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11 May

NSCN-K (Niki) criticises Nagaland government’s vehicle signage ban

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The NSCN-K (Niki) has criticised the Nagaland government’s recent order banning the display of religion-based and organisation-related signage on vehicles, alleging that the move targets religious identity and freedom.In a statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the group objected to the state government’s notification that prohibits the display of religious slogans, stickers, signboards and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles.The group claimed that the order was against the spirit of religious freedom and alleged that the Indian legal system often contradicted itself in matters related to religion and cultural identity.The statement also referred…

11 May

Hyatt launches Asia Pacific summer offer, members can save up to 25% on hotel stays

Business BureauBusiness

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled a limited-period promotional offer across Asia Pacific, allowing travellers to avail discounts of up to 25 per cent on stays at participating Hyatt properties through its global loyalty programme, World of Hyatt. The offer is valid for bookings made by June 1, 2026, with travel applicable till October 31, 2026. Under the scheme, non-members can receive discounts ranging from 10 to 15 per cent on the Best Available Rate. Guests can also enrol in the World of Hyatt programme free of cost to unlock additional benefits and exclusive member pricing. World of Hyatt members will…

11 May

Guwahati Police Arrest Arunachal Youth Over Counterfeit Currency

riyaArunachal Pradesh

A youth from Arunachal Pradesh was arrested with fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.45 lakh from ISBT in Guwahati. Police said the accused has been identified as Geyon Tayeng. The operation was carried out under the supervision of ACP Nilotpal Saikia of Azara subdivision. According to police sources, the accused had allegedly collected the counterfeit currency from a person in Guwahati before being intercepted by the police team. Further investigation is underway to trace the source and possible network linked to the circulation of counterfeit currency.

09 May

One Held After Rs 30 Lakh Worth Drugs Recovered in Naharlagun

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Police arrested a man with drugs worth around Rs 30 lakh at Polo Colony in Naharlagun on Friday.During an anti-drug raid, police seized 113 plastic vials containing heroin weighing around 144 grams, and 30 Nitrazepam tablets, a sedative, weighing close to 300 mg, Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Nyelam Nega said.A suspected drug peddler, Vijay Parang (30), was also arrested, the police officer said, adding that cash, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, was seized during the raid.The raid was conducted by a police team led by Inspector Krishnendu Dev under the overall supervision of SP Nyelam Nega, following all…

09 May

Two Accused Lose Bail in North Tripura Murder Case Over Threat Allegations

riyaTripura

The North Tripura District and Sessions Court have cancelled the bail of two murder accused and remanded them to judicial custody after allegations emerged that they threatened the victim’s family and key witnesses to withdraw their statements. According to police, the accused, identified as Amit Sinha and Madhan Gopal Sinha from Sanicherra in Dharmanagar, were arrested in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old boy and the serious assault of his mother during an attack that allegedly took place on November 24 last year. The two accused were initially granted bail by a local court on February 26 after the…

09 May

Narendra Modi Praises Shubhendu Adhikari’s Understanding of Public Sentiment

riyaWest Bengal

Shubhendu Adhikari, who took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, is a true leader deeply connected with the public and understanding their hopes and aspirations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made this remark while participating in the historic oath-taking ceremony held on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The Prime Minister congratulated Shubhendu Adhikari on this new journey of BJP in the state and wished for a fruitful tenure. At the end of the event, through a message on social media X, Narendra Modi said, "I congratulate Shubhendu Adhikari Ji on taking oath as the…

09 May

Mizoram Showcases Digital Push as Cooperative Sector Workshop Wraps Up in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A two-day workshop titled “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” focusing on strengthening cooperative societies in Northeast India concluded in Aizawl on Wednesday. The programme was held at the Conference Hall of the Assembly House and was jointly organised by the Ministry of Cooperation, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Cooperation Department of the Mizoram government. The workshop was attended by Cooperation Secretaries and Registrars of Cooperative Societies from different northeastern states. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, said it is important to understand the unique challenges faced by the northeastern region while…

09 May

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Election Fraud, Demands CCTV Release as Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath

anuprovaWest Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal’s first Chief Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took oath today at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union Ministers attended the ceremony that marks the end of the 15-year tenure of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). However, the transition has not been without a share of controversies. TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the electoral process and demanded the immediate public release of CCTV footage of counting centres. Banerjee has thrown down the gauntlet…

09 May

Promoter Freezes and Faster Execution: SEBI’s New Vision for Corporate Buybacks

nanikaBusiness

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a set of stringent additional measures aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for open market buybacks. Building on an initial proposal floated in April 2026, the regulator’s latest move seeks to balance corporate flexibility with investor protection, particularly in light of recent legislative shifts in the Finance Act, 2026. In a significant departure from previous suggestions, SEBI has proposed a much shorter completion timeline for open market buybacks through stock exchanges. While the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) had initially recommended a six-month window, the regulator has slashed this to…

08 May

Scholars and Experts Gather as MAITRI-2026 Opens at NERIST

ParomitaItanagar

The 4th International Conference on Machine Intelligence for Research and Innovations (MAiTRI-2026) was inaugurated at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in Itanagar with the participation of academicians, researchers, scientists, industry experts and students from across India and abroad.The inaugural programme was graced by Prof. Narendranath S as the chief guest, while Probodh Borah attended as the guest of honour.Addressing the gathering, Prof. Narendranath S highlighted the importance of research, innovation, and machine intelligence in shaping future technologies and encouraged young researchers to pursue impactful interdisciplinary studies.Dr Probodh Borah also emphasised the role of technology-driven development and…