India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a robust 13.6 percent growth in transaction volumes in March, hitting a new peak of 18.30 billion transactions, according to the latest data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). While the top five UPI apps – PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, Navi and Super.money – retained their…
Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts in the last 24 hours. According to an official press note from the Manipur Police, the security forces have made key recoveries across the state. “One INSAS Rifle with magazine, one modified…
Kuki-Zo civil society organisations have “warned” the Meitei community against climbing the Thangjing Hill in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, stating that any attempts “will be opposed tooth and nail”. The Thangjing Hill is considered a sacred site for Meiteis who visit it in April. In a statement, six Kuki-Zo groups said any attempt to climb the…
In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur Police and central security forces jointly apprehended seven active members of various banned outfits in a series of coordinated raids carried out across multiple districts of the state on April 11. The arrests were made in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kangpokpi districts. The detained individuals…
New Delhi, India’s vegetable oil imports fell 16 percent to 9.98 lakh tonnes in March due to a sharp drop in crude sunflower oil shipments, according to industry data.In a statement on Friday, the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) said imports of vegetable oils (edible and non-edible) declined to 9,98,344 tonnes in March 2025…
New Delhi, Apr 11: Silver prices rose by Rs 1,216 to Rs 92,811 per kg in futures trade on Friday as participants increased their bets.Silver contracts for May delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 1,216, or 1.33 percent, to Rs 92,811 per kg in a business turnover of 19,617 lots.Analysts said fresh…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on Thursday firmly rejected a proposed six-point peace agreement offered by the Central Government, citing lack of representation and unacceptable terms. The announcement came following the return of the Kuki-Zo delegation from high-level talks with the Centre in New Delhi on April 5. In a press conference and public gathering, Kuki-Zo…
In a proactive move to bolster peace and stability in Manipur, a joint coordination meeting was held on April 8 between central security forces and Manipur Police. The meeting, convened by the Assam Rifles, aimed at enhancing inter-agency cooperation in sensitive districts like Churachandpur and Kakching. Officials from the Assam Rifles, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP),…
Union minister Sanjay Seth on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of various schemes in Manipur, which is currently under the President’s rule. The minister of state for defence commenced his two-day visit to the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state during the day. During his visit, Seth will meet officials, locals and leaders of civil society organisations in…
DIPAM secretary Arunish Chawla said the long-awaited IDBI Bank divestment by the government is progressing rapidly, with several key steps being taken. IDBI Bank shares rallied over 3 per cent on April 9. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 earlier this week, Chawla described the ‘multi-stage’ process as ‘quite complex’ involving multiple work-streams running in parallel. “The virtual…
