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12 Jun

Assam Star Riyan Parag Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery in Mumbai

PreetiAssam, Sports

Assam's star cricketer Riyan Parag, who had been suffering from a long-standing shoulder injury, underwent a successful surgery today. Riyan's right shoulder surgery was performed today at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital under the supervision of eminent sports orthopedic specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. Parag had recently led Rajasthan Royals successfully in the concluded IPL, guiding them to the playoffs.The 24-year-old all-rounder will soon begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. Right after the conclusion of the IPL, Riyan was selected as the vice-captain of the India A team. However, due to a hamstring injury sustained during…

12 Jun

Nagaland Showcases Progress in Education, Economy and Sustainability

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has highlighted the state's achievements in sustainable development, governance reforms and human capital development while seeking the Centre's support for several major infrastructure projects during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi. According to an official report issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Rio reaffirmed Nagaland's commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and outlined the state's progress across various sectors. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said Nagaland has emerged as a national leader in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-5, which focuses on gender equality.…

12 Jun

Deputy CM Vows Fast-Track Justice in Sensitive Crime Cases

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has assured strict and speedy action against crimes involving women and minors, stating that the state government has taken serious note of recent incidents and directed law enforcement agencies to expedite investigations. Speaking to reporters at Dimapur Airport, Patton described the reported cases as "very unfortunate" and said the government was committed to ensuring justice for victims and their families. The deputy chief minister said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to handle the cases and carry out a thorough investigation. According to him, the SIT is being headed by a Deputy…

11 Jun

Crude Holds Steady as U.S.-Iran Military Strikes Counterbalance Softening Global Demand

anuprovaBusiness

Global oil benchmarks remained tightly range-bound as market participants carefully balanced a fresh escalation in U.S.-Iran military hostilities against a backdrop of cooling international demand. Crude prices initially spiked following a round of targeted U.S. airstrikes near the critical Strait of Hormuz—ordered in retaliation for the downing of an American Apache attack helicopter—before retreating back to absolute equilibrium. Global benchmark Brent crude futures hovered flatly at $91.24 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) navigated a tight corridor around $88.06 per barrel. This gridlock underscores a deep tug-of-war in the energy sector, where an immediate geopolitical risk premium is…

11 Jun

Green Mizoram Day 2026 Promotes Community Participation in Tree Plantation Drive

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Thursday led the Green Mizoram Day 2026 plantation drive by planting a sapling of Herhse (Mesua ferrea), the state tree of Mizoram, at the Upper Lawn of Lok Bhavan in Aizawl. The plantation programme was organised as part of the state's annual Green Mizoram Day initiative, which promotes environmental conservation and encourages citizens to participate in large-scale tree plantation activities. Following the Governor's lead, officers and staff members of the Governor's Secretariat also planted saplings at the venue. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Singh praised Mizoram's annual mass plantation campaign and…

11 Jun

Indian Banks Hike FCNR(B) Deposit Rates Up to 6% to Woo NRI Investors

nanikabreaking news

Leading Indian banks have aggressively hiked interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits by up to 310 basis points, capitalizing on recent regulatory relaxations to attract foreign currency inflows. The revised interest rates, which take effect today, June 11, see major private and public sector lenders offering yields as high as 6 percent on foreign deposits, primarily targeting a maturity bucket of three to five years. ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, the country's second and third-largest private sector lenders, have raised their rates by 310 and 305 basis points, respectively. Both institutions are now offering a uniform 6…

11 Jun

Tripura CM to Present State’s Development Vision at Key Conclave

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has left for New Delhi to attend the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog and a special meeting of chief ministers from the Northeast region, where key development priorities and policy issues are expected to be discussed. Before the NITI Aayog meeting, Dr Saha on Wednesday attended a special conclave of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and NDA allies, where leaders discussed governance issues and future political and developmental strategies. Participants also congratulated the Prime Minister on…

11 Jun

Chabimura Set for Major Tourism Infrastructure Upgrade

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to undertake a major tourism development initiative at Chabimura, one of the state's most prominent heritage and eco-tourism destinations, as Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday inspected the site and reviewed plans for its expansion. Chabimura, located along the banks of the Gomati River in Gomati district, is known for its centuries-old rock carvings etched on steep hill faces and is considered one of Tripura's most important tourist attractions. The site attracts visitors from across the country for its unique blend of natural beauty, archaeological significance and river-based tourism. During his visit, Chowdhury reviewed existing…

11 Jun

Blenders Pride Unveils “Reserved Experiences” to Reimagine Flavour Across All Senses

Business BureauBusiness

Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has launched “Blenders Pride Reserved Experiences,” a new cultural platform designed to deliver flavour as a multi-sensory journey — seen, heard, felt and tasted, not just consumed. Curated with Chef Kunal Kapur, the Kolkata showcase featured an intimate live gastro-performance where texture, aroma and rhythm were orchestrated in real time, followed by immersive spaces including visuals, aroma-led installations, tactile explorations and a curated tasting experience. The platform continues its journey after earlier editions in Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Jaipur, with 10+ activations planned across key markets.