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20 Aug

Police in Agartala apprehend a group that preys on elderly women and recover jewelry and stolen bikes

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

West Agartala police have busted a notorious gang involved in thefts and snatching incidents, primarily targeting elderly women in the city. The operation was carried out near the border area close to Bangladesh, under the jurisdiction of West Agartala police station. Police arrested four accused, identified as Shakil Mia, Mintu Rudra Pal, Juton Mia, and Amar Das. During the operation, constable Deepak Deb sustained injuries while bravely apprehending two of the suspects. “Based on interrogation, we arrested two more suspects, bringing the total to four. The gang was active in theft, snatching, and other property-related crimes. They had stolen motorcycles…

20 Aug

CM Khandu unveils vision for ‘Schools of Tomorrow’ in Arunachal Pradesh

editorArunachal Pradesh

On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu presented a visionary picture of the state's educational future, emphasizing that it is constructing schools of the future by combining state-of-the-art technology with solid foundations. Khandu emphasized the government's multifaceted efforts to guarantee that no child is left behind in a social media post. In his message on X, the chief minister emphasized his government's commitment to systemic change: "Arunachal is building the schools of tomorrow, from strong foundations in literacy and numeracy to AI-powered monitoring." One of the primary modifications is the School Readiness Program, which attempts to enhance the foundations…

20 Aug

Drugs worth Rs 21 crore are seized by Assam Rifles along the Mizoram-Myanmar border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms (approximately 70,700 tablets) of methamphetamine valued at around Rs 21 crore at Zokhawthar on the Mizoram–Myanmar border, officials said on Tuesday. The operation was conducted on Monday following specific intelligence inputs about a consignment suspected to be smuggled across the international border. The drugs were intercepted before they could enter the local market, marking a significant step in curbing narcotics trafficking in the region. No arrests were made during the operation. The seized methamphetamine was handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Aizawl for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials noted that…

20 Aug

‘India Profiteering From Russian Oil’ Says Who?

Purbalee DuttaLatest

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India of "profiteering" from discounted Russian crude, alleging that New Delhi has engaged in arbitrage trading during the Ukraine war. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent claimed India now sources 42% of its crude imports from Russia, up from less than 1% before the conflict. “India is just profiteering. They’re reselling,” he said, calling it “Indian arbitrage”—buying cheap Russian oil and selling it as refined product, which he termed unacceptable. This comes as the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, with an additional 25% set to take effect on August 27,…

20 Aug

UK Expands Autonomous Bus Trials Across Multiple Cities

MohiniInternational

The UK government’s CAM Pathfinder program is expanding its trials of autonomous buses and shuttles. Cities like Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and Cambridge are gearing up for deployment of self-driving public transport systems—with the goal of reducing congestion and improving connectivity. Transport Minister funding is earmarked for pilot infrastructure and safety evaluations. Urban transport agencies in Nepal, Bangladesh, and India are keen on adapting driverless transit to address urban mobility and resource constraints.

19 Aug

GST cut: AC prices to downfall by Rs 2,500

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Appliance makers are expecting good sales in the festive season, thanks to the government's proposal to reduce the GST slab on air conditioners from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent. This will lead to a reduction in prices by Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500, depending on the model. Also, this reduction in prices after the recent income tax cut and repo rate revision by the government will not only help increase the reach of ACs but will also promote premium ACs, where people will buy energy-efficient models due to cost benefits. Also, this will help…

19 Aug

Mahindra showcases four world-beating SUV design concepts based on Modular, multi-energy NU_IQ platform

Business BureauBusiness

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has unveiled its Global Vision 2027, presenting four futuristic SUV concepts — Vision.S, Vision.T, Vision.SXT, and Vision.X. Built on the all-new modular, multi-energy NU_IQ platform, these models are set for launch from 2027. The NU_IQ platform combines modularity, adaptability, and advanced technology to redefine SUV mobility across India and global markets. It supports multiple powertrains, front- and all-wheel drive, and both left- and right-hand-drive configurations. Mahindra says the design philosophy, branded HEARTCORE, blends expressive styling with practicality, promising command seating, superior driving dynamics, flat-floor architecture, lightweight build, and sci-fi inspired NU_UX digital…

19 Aug

Social media may be draining your vision

Banasree SarkarLifestyle

A new study has revealed that just one hour of scrolling through short-form social media videos on smartphones can cause noticeable eye fatigue. The findings suggest that it's not only the duration of screen time but also the type of content consumed that significantly affects eye health. Researchers found that social media reels—due to their rapid visual changes and intense brightness fluctuations—induce more stress on the eyes than reading e-books or watching videos. These fluctuations lead to greater pupil dilation and reduced blink rates, both of which contribute to visual fatigue. The study was conducted among young Indian adults using…

19 Aug

India’s Future Depends on Education: VIT Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan

Business BureauBusiness

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) announced key highlights from its 40th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, where Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan emphasized education as a strategic driver for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047. Supreme Court Justice R. Mahadevan, serving as chief guest, conferred degrees to 8,310 undergraduates, 2,802 postgraduates, and 451 doctoral students. Outstanding achievers included 68 gold medalists and 203 ranked students. The ceremony also recognized Tamil Nadu Police Academy Director DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore with a Ph.D. in Disaster Management. Times of India CEO Sivakumar Sundaram participated as guest of honor, and student hostels named after…

19 Aug

Mizoram’s “Healthy Lunglei Initiative” introduces the first health ATMs at Lunglei hospitals

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a landmark step for public healthcare in Mizoram, the state’s first-ever Health ATMs were inaugurated today at Civil Hospital Lunglei and the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Lungsen under the “Healthy Lunglei Initiative.” The programme aims to expand access to preventive healthcare through technology-driven solutions. The launch was presided over by Health & Family Welfare Minister Pi Lalrinpuii, who described the occasion as “a proud and historic moment” for Lunglei and Mizoram. She highlighted that the IoT-enabled kiosks allow citizens to instantly measure vital health parameters including blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, oxygen levels, ECG, vision and hearing assessments, and…