In a joint operation on December 12, security forces, including police and Assam Rifles, arrested four armed individuals, one of whom was identified as a cadre of the Kuki National Front (KNF), for terrorizing villagers in Laijang, Churachandpur district. The arrested individuals are: Thangsiam Haokip (27): KNF cadreKamlian (34)Malsom (20)Jaipu Doujaithang (42)Weapons and ammunition recovered…
Vodafone Idea share price witnessed a sharp surge during intraday trading on Friday, December 13, rising as much as 5 per cent from an intraday low of ₹7.68 despite a volatile market environment. Vodafone Idea share price opened at ₹7.83 against its previous close of ₹7.87 and fell over 2 per cent to hit ₹7.68…
The Ningols United Progressive Initiative (NUPI), a leading women’s civil society group in Delhi, organized a memorial function in collaboration with six Meitei organizations across India to commemorate Nupi Lan—the historic “women’s war” movements of Manipur. These iconic uprisings, in 1904 and 1939, were pivotal in resisting colonial exploitation and embody the courage and activism…
RBI data shows that the number of credit cards issued by banks has also increased sharply to 10.61 crore by September 2024 from 9.3 crore in September 2023, 7.36 crore in March 2022 and 6.20 crore in March 2021.Credit card repayment defaults are on the rise, reflecting growing stress and debt burden among customers. Credit…
Campus recruitment at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur has seen a 10-15% decline, attributed to the ongoing conflict in the state. Institute officials cite concerns over stability as a key factor impacting placement opportunities for students. Dr. Johnson Singh, Training and Placement Officer at NIT Manipur, noted that while some companies are hesitant…
According to CLSA, the Indian cement sector may see a price increase of 4% in the second half of FY25 and this will be good news for companies that have been affected by low prices across India for the last several quarters. However, the sustainability of these price increases remains a key monitorable factor, according…
According to data compiled by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association, retail sales of vehicles across categories in India rose 11.21 percent to 32,08,719 units in November as against 28,85,317 units in the same month last year. Retail sales of two-wheelers rose to 26,15,953 units in November as against 22,58,970 units in the same month…
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday, as top importer China took its first step toward easing monetary policy for the first time since 2010 to boost economic growth, state media reported, citing a politburo meeting. Brent crude futures rose $1, or 1.4%, to $72.12 a barrel at 1356 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…
In a coordinated series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, alongside other security forces, have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores (WLS) from the hill and valley regions of Manipur. The operations, conducted across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal districts, underscore the unwavering commitment of security…
The State Bank of India (SBI) has projected that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow at 6.3% during the current financial year (FY25), lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) forecast of 6.6%, which was revised upward from 7.2% earlier. “We believe GDP growth for FY25 will be lower than the RBI forecast…
