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04 Sep

In Lawngtlai, Mizoram, Assam Rifles seize weapons and intensify their anti-trafficking campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles apprehended a suspect and seized arms and ammunition in Chamdur P village of Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. The operation, carried out on September 2 following specific intelligence inputs, reflects the sustained efforts of security forces to check the flow of arms in the sensitive border region. According to officials, troops launched an area domination patrol in the village and intercepted a suspect. Upon a thorough search, security personnel recovered one .22 air carbine, one .22 single-barrel miniature rifle of foreign make, two .22 magazines, and ten live rounds of .22 ammunition. The suspect, along with the seized items,…

04 Sep

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across several districts in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is under a weather warning from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which predicts heavy to widespread rains in multiple districts starting on September 4 and circumstances that will likely get worse over the next few days. West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Lower Siang, Siang, East Siang, Upper Siang, Lohit, Changlang, Longding, and Tirap are all expected to experience thunderstorms and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall on September 4, according to the district-by-district forecast issued by the local meteorological center. Authorities have warned residents in susceptible areas to exercise caution as…

04 Sep

Kenya Battles Severe Drought Crisis

MohiniInternational

Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in four decades, leaving over four million people in urgent need of food aid. Prolonged dry weather has devastated crops and livestock, forcing families to walk long distances in search of water. The United Nations has launched an appeal for emergency funding, while the African Union is calling for stronger climate adaptation measures. Indian NGOs working in East Africa have also pledged assistance, highlighting the shared climate vulnerabilities across the Global South. Experts warn that if rains do not return by October, the humanitarian crisis could spread to neighboring Ethiopia and Somalia, worsening regional…

03 Sep

Bajaj Finance shares increase for fourth consecutive session

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance Ltd continued its winning streak for the fourth consecutive trading session on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock opened at ₹895, higher than its previous close of ₹889.35. The stock then hit an intraday high of ₹899.55. As of 2:03 pm, shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd were trading 0.10% lower at ₹888.40. The company's market capitalisation as of September 2 was ₹5,52,774.18 crore. In the last four days, Bajaj Finance shares have gained 1.71%. On a monthly basis too, the stock has gained 0.34%. So far in 2025, it…

03 Sep

KOLKATAWOOD 2025 Set to Transform Eastern India’s Wood and Furniture Sector

Business BureauBusiness

Eastern India’s furniture and mattress industry is set for a major boost with KOLKATAWOOD 2025, scheduled from September 12–14, 2025, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Organised by Nuernberg Messe India, the exhibition extends the INDIAWOOD legacy, connecting global manufacturing technology and materials with fast-growing regional markets. Economic indicators point to rising demand across Eastern India, fueled by rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, and increasing disposable incomes. With 150+ brands participating, KOLKATAWOOD will offer live demonstrations, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions, bridging modern manufacturing with local business ecosystems. The Indian furniture market, valued at USD 23.9 billion in 2023, is projected…

03 Sep

Kim Jong-un of North Korea travels to Beijing for Xi’s military parade

Banasree SarkarInternational

In preparation for his international diplomatic debut, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing in a special armored train. He will be attending China's impending military parade, which will be attended by dozens of state leaders. Nearly a day after leaving Pyongyang, the train pulled into Beijing Railway Station at approximately 4 p.m. (local time), with Kim in the company of Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and other officials. A motorcade with the North Korean flag left the station after a train bearing the flag was spotted in Beijing. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) later verified that Kim left Pyongyang…

03 Sep

Nepal Expands Cross-Border Trade with India

MohiniNepal

Nepal has inaugurated a new inland container depot in Biratnagar, aiming to strengthen trade links with India and other South Asian countries. Officials said the facility will ease congestion at border checkpoints and help exporters access global markets more efficiently. The project has drawn interest from Indian businesses in Bihar and West Bengal, who expect faster delivery of goods. Economists in Kathmandu noted that the new hub could reduce Nepal’s reliance on third-country trade routes via Kolkata port. For regional trade, the move signals stronger connectivity and cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework.

03 Sep

Germany Pushes Ahead with Green Energy Plan

MohiniInternational

Germany has announced a €20 billion investment in renewable energy projects as part of its plan to phase out coal by 2030. The government said new wind farms will be developed across the North Sea, while solar panels will expand in southern states like Bavaria. The decision comes as Germany tries to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels after the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted gas supplies. Experts say the shift could create more than 200,000 new jobs and make Germany a global leader in green technology. Environmental groups welcomed the move, though critics argue that energy prices may remain high in…

03 Sep

The BJP government is allegedly causing turmoil and dividing communities, according to the Tripura Congress

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha on Tuesday accused the state BJP-led government of fostering divisions between tribal and non-tribal communities and creating unrest across the state. Saha also criticized the administration for adopting what he called an “undemocratic attitude” toward opposition parties and dissenting voices. Addressing a press conference at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan, Saha raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Tripura. He pointed out that the government allowed a ruling party protest outside the Congress Bhavan last Monday and expressed strong objection to the comments made against the central Congress leadership during the event.…

03 Sep

Mizoram introduces FOCUS 2.0 for climate-resilient agriculture with Rs 380 crore in IFAD support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Governing Council of the Society for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mizoram (SCRAM) to review the implementation roadmap of FOCUS 2.0, the state’s flagship initiative for climate-resilient agriculture. The meeting was held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Department Conference Hall. Following the successful completion of FOCUS 1.0, the state government has launched FOCUS 2.0 under the Handholding Scheme. The programme is planned as a six-year initiative, implemented through convergence among state departments, with the Planning & Programme Implementation Department serving as the nodal agency. The State Finance Department…