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12 Aug

Nepal Announces Nationwide Wi-Fi Rollout in Remote Villages

MohiniNepal

The Government of Nepal has unveiled a plan to equip 2,000 remote villages across its mountainous regions with public Wi-Fi connectivity, partnering with UNICEF and local tech firms. The initiative includes solar-powered connectivity hubs in schools and community centers. By enabling Internet access in previously offline areas, officials hope to bridge educational and economic divides. Remote students can access online learning, health advice, and market updates. Regional interest is high; initiatives in Indian border districts, Sikkim, and Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts are exploring similar rollouts to accelerate rural development. This digital push also harmonizes with India’s ambition for a South…

12 Aug

Brazil Creates $15 Billion Biodiversity Credits Market

MohiniInternational

Brazil has launched a $15 billion biodiversity credit market, enabling landowners to earn credits for preserving habitats—especially in the Amazon rainforest. Credits can be sold on global environmental platforms to corporations seeking to offset ecological damage. This innovative approach financially rewards conservation and is expected to reduce deforestation by creating economic incentives for local communities to preserve forests. Environmental stakeholders in Nepal and Bhutan are studying the initiative as a model for Himalayan biodiversity management, seeking to replicate it in eco-sensitive zones. The program could also strengthen cross-border climate finance mechanisms within South Asia.

12 Aug

Arunachal governor awards Col. R S Jamwal for excellence in adventure sports leadership

editorArunachal Pradesh

On Monday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik presented the "Governor's Medallion for Excellence" to Col. R S Jamwal, Director of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), for planning two renowned trips in recent years. The institute, located in Dirang in the northeastern state's West Kameng area, just finished the Brahmaputra River rafting trip and the Mount Kanchenjunga climb. After awarding the medal, Parnaik spoke at Raj Bhavan here and described the excursions as historic achievements that will improve the state's reputation in the adventure sports sector. A new generation of Arunachali youngsters, he…

12 Aug

Cottonseed oil futures prices downfall: lack of demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Cottonseed oil cake prices fell by Rs 29 to Rs 3,346 per quintal in futures trade on Monday as traders reduced their positions following a weak trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, cottonseed oil cake contracts for September delivery fell by Rs 29, or 0.87 percent, to Rs 3,346 per quintal in a business turnover of 21,640 lots. Analysts said selling by traders at current levels amid sluggish market sentiment mainly led to the fall in cottonseed oil cake prices.

11 Aug

JM Financial Q1 profit raise 166% to Rs 454 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, JM Financial on Monday reported a 166 percent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 454 crore for the June quarter of FY26. The financial services company had earned Rs 171 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Total income during the June quarter of 2025-26 rose to Rs 1,121 crore from Rs 1,093 crore a year ago, JM Financial said in a regulatory filing. Total expenses declined to Rs 529 crore as compared to Rs 849 crore in the April-June quarter of FY25. Networth crossed Rs 10,000 crore during the quarter. Vishal Kampani, Vice Chairman and…

11 Aug

TATA AIA Life empowers Mizoram’s students with digital classrooms, boosts insurance awareness across state

Business BureauBusiness

TATA AIA Life Insurance has launched a comprehensive CSR initiative introducing smart classrooms in eight government schools across Aizawl. The three-year project (2024–2026) aims to impact 1,436 students with digital tools, enhanced infrastructure, and localized e-learning content created in collaboration with Teachmint Edutech. According to the ASER 2024 report, only 10.6% of schools in Mizoram have computer facilities. Addressing this gap, Tata AIA’s initiative includes teacher training workshops, interactive content in core subjects, and hardware support such as projectors and connectivity devices. “Our role in Mizoram goes beyond insurance. We’re committed to uplifting communities through digital and educational empowerment,” said…

11 Aug

During his visit to Mumbai, the Mizoram Chief Secretary talks about the Navi Mumbai Mizoram House project

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, visited Mumbai from August 7 to 11, 2025, marking the first such visit by a Mizoram Chief Secretary to Mumbai Mizoram House since its establishment in 2005. On arrival, he was received by Deputy Resident Commissioner Pu H. Lalruatliana. During his stay, Pu Khilli Ram Meena toured the Mizoram House premises, met with staff members, and visited patients staying there, offering words of encouragement and wishing them a speedy recovery. As part of his visit, Pu Khilli Ram Meena called on Maharashtra Chief Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Meena, IAS, at his residence.…

11 Aug

Tripura’s World Bank-backed development project improves roads, schools, and services with a completion date of 2029

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), a World Bank-supported multi-sectoral initiative, is moving ahead with a 2029 completion target, aiming to transform rural connectivity, education, and public service delivery in the state. Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TRESP, Gajendra Verma, said one of the project’s central goals is the construction of over 416 km of all-weather roads to connect rural and tribal areas to markets and essential services. “Out of 416.46 km, we have completed 71.49 km, and work is underway on another 133.41 km. Work orders have also been issued for an additional 133.41 km,”.…

11 Aug

Kiren Rijiju calls for strengthening lower judiciary to ensure accessible and timely justice

editorArunachal Pradesh

In order to guarantee that justice is available, prompt, and user-friendly, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that the judicial infrastructure, particularly in the lower judiciary, needs to be reinforced. He stated that infrastructure is crucial, particularly in the lower courts, while attending the opening of the recently built Gauhati High Court, Itanagar Permanent Bench building in Naharlagun, which is close by. Judges and litigants also require appropriate amenities. "We must lower the barrier to justice and make it easier for the average person to access it. The union minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs stated that justice…

11 Aug

First Look Of Tesla’s New Showroom In Delhi’s Aerocity

Purbalee DuttaEconomy

Tesla has strengthened its presence in India by launching its second showroom at Worldmark 3 in Delhi’s Aerocity. This new Experience Centre allows visitors to engage directly with Tesla’s electric vehicles and advanced technology. It follows the opening of Tesla’s first Indian showroom at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15, 2025. Both showrooms are equipped with four V4 Superchargers, offering DC fast charging up to 250kW at ₹24 per kWh. At its Mumbai debut, Tesla also introduced the Model Y in two variants: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD). The RWD version, powered by a…