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05 Dec

Born In The Highlands, Destined For Glory

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

The Indian Army’s sustained outreach and mentoring initiatives in the remote pockets of West Siang have led to another noteworthy achievement. Three young candidates from the Aalo region — Jari Bagra, Toni Doji, and Yumper Nada — have cleared the Agniveer recruitment process and are set to report to the Recruiting Office, Jorhat, on 04 December 2025 for their enrolment into the Assam Regiment. Coming from the villages of Along and Basar, these aspirants battled geographical challenges and limited resources, relying solely on dedication, discipline and hard work. Their success highlights the effectiveness of the Army’s continuous mentoring, structured guidance…

02 Dec

Football Temporarily Repaired a Broken Manipur: Two Objectives, Two Communities, One India

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

For two and a half years, the words Kuki and Meitei have shared newspaper headlines only as synonyms for violence, displacement, and despair. But on a cool Sunday evening in Ahmedabad, they appeared side by side for something entirely different—victory, joy, and a reminder of what unity can feel like. India’s Under-17 football team sealed a historic 2–1 win over Iran to book a place in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia next year. And the two goals that scripted this turnaround came from two boys who carry the surnames of Manipur’s warring worlds. Just before halftime,…

24 Oct

India, US trade deal likely soon!

Purbalee DuttaIndia

India and the US are close to finalizing a long-awaited trade agreement that could reduce tariffs on Indian exports to 15–16% from the current 50%, according to people familiar with the talks. Energy and agriculture are central to the negotiations, with India likely to gradually cut Russian oil imports—a key factor behind the additional 25% levy on its exports. Russia currently supplies about 34% of India’s crude, while the US meets around 10% of its oil and gas needs. India is also considering raising its import quota for non-GM US maize from 0.5 million tonnes, while keeping duties unchanged at…

23 Aug

VLCC Limited Fined ₹3 lakh For ‘misleading’ Fat-Loss Ads

Purbalee DuttaIndia

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on VLCC Limited for misleading advertisements promoting fat-loss and slimming treatments using the US-FDA approved CoolSculpting procedure, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The issue came to light following a complaint and monitoring of beauty sector ads. The investigation found VLCC had made exaggerated claims about rapid weight and inch loss from a single session, far exceeding the actual US-FDA approval for CoolSculpting. These claims included statements like “Lose up to 600g and 7 cm in 1 session,” “Drop 1 Size in 1 session permanently,” and…

09 Aug

ICICI Bank Hikes Minimum Balance To ₹50,000 On Savings Account

Purbalee DuttaIndia

ICICI Bank has revised the minimum average monthly balance (MAMB) requirement for new savings accounts opened from August onward. As per details available on the bank’s official website, customers in metro and urban areas will now need to maintain a MAMB of ₹50,000, a sharp increase from the earlier requirement of ₹10,000. For customers in semi-urban regions, the new minimum balance is ₹25,000, up from ₹5,000. Meanwhile, in rural branches, the required average balance has been raised to ₹10,000, doubling the previous threshold of ₹5,000. These revised requirements apply only to newly opened savings accounts from August, and not to…

22 Mar

India and Bangladesh Enhance Connectivity with New Friendship Bridge

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

India and Bangladesh have inaugurated the Maitri Setu bridge, spanning the Feni River and connecting Tripura in India to Bangladesh. This infrastructure project aims to enhance regional connectivity, facilitating trade and travel between the two nations. The bridge is expected to provide India's northeastern states with access to Bangladeshi ports, thereby boosting economic activities in the region. Leaders from both countries hailed the project as a testament to their strong bilateral relations and a significant step towards regional integration.

21 Feb

A cancer vaccine for women will be introduced in India in six months

Banasree SarkarIndiacancer vaccine

India plans to launch a vaccine to prevent breast, oral, and cervical cancers in the next five to six months, marking a major advancement in women's health. Through targeted targeting of proteins that promote tumor growth, the state-of-the-art immunotherapy may strengthen the body's own immune system against cancer. To enhance early detection, women over 30 will get routine cancer screenings at hospitals in addition to the immunization campaign. To better support women's health and ensure prompt treatment, plans are also underway to open childcare cancer facilities. The introduction of this cancer vaccine could be a game-changer in India's fight against…

28 Oct

A day before Dhanteras gold prices drop to 77,662 rupees per 10 gram

Ashish MajumderIndia

Spot gold prices declined by 0.48% to 77,622 rupees per 10 grams around 10 am IST on this Monday, a day before Dhanteras, according to MCX data. Meanwhile, Gold futures prices on the MCX for December 05, 2024, actually dropped by 0.42% to 78,200 rupees. In fact the short term decline in gold prices was attributed to a rise in US dollar (currently at 84.07 rupees per dollar). This is very important news and it will be useful for many people. In Indian culture gold has lots of importance and everyone want to have some gold. In fact gold is…

12 Oct

Indian government seeks Hindus protection in Bangladesh

editorIndia

Hindus in Bangladesh are being attacked during Durga Puja celebrations, India has expressed it's serious concern into the matter urging the Bangladeshi government to protect the Hindu minorities. A crown was also being theft from Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira, in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the situation. The MEA in a statement said, "We call upon the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship, especially during this auspicious festival time." However, attacks record against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh has been increasing since the violence…

10 Jul

Ghee in Rice: A potential tool for Blood Sugar regulation in Diabetics

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, India

In a recent exploration of dietary strategies for individuals with diabetes, experts have discussed the potential benefits of incorporating ghee into rice meals. Traditionally used in Indian cuisine, ghee, or clarified butter, has often been scrutinized for its impact on health, particularly concerning blood sugar levels. According to nutritionist Dr. Priya Sharma, there is growing evidence suggesting that moderate consumption of ghee alongside complex carbohydrates like rice may help regulate blood glucose levels in diabetics. Contrary to fears that ghee could spike blood sugar, Dr. Sharma explained that the fat in ghee might slow down the digestion of carbohydrates. This…