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14 Jul

Conservation Groups Commit To Community Of Practice Against Wildlife Crime At IWEC

PreetiAssam, Education

Conservation organisation Aaranyak played a key role at the Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC) 2026, where it joined hands with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to promote community-driven and technology-based strategies to combat illegal wildlife hunting and trade. The conference, held at Ashoka University in Sonipat, Haryana, on July 10 and 11, brought together researchers, conservationists, law enforcement agencies, policymakers and community representatives from across the country to discuss collaborative approaches to wildlife protection. Aaranyak's Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD), in collaboration with WTI, organised a Special Interest Group (SIG) titled "Establishing a Community of Practice to Address Illegal…

14 Jul

Arunachal Flood Crisis: Students’ Union Urges Centre to Declare Severe Disaster, Release Funds

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a special financial package and urgent central intervention for relief and restoration works, as the state reels under widespread floods and landslides ahead of the peak monsoon season.In its letter, AAPSU has urged the Centre to declare the current situation a disaster of severe nature, release immediate assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund, and sanction a dedicated financial package for reconstruction of damaged roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and water supply systems across the state.According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the ongoing spell…

14 Jul

Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Floods, Landslides Across Arunachal Pradesh; Infrastructure Suffer Extensive Damage

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Rainfall continued to batter several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, triggering flash floods, landslides and widespread damage to public infrastructure, educational institutions, religious establishments and residential properties in Kurung Kumey and Kra Daadi districts, while a major landslide blocked National Highway-13 at Pakro in Pakke Kesang district on Monday.According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), flash floods struck parts of Kurung Kumey district between 2 am and 4 am following intense rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kumey River.In Damin sub-division, the bridge connecting Huri and Damin was washed away, disrupting road connectivity to the area.The worst-affected area…

14 Jul

Zo Fair Opens in Aizawl with 25 Stalls, Showcasing North East’s Traditional Crafts and Forest-Based Products

ParomitaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday inaugurated the week-long Zo Fair (Aadhi Bazaar) at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall in Aizawl.The fair is jointly organised by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the Cooperation Department, Government of Mizoram.The fair showcases a wide range of traditional handicraft and indigenous products brought by artisans from various North Eastern States as well as different parts of Mizoram.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the history of the people of the North East had long been preserved through their traditional attire,…

14 Jul

Bandhan Bank launches ‘Cyber Cop’ campaign to boost cyber fraud awareness

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Bank has launched a nationwide cyber awareness campaign, titled "Cyber Cop", under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to promote safer digital practices and strengthen public awareness against the growing threat of cyber fraud. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, is being rolled out in association with filmmaker RohitShetty, who has joined the campaign to enhance its outreach through his widely recognised ‘cop universe’. The campaign comes at a time when cybercrime continues to surge across the country. According to government-linked data, losses reported through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal touched nearly ₹22,495 crore in 2025, with more than…

14 Jul

Daughter-in-law Buried In House Courtyard In Hazaripara, Police Launch Manhunt For Couple

PreetiAssam

heinous and shocking murder has come to light in Hazaripara village under Lakshiganj Police Outpost in Bilasipara subdivision. The body of a pregnant daughter-in-law was recovered buried in the courtyard of a house. The deceased has been identified as Saheba Bibi, the second wife of village resident Hakimur Karim. The accused husband and his first wife have been absconding since the brutal murder. According to reports, Saheba Bibi, daughter of Mahid Ali of Pakhritol, Fakiragram, was married to Hakimur Karim about a year ago. Despite already having a first wife, Hakimur had married her, and the three had been living…

14 Jul

ICICI Pru AMC Sees Strong Growth as Income Rises 18% in June Quarter

nanikaBanking, Business

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) has reported a strong financial performance for the June quarter, with its net profit rising 23 per cent year-on-year to ₹965 crore. The company had recorded a net profit of ₹784 crore during the same quarter of the previous financial year. The growth in profitability was supported by an 18 per cent year-on-year increase in total income, which stood at ₹1,745 crore during the quarter. The company’s expenses increased by 11.7 per cent to ₹464 crore, while maintaining steady operational performance. ICICI Prudential AMC managed average assets under management (AUM) of ₹11.2 trillion through…

14 Jul

Energy Markets on Edge: Oil Prices Surge to One-Month High Above $85 Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Military Clash in Strait of Hormuz

anuprovaBusiness

Global oil prices surged nearly 3% on Tuesday to touch a four-week high, with international benchmark Brent crude climbing above $85 per barrel following a rapid escalation of military and diplomatic hostilities between the United States and Iran. The sudden price spike was triggered as the U.S. military launched its third consecutive night of targeted airstrikes against Iranian coastal defense systems, missile sites, and drone facilities along the southern coastline to safeguard commercial shipping. Tensions intensified further when U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a highly controversial 20% cargo…

14 Jul

Mizoram Government Urges Tourists to Defer Travel Amid Severe Flooding and Highway-Blocking Landslips

rohanMizoram

Incessant monsoon rainfall has caused widespread inundation and severe landslides across several districts of Mizoram, prompting the Lalduhoma-led state government to issue an urgent public safety advisory asking tourists from outside the state to postpone their visits. The state's Tourism Department explicitly appealed to travelers to avoid visiting Mizoram until weather conditions improve, while requesting those who have already made travel bookings to reschedule their trips to prevent severe transit disruptions and personal safety risks. The adverse weather has triggered massive infrastructure damage and overflowing rivers, forcing the emergency evacuation of at least 100 families in Tlabung town and neighboring…

14 Jul

Flipkart reports strong growth in food and nutrition business

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart on Thursday announced a 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its food and nutrition category, driven by rising demand from Gen Z consumers and shoppers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The company said these markets now contribute 65 per cent of overall category demand, while Flipkart Minutes accounts for 25 per cent, underscoring the growing role of quick commerce in India’s evolving food retail sector. The announcement was made during Flipkart Food Fest 3.0, which brought together more than 50 leading food and beverage brands, over 1,000 creators and influencers, celebrity chefs, entertainers and featured over 10…