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06 Dec

European Envoys Urge India to Press Putin

MohiniInternational

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to New Delhi, several European envoys and officials privately urged the Indian government to use its influence to press Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic push highlights the international community's recognition of India's unique leverage and its position as a key strategic partner to both Russia and the West.

06 Dec

The Indian Army scales Mount Kangto, the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

An Indian Army climbing team from the Eastern Command has made the historic first recorded ascent of Mount Kangto, Arunachal Pradesh's highest peak at 7,042 metres, marking a watershed moment in Indian mountaineering history, according to a defense spokesperson. Approaching from the exceedingly difficult southern route, the team successfully scaled the previously unconquered mountain, long regarded as an invincible sentinel of the Kameng Himalayas, according to Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Athul Sreedharan. Lt Gen R C Tiwari, Army Commander of Eastern Command, formally 'flagged in' the squad and praised the mountaineers for their outstanding courage, endurance, and professionalism. According to…

06 Dec

Indian Administrative Service inducts two civil service officers from Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Two senior officers of the Sikkim Civil Service (SCS) have been inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after completing the formal process of selection for the vacancies meant for the Select List of 2024. The state government confirmed the development on Friday and said that the induction has been approved as per the rules of the central selection procedures. According to officials, the two officers are Sarika Pradhan and Norzing Tsering Shenga. Both belong to the 2002 batch of the Sikkim Civil Service and have spent more than twenty years in different administrative roles in the state. Their names…

06 Dec

Four-Day Rescue Operation Saves Stranded Hoolock Gibbon Family in Lower Dibang Valley

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A successful four-day rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley saved a family of endangered Hoolock gibbons, consisting of an adult male, adult female, and juvenile, who were stranded atop a 45-metre ficus tree. The gibbons were released into the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary after veterinary assessments indicated they were underweight and nutritionally stressed due to habitat fragmentation from agricultural activities. The operation required precise technical skill and coordination, supported by local mountaineering volunteers. More stranded gibbon families have been identified, necessitating phased rescue efforts over the next three months. Conservationists emphasize the critical ecological role of Hoolock gibbons and…

06 Dec

Major Disruption at Tripura’s MBB Airport as 18 IndiGo Operations Halted, Multiple Flights Delayed

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Air travel in Tripura faced a serious disruption on Friday when IndiGo cancelled nine flights at Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (MBB Airport). The cancellations covered both arrivals and departures, which meant a total of 18 scheduled flight operations did not take place. The sudden development caused long queues, long waiting hours and confusion among passengers who had reached the airport early morning. According to information shared at the airport, IndiGo cited crew rostering problems as the main reason behind the move. The issue is reportedly linked to new Flight Duty Time Limitations brought in by the Directorate General of…

06 Dec

Meta, in partnership with Ministry of MSME and India SME Forum, to launch AI Chatbot to accelerate digital growth for small businesses

Business BureauBusiness

Meta, in partnership with the Ministry of MSME and the India SME Forum, has announced the launch of an AI-powered chatbot designed to support small businesses across India. The tool, powered by Meta’s Llama model and integrated into WhatsApp, will offer real-time guidance on government schemes, compliance, digital onboarding, credit access and skilling helping MSMEs adopt digital tools more easily. For Kolkata’s vibrant small business ecosystem spanning Burrabazar traders, Salt Lake tech start-ups and city-based manufacturing units the chatbot promises quicker access to reliable information in multiple Indian languages. Entrepreneurs will be able to access support via text and voice,…

05 Dec

Samsung announces the launch of the Galaxy Tab A11+

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A11 in India, introducing a refined tablet designed for entertainment, productivity and everyday use. The device features an 8.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering smoother scrolling and an enhanced viewing experience for streaming, browsing and social media. Dolby-engineered dual speakers further elevate multimedia quality, making the tablet suitable for both leisure and communication. Powered by a 6nm-based octa-core processor, the Galaxy Tab A11 promises efficient multitasking and improved performance. The tablet is equipped with a 5100mAh battery that supports long hours of usage, making it suitable for students, professionals and families. It…

05 Dec

Tripura Tea Output Reaches 90 Lakh Kg; CM Calls for Stronger Marketing and ‘Vocal for Local’ Push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has asked the Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) to take stronger and more proactive steps to become a self-reliant organisation. He made this appeal during a review meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Thursday with officials of the Industries and Commerce Department and senior members of TTDC. The chief minister said that the tea sector holds great importance for the state and must work in a steady and focused manner to create more jobs and increase its own capacity. During the meeting, TTDC Chairman Samir Ranjan Ghosh shared that the corporation has been able…

05 Dec

High Court Roadblock: Inside the Financial Storm That Stopped Akhanda 2 on Release Day

editorEntertainment

The release of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 was scheduled for Friday, 5 December, following extensive promotions. However, shortly before its release, it was postponed due to 'technical issues beyond our control', which may have been influenced by a court case involving the production house, 14 Reels Entertainment, and Eros. On the eve of the release of Akhanda 2, Eros International Media Limited announced that the Madras High Court issued an injunction against the film's release. According to a press statement from Eros, the injunction stems from an appeal related to Eros's long-standing arbitral award against 14 Reels Entertainment Private Limited,…

05 Dec

With major certification drive, Samsung strengthens future-tech skilling in West Bengal

Business BureauBusiness

In a major push toward building a future-ready workforce, Samsung on Wednesday felicitated 750 students under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at Brainware University, Kolkata. The certified batch includes 400 graduates in AI Coding & Programming and 350 students in Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a significant addition to the state’s growing digital talent pool. The event was attended by Prof. Sankar Gangopadhyay, Vice Chancellor of Brainware University, Mr. Saroj Aapto, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), and senior Samsung leadership. Samsung said the initiative is part of its nationwide mission to skill…