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10 Oct

Four Siang Dam Opponents Reportedly Detained Under Arunachal Pradesh Law

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Four residents of Geku in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district, who were earlier reported missing, have reportedly been detained under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (APUAPA), 2014, for their opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Sources said the four individuals, identified as Adum Tayom, Omak Paron, Okut Paloh and Oson Paron, were picked up from Pasighat and taken to Itanagar. Among them is the president of the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) Youth Wing, a prominent voice against the proposed mega dam project. Their exact whereabouts have not been officially confirmed. The Upper Siang district…

10 Oct

Minister Bimal Bora enquires about health of ailing litterateur Kamala Kanta Mushahary

PreetiAssam

Minister for Industries, Commerce, Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, Bimal Bora today enquired about the health of eminent Bodo litterateur, educationist and cultural organiser Kamala Kanta Mushahary, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Guwahati. Visiting the hospital in the afternoon, the Minister spoke to the family members of Mushahary, former General Secretary of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, regarding his treatment and wished him a speedy recovery.

10 Oct

Tata Tea Gold targets festive consumers with campaign built around togetherness

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Tea Gold, a brand of Tata Consumer Products, has launched its DurgaPujo campaign, ‘Ekshathei Gold – Being Together is Gold’, leveraging consumer insights to strengthen its emotional connection with households in West Bengal during the festive season. A study conducted by Unomer across West Bengal found that 68% of consumers aged 25–40 would prefer their loved ones to take time off for tea and conversation rather than receive premium festive gifts or shopping vouchers. The study also revealed that 83% of respondents felt Pujo ended before they could spend enough quality time with family, while 94% said tea gave…

09 Oct

From Apartheid Struggle to Gaza Probe: The Journey of 2026 Peace Laureate Navi Pillay

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The world's most prestigious 125th Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. This highest honour for the year 2026 has been conferred upon South Africa's eminent jurist and human rights activist Navanethem Navi Pillay. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made this historic announcement on Friday in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the protection of international law and the establishment of peace worldwide. The 85-year-old Indian-origin Tamil jurist had served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Pillay has played a pioneering role in the legal fight against war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity across the world. Announcing the…

09 Oct

Manipal Hospital Mukundapur Hosts Press Meet in Aizawl, Highlights Growing Burden of Neurological and Spine Disorders

Business BureauBusiness, Health

In a move to strengthen healthcare awareness and facilitate greater access to specialised medical expertise in Northeast India, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur organised a press meet in Aizawl, bringing together members of the media fraternity and senior clinicians from Manipal Hospitals. The interactive session focused on the growing burden of neurological and spine-related disorders, while highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, timely intervention and access to advanced, multidisciplinary healthcare. The session featured Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha, Director and Senior Consultant - Neurointervention& Endovascular Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur Cluster, and Dr. Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital…

09 Oct

Tawang Promotes Indigenous Sports and Cultural Heritage Through Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Traditional sports competitions under Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026, celebrating India’s rich heritage, indigenous games and the spirit of Arunachal Pradesh, were inaugurated on Friday by Tawang MLA, Namgey Tsering, at the Festival Ground, Mentsem-Tse in Tawang. The event was organised by the District Sports Office, Tawang, with the participation of Zilla Parishad Members Tenzin Monpa, Sonam Nordzin and Pema Tsering; District PPA president Phurpa Lama; District unit BJP vice president Dorjee Nima,senior public leaders; and enthusiastic participants representing various blocks across Tawang district. The traditional sports competitions featured six indigenous games: tug of war, bamboo archery, guli danda, bamboo climbing,…

09 Oct

OPPO launches F35 Series in India, advances decade-long F Series imaging journey

Business BureauBusiness

OPPO India has announced the launch of its new F35 Series, comprising the OPPO F35 Pro 5G and OPPO F35 5G, marking 10 years of the F Series in India. The new portfolio combines imaging, durability, battery longevity, performance and AI-powered software experiences, with a focus on shared moments and content creation. At the centre of the series is a 50MP Ultra-Wide Natural Selfie Camera with a 100-degree field of view, designed to accommodate more people in group photographs. The F35 Pro 5G adds a 50MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera, upgraded portrait capabilities, 4K front and rear…

09 Oct

ZSI Survey Highlights Need to Protect Wild Bees and Alpine Habitats in Arunachal’s Tawang

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A field survey by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recorded a rich diversity of wild bees, including bumblebees, across the high-altitude landscapes of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. The findings have highlighted the importance of protecting alpine flowering plants and natural habitats that support pollinators in the Eastern Himalayas. The survey was conducted from September 15 to October 7 under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS). The team explored areas at elevations ranging from around 2,000 metres to 4,700 metres above sea level, covering a range of high-altitude environments. A team from the ZSI’s Desert Regional Centre…

09 Oct

Cockroach Janata Party Protest on Oct 10 Prompts Centre’s Preventive Measures

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The government is alarmed over the proposed protest by the CJP at Jantar Mantar on October 10. Thousands of security personnel have already been deployed in the capital. Even after that, the government has taken an unprecedented measure to ensure that protesters from different parts of the country cannot reach the protest site. Indian Railways has decided to cancel the operation of several important Mail and Express trains heading towards Delhi on the day of the protest. According to the Railway Board's directive, several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between…

09 Oct

Inheritance and Governance Questions Surface Within the VS Branch of the TVS Empire

nanikaBusiness

Internal ownership tensions have surfaced within the Venu Srinivasan branch of the historic 115-year-old TVS industrial group, as a family dispute emerges between siblings Lakshmi Venu and Venu Sudarshan over asset division and financial rights following the broader 2020 family partition. Venu Srinivasan, the grandson of founder T.V. Sundaram Iyengar, chairs TVS Motor Company and associated entities controlled by the VS branch, while his daughter Lakshmi is reportedly seeking an equitable and fair financial settlement that mirrors her legal rights under Indian succession law. Although a memorandum of understanding was signed in March 2024 by Srinivasan, his wife Mallika Srinivasan,…