New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 16 to Rs 5,579 per barrel in futures trade on Friday as traders increased their bets following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for September delivery rose by Rs 16, or 0.29 per cent, to Rs 5,579 per barrel…
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, currently serving as the Governor of Manipur, is set to be sworn in as the new Governor of Nagaland on Monday, August 25, an official statement confirmed. Bhalla has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the demise of Governor La Ganesan, who passed away on August 15 at a Chennai hospital….
Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.488 billion to USD 695.106 billion during the week ended August 15, according to RBI data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by USD 4.747 billion to USD 693.618 billion. Foreign currency assets, a key component of the foreign exchange…
The Governor-in-Council in Manipur on Thursday approved a long-pending demand of the state police by sanctioning an increase in the monthly ration money allowance from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per head, effective September 1, 2025. The revised allowance will benefit personnel across all units of the Manipur Police, including the India Reserve Battalion, Civil Police, Manipur…
New Delhi: Zinc prices rose by 45 paise to Rs 267.10 per kg in futures trade on Thursday amid strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contracts for September delivery rose by 45 paise, or 0.17 percent, to Rs 267.10 per kg in a business turnover of 1,477 lots. Zinc…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has drawn attention to a startling report by Assam Rifles Director General Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, revealing that nearly 42,000 outsiders have entered Manipur through the Indo-Myanmar border since December 2024. Singh took to social media to express his gratitude to Lt. Gen. Lakhera for confirming that authorities…
Gold prices in the national capital fell ₹400 to ₹1,00,020 per 10 gram on Wednesday due to continued selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹1,00,420 per 10 gram at the previous market close. In the local market, gold of 99.5% purity fell…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the wider use of drone technology was signed Monday by the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), which is situated in Manipur, and the Assam Rifles, according to officials. According to a defense spokesperson, the Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur signed an MOU at Mantripukhri in the Imphal West…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the government’s efforts to restore peace in the violence-hit state by initiating dialogue among leaders and communities. During a visit to Churachandpur, Governor Bhalla inaugurated a prefabricated house for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at New Zalenphai, assuring that measures are underway to help families return home soon….
New Delhi: Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 14 to Rs 7,776 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their positions tracking a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 14, or 0.18 percent, to Rs 7,776 per quintal with a turnover of…
