Government, UNC Hold Talks Over Manipur Economic Blockade A high-level meeting between the Manipur government and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held in Senapati to discuss the prevailing situation in the state and the ongoing economic blockade along national highways. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and Home Minister Konthoujam…
State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman C S Setty has called for artificial intelligence (AI) in banking to move beyond its initial applications and reach rural customers, small businesses and the agricultural sector. Setty said the true test of AI would not be the sophistication of the technology but its economic impact—whether it can help…
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) is targeting cumulative sales of 1 million connected cars by 2027, up from more than 0.8 million currently, as demand for technology-enabled vehicles continues to rise in India. The company aims to cross the 2 million connected-car milestone by 2030. Hyundai’s Bluelink platform offers more than 70 features, including remote vehicle…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and launched the Nikshay Mitra Manipur portal at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The high-level meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Sumant Singh, and other senior officials. During the review meeting, officials highlighted the progress of…
Netflix has marked its 10th anniversary in India by reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the country’s creative talent and storytelling ecosystem. As part of the celebrations, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met a group of Indian writers for an interactive session focused on the future of storytelling and the evolving entertainment landscape. The discussion,…
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) offshore hydrocarbon business has secured an ultra-mega order worth more than ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in West Asia. The company announced the development on Tuesday, marking another significant milestone for its energy infrastructure business. L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) will execute the project through a…
Shares of diversified FMCG major ITC Ltd gained around 4 per cent in intra-day trading on the BSE on Monday, reaching ₹292.45, as investors expressed optimism that the company may be moving past its recent earnings challenges. Market sentiment improved after the company’s first-quarter results, with brokerages indicating that the risk-reward profile could become more…
Actor John Abraham has called for stronger action against the root causes of drug trafficking, stating that the drug menace can only be effectively addressed by dismantling the alleged political nexus behind the trade. Speaking at an anti-drug awareness programme organised by the Social Welfare Department in Shillong, the actor said that current efforts largely…
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operational performance. The company’s net profit attributable to owners rose to ₹2,894.79 crore, compared with ₹2,278.63 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s consolidated revenue…
The Manipur government has directed concerned departments and senior district officials to complete the transfer of Thanlon Sub-Division from Pherzawl district back to Churachandpur district within seven days. The order was issued on July 29 by Secretary (Land Resources) Th. Kirankumar, instructing authorities to carry out the administrative transfer and submit a compliance report within…
