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18 Aug

Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline Links Nagaland To Gas Grid As ONGC Expands Northeast Connectivity

PreetiAssam

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Tuesday commissioned gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Golaghat district of Assam, marking a significant step towards improving natural gas availability and strengthening the energy infrastructure of the Northeast. The newly commissioned facility will enable surplus associated natural gas produced from the Upper Assam Shelf to be processed and evacuated through the North East Gas Grid (NEGG), developed by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The development comes alongside the commissioning of the Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline, which has connected Nagaland with the North East Gas Grid as well as the National Gas Grid.…

18 Aug

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak Nominated to Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry Consultative Committee

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has been nominated as a member of the official Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein welcomed Tagak's nomination and congratulated him on the new responsibility.Khandu said his provides an important platform to raise issues concerning energy access, infrastructure and development in Arunachal Pradesh and the wider Northeast in national discussions."My best wishes to him for a successful tenure. May he continue to serve the nation with diligence and sincerity," the CM said.Similarly, Mein, in a post on X…

18 Aug

Apple May Add Cameras to AirPods: New macOS Video Reveals How Visual Intelligence Could Work

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Apple may be offering an early glimpse of what its rumoured camera-equipped AirPods could do. A video discovered in a recent macOS Tahoe beta appears to show the earbuds working with Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, providing a possible clue about how the technology could be used. MacRumors reportedly spotted the video in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate. In the clip, a person holds a book in front of the AirPods while a voice explains how Visual Intelligence can help users save things they see by simply asking Siri to remember them. If the video is connected to Apple's rumoured…

18 Aug

251 Lok Sabha, 75 Rajya Sabha MPs Face Criminal Cases: SC Told

PreetiLatest

A recent report filed in the Supreme Court has revealed a worrying picture of the criminalisation of politics in the country. According to data presented in the apex court on Monday, criminal cases have been registered against 251 out of 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, various criminal cases have also been registered against 75 out of 233 members of the Rajya Sabha. Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist the Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation, filed this affidavit. Based on data from the 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR), the report states that…

18 Aug

Seven Years On, Subansiri Bridge Still Incomplete

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Normal life was affected in parts of Upper Subansiri district on Monday following a 12-hour bandh called by the Upper Subansiri district unit of the Frontier Highway Committee over the prolonged delay in completing the Subansiri bridge. Most shops in Daporijo and Dumporijo towns remained closed during the bandh, while only a limited number of vehicles were seen on the roads. The shutdown affected regular commercial activities and movement in the two towns. The Frontier Highway Committee said seven years had passed since construction of the Subansiri bridge began, but the project was still incomplete. The delay, it said, had…

18 Aug

Axis Max Life starts FY27 on strong note as premium, profitability and key segments gain momentum

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd began FY27 with broad-based growth, reporting a 17% year-on-year rise in Individual Adjusted First Year Premium to ₹1,810 crore in the first quarter. The insurer’s Value of New Business (VNB) jumped 33% to ₹446 crore, while New Business Margin improved 315 basis points to 23.2%. Total APE increased 15% to ₹1,922 crore and private market share improved 13 bps to 10.1%. Renewal premium rose 20% to ₹4,639 crore, lifting Gross Written Premium 19% to ₹7,607 crore. Individual new business sum assured grew 32%, while AUM crossed ₹2 lakh crore, reaching ₹2,02,621crore. Embedded Value increased 15%…

18 Aug

Axis Bank Hikes FCNR(B) Rates as Banks Step Up Overseas Fund Mobilisation

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Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has raised the interest rate on FCNR(B) deposits of more than $1 million to 6.40% for three- to five-year maturities, effective August 17, making it the highest rate offered by a large Indian bank. The move follows the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to shorten the concessional swap window for FCNR(B) deposits. Axis Bank had earlier offered 6.25% on deposits above $1 million, while the rate for deposits below $1 million now stands at 6.25%. In comparison, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continue to offer 6.25%, while State Bank of India offers 6%…

18 Aug

From confidence to self-reliance, RCM puts women at the heart of its growth journey

Business BureauBusiness

For women associated with RCM Consumer Products Private Limited, the Special Women’s Academy 2026 was more than a two-day gathering—it was an opportunity to celebrate achievement, build confidence and explore new avenues for self-reliance. Held at RCM World, Bhilwara, on August 15-16 under the theme “Har Naari Samman Ki Adhikari”, the programme brought together women associate buyers and leaders from across India. The Independence Day celebrations began with a march-past and flag hoisting, followed by performances by school-going girls and cultural presentations reflecting the country’s diversity. A felicitation ceremony recognised women achievers, while Founder T.C. Chhabra and Managing Director Priyancka…

18 Aug

Motorola launches moto g max with 7000mAh battery, Sony LYTIA camera at effective ₹26,999

Business BureauBusiness

Motorola has launched the moto g max in India, targeting consumers seeking a combination of premium design, camera capabilities, performance and long battery life. The smartphone is priced at ₹27,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, with a ₹1,000 instant bank discount bringing the net effective price to ₹26,999. The moto g max features a Luxury Satin-inspired finish in PANTONE Stargazer, PANTONE Alaskan Blue and PANTONE Malaga. It sports a 6.72-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,050 nits brightness. The device is powered by the Snapdragon® 6s Gen 4 processor, paired with…

17 Aug

Kok Kok Kokoook’ Bags Secret Program Fellini Award At Lucania Film Festival In Italy

PreetiAssam

Assamese filmmaker Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap has been awarded the 'Secret Program Fellini' Award at the 27th Lucania Film Festival in Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy, for his film 'Kok Kok Kokoook'.The Fellini Award is presented in honour of celebrated filmmaker Federico Fellini as a tribute to his extraordinary contribution to world cinema and enduring influence on generations of filmmakers.The award was part of the festival’s Secret Program, curated by Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Makhmalbaf curated Kok Kok Kokoook for the programme and presented Kashyap with the award.Kok Kok Kokoook is currently having its European premiere at the Lucania Film Festival. The film…