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05 Sep

The tribal student body in Tripura warns of agitation and rejects the MHA citizenship notification

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), one of Tripura’s prominent tribal student organisations, has strongly opposed a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), calling it a direct threat to the rights and identity of indigenous communities in the state and the wider Northeast. In a press release issued on Thursday, September 4, the TSF demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification, which was announced by the MHA on September 1 under the Immigrants and Foreigners Act. The order states that members of six minority communities—Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered…

05 Sep

Mizoram BJP reorganizes Morcha leadership to increase support at the local level

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mizoram has announced a major reshuffle of its morcha leadership in an effort to expand its organizational strength and intensify grassroots engagement ahead of future electoral battles. State BJP president and MLA K Beichhua formally declared the new appointments on September 4 after receiving approval from the party’s national president JP Nadda. The appointments, party leaders say, are designed to bring fresh energy into the party’s state units and ensure stronger coordination with local communities. According to the announcement, Helena Lalsawmkimi has been appointed president of the State Mahila Morcha, giving a renewed push…

05 Sep

West Bengal residents show 100% life insurance awareness, study finds

Business BureauBusiness

A new study by the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life) in collaboration with Kantar has revealed that West Bengal is among the most financially aware states in India, recording 100% life insurance awareness and a high level of trust in long-term financial planning. According to the findings, 40% of respondents already own a life insurance policy, with 52% of them holding their plans for more than six years. About 25% of residents intend to buy a policy within the next three months, underlining rising interest in financial security. The top motivation for both buyers (60%) and intenders (68%) remains protecting the…

05 Sep

Kathmandu Seeks Regional Energy Partnerships

MohiniNepal

The government of Nepal has signed new agreements to expand hydropower exports to India, aiming to strengthen its role as a regional clean energy hub. Nepal currently generates surplus electricity during monsoon months, much of it from rivers flowing down the Himalayas. By exporting more power to India, officials say they can boost revenues and reduce trade deficits. The deal also opens the door for future cooperation with Bangladesh and Bhutan under a regional grid framework. Energy experts in New Delhi say the move supports India’s clean energy transition while strengthening South Asian economic ties. For Nepalese media, the story…

05 Sep

Peso Weakens Further as Citizens Turn to Dollar

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Argentina’s economy is once again in turmoil as its currency, the peso, plunged to a record low against the US dollar. Inflation has soared past 120 percent, pushing many citizens to save and trade in dollars. The government has introduced strict capital controls to stabilize the economy, but economists fear the measures may further limit business activity and investment. Ordinary Argentinians are facing skyrocketing food and fuel prices, sparking protests in Buenos Aires. South Asian trade experts note that this crisis could affect agricultural exports, including soybeans and wheat, which are key to global markets.

05 Sep

African Swine Fever spreads to West Siang; authorities on alert in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

African Swine Fever (ASF) is rife in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district, authorities revealed. West Siang District Magistrate Liyi Bagra stated that in order to stop the disease from spreading further, the district government has outlawed both the importation of pigs from outside the area and the transfer of pigs and piglets between districts. The administration has also mandated that a veterinary officer conduct an anti-mortem examination on all pigs that are going to be killed and that the animals that pass the inspection have their ears tagged. However, this rule also applies to people who slaughter pigs for any…

05 Sep

Medanta Noida harnesses latest tech to redefine healthcare innovation

Business BureauBusiness

Global Health Limited (Medanta), one of India’s leading private healthcare providers, has set a new benchmark in medical technology and innovation with the launch of its 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida. The facility integrates next-generation healthcare solutions, underscoring Medanta’s mission to combine clinical excellence with technological advancement. Currently operational with 300 beds, the hospital features over 100 ICU beds and five modular operating theatres. Among its standout innovations are the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot for precision surgeries, the Artis Icono AI-driven Biplane Cath Lab for advanced cardiac interventions, a 3 Tesla MRI, and a 256-Slice Dual Source CT…

04 Sep

M&M shares gain 7%, while other OEMs struggle to maintain gains

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

After rationalisation of GST rates, investors' interest in auto stocks has increased with a significant reduction in GST rates in the new rate structure. The Nifty Auto index opened with a gain of over 3.5% on Thursday morning after the GST hike. Among all other stocks, M&M and Eicher Motors were the top two gainers on the index. M&M shares rose nearly 7% to hit a high of ₹3,550 per share on the NSE. The stock is currently trading 6.4% higher at ₹3,494 per share. While other carmakers are trading in the green with gains of up to 1%, trimming…

04 Sep

Rare Orchid species discovered for first time in India’s Arunachal Pradesh

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During a field study in Vijoynagar, in the eastern district of Arunachal Pradesh, a research team from the Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED) in Changlang district discovered a rare orchid Gastrochilus pechei (Rchb.f.) Kuntze for the first time in India. The finding in Arunachal Pradesh represents a major expansion of its distribution range, as it was previously only known to exist in Myanmar's Kachin state. Yellow sepals, a sub-triangular epichile with erose borders, a subglobose hypochile with a center cushion, and petals with a white labellum heavily speckled with purple are characteristics that set this orchid apart. At…

04 Sep

In the Northeast Gas Grid project, Tripura CM guarantees equitable pay

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has assured that landowners are being compensated whenever land is acquired for the Northeast Gas Grid project, countering allegations of forced eviction without payment. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Saha dismissed recent media reports and opposition claims. “I saw a newspaper report on it. But the truth is that compensation is being given whenever land is acquired. I don't know where the news came from,” the chief minister said. The Northeast Gas Grid, a major pipeline network, aims to connect Guwahati with the capitals of Imphal, Agartala, and Itanagar, boosting energy accessibility and industrial development…