Blog

29 May

Tripura BJP Gets New President as Abhishek Debroy Assumes Leadership

riyaTripura

The BJP on Thursday appointed MLA Abhishek Debroy as the president of its Tripura unit, replacing Rajib Bhattacharjee as the party prepares for upcoming political and organizational activities in the state. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by BJP National General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge Arun Singh with BJP national president Nitin Nabin approving Debroy’s appointment. Debroy, who represents the Malabari constituency in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, was elected as an MLA in the 2023 Assembly polls on a BJP ticket. He is expected to play a key role in strengthening the party’s organizational network in the state…

29 May

Tripura Visit: Tribal Affairs Minister Evaluates Implementation of Central Schemes

riyaTripura

Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey on Thursday attended a review meeting on the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes at the Circuit House in Kailashahar, Unakoti district of Tripura. During his visit, the Minister interacted with tribal leaders and reviewed the progress of various flagship schemes including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Vishwakarma, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM Gram Sadak Yojana and PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Earlier, he visited the historic Unakoti archaeological site and inspected several development projects in Kumarghat subdivision, including a TRLM agarbatti manufacturing unit, rainwater harvesting centre, Panchayat Resource…

29 May

Mizoram Congress Presses Government to Ease Fuel Burden on Consumers

riyaMizoram

The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has urged the state government to suspend the imposed-on petrol and diesel, alleging that rising fuel prices are putting heavy pressure on the public. Addressing a press conference in Aizawl, MPCC treasurer Dr Lalmalsawma Nghaka said increasing global fuel prices triggered by tensions in West Asia have severely affected consumers across the country, including Mizoram. He stated that rising fuel prices have increased transportation costs and contributed to inflation in food items, essential commodities, delivery services and public transport. The Congress leader criticised both the BJP-led central government and the Zoram People's Movement government…

29 May

Union Minister Tokhan Sahu Arrives in Mizoram’s Champhai for Official Visit

riyaMizoram

Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu visited Champhai district on Thursday. He was welcomed by heads of offices and leaders of various NGOs with a programme hosted by DC Office, Champhai at the Circuit House. Sahu expressed gratitude for having the pleasure of visiting a beautiful district like Champhai, and thanked the organizers for putting together such a wonderful programme with entertaining performers. He reiterated the concept of unity and fraternity amidst our diverse cultural palette and urged the attendees to embrace their cultural identity while forging friendships and brotherhoods with people from all over…

28 May

AM/NS India becomes first steel firm globally to produce API 5L X100 equivalent welded pipes

Business BureauBusiness

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has become the first steel company in the world to manufacture the highest strength welded pipes equivalent to API 5L X100, marking a major breakthrough in offshore engineering and advanced steel manufacturing. The company said the welded pipes, produced in EQ70 grade steel, have received certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading maritime classification society that validates compliance with stringent global standards for safety, strength and structural integrity in marine applications. Manufactured at the company’s flagship Hazira plant in Gujarat using Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) technology, the pipes are designed for…

28 May

Assam CS Meets BSF ADG to Review Border Management Strategies

riyaAssam

Assam Chief Secretary, Ravi Kota on Thursday met Border Security Force (BSF) additional director general, Sumit Sharan and held substantive discussions on border management and the evolving security dynamics in the region. The meeting touched upon aspects such as the evolving political situation in neighboring countries and the complexities arising from varied border geographies. The interaction also covered strengthening border check-post infrastructure and the importance of sustained coordination between the state administration and border guarding forces towards ensuring security, stability and effective border governance in Assam and the Northeast.

28 May

Djokovic, 39 and Battle-Scarred, Shrugs Off Rust to Win French Open Opener in Four Sets

PreetiSports

Just two days ago, his age touched the mark of 39. His body has been plagued by one injury after another. For the past 8 months, instead of being on the court, he had to spend time in a rehabilitation center. Before the start of the French Open, he had played only a single warm-up match. Despite all of this, there hasn't been a shred of impact on Novak Djokovic's confidence in his game. Although stepping into a major tournament after a long hiatus is difficult, the Serbian star has full faith in himself. Keeping the goal of winning a…

28 May

Gold drops to 2-month low as US-Iran conflict supports oil and dollar

anuprovaBusiness

Gold prices sank to their lowest level in almost two months on Thursday as a renewed flare-up in hostilities between the United States and Iran boosted global oil prices and the US dollar, weighing on demand for the precious metal. Investor fears over prolonged geopolitical tensions and increasing inflation pressure from surging crude oil prices caused spot gold to tumble in overseas markets.The dollar's rise to a near one-week high on a flare-up in the Middle East made gold more expensive for holders of other currencies and less attractive, analysts said. Higher oil prices also raised fears of a longer…

28 May

HPCL and Tata Motors Join Forces to Build Scalable Circular Model for Used Automotive Lubricants

Business BureauBusiness

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Tata Motors have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a scalable circular economy model for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants in India. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot a structured system aimed at strengthening sustainable waste management and supporting India’s evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. The initiative will focus on establishing an organised and traceable mechanism for collection, storage, transportation and recycling of used lubricants, classified as hazardous waste. The recycled oil will be converted into high-quality re-refined base oil, improving resource efficiency…

28 May

UK Government Prepared to Block Sunil Bharti Mittal From Raising BT Group Stake

nanikaBusiness

The British government is reportedly prepared to block Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal from increasing his stake in BT Group. According to a report by the Financial Times, which cited sources familiar with the matter, the UK government intends to oppose any such move by Bharti Enterprises to protect and maintain sovereign control over the nation’s "critical national infrastructure." This development follows reports last week that Bharti Enterprises was exploring options to raise its stake in the British telecom giant. The proposed increase would have brought its holdings to just below the mandatory threshold required to trigger a full takeover…