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25 Feb

Pema Khandu announces Rs 67 crore projects during Nyokum Yullo festivities in Bameng

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the historic Nyokum Yullo 50th Year Golden Jubilee celebration in the Bameng constituency, calling it a momentous and revered occasion for the populace. On this auspicious day, Nyokum Ane was prayed for peace, prosperity, and unity, the Chief Minister said. By stating that Nyokum is more than just a celebration, it symbolizes a deep bond between humans and the natural world, he highlighted the festival's cultural significance. Declaring that the government had completed projects worth Rs 67 crore for the Bameng constituency, Khandu announced a major push for development and reaffirmed its…

25 Feb

Arunachal Governor interacts with students from Jharkhand, Bengal and Puducherry under exchange programme

riyaArunachal Pradesh

On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik engaged with students from Jharkhand, Puducherry, and West Bengal at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar as part of the Youth Exchange Programme. A total of 44 students from Jharkhand and Puducherry participated in Ashtalakshmi Darshan, alongside 37 students from West Bengal in the Interstate Youth Exchange Programme. The Governor emphasized the importance of the youth as future leaders, encouraging innovation while respecting Indian cultural values. He praised these initiatives for fostering national integration and described Arunachal Pradesh as a symbol of unity in diversity, highlighting its strategic significance in India's Act East…

25 Feb

Suspected robbery turns fatal as elderly woman succumbs to injuries

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A 75-year-old woman, Raj Laxmi Bardhan, died from her injuries at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital one day after being assaulted by suspected robbers at her home near Banikya Chowmuhani, Agartala. Her son, Uttam Bardhan, discovered her tied up and injured when he returned home on Monday afternoon. She was promptly hospitalized but passed away on Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigations indicate that unidentified assailants entered the house to commit robbery, with two gold bangles and a pair of earrings missing, according to the son’s complaint. A case has been registered at the Bodhjungnagar police station, and an investigation is ongoing.

25 Feb

Maimizial bags first prize at Mizo Short Film Competition

riyaMizoram

The Mizo Short Film Competition 2026 award ceremony took place in Aizawl, organized by the Information & Public Relations Directorate in collaboration with the Mizoram Film Development Committee. Raymond Colney's film 'Maimizial' received the first prize, while 'Zualtei Pa' and 'Nunna' won second and third place, respectively. The consolation prizes were awarded to 'Chanchinbumi', 'Noodles Soup', 'Vindicta', 'The Unforgiven Silence', and 'Thangthawvenga'. A total of 41 short films, each lasting between 10 to 15 minutes, were submitted and evaluated by judges to determine the winners. B. Lalchhanzova, Minister of the IPR & PS Department, presented the awards, with the ceremony…

24 Feb

MAMB Fixes Reserved Prices to Curb Unfair Trading Practices

Sonakshi SarkarLatest

The Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board (MAMB) today organised a consultative meeting on the fresh produce market for seven districts in Mizoram. The meeting was held at the I&WR Auditorium, MINECO, Aizawl. Representatives from Aizawl, Serchhip, Champhai, Kolasib, Mamit, Khawzawl and Saitual districts attended the meeting. Members of the District Agricultural Marketing Committees (DAMCs), heads of Secondary Collection Centres (SCCs), and leaders of different societies were present. The meeting was chaired by Pi Ramdinliani, Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department and Member Secretary of MAMB. Dr. K.C. Lalmalsawmzauva, Adviser to the Chief Minister (HHP) and Co-Chairman of MAMB, delivered…

24 Feb

BHIM introduces UPI circle to enable safe and controlled shared digital payments

Business BureauBusiness

Managing household expenses often involves more than handling personal payments. From supporting children and elderly parents to enabling trusted staff to make routine purchases, families today require flexible and secure payment options. Addressing this need, the BHIM Payments App has introduced a new feature called UPI Circle, designed to allow controlled access to digital payments without compromising security. UPI Circle enables a primary user to authorise up to five secondary users to make UPI payments from the primary user’s linked bank account within preset limits. The primary user can set a monthly spending cap of up to ₹15,000 and define…

24 Feb

Operation Trashi-I: Indian Forces Neutralize JeM’s ‘Israel Group’ After 18-Month Pursuit

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In a major victory for counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian security forces have completely dismantled a notorious seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module, self-styled as the "Israel Group." The culmination of the 18-month-long mission, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, was announced by top officials on February 23, 2026, following a final high-altitude encounter in the rugged Chatroo forest belt of Kishtwar district. The final phase of the operation began on January 14, 2026, fueled by precise intelligence from the J&K Police and the Intelligence Bureau. Over several weeks of "hot pursuit" through freezing temperatures, landslides, and dense forest, the joint team—comprising the…

24 Feb

IBM bets big on AI governance, opens GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow

Business BureauBusiness

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, strengthening its focus on positioning artificial intelligence as core infrastructure for modern governance. The facility was inaugurated by Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President and CEO, Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, and Manindra Agrawal, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, along with senior officials. The Center will function as a collaborative platform to design, validate and scale trusted AI solutions aimed at improving productivity, transparency and public service delivery. Krishna said governments in India and globally are moving from…

24 Feb

7 k*lled as medical flight crashes in Chatra district

Banasree SarkarNational

According to officials, all seven people on board an air ambulance—including a burn patient who was badly injured—were killed when the ambulance crashed in a forested area of the Chatra district of Jharkhand. When the Beechcraft C90 plane, flown by Delhi-based Redbird Airways, took off from Birsa Munda Airport at 7:11 p.m., it was carrying a burn patient from Ranchi to New Delhi, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Around 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi, the plane lost radar contact and communication after making contact with Kolkata at 7:34 p.m. Later, it fell in the Chatra district's…

24 Feb

Ubisoft Announces Multiple Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry Games in Development

nanikaTechnology

French gaming giant Ubisoft has confirmed that multiple new titles under its blockbuster franchises—Assassin's Creed and Far Cry—are currently in development. The announcement comes at a time when the company is undergoing significant restructuring and cost-cutting measures.According to a report by Variety, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot revealed that the company’s newly formed Vantage Studios is leading development on upcoming entries in Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.Speaking about Assassin’s Creed, Guillemot said that several titles are in development under the brand, spanning both single-player and multiplayer experiences. This signals Ubisoft’s continued investment in expanding the popular historical action-adventure franchise…