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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…

04 Aug

Nepal’s First All-Women Drone Mapping Team Charts Climate Impact

MohiniNepal

A pioneering team of young women in Nepal has launched the country's first all-female drone mapping initiative, surveying glacial melt and deforestation in the Annapurna and Langtang regions. Trained under a UNDP and local NGO program, the team is using high-resolution drone imagery to monitor changes in forest cover, water bodies, and landslide-prone zones. Their data is helping municipalities build early-warning systems for floods and climate-induced disasters. The initiative is also drawing praise from Indian and Bangladeshi environmental bodies looking to empower rural women in STEM. Similar programs may be piloted in North Bengal and the Chittagong Hill Tracts, where…

04 Aug

Understanding the Crucial Role of Resuscitation for Hypovolemic Shock Following Trauma

Business BureauBusiness

(Prof. (Dr.) Anil Gulati is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Pharmazz, Inc,USA) Trauma and Shock: The Race Against TimeEvery year, trauma claims the lives of thousands, especially those under the age of 40. In the critical minutes after a severe injury, rapid blood loss can lead to hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition where, due to a lack of blood supply, the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the body. Left untreated, it leads to organ failure and death. However, while emergency care systems have advanced, the core treatment for shock has remained largely unchanged—until now.Understanding Hypovolemic ShockHypovolemic…

02 Aug

Tata Power Q1 consolidated net profit increase 9.17% y-o-y to ₹1,060 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Tata Power on Friday, August 1 announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹1,060 crore, up 9% y-o-y as compared to ₹971 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s operating revenue during the quarter stood at ₹18,035 crore, up 4.28% from ₹17,924 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹16,336 crore, up 3.03% from ₹15,856 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Depreciation cost for the quarter stood at ₹1,161 crore as against ₹973 crore in Q1 FY24,…

02 Aug

Jasprit Bumrah was released from the Indian team

Banasree SarkarSports

In the present fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England at The Oval, fast-bowling star Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the playing XI because of workload management, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Before reaching the location for the play on day two, Bumrah was not seen on the Indian squad bus. Mr. Jasprit Bumrah has been cut from India's roster for the series' fifth Test matchup with England. At London's Kennington Oval, the fifth and final Test of the series is currently in progress, the BCCI announced in a release. Due to workload management,…

02 Aug

Vijaynagar Remains Inaccessible

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

The Miao-Vijaynagar (MV) road has remained blocked at several points since May 30, leaving the remote Vijaynagar area in Changlang district disconnected from the rest of Arunachal Pradesh. According to reports, the worst-affected stretch lies between Yachejolo village (85 miles) and Gandhigram, where heavy rainfall and landslides have caused parts of the road to collapse. Restoration work by the district administration has reached up to Miphoto village (82–83 miles). Meanwhile, local residents have also stepped in, clearing roadblocks through community service. Images and videos showing their efforts have circulated on social media. However, locals claim the government’s repair work is…

02 Aug

Heart and liver transplants coming soon to Agartala Hospital

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has announced the state government’s ambitious plan to initiate heart transplant procedures at GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. The announcement was made during the 21st Foundation Day celebrations of the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital, held at the KLS Auditorium on Friday. Dr. Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, said that the state is in talks with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for technical support, and has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohan Foundation—an acclaimed organisation promoting organ donation and transplant procedures…

02 Aug

Bangladesh Begins First Offshore Wind Power Project in Bay of Bengal

MohiniBangladesh

In a significant renewable energy milestone, Bangladesh has inaugurated its first offshore wind energy project in the Bay of Bengal, near Cox’s Bazar. The pilot project is expected to generate 100 MW of electricity, with potential expansion based on its success. Funded in part by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, the project aligns with Bangladesh’s plan to achieve 40% renewable energy by 2041. Engineers from India and Denmark are collaborating with local teams on the installation and turbine design. This effort holds regional importance, as West Bengal’s coastal districts may benefit from technology-sharing and green energy trade. Energy…

02 Aug

Arrest of nuns sparks anger in Mizoram Congress

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has sharply criticised Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Members of Parliament K. Vanlalvena and Richard Vanlalhmangaiha for what it called their "disappointing silence" over the arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh. Addressing a political gathering in Aizawl on Friday, MPCC president Lal Thanzara condemned the July 25 arrest of Sister Vandana Francis and Sister Preethy Mary, along with a third person, Sukhman Mandavi, by the Government Railway Police at Durg railway station. The arrest followed a complaint from a Bajrang Dal member, who accused the trio of attempting to convert three tribal…