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06 Sep

China Opens World’s Largest High-Speed Rail Network Extension

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China has inaugurated a major extension to its high-speed rail network, connecting remote western provinces to Beijing and Shanghai. The 1,200-kilometer line will cut travel time between Lanzhou and Shanghai by nearly half. Chinese officials said the project will boost trade, tourism, and regional integration. It is part of President Xi Jinping’s broader infrastructure push under the Belt and Road Initiative. Economists note that the expansion also benefits neighboring countries, as faster logistics routes may increase exports from South Asia to Chinese markets.

06 Sep

Tripura advocates for improved sports facilities; Minister Tinku Roy meets with Union DoNER Minister Scindia

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Tinku Roy, held a key meeting with Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Friday to discuss major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s youth and sports infrastructure. During the discussions, Minister Roy submitted a special demand certificate seeking central assistance for several ambitious projects. These include infrastructure upgrades at Panisagar Regional Physical Education College, construction of a 25,000-seat gallery at the DD State Sports Complex in Badarghat, a 400-seat youth hostel within the same complex, and a G+5 youth hostel with a 500-seat auditorium at…

05 Sep

Mukesh Ambani praises second-gen GST reforms, citing lower prices and simplified compliance

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Shri Mukesh D Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, today warmly welcomed the Government of India’s second-generation reforms of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates. Congratulating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for delivering on his promise of a historic “Diwali Gift to the people of India”, Shri Mukesh D Ambani said, “The GST rationalisation is a progressive step towards making products and services more affordable for consumers, easing operational complexity of doing business, lowering inflation and driving consumption growth across the retail sector. This will serve as a big booster to India’s economic growth. With GDP growth…

05 Sep

Master the art of sleek, polished styling with Schwarzkopf Professional’s OSiS+ Smooth & Shine Range

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05 Sep

The tribal student body in Tripura warns of agitation and rejects the MHA citizenship notification

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), one of Tripura’s prominent tribal student organisations, has strongly opposed a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), calling it a direct threat to the rights and identity of indigenous communities in the state and the wider Northeast. In a press release issued on Thursday, September 4, the TSF demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification, which was announced by the MHA on September 1 under the Immigrants and Foreigners Act. The order states that members of six minority communities—Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered…

05 Sep

Mizoram BJP reorganizes Morcha leadership to increase support at the local level

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mizoram has announced a major reshuffle of its morcha leadership in an effort to expand its organizational strength and intensify grassroots engagement ahead of future electoral battles. State BJP president and MLA K Beichhua formally declared the new appointments on September 4 after receiving approval from the party’s national president JP Nadda. The appointments, party leaders say, are designed to bring fresh energy into the party’s state units and ensure stronger coordination with local communities. According to the announcement, Helena Lalsawmkimi has been appointed president of the State Mahila Morcha, giving a renewed push…

05 Sep

West Bengal residents show 100% life insurance awareness, study finds

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A new study by the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life) in collaboration with Kantar has revealed that West Bengal is among the most financially aware states in India, recording 100% life insurance awareness and a high level of trust in long-term financial planning. According to the findings, 40% of respondents already own a life insurance policy, with 52% of them holding their plans for more than six years. About 25% of residents intend to buy a policy within the next three months, underlining rising interest in financial security. The top motivation for both buyers (60%) and intenders (68%) remains protecting the…

05 Sep

Kathmandu Seeks Regional Energy Partnerships

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The government of Nepal has signed new agreements to expand hydropower exports to India, aiming to strengthen its role as a regional clean energy hub. Nepal currently generates surplus electricity during monsoon months, much of it from rivers flowing down the Himalayas. By exporting more power to India, officials say they can boost revenues and reduce trade deficits. The deal also opens the door for future cooperation with Bangladesh and Bhutan under a regional grid framework. Energy experts in New Delhi say the move supports India’s clean energy transition while strengthening South Asian economic ties. For Nepalese media, the story…

05 Sep

Peso Weakens Further as Citizens Turn to Dollar

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Argentina’s economy is once again in turmoil as its currency, the peso, plunged to a record low against the US dollar. Inflation has soared past 120 percent, pushing many citizens to save and trade in dollars. The government has introduced strict capital controls to stabilize the economy, but economists fear the measures may further limit business activity and investment. Ordinary Argentinians are facing skyrocketing food and fuel prices, sparking protests in Buenos Aires. South Asian trade experts note that this crisis could affect agricultural exports, including soybeans and wheat, which are key to global markets.

05 Sep

African Swine Fever spreads to West Siang; authorities on alert in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

African Swine Fever (ASF) is rife in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district, authorities revealed. West Siang District Magistrate Liyi Bagra stated that in order to stop the disease from spreading further, the district government has outlawed both the importation of pigs from outside the area and the transfer of pigs and piglets between districts. The administration has also mandated that a veterinary officer conduct an anti-mortem examination on all pigs that are going to be killed and that the animals that pass the inspection have their ears tagged. However, this rule also applies to people who slaughter pigs for any…