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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

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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…

24 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 opens in Kolkata with Armaan Malik, Fossils, Dino James lighting up the stage

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Seagram’s Royal Stag kickstarted the fourth edition of Royal Stag BoomBox – The Original Sound of Generation Large – with a high-voltage opening night in Kolkata on February 21 at Aquatica Ground. Setting off on a four-city tour, the festival brings together Bollywood melodies and hip-hop beats along with immersive art, culture and gaming experiences. Thousands of fans gathered as the venue turned into a multi-sensory playground featuring vibrant installations, curated food experiences and interactive zones. The evening began with a live gaming face-off led by Payal Dhare, followed by DJ Sahil Gulati’s energetic opening set. Rapper Dino James raised…

24 Feb

ASF Compensation: Mizoram Govt Disburses ₹15.59 Crore to Affected Families

riyaMizoram

A total of ₹15.59 crore has been disbursed to 5,436 families in Mizoram as compensation for pigs culled due to African Swine Fever (ASF), marking the formal launch of the "Distribution & Launching of ASF Compensation" programme at the MINECO Office Chamber of the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH&Vety) Department. Minister C. Lalsawivunga noted that since ASF was first detected in Lunglei district on March 21, 2021, it has severely impacted the state's economy with annual reports of pig deaths and cullings. Compensation is provided according to Government of India guidelines for culled pigs, funded by a 50 per cent…

24 Feb

Pema Khandu, Conrad Sangma Condemn Racial Bias Against NE Women

riyaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemned the racial abuse experienced by three women from his state in South Delhi, calling it unacceptable and shameful. He has contacted the Delhi Police Commissioner for swift action, as the accused are currently absconding. Khandu emphasized the priority of safety, dignity, and justice for the victims. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also condemned the incident, highlighting the persistent issue of racial discrimination and sexual harassment against North East women. He urged for stringent actions against such perpetrators, stating that the abuse of women's modesty is intolerable in a civilized society.

24 Feb

ADP Merges with Congress in Arunachal Pradesh, Leaders Join En Masse

riyaArunachal Pradesh

During a mass induction ceremony in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, the Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP) legally merged with the Indian National Congress (INC), with all of its members and office-bearers joining the party. According to ADP President Tami Pangu, the Congress's dedication to democracy, secularism, and constitutional ideals served as the impetus for the merger. Since the ADP is not represented in the House, the development will not affect the Congress's influence in the state Assembly. In the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress presently has one Member of Parliament. In front of senior state Congress leaders and party officials, Bosiram…