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18 May

Tech stocks lead strong rebound in Dalal Street, Nifty back above 23,600

anuprovaBusiness

India’s equity markets made a spectacular recovery on Monday, bouncing back strongly after early technical lows led by a surge in technology stocks. The benchmark BSE Sensex staged a huge 1,000-point recovery from day's low after plunging deep into the red during early trade as global bond yields soared and crude oil prices rose. At the same time, the wider NSE Nifty 50 could climb back above the crucial 23,600 psychological level. The initial bloodbath on Dalal Street wiped out trillions in market capitalisation temporarily but heavy institutional buying in index heavyweights like Infosys, TCS and Tech Mahindra fiercely countered…

18 May

Khemchand Yumnam Assures Development Works After Site Inspection

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam inspected the ongoing improvement and upgradation works of the Imphal–Saikul Road along with concerned officials and reviewed the progress of the project.During the inspection, Yumnam said the construction work was progressing satisfactorily and assured the public that the project would be completed after the rainy season. The minister reviewed various sections of the road project and interacted with officials involved in the execution of the work. The Imphal–Saikul Road is considered an important route connecting several areas, and the upgradation work is expected to improve transportation and road connectivity for local residents.Later, Yumnam also…

18 May

Militant Cadre of Banned PREPAK Outfit Arrested in Imphal

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces continued combing and search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Sunday as efforts to trace missing persons in the area remained underway. According to official sources, search operations were carried out in the hill ranges located northwest of Leilon Vaiphei and Kharam Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district. Authorities said security personnel are continuing operations in the area as part of the ongoing mission to locate the missing persons. Officials, however, did not disclose further details regarding the number of personnel involved in the operation or the identities of those missing. The latest operation comes amid continued security deployment…

18 May

India’s No.1 Wires & Cables Brand Polycab Expands Reach with Siliguri Service Depot

Business BureauBusiness

Polycab India Limited, India’s No.1 wires and cables company, has expanded its distribution infrastructure in eastern India with the launch of a new Quick Service Depot in Siliguri, aimed at strengthening supply chain efficiency and accelerating deliveries across North Bengal and nearby markets. The company on May 15 announced that the new 9,250 sq. ft. facility, located around 7 kilometres from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station, will support the distribution of Polycab’s entire product portfolio, including wires, lighting products, fans, switches, switchgear, conduits and pipes. The depot is expected to improve product availability, reduce lead times and enable faster order fulfilment…

18 May

Viral Cash Display Video Lands Tripura Police Constable Under Suspension

riyaTripura

A police constable, constable Piyush Debbarma, has been placed under suspension after a video clip of his wife, Nandarani Debbarma, displaying wads of cash at their residence at Bhatkhaori village under Salema Police Station in Dhalai district went viral on social media. Police said that a case has been registered in this connection and four people, including the woman and her husband, have been called for questioning’ to know the source of money. Police said the video is old and no cash related to the video was found from the house of the woman. Police sources claimed that during questioning,…

18 May

Aizawl Hosts Key Meeting Between CM Lalduhoma and Union Minister Bambhaniya

riyaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday metNimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, who is currently on a visit to Mizoram, at his official residence in Aizawl. The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and conveyed his best wishes for a pleasant stay in the state. During the meeting, he raised four important matters concerning Mizoram. The CM requested for enhanced allocation of rice under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) and sought permission to procure rice through Bharat Rice in cases where procurement under OMSS is not feasible. He also…

17 May

Intensifying Clashes in Myanmar’s Chin State Trigger Fresh Refugee Influx into Mizoram

riyaMizoram

A fresh wave of refugees fleeing violence-hit Myanmar has entered the border areas of Mizoram, prompting local authorities and community organisations to prepare for a possible larger influx amid reports of renewed military operations in Myanmar’s western Chin state. According to police sources, at least 822 Myanmar nationals crossed into Zokhawthar village in Champhai district between Tuesday and Wednesday after fears grew over a possible advance by Myanmar junta troops towards areas bordering India. Officials said that 811 refugees entered through the Indo-Myanmar border trade point on Tuesday alone, while another 11 crossed over on Wednesday. These new arrivals add…

17 May

Mizoram Authorities Nab Two for Allegedly Sharing Obscene Material Online

riyaMizoram

Mizoram Police have arrested two persons for allegedly uploading obscene content on YouTube. The channels had uploaded multiple videos containing sexually explicit content accessible to the public, including minors, an official statement said. Police said that upon receiving credible inputs regarding the publication of sexually obscene content on YouTube, the Cyber Crime Police Station initiated an investigation into the matter. The investigation revealed that two YouTube accounts were engaged in publishing multiple videos containing sexually explicit material narrated in Mizo language. The contents, which were publicly accessible, were found to be obscene in nature and capable of corrupting or adversely…

17 May

The Silent Threat: How Fatty Liver Disease Escapes Early Detection

Business BureauBusiness

Dr. Pavan Kumar M N is a Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Minimal Access and HPB Surgery & Robotic Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad Says, One of the most common liver diseases in the world is fatty liver disease, also referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Its silent nature—the majority of people are unaware of the condition until it reaches severe stages—makes it more worrisome. The liver is a resilient organ that carries out vital tasks such nutrient storage, metabolism, and detoxification. Excess fat builds up inside liver cells in fatty liver disease, which frequently has no symptoms at…

17 May

New Income Tax Act Explained at Public Awareness Programme in Aizawl

riyaMizoram

Awareness Programme on the New Income Tax Act 2025 was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall of Taxation Department in Aizawl. The programme was attended by around 100 participants, including representatives from State and Central Government departments, educational institutions, businesses, banks, churches, NGOs, tax practitioners and officials of the Income Tax Department. The programme formed part of the larger awareness initiative launched by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, following the “Prarambh 2026” outreach programme held in Guwahati on May 7 by the Office of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Northeast Region. Lalramsanga Sailo, Commissioner…