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06 Jan

Absconding Youth Congress Leader Shahjahan Islam Held in Jaipur Area; Bangladeshi National Also Detained in Separate Case

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police have arrested Youth Congress leader Shahjahan Islam, months after he reportedly went missing following a case registered against him over a 2025 incident in Shantipara that had caused tension in the area. The arrest was confirmed on January 5 by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar, Deba Prasad Roy, who said the police had been searching for Islam for a long time. According to the police, Islam had made a series of controversial remarks during the incident last year, including comments targeting the Chief Minister. Following this, a case was filed and the investigation began. Police said that while…

06 Jan

Arunachal Celebrates Si Donyi Hilo Festival with Cultural Enthusiasm

Sonakshi SarkarAndhra Pradesh

Cultural programmes and a community feast marked the 52nd Si Donyi Hilo festival of the Tagin community celebrated in Lumro village, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. The event attracted a large gathering in traditional attire, with State Home Minister Mama Natung as the chief guest urging the youth to preserve their cultural heritage. He announced government initiatives, including the establishment of Gurukuls, aimed at safeguarding indigenous traditions. Awards were presented to competition winners, and a memorandum for flood protection work at the festival ground was submitted to the minister.

06 Jan

Arunachal Orders Comprehensive Probe into East Kameng Frontier Highway Issues

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh's government has initiated a multi-level investigation into the Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that a one-man committee's report is being reviewed and the Anti-Corruption Department is conducting an independent investigation into alleged irregularities. The state has formed four additional committees to reassess project aspects, ensuring accountability and transparency. Khandu emphasized that anyone found guilty will face legal consequences to maintain integrity in infrastructure projects.

06 Jan

Arunachal GST collection jumps 36% in the first nine months of FY26

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The first nine months of the 2025–2026 fiscal year saw a startling 35.7% growth in Arunachal Pradesh's Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to officials. They claim that the collection exceeded the 6.8% national growth average, demonstrating strong economic activity and improved tax compliance in the state. Compared to Rs 1,324 crore in 2024, the state collected Rs 1,519 crore in GST between April and December of 2025. This represents an increase of Rs 195 crore in total. Here, the Central GST Commissionerate asserts that the significant increase was…

06 Jan

Kolkata hospital performs advanced keyhole surgery to restore health of liver donor from Agartala

Business BureauBusiness

Manipal Hospital EM Bypass has successfully treated a large and complex incisional hernia in a 45-year-old school teacher from Agartala, Tripura, using advanced minimally invasive keyhole surgery. The patient, Nupur Sarkar, had earlier donated a part of her liver to save her husband suffering from liver cirrhosis. While her husband recovered and now lives a stable life, Nupur later developed a painful incisional hernia at the site of her transplant surgery. Worried about undergoing another major open surgery, she travelled from Agartala to Kolkata in search of a safer option. After evaluation, the team led by Dr. Sumanta Dey, Senior…

06 Jan

Yamaha introduces special pricing on its flagship R15 series to commemorate its 70th anniversary

Business BureauBusiness

India Yamaha Motor has announced a special anniversary price benefit of ₹5,000 on its flagship R15 series as part of Yamaha Motor’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. The revised pricing, effective from January 5, brings the starting ex-showroom Delhi price of the Yamaha R15 series to ₹1,50,700. The announcement reinforces Yamaha’s strategy of expanding access to its premium performance motorcycle lineup among young Indian riders. The R15 has played a key role in shaping India’s entry-level performance motorcycle segment, with over one million units produced domestically. Known for its race-inspired design and everyday usability, the model continues to appeal strongly to sport-riding…

06 Jan

Behind the Scenes of Homebound: Ishaan Khatter on His Easy Bond With Vishal Jethwa

PreetiEntertainment

Ishaan Khatter experienced a remarkable year in his acting career, highlighted by the film "Homebound," directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, which served as India's official submission for the Oscars 2026. This film, featuring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, achieved the significant milestone of making it to the Top 15 shortlist. During the Oscar campaign in the United States, Ishaan developed a close bond with his co-star Vishal Jethwa, a friendship that he cherishes as he returns to the U.S. for the campaign again. Vishal and the speaker have been pivotal support for each other, highlighting that their friendship is…

06 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh Records Increase in GST Revenue

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh reported a 35.7% increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during the first nine months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing the national growth average of 6.8%. The state collected Rs 1,519 crore from April to December 2025, up from Rs 1,324 crore in the same period of 2024, reflecting improved economic activity and tax compliance. Factors contributing to this growth include better taxpayer adherence, effective revenue measures, and policy reforms aimed at enhancing the business environment and governance. This revenue increase has bolstered the state's financial standing, enabling more investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social…

05 Jan

Samsung Electronics presents ‘Your Companion to AI Living’ at The First Look During CES 2026

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look, its CES® 2026 event held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The focus of the event was on AI as Samsung’s philosophy, a foundation that connects the company’s R&D product development, operations and user experience. TM Roh, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened The First Look by describing the company’s AI leadership and how due to its vast, AI-enabled, connected ecosystem, Samsung can provide users with a true AI companion experience in their daily life. This approach gives users a…

05 Jan

Tripura Security Forces Intensify Crackdown on Cannabis Cultivation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura State Rifles (TSR), executed a significant anti-drug operation in the Sepahijala district, marking what officials referred to as the largest single-day crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation in the state. The operation, which took place over the course of a day on Saturday, resulted in the destruction of approximately 1.9 million premature ganja plants, valued at nearly ₹100 crore, over an expanse of around 650 acres of forest land in the areas of North Kalamchoura, South Kalamchoura, Anandapur, and Ghatigarh. Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team of nearly…