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07 Jul

Border tension rises, refugees seek shelter in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Fresh unrest along the India-Myanmar border has led to a renewed influx of refugees into Mizoram’s Champhai district, as armed clashes between two pro-democracy rebel groups in Myanmar spilled over into Indian territory. The situation remains tense in the border village of Zokhawthar, where stray bullets from across the border reportedly struck local homes, raising fears among residents. According to local officials and community leaders, the gunfight broke out between the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the Chinland Defence Force (CDF)-Hualngoram in Khawmawi, a village located just across the Tiau River, which separates Myanmar from India’s northeastern state of…

07 Jul

Bangladesh Inaugurates Nationwide E-Market for Farmers

MohiniBangladesh

The Bangladesh government has launched Krishi Bazar, a nationwide digital marketplace connecting farmers directly with buyers, wholesalers, and exporters. The goal is to minimize middlemen and maximize profits for rural producers. The portal includes real-time pricing, logistics tracking, and certification for organic produce. Over 200 cooperatives have already signed up. Experts say this will boost export potential of rice, jute, and fishery products. The platform mirrors similar models in India’s ONDC and Nepal’s Agro Market initiative, reflecting a broader South Asian shift toward tech-driven agri-trade.

05 Jul

HDFC Bank shares rose, gross advances rise 6.7% to ₹26.53 lakh crore in Q1, deposits rise 16.2%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

HDFC Bank share price: Shares of India's largest private lender HDFC Bank jumped on Friday, July 4, as gross advances rose 6.7% to ₹26,53,000 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, as against ₹24,86,900 crore in the same period a year ago. Sequentially, it grew 0.4%. Deposits for the first quarter of FY 2025-26 stood at ₹27,64,000 crore, reflecting a growth of 16.2% from ₹23,79,100 crore in the first quarter of FY 25. On a sequential basis, deposits grew 1.8%. HDFC Bank share price The stock rose 0.37% to ₹1,994.4 per share at 9:20 am on the National Stock Exchange…

05 Jul

PMI India pledges crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, supports government’s track & trace rollout

Business BureauBusiness

On the occasion of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, Philip Morris International's India affiliate, PMI India, reiterated its commitment to dismantling the illicit tobacco trade in the country. The company emphasized a three-pronged approach—protecting revenue, safeguarding product integrity, and curbing the informal economy—aligned with the Indian government’s landmark rollout of a pack-level Track & Trace (T&T) system for tobacco products. India, home to an estimated 120 million tobacco users, has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest illegal cigarette market, with smuggled products making up nearly 25% of the domestic industry. Backed by global experience across over 140 countries, PMI aims to support India’s…

05 Jul

Dr. Manik Saha unveils TSAAF to boost education in Tripura

Durgasree MitraTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday launched the Tripura School Assessment and Accreditation Framework (TSAAF)—a structured initiative designed to uplift educational standards and school infrastructure across the state. The launch event, attended by educators, administrators, and policymakers, marked a significant step in Tripura’s mission to align its education system with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP). TSAAF will serve as a tool to evaluate institutional performance, identify gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement among schools. Speaking at the event, Dr. Saha declared his vision to make every school in Tripura a centre of excellence.…

05 Jul

People angry as 9 accused in youth’s death get bail

Durgasree MitraMizoram

Tensions ran high in Mizoram’s Champhai district on July 4 as a large group of residents, led by the Young Mizo Association (YMA), staged a protest outside the Champhai police station. The demonstrators expressed deep frustration over the recent release on bail of nine individuals accused in the alleged murder of a local youth, citing serious lapses in police procedure. The protest erupted after it came to light that all nine accused had been granted bail due to the failure of police to file a chargesheet within 90 days, as mandated under the law. The delay, protestors claimed, amounted to…

05 Jul

Bangladesh Sets Up First Deep-Sea Port at Matarbari

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh has begun operations at its first deep-sea port in Matarbari, Cox’s Bazar, marking a major milestone in its maritime trade infrastructure. Built with Japanese funding, the port will accommodate large container ships and reduce dependency on regional transshipment hubs. Officials say the port is expected to reduce shipping costs by 30% and increase export volume. The development could shift logistics patterns in South Asia, offering Indian northeastern states and Bhutan an alternative sea access point through integrated road-rail connectivity.

05 Jul

Fresh veggies are provided to Indo-Tibetan Border Police officers by farmers in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The 59th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), based in Nafra in the Bichom district of Arunachal Pradesh, received the first shipment of fresh veggies in a historic initiative to support local agriculture and the well-being of security forces. Bichom district deputy commissioner Bopai Puroik formally flagged off the shipment on Thursday, according to officials. Under the auspices of "Mission Arun Himveer," the program is the first step in a long-term partnership that will connect the state's farmers with the nation's border security troops. The ITBP and the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB) recently signed a memorandum of…

04 Jul

Bank of Baroda Q1 update: Global business increase 10.7%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

y-o-y Bank of Baroda shared its business update for the quarter ending June of the financial year 2025-26 on Thursday, July 3. The government-owned bank's global business grew 10.7% y-o-y to ₹26.43 trillion as of June 30, 2025, from ₹23.87 trillion in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. Its global deposits also grew 9.13% y-o-y to ₹14.35 trillion during the quarter, from ₹13.15 trillion in the first quarter of FY 2025. The bank's global advances also grew 12.63% to ₹12.07 trillion as of June 30, 2025, from ₹10.71 trillion in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. The lender's…

04 Jul

Surprise Inspection in Khonsa Market Uncovers 13 Violations of Legal Metrology Act

Durgasree MitraArunachal Pradesh

The legal metrology and consumer affairs department (Eastern Zone) carried out a surprise examination in Khonsa market in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday in an effort tosafeguard consumer rights and ensure compliance with trade regulations. Deputy Controller C S Singpho, who oversees the Lohit district, conducted the inspection, and participants included town magistrate Noklem Wangjen, who is Khonsa's extra assistant commissioner.Seven trade units were discovered to have violated Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act of 2009 by utilizing unreliable weights, measures, and weighing devices in business dealings during the operation. Six additional trading units were also…