ICICI Prudential Life turns its insurance distribution stack into an AI-powered innovation platform
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is expanding the use of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure in…
Mortal Remains of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh Brought to Imphal
The mortal remains of renowned Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who allegedly died after being assaulted in Delhi on September 7, were brought to Imphal on Wednesday. Family members, friends, fellow musicians and well-wishers gathered at Imphal International Airport to receive his body. The atmosphere at the airport was sombre as mourners waited for the…
TCS Opens Robotic Facility to Drive Autonomous Manufacturing
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched an Industrial Autonomy & Engineering Lab at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune, describing it as India’s first “lights-out” factory lab designed to advance artificial intelligence-led manufacturing. A lights-out factory uses autonomous technologies to operate production processes with minimal human intervention. The new facility features a fully robotic battery…
ICICI Prudential Life turns its insurance distribution stack into an AI-powered innovation platform
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is expanding the use of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure in insurance distribution with the launch of ‘ICICI Life Partner Stack 2.0’, an upgraded platform designed to equip advisors and distribution partners with technology across sales, onboarding and customer servicing. The platform’s eQuote App uses an AI-based product recommender to identify…
Asian Games Gold and LA 2028 Qualification in Sight as Indian Women’s Hockey Team Heads to Japan
The Indian women’s hockey team left for Japan on Tuesday to participate in the Asian Games, aiming to win the gold medal and directly qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, after securing a historic fifth-place finish in the World Cup. Led by captain Salima Tete and under the guidance of coach Sjoerd Marijne, India…
Candlelight March in Delhi Seeks Justice for Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram
Members of the Manipuri and wider Northeast communities took to the streets of southeast Delhi on September 7, holding candles and demanding justice following the death of 54-year-old music teacher and guitarist Chongtham Vikram, who allegedly died after being assaulted by a group of men in Kilokari. The candlelight march began at Sunlight Colony Police…
Eight detained in manipur musician’s death in delhi; union minister says cops to file chargesheet within 9 days
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday informed that the Delhi Police has assured him of filing a chargesheet within eight to nine days in the case relating to the death of Manipuri musician C Vikram Singh in south Delhi on Monday.In his complaint to the police, Singh’s son, said his father had told…
Expanded Veero Range Powers Mahindra’s Small Pickup Growth Ambition
Mahindra & Mahindra is targeting more than 50 per cent market share in India’s small pickup segment in FY27, banking on the expanded Veero range to strengthen its position. The automaker currently holds a 46 per cent year-to-date share through July, compared with 49.1 per cent in FY26. According to Velusamy R, President of Mahindra…
With 6 Schools, 43 Depts and 70 Colleges: Nagaland University Celebrates 33rd Foundation Day
Nagaland University Celebrates 33rd Foundation Day, Honours Excellence Across the UniversityLumami, Nagaland, 7 September 2026: Nagaland University, the only Central University in the State, celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day today at its Headquarters in Lumami, marking another significant milestone in its academic, research and institutional journey. The celebrations highlighted the University’s growing contributions to research…
Security Forces Raid Suspected KLA Camp in Kangpokpi, Eight Cadres Apprehended
A joint security operation was conducted on September 7, 2026, at Gampum village under Saikul Police Station in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. The operation involved personnel from Manipur Police, CoBRA, CRPF, Mahila personnel and the Rapid Action Force (RAF). During the operation, security forces raided an unauthorised camp allegedly belonging to suspected cadres of the Kuki…
Manipur Assembly Sets 1951 as Base Year for NRC Update
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on September 7 resolved that 1951 will be used as the base year for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the state government would pursue the matter with the Centre in accordance with resolutions passed by the Assembly. Responding to a question…
