA, and Minister for Women and Child Development Dasanglu Pul, the Chief Minister arrived in Dong village. Dong, which lies on the India-China border, is well-known for being the location where Indian soil is first touched by daybreak. Speaking to the crowd, Khandu explained that the Sunrise Festival celebrates Dong's distinct personality and seeks…

30 Dec

Tripura to Get New Medical College as Bandhan Group Plans ₹200 Crore Investment

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Bandhan Group has announced plans to establish a medical college in Ambassa, Tripura, with an initial investment of Rs 200 crore. This announcement was made by chairman Chandra Sekhar Ghosh at the Prabashi Tripurabashi Summit 2025–26 in Agartala. The medical college is intended to include allied healthcare facilities, aimed at bolstering Tripura’s medical education and healthcare infrastructure, as well as generating employment opportunities for local youth. Additionally, Ghosh proposed the creation of a skill incubation centre in Tripura, contingent on the state government providing suitable space and offering free electricity and internet connectivity, with an estimated investment of Rs 10…

30 Dec

Tripura Youth’s Death: Chakma Students’ Union Seeks CBI Investigation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The All-India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU) is advocating for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripura who was allegedly assaulted in a racially motivated attack in Dehradun on December 9. Anjel succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to the hospital. In a letter to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, AICSU expressed the family's loss of trust in the local police due to claimed procedural lapses and delays in the registration of the FIR, which only occurred on December 12 after pressure from the organization. The students’ union has…