Manipur marked National Press Day this year with a renewed call to defend the credibility of the media amid growing concerns over misinformation, shrinking editorial independence and the fast-changing digital landscape. The state-level observance, organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), placed the theme “safeguarding press credibility” at the heart of the…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims…
Wrestling Federation of India has lifted suspensions of Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan, who were disqualified for being overweight prior to their bouts at the recent World Championships and U20 World Championships. Aman, a bronze medalist in men’s freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics, was suspended for one year for failing…
Domestic equities logged a strong week, advancing around 1.4%. The Nifty finished above 25,900, while the Sensex added over 1,100 points across five sessions. The week saw mixed corporate earnings, with some companies reporting robust profits and others disappointing. Leading brokerages such as Nomura, Nuvama, Jefferies, and Motilal Oswal released fresh recommendations, from which a…
China has announced a landmark $50 billion investment plan, the Global Clean Water Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at improving water security and sanitation in developing nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The plan focuses on financing and building large-scale water treatment plants, modern irrigation systems, and smart water-management grids. The initiative, managed by China’s State…
In a major step toward strengthening forest governance and wildlife protection, the Forest Department of Manipur signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on November 14. The agreements aim to modernize the State’s forest administration through advanced communication systems and enhanced coordination…
In 2002, Viswanathan Anand secured his second Chess World Cup title in Hyderabad, while 16-year-old Pentala Harikrishna, already a Grandmaster, made his World Cup debut. Harikrishna, after 23 years, continues to perform well, being one of the two Indians, alongside Arjun Erigaisi, still in the running for the 2025 edition, following his victory over Sweden’s…
Frequent meal skipping can have a detrimental effect on your health by causing blood sugar problems, mood changes, exhaustion, and poor focus. This behavior may eventually impair digestion, interfere with metabolism, and raise the risk of long-term conditions including diabetes and heart problems. Addressing these problems is essential to preserving general wellbeing. Severe blood sugar…
A recent media workshop in Imphal on November 13 underscored growing concerns over the public’s increasing dependence on social media as a primary source of news. Experts and state officials emphasized the importance of media literacy and responsible consumption to counter misinformation and ensure citizens remain well-informed. The one-day “Vartalap” workshop, organised by the Press…
India’s most iconic fashion platform, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, has returned in 2025 with a spectacular new edition, setting the stage for what’s next in Indian fashion. Titled “Fashion’s Next Move,” the tour celebrates the bold convergence of creativity, culture, and innovation, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The fashion journey…
