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29 Aug

Namsai MLA urges shift toward oil palm and turmeric for better yields

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chau Zingnu Namchoom, a Namsai politician, encouraged farmers to benefit from the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), stating that satellite mapping has determined that oil palm and turmeric are the best crops for the district's fertile soil. Speaking during a massive oil palm plantation event held at the Wood Town Resort in Chowkham, Namsai district, Namchoom stated that India is still largely reliant on imports of edible oil and emphasized the need for Namsai farmers to start growing oil palm in order to become self-sufficient. He promised to bring up the matter with the appropriate authority for the…

29 Aug

Ujjivan SFB launches ‘Sweep Smart’ for Maxima Current Account holders to boost returns

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) on Monday announced the launch of Ujjivan Sweep Smart, an auto-sweep facility for its Maxima Current Account customers aimed at helping businesses and professionals earn higher returns on idle funds without compromising liquidity. Under the new feature, surplus balances in Maxima Current Accounts exceeding ₹4 lakh are automatically transferred to short-term fixed deposits every Monday. Customers can set custom thresholds starting from ₹4 lakh, with amounts swept in multiples of ₹10,000 for a tenure of 180 days at an interest rate of 6% per annum. In the event of a shortfall, linked deposits are…

29 Aug

Arunachal to host state-level Bhupen Hazarika centenary event at Roing on September 26

editorArunachal Pradesh

As part of the national celebrations of the legacy of the legendary musician, Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein announced that the state will hold a state-level program at Roing in the Lower Dibang Valley district on September 26 to mark the centennial of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's birth. Mein, who attended the core committee meeting on the centenary celebrations in Guwahati on Thursday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the commemorative ceremony in Assam on September 13. The meeting was led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In a post on X,…

29 Aug

Tripura targets 2.3 lakh children in eight districts and improves child protection

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has emerged as a regional leader in child welfare, with comprehensive protection systems now operational across all eight districts of the state. Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the progress during the One-Day North Eastern Regional Convention on Child Rights held at Prajna Bhavan, outlining the state’s extensive efforts to safeguard children and ensure their holistic development. Tripura currently runs 44 child care institutions providing shelter and support to nearly 950 children. In addition, specialised juvenile justice infrastructure, including Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees, operates actively in every district. Since 2022, around 28 children have found permanent homes…

29 Aug

The Mizoram Assembly ends the monsoon session and approves important laws

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The two-day monsoon session of the Mizoram Assembly concluded on Thursday, adjourned sine die, with Speaker Lalbiakzama praising members for their constructive participation and decorum. During the session, the House passed four significant bills, including the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025, and the Mizoram Local Bodies Ombudsman Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening governance and social welfare measures. The Assembly received 350 starred and 105 unstarred questions, of which 342 starred and 97 unstarred questions were admitted for discussion. In addition, 19 committee reports were presented, one official resolution on the Environment Act was adopted, and 13 papers were laid…

29 Aug

India’s EV Charging App To Skip Personal Data Collection

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

India’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) charging app is expected to prioritise data privacy by avoiding the collection of personal user information, even as it analyses behavioural trends and charging patterns to improve services. According to two officials, the app—developed by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)—will use aggregated and anonymised data rather than store individual user or transaction records. This approach aligns with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which mandates user consent for data usage, though its rules are yet to be formalised. During…

29 Aug

Nepal Expands Cross-Border Rail Connectivity with India

MohiniNepal

Nepal has announced an ambitious plan to expand its cross-border railway connectivity with India, aiming to link Kathmandu with Raxaul in Bihar by 2030. The government signed a preliminary MoU with Indian Railways, paving the way for feasibility studies and infrastructure design. Officials in Kathmandu say the project will cut travel time drastically and increase bilateral trade, while Indian experts note it could also draw more Indian tourists into Nepal. For South Asia, this rail link holds wider significance, offering greater regional connectivity, especially for goods movement into Bhutan and Bangladesh.

29 Aug

Germany Announces €40 Billion Green Transition Plan

MohiniInternational

The German government has unveiled a €40 billion fund aimed at accelerating the country’s green transition, focusing on renewable energy, EV infrastructure, and hydrogen development. Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that Germany must lead Europe’s climate innovation to remain competitive globally. Industry leaders have welcomed the initiative but warned about supply chain bottlenecks and rising costs. Neighboring countries, including France and Poland, are expected to coordinate on shared projects. South Asian economies like India and Bangladesh, which export engineering and renewable components to Europe, could see trade opportunities expand.

28 Aug

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose 35 paise to Rs 253.15 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for September delivery rose 35 paise, or 0.14 percent, to Rs 253.15 per kg in a business turnover of 3,998 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

28 Aug

Arunachal Congress slams Kiren Rijiju for “Indecent” remarks against Rahul Gandhi

editorArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress strongly condemned Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's recent remarks about Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, calling them "indecent personal attacks and character assassination." Chera Taya, the general secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), claimed in a statement released here that Rijiju's remarks were an effort to deflect criticism of "his own failures as a leader and Union Minister." Once regarded as a national figure, Rijiju had devolved into "using the language and tone of his right-wing brigade." Taya said, "It is unfortunate and shameful to hear a union minister stoop…