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12 May

Non-tech executives fuel AI learning surge at Great Learning in FY26

Business BureauBusiness

India’s AI upskilling market is witnessing a major shift as non-technical professionals emerge as the biggest adopters of Artificial Intelligence programmes at Great Learning in FY26, driven by rising demand for no-code and low-code AI tools across industries. The ed-tech company said professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66 per cent of enrolments in its AI programmes during FY26. Among them, nearly 64 per cent had more than 12 years of work experience, indicating strong interest from senior leaders and functional heads seeking to integrate AI into business operations. The demand has been particularly strong among professionals from sectors…

12 May

Border Tensions Escalate After Militants Attack Villages in Manipur

riyaManipur

A fact-finding mission by the Ukhrul District Working Journalists’ Association (UDWJA) has uncovered alarming evidence of an alleged coordinated cross-border militant attack from Myanmar that ravaged three Naga villages in Kamjong district, exposing serious lapses in border security along the Indo-Myanmar frontier. The UDWJA team visited Namlee, Wanglee, and Z. Choro villages on May 8, a day after heavily armed militants reportedly crossed the international border and launched simultaneous attacks on these frontier settlements in the early hours of May 7. According to villagers and survivors, the attack began around 4 am when a large group of armed militants entered…

12 May

IIT Madras Opens Admissions for Next BS Degree Batch, Deadline 31 May

Business BureauBusiness

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has announced the opening of admissions for its BS Degree Programmes for the 2026 academic cycle, with May 31, 2026 fixed as the last date for applications. The institute said the programmes are aimed at making high-quality IIT education accessible to a wider and more diverse learner base across India. The BS Degree portfolio includes BS in Data Science and Applications, BS in Electronic Systems, BS in Management and Data Science, and BS in Aeronautics and Space Technology. The programmes are open to anyone who has completed Class 12 and carry no age restrictions. IIT…

11 May

Victory Day Olive Branch: Why Putin Is Offering An ‘End’ To The Ukraine War Now

anuprovaInternational

In a stunning departure from his usual defiant tone, President Vladimir Putin used the backdrop of a scaled-back Victory Day parade on May 9, 2026 to imply that the four-year-old war in Ukraine is finally “heading to an end.” After a ceremony in Moscow that conspicuously avoided its usual display of heavy tanks and missiles, Putin told reporters the situation remains “serious” but the conflict is winding down to a settlement. This shift is part of a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire (May 9-11) orchestrated by President Donald Trump that included a high-stakes exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Putin reiterated…

11 May

BoB Eyes ₹50,000 Crore Corporate Loan Pipeline Amid Rising Industrial Demand

nanikaBanking

State-owned Bank of Baroda has set its sights on a significant expansion of its corporate lending portfolio for the 2027 fiscal year. Despite broader concerns regarding a slowdown in private capital expenditure, the bank is targeting a 10 percent growth rate for its corporate book. With a robust pipeline of new loan proposals, the lender is positioning itself to capitalize on growing demand within India’s core industrial sectors. Bank of Baroda’s Managing Director and CEO, Debadatta Chand, revealed that the bank currently manages a corporate book valued at ₹4.56 lakh crore. The institution has identified a fresh pipeline of big-ticket…

11 May

NSCN-K (Niki) criticises Nagaland government’s vehicle signage ban

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The NSCN-K (Niki) has criticised the Nagaland government’s recent order banning the display of religion-based and organisation-related signage on vehicles, alleging that the move targets religious identity and freedom.In a statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the group objected to the state government’s notification that prohibits the display of religious slogans, stickers, signboards and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles.The group claimed that the order was against the spirit of religious freedom and alleged that the Indian legal system often contradicted itself in matters related to religion and cultural identity.The statement also referred…

11 May

Hyatt launches Asia Pacific summer offer, members can save up to 25% on hotel stays

Business BureauBusiness

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled a limited-period promotional offer across Asia Pacific, allowing travellers to avail discounts of up to 25 per cent on stays at participating Hyatt properties through its global loyalty programme, World of Hyatt. The offer is valid for bookings made by June 1, 2026, with travel applicable till October 31, 2026. Under the scheme, non-members can receive discounts ranging from 10 to 15 per cent on the Best Available Rate. Guests can also enrol in the World of Hyatt programme free of cost to unlock additional benefits and exclusive member pricing. World of Hyatt members will…

11 May

Guwahati Police Arrest Arunachal Youth Over Counterfeit Currency

riyaArunachal Pradesh

A youth from Arunachal Pradesh was arrested with fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.45 lakh from ISBT in Guwahati. Police said the accused has been identified as Geyon Tayeng. The operation was carried out under the supervision of ACP Nilotpal Saikia of Azara subdivision. According to police sources, the accused had allegedly collected the counterfeit currency from a person in Guwahati before being intercepted by the police team. Further investigation is underway to trace the source and possible network linked to the circulation of counterfeit currency.

09 May

One Held After Rs 30 Lakh Worth Drugs Recovered in Naharlagun

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Police arrested a man with drugs worth around Rs 30 lakh at Polo Colony in Naharlagun on Friday.During an anti-drug raid, police seized 113 plastic vials containing heroin weighing around 144 grams, and 30 Nitrazepam tablets, a sedative, weighing close to 300 mg, Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Nyelam Nega said.A suspected drug peddler, Vijay Parang (30), was also arrested, the police officer said, adding that cash, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, was seized during the raid.The raid was conducted by a police team led by Inspector Krishnendu Dev under the overall supervision of SP Nyelam Nega, following all…

09 May

Two Accused Lose Bail in North Tripura Murder Case Over Threat Allegations

riyaTripura

The North Tripura District and Sessions Court have cancelled the bail of two murder accused and remanded them to judicial custody after allegations emerged that they threatened the victim’s family and key witnesses to withdraw their statements. According to police, the accused, identified as Amit Sinha and Madhan Gopal Sinha from Sanicherra in Dharmanagar, were arrested in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old boy and the serious assault of his mother during an attack that allegedly took place on November 24 last year. The two accused were initially granted bail by a local court on February 26 after the…