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25 Jul

Bomdila Connect Aims to Restore Town’s Tourism Glory Through Culture and Tradition

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The first edition of 'Bomdila Connect', a cultural festival aimed at reviving Bomdila's rich cultural, historical and tourism heritage, was held in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district. The event brought together cultural groups, public representatives, government officials and local residents in an effort to promote the town's unique traditions and reposition Bomdila as a major tourist destination in the state. Addressing the gathering, Kalaktang MLA Tseten Chombay praised the initiative, saying it would help restore Bomdila's former prominence while showcasing the region's vibrant cultural identity. He noted that Bomdila was once among Arunachal Pradesh's most popular tourist destinations and had…

25 Jul

SBI Life Posts Healthy Q1 Growth as Premium Income and VNB Increase

nanikaBanking

SBI Life Insurance reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, with net profit rising 22% year-on-year to ₹720 crore, supported by healthy growth in premium income and new business. Net premium income increased 16.88% to ₹20,078.2 crore, while the insurer’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) surged 36% to ₹5,380 crore, reflecting strong demand for its insurance products. Investment income also recorded solid growth, rising 20.7% year-on-year to ₹25,977 crore. The company’s value of new business (VNB), a key profitability indicator for life insurers, increased 29% year-on-year to ₹1,410 crore. However, the VNB margin moderated slightly to 26.2%…

25 Jul

Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar Bags India’s First Medal With Heavyweight Para Powerlifting Bronze

Banasree SarkarSports

India’s Jhandu Kumar delivered a memorable performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow by securing the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting competition. Meanwhile, Ashok Malik narrowly missed a podium finish after ending his lightweight event in fourth place despite lifting an impressive 200kg. Jhandu Kumar added another medal to India’s tally with his strong showing in the heavyweight category. Competing in a two-group format, the Indian lifter dominated Group B with a score of 130.9 points. He finished comfortably ahead of Uganda’s Dennis Mbaziira, who scored 114.1 points, and Australia’s Ben Wright, who managed 110.9 points, earning his place among the medal contenders. In the overall rankings, Nigeria’s Riluwan Idris claimed the gold medal after registering the highest score of 132.8 points. England’s Matthew Harding secured silver with 131.0 points, while Jhandu Kumar’s…

25 Jul

Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation Sparks Political Debate Across India

Banasree SarkarNation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet to protect students' interests, maintain national unity, and prevent unrest from being exploited by "anti-national elements." In a public letter, he highlighted his 40 years of experience in education and reaffirmed the importance of a strong, inclusive, and transparent education system for national strength. On the NEET-UG examination irregularities reported on May 3rd, the Central Government swiftly responded by referring the matter to the CBI and canceling the exam for a new one. Starting next year, the exam will switch to a CBT mode to enhance transparency. The government plans…

25 Jul

Droupadi Murmu Stresses Cultural Collaboration and AI Partnership in Romania

Banasree SarkarNational

President Droupadi Murmu was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies during her visit to Romania, recognizing her contributions to public life, education, and India-Romania relations. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the transformative power of education in fostering equality and inclusivity, attributing her own rise to education and highlighting its role in building a better society. Murmu emphasized the need for universities to align technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, with ethical values and human compassion. She also remarked on the historical ties between India and Romania and advocated for enhanced collaboration in higher education…

25 Jul

SpaceX Executes 13th Starship Test Flight from Texas, Achieving First In-Space Satellite Deployment

anuprovaBusiness

SpaceX successfully launched its 13th integrated test flight of the massive Starship rocket system from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, achieving major technological milestones despite a partial anomaly during booster recovery. Powered by 33 Raptor engines, the world's largest launch vehicle lifted off on a suborbital path after previous countdown attempts were delayed by engine ignition issues and adverse weather. During coast phase in space, the upper stage deployed a batch of 20 next-generation Starlink Version 3 satellites—marking Starship's first operational payload delivery demonstration. Following stage separation, the Super Heavy first-stage booster experienced a hard splashdown in the…

25 Jul

DNGC, NESO Ink Pact for Industry Collaboration

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NESO Fugensus Pvt Ltd to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and create better opportunities for students through internships, entrepreneurship, skill development and sustainable agriculture initiatives.The agreement, signed on Friday, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience while preparing students for employment and entrepreneurial careers. The MoU was signed by DNGC Principal Dr M.Q. Khan and NESO Fugensus Pvt Ltd Director Nima Sona in the presence of representatives from both organisations.The partnership has been signed for an initial period of five years and can be…

24 Jul

Monyul FC Crowned Arunachal Women’s League Champions; Yumlam Lali Named Player of the League

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Monyul Football Club were crowned champions of the the Arunachal Women's League - 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Yupia on Thursday.Monyul FC remained unbeaten, winning all their 4 matches and topping the points table with 12 points in the championship.Kurung Kumey District Football Association (DFA) finished second and secured the Runner Up position.Yumlam Lali of Kurung Kumey DFA bagged the 'Player of the League' award for her outstanding performance during the championship.Puja Pachi of Monyul FC secured the 'Top Scorer' award. She scored a total of 15 goals.Yameh Tapen also from Monyul FC was awarded the 'Best…

24 Jul

Gold Heads for Weekly Gain as Middle East Hostilities Fuel Safe-Haven Demand Amid Federal Reserve Rate Uncertainty

anuprovaBusiness

Gold prices held on track for a weekly gain as ongoing military conflict in the Middle East sustained demand for safe-haven assets, even as volatile crude oil prices created uncertainty around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. Spot gold traded higher around $4,059 per ounce, supported by persistent geopolitical friction following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Houthi-linked threats to Red Sea energy shipping lanes. The geopolitical strain briefly propelled Brent crude above $100 a barrel, renewing fears that elevated energy costs could reignite inflationary pressures and compel the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer or…

24 Jul

Nestlé India reports strong Q1 with 25.4% sales growth, profit jumps 47.9%

Business BureauBusiness

Nestlé India posted a robust performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, reporting a 25.4% increase in total sales to ₹6,363.3 crore, driven by strong volume growth across all four product groups. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 47.9% year-on-year to ₹975.1 crore, while the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 24.2%, supported by accelerated cost savings and over 40% higher advertising investments. Exports grew 35.6% despite geopolitical headwinds, while earnings per share stood at ₹5.06. Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary attributed the performance to sustained consumer trust, execution excellence and broad-based demand across channels. The quarter saw the…