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25 Feb

Kathmandu to See Partly Cloudy Skies with Light Rain Chances

nanikaInternational

A western disturbance is set to influence weather conditions across several provinces, bringing cloud cover, light rain, and possible snowfall in hilly and Himalayan regions, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.In its 24-hour forecast issued at 8:00 am, the department said the hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces will remain generally cloudy throughout the day. Similar conditions are expected in the Himalayan regions of other provinces as well. Meanwhile, most parts of the Terai are likely to experience mainly fair weather, although morning mist may occur in some areas.Light rain or snowfall is forecast at a…

25 Feb

Ruby Jain Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Arunachali Girls in Delhi

riyaArunachal Pradesh

Delhi police have arrested a woman, Ruby Jain, and her husband, Harsh Singh, for making racist remarks against three girls from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. The incident, which drew significant outrage on social media, has raised awareness about the racial discrimination faced by Northeastern residents in the capital. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the arrests and stated that stringent legal action would be pursued. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the couple, linked to an altercation that occurred on February 20 when debris from electrical installation work carried out…

25 Feb

Supreme Court Defends NCERT Integrity Amid Textbook Revision Controversy

anuprovaIndia

The Supreme Court of India issued a stern warning on February 25, 2026, asserting that it would not permit any person or entity to "defame" the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) or undermine the credibility of the country’s premier educational institution. Presiding over a bench addressing a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that challenged recent curriculum changes, the Chief Justice of India emphasized that while academic critique is a fundamental right, coordinated campaigns aimed at malicious character assassination of the institution's experts cross a legal and ethical line. The court's remarks come in response to allegations…

25 Feb

Harpic unveils ‘Bathroom Ultra Cleaner’, signs Rohit Shetty as face of biggest innovation in 10 years

Business BureauBusiness

Harpic has launched its biggest innovation in over a decade with the introduction of the New Harpic Bathroom Ultra Cleaner, positioning it as India’s toughest stain removal specialist. The launch also marks the onboarding of filmmaker Rohit Shetty as brand ambassador, fronting the new campaign ‘Kaisa bhi ho daag, poora bathroom ULTRA saaf’. Announced on February 21, 2026, the product is designed to tackle persistent bathroom stains common in Indian households, including yellow hard water marks, limescale buildup and tough rust stains. Harpic said many consumers rely on generic detergents, bleach and phenyl, which often fail against hard water stains…

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…