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18 Dec

Repolling in Panchayat Elections Concludes Peacefully Across Four Districts of Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Repolling in the panchayat elections was successfully conducted across four districts in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, with no incidents of unrest reported. The repolling period lasted from 7 AM until 1 PM, and Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Rinchin Tashi confirmed that the process occurred peacefully. Voter participation varied across polling stations: in Bichom district's Government Upper Primary School (GUPS) Nedo, 231 out of 340 registered electors cast votes, resulting in a turnout of 67.94%. In the Rotom Zilla Parishad constituency of Kamle district, 171 of 222 voters participated, leading to a turnout of 77.03%. The GUPS Nongkhon in Namsai…

18 Dec

Assam: Delivery Executive Dies by Suicide After Alleged Public Assault, Three Held

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tripura Police have arrested three individuals, including two women, in connection with the public assault of delivery executive Prasenjit Sarkar, who subsequently died by suicide. The arrests took place in Assam's Sribhumi district, with the accused identified as Sushmita Bhattacharjee, Sangita Bhattacharjee—a schoolteacher—and Sourav Bhattacharjee. Two additional suspects, Meghadeep Bhattacharjee and Piu Dhar, remain at large as search operations continue. The assault occurred on December 14, purportedly due to a delivery dispute. The incident involved three women and two men, who were alleged to have attacked Sarkar in public while capturing the event on video and distributing it on social…

18 Dec

Esther Anil Proves Stardom Isn’t the Final Act with Prestigious LSE Degree

PreetiEntertainment

Actor Esther Anil, renowned for her performance in the film Drishyam (2013) in Malayalam cinema, has successfully graduated with a degree in International Development from the London School of Economics (LSE). In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the challenges that both she and her family faced during this journey, accompanied by photos from her graduation ceremony. Esther reflects on her journey, recounting how her father's suggestion to apply to the London School of Economics (LSE) seemed unrealistic to her at first. He had mentioned a person who studied there, and she initially dismissed it as an unattainable goal.…

18 Dec

Seminar on Possible Impacts of Kaladan Project and Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line Held

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A seminar addressing the social, cultural, and economic impacts of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) Road and the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line was held at Government Siaha College, featuring S. Lalremtuanga, Deputy Chief Executive Member, as chief guest. He emphasized the necessity of recognizing both the benefits and potential adverse effects of development, particularly regarding the impact on Lai and Mara districts. Lalremtuanga stressed coordinated efforts among various stakeholders and highlighted the importance of educating the youth to maximize positive outcomes. Additional presentations were made by Abraham Beirazi Khithie and Zomuana on the expected impacts and preparation needed for…

18 Dec

Rising capacity, digital push reshape insurance buying in Kolkata: Aon Report

Business BureauBusiness

India’s insurance market continues to remain largely soft, with stable or declining prices across most segments, according to Aon’s Global Insurance Market Insights Report. However, property and cyber insurance stand out as exceptions, witnessing rising costs and tighter underwriting norms. The report notes that market capacity in India is expanding due to the entry of new insurers, mergers and acquisitions, and increased participation by foreign reinsurers. This trend is being further supported by the government’s decision to raise the foreign direct investment limit in insurance to 100 per cent, boosting competition and innovation. In Kolkata and other eastern Indian markets,…

18 Dec

Experts urge preparedness to maximise benefits of KMMTTP road and Bairabi–Sairang rail link in Siaha

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A seminar was held at the Seminar Hall of Government Siaha College to discuss the possible social, cultural, and economic impacts of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) Road and the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line. The programme brought together government officials, college faculty, NGOs, and community representatives to share views on how the two major transport projects could affect life in Siaha district and neighbouring areas. Shri S. Lalremtuanga, Deputy Chief Executive Member of MADC, attended as the chief guest. In his address, he said that every development project comes with both benefits and challenges. He urged the community and…

18 Dec

Tata Motors honours ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Champions with Tata Sierra

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors marked India’s historic victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by felicitating the champion women’s cricket team in the presence of N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPVL), and Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director & CEO, TMPVL. During the celebration, the winning team was seen alongside the newly launched Tata Sierra, an iconic nameplate reintroduced in a contemporary avatar. As a gesture of recognition and pride, Tata Motors announced that each member of the victorious team will be gifted a Tata Sierra. The initiative reflects Tata Motors’ continued commitment to supporting sporting excellence…

18 Dec

Ahead of power projects, Arunachal Deputy CM pushes for transmission readiness

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized that power evacuation infrastructure must be finished in tandem with future generation projects and urged the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to guarantee the timely laying of transmission lines. Mein, who chaired a review meeting on the comprehensive plan to strengthen the transmission and distribution system in Itanagar, stated that the commissioning of the Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project and several other power projects in the works make it imperative that transmission lines be installed ahead of time so that generated electricity can be transmitted promptly. The Deputy…

18 Dec

Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops

MohiniInternational

In a televised White House address, President Donald Trump announced a one-time $1,776 bonus check for 1.45 million US military service members, dubbed the "warrior dividend." He claimed that the payments are being funded by the billions of dollars currently being collected through his administration's expanded tariff regime. The move is seen as an attempt to reassure the public about economic stability as the US labor market shows signs of weakening and inflation remains elevated.

18 Dec

Cleartrip report shows Kolkata travellers opting for extended stays and flexible travel in 2025

Business BureauBusiness

Cleartrip’s year-end report Cleartrip Unpacked 2025 highlights notable shifts in travel behaviour among users from Kolkata, reflecting wider national trends centred on affordability, flexibility, and digital-first planning. One of the key insights from the city was a 29-day continuous hotel stay booked by a Kolkata traveller, indicating growing interest in longer and more flexible travel experiences. Across the platform, budget and mid-range hotels accounted for the majority of bookings, a trend also reflected among Kolkata users who increasingly prioritised value-driven travel. Mobile usage remained strong, with over 65% of bookings made through smartphones, supported by the widespread adoption of UPI…