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05 Aug

Tipra Motha Chief threatens legal action on Village Council poll delay

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday issued a strong warning against the continued delay in holding Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura’s tribal areas, declaring that he would not hesitate to approach the Supreme Court if the situation remains unresolved. Addressing the media, Debbarma emphasized that he cannot sit idle while rural communities continue to suffer due to administrative inertia. “There are clear directives from the High Court that VC elections must be held. Yet, despite those orders, no concrete steps have been taken. If the Election Commission fails to act, we will move the Supreme…

05 Aug

Mizoram farmers receive ₹38 crore in PM-KISAN 20th instalment

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 1.3 lakh farmers in Mizoram have received over ₹38 crore under the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, marking the first disbursal for the 2025–26 financial year, officials confirmed on Sunday.The financial support was part of a nationwide payout of ₹20,500 crore released to nearly 9.7 crore farmers across India. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a special event in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. The funds were transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency and speed.In Mizoram, a total of ₹38.06…

05 Aug

New India Foundation launches round 3 of translation fellowship to bridge linguistic gaps

Business BureauBusiness

The New India Foundation (NIF) has opened applications for the third round of its prestigious Translation Fellowship, aimed at bringing regional non-fiction literature to a wider English-speaking audience. The fellowship offers a grant of ₹6 lakh for six months to each selected translator working with texts in any of ten Indian languages—Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, and Urdu. Applications opened on August 1 and will remain open until December 31, 2025. The initiative seeks to democratize access to India’s intellectual legacy by translating significant non-fiction works published after 1850 that offer deep insights into India’s cultural,…

05 Aug

Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar Launches Coral Reef Restoration Program

MohiniBangladesh

In a bold move for environmental protection, Bangladesh has initiated its first large-scale coral reef restoration project near Saint Martin’s Island, off the coast of Cox’s Bazar. The initiative, supported by international NGOs and local universities, involves planting coral nurseries to revive dying reefs affected by warming seas and pollution. Marine biologists from Chattogram University say early signs are promising, with over 1,500 coral fragments already showing growth. Artificial reef structures are also being introduced to encourage marine biodiversity. Conservationists in India’s Andaman Islands and Sri Lanka are following the project as a possible blueprint. With shared waters and ecosystems,…

05 Aug

At Delhi’s Aerocity, Tesla launches its second India showroom on August 11

Banasree SarkarBusiness, National

Tesla plans to open its second retail location in India in order to increase its market share in the electric vehicle sector. In the national capital, which is a major focus for India's quest for electric mobility, the new Tesla Experience Center will debut on August 11 in Aerocity's posh Worldmark 3 complex. This inauguration occurs less than a month after Tesla opened its first showroom at the Maker Maxity mall in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on July 15. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the high-profile Mumbai event, congratulating Tesla on its arrival in the state and inviting…

04 Aug

Rice exports from India to increase after import ban lifted

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, The Indian Rice Exporters Federation on Monday said the lifting of the import ban by a major Indian rice importer will boost exports of the grain and reduce the impact of new US tariffs. Prem Garg, president of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), said a major international market has decided to lift a four-month ban on rice imports. "This development is significant as this market is a major importer of Indian rice, with annual imports of over 1,000,000 metric tonnes, and the lifting of the ban will significantly increase our exports," Garg said. "This will increase India's…

04 Aug

The key to viksit Arunachal is the intellectual development of youth: Dy CM Mein

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein of Arunachal Pradesh has emphasized that creating a "Shashakt" and "Viksit Arunachal" requires equipping the youth with information, opportunities, and a clear vision. The deputy chief minister emphasized the government's steadfast dedication to raising a talented, self-assured, and intellectually active youth during his remarks at the zonal final of the second edition of the "Battle of Minds" quiz competition here on Saturday night. With 343 school teams participating enthusiastically, up from just 53 in the inaugural edition, the event, which was organized by the state Youth Affairs department, demonstrated the growing competitive spirit and intellectual…

04 Aug

Apple Is Developing ChatGPT Like Product

Purbalee DuttaLatest

Apple is intensifying its efforts in the artificial intelligence (AI) space by reportedly developing a ChatGPT-like answer engine. ChatGPT, owned by OpenAI, is widely popular among consumers and businesses for its conversational AI capabilities. Interestingly, Apple already collaborates with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT with its own AI systems. According to Mark Gurman, Apple has created a new team named AKI (Answers, Knowledge, and Information) tasked with building a proprietary ChatGPT-style search experience. Despite these moves, Apple has yet to convince users of its AI prowess. Features once promised with Siri are already available on some Chinese smartphones but not on…

04 Aug

Tripura government says ‘zero tolerance’ for drugs

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday issued a strong warning to drug mafias operating in the region, saying the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy and given the police a free hand to arrest drug smugglers, including those believed to be kingpins.Speaking to reporters, Chowdhury alleged that a section of anti-national elements is exploiting Tripura’s international border to use the state as a corridor for drug trafficking. He said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, is committed to protecting the…

04 Aug

UK Unveils AI Regulation Bill to Tackle Deepfakes and Bias

MohiniInternational

The UK Parliament has introduced a landmark Artificial Intelligence Accountability Bill, which will require AI firms to undergo bias audits, watermark deepfake media, and submit to oversight by a new AI Safety Commission. This move follows a surge in deepfake-related crimes and misinformation campaigns. The proposed law aims to safeguard both public trust and user data, while allowing innovation in health, finance, and education sectors. Tech analysts in India’s NCR and Bangalore believe such legislation is urgently needed across South Asia, where AI use is increasing without adequate safeguards. The UK model could serve as a draft for SAARC-wide AI…