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19 Feb

Reliance Bets Big on AI, Plans Massive 7-Year Investment

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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced a massive investment of ₹10 trillion over the next seven years to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and services across India, marking one of the country’s biggest commitments to emerging technology.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Ambani said the investment—led by Jio along with Reliance—will begin this year and focus on creating sovereign AI capabilities for the nation.“Jio will now connect India with the intelligence era. We will deliver intelligence to every citizen, every sector of the economy, every facet of social development, and every service of government,” Ambani…

01 Jan

No question of Bangladesh’s consent in pushbacks: Himanta calls for unity among indigenous people

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reiterated the state government’s tough stance on the “foreigner” issue, stating that there is no question of seeking Bangladesh’s consent while pushing back illegal immigrants. He revealed that around 2,000 foreigners have been pushed back over the past few months.According to the Chief Minister, once a person is declared a “foreigner,” the government is ensuring that the pushback is completed within a week, leaving no scope for the individual to approach the High Court or the Supreme Court. Citing Supreme Court orders, Sarma said that district commissioners (DCs) are empowered to deport…

23 Dec

Lathi Charge at Protests Outside Bangladesh Mission in Delhi

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Protests turned violent outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in New Delhi today, leading to a police lathi charge to disperse crowds. The unrest follows the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi and reports of targeted violence against minorities in Bangladesh. In response to the growing instability, Dhaka has officially suspended visa services in New Delhi, citing "unavoidable circumstances." Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka today as a special envoy to discuss regional security implications.

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…