Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and explosives during search operations in Nungbram and Lairok Vaiphei villages, raising concerns about regional security.The recovered items include a 7.62mm Russian RPD machine gun, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, a 0.32 pistol with its magazine, and a variety of explosives…
Consulting major Accenture’s higher guidance for the full year as well as the second quarter has led to a more than 7% rise in its share price in the US market in early trade, which also impacted ADRs of Indian IT majors Wipro and Infosys, which rose 2.3% and 3%, respectively, in early trade on…
Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed book Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol. The award, one of India’s highest literary honors, celebrates outstanding contributions to Indian literature across various languages. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh congratulated Satyabati Devi on social media, praising her for…
New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd on Wednesday jumped 41 per cent in early trade against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed on the BSE at Rs 110, up 41 per cent from the issue price. Later, it rose 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. On the NSE, it listed…
A mortar was discovered at Khongampat in Imphal East district, Manipur, on Tuesday, triggering a swift response from security forces. The explosive was found in a field by locals, just a few hundred meters from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp and approximately 1.5 kilometers from the private residence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh,…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ), representing Kuki students across India, has raised objections over alleged discrepancies in the cut-off marks for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in the recently declared Staff Selection Commission (SSC) General Duty (GD) examination results. In a formal letter to the SSC Chairman, the KSO-GHQ highlighted cases where the cut-off…
The housing finance market in Gujarat is facing a paradox – fewer people are borrowing, but those who are borrowing are borrowing in larger amounts. According to the latest State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) report, the number of home loan borrowers saw a sharp decline of 39.6%, from 1.58 lakh accounts in the September quarter…
In a decisive effort to bolster peace and security, security forces in Manipur have intensified search operations and area domination exercises across the state’s hill and valley districts. These operations, aimed at securing vulnerable regions, led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and explosives in Kangpokpi District. The recoveries were made from…
UPI achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore this year, transforming India’s financial landscape. It is now being accepted in seven countries, furthering financial inclusion and access to digital payments. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, ‘reflecting its…
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Friday, with the precious metal sliding below the Rs 80,000 mark amid heavy selling by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Besides, traders said a weak trend in international markets also put heavy pressure on bullion prices. The precious…
