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29 Aug

The Mizoram Assembly ends the monsoon session and approves important laws

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The two-day monsoon session of the Mizoram Assembly concluded on Thursday, adjourned sine die, with Speaker Lalbiakzama praising members for their constructive participation and decorum. During the session, the House passed four significant bills, including the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025, and the Mizoram Local Bodies Ombudsman Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening governance and social welfare measures. The Assembly received 350 starred and 105 unstarred questions, of which 342 starred and 97 unstarred questions were admitted for discussion. In addition, 19 committee reports were presented, one official resolution on the Environment Act was adopted, and 13 papers were laid…

29 Aug

India’s EV Charging App To Skip Personal Data Collection

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

India’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) charging app is expected to prioritise data privacy by avoiding the collection of personal user information, even as it analyses behavioural trends and charging patterns to improve services. According to two officials, the app—developed by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)—will use aggregated and anonymised data rather than store individual user or transaction records. This approach aligns with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which mandates user consent for data usage, though its rules are yet to be formalised. During…

29 Aug

Nepal Expands Cross-Border Rail Connectivity with India

MohiniNepal

Nepal has announced an ambitious plan to expand its cross-border railway connectivity with India, aiming to link Kathmandu with Raxaul in Bihar by 2030. The government signed a preliminary MoU with Indian Railways, paving the way for feasibility studies and infrastructure design. Officials in Kathmandu say the project will cut travel time drastically and increase bilateral trade, while Indian experts note it could also draw more Indian tourists into Nepal. For South Asia, this rail link holds wider significance, offering greater regional connectivity, especially for goods movement into Bhutan and Bangladesh.

29 Aug

Germany Announces €40 Billion Green Transition Plan

MohiniInternational

The German government has unveiled a €40 billion fund aimed at accelerating the country’s green transition, focusing on renewable energy, EV infrastructure, and hydrogen development. Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that Germany must lead Europe’s climate innovation to remain competitive globally. Industry leaders have welcomed the initiative but warned about supply chain bottlenecks and rising costs. Neighboring countries, including France and Poland, are expected to coordinate on shared projects. South Asian economies like India and Bangladesh, which export engineering and renewable components to Europe, could see trade opportunities expand.

28 Aug

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose 35 paise to Rs 253.15 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for September delivery rose 35 paise, or 0.14 percent, to Rs 253.15 per kg in a business turnover of 3,998 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

28 Aug

Arunachal Congress slams Kiren Rijiju for “Indecent” remarks against Rahul Gandhi

editorArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress strongly condemned Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's recent remarks about Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, calling them "indecent personal attacks and character assassination." Chera Taya, the general secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), claimed in a statement released here that Rijiju's remarks were an effort to deflect criticism of "his own failures as a leader and Union Minister." Once regarded as a national figure, Rijiju had devolved into "using the language and tone of his right-wing brigade." Taya said, "It is unfortunate and shameful to hear a union minister stoop…

28 Aug

At the Medical College, Tripura CM creates a trauma center and advocates for modern healthcare

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major step towards strengthening healthcare in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a new trauma centre at Tripura Medical College (TMC). The announcement coincided with the 20th foundation day of the college, adding significance to the occasion. The proposed trauma centre will be housed in a G+13 storey building, making it one of the most ambitious healthcare infrastructure projects in the state. Officials said the facility would be equipped with state-of-the-art critical care units aimed at addressing the rising number of emergency cases in the region. Addressing faculty members, students, and dignitaries,…

28 Aug

The Mizoram Assembly honors Ronald Sapa Tlau and Lalrintluanga Sailo with a sorrowful tribute

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly on Wednesday paid heartfelt homage to two prominent political leaders — former Rajya Sabha MP Ronald Sapa Tlau and sitting MNF MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo — who passed away in recent months, leaving behind legacies of dedicated service to the state.Ronald Sapa Tlau, 71, a senior Congress leader, died of cardiac arrest on April 30, 2025. Lalrintluanga Sailo, 65, an MNF legislator from Dampa constituency, succumbed on July 21, 2025, following complications from pneumonia and scrub typhus. Their passing was described by lawmakers as a “deep loss” to Mizoram’s political fraternity.Chief Minister Lalduhoma led the Assembly in…

28 Aug

Oil Steadies As Investors Eye Ukraine War

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after a sharp decline the previous day, as investors monitored the Ukraine conflict and assessed a drop in U.S. crude inventories alongside fresh U.S. tariffs on India. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced he would meet Ukrainian officials in New York this week and confirmed ongoing discussions with Russia aimed at ending the war. Prices were supported by the American Petroleum Institute’s weekly report, which indicated declines in U.S. crude, gasoline, and distillate stockpiles. The official inventory data is expected at 1430 GMT. As of 1045 GMT, Brent crude fell by 18 cents (0.3%) to…

28 Aug

“Environmentalists Demand Wetland Focus in COP Negotiations”

MohiniInternational

Amid global climate negotiations, environmentalists are urging policymakers to elevate the conservation of wetlands, particularly Brazil’s Pantanal, as a central discussion point. Recently, a jaguar named Gaia—beloved by conservationists—was tragically found dead in the Pantanal, prompting renewed calls for protective action. Advocates argue that wetlands, which provide critical biodiversity support, carbon storage, and flood control, remain underappreciated in climate diplomacy. They stress that integrating wetland conservation into climate policy frameworks can bolster both environmental resilience and local livelihoods.