Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has drawn attention to a startling report by Assam Rifles Director General Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, revealing that nearly 42,000 outsiders have entered Manipur through the Indo-Myanmar border since December 2024. Singh took to social media to express his gratitude to Lt. Gen. Lakhera for confirming that authorities…
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh hailed the Assam Rifles for collecting biometrics of those who have been entering India illegally from Myanmar and said the influx of outsiders is “real and ongoing”. His comment comes after Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, while addressing a programme at Manipur University on Wednesday,…
Gold prices in the national capital fell ₹400 to ₹1,00,020 per 10 gram on Wednesday due to continued selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹1,00,420 per 10 gram at the previous market close. In the local market, gold of 99.5% purity fell…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the wider use of drone technology was signed Monday by the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), which is situated in Manipur, and the Assam Rifles, according to officials. According to a defense spokesperson, the Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur signed an MOU at Mantripukhri in the Imphal West…
Reliance Jio has quietly discontinued its most affordable prepaid plans—₹209 for 22 days and ₹249 for 28 days—which offered 1GB of data per day. As per industry sources, the next available online plan is now ₹299, offering 1.5GB per day for 28 days. According to NDTV Profit, while these lower-tier plans are no longer available…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the government’s efforts to restore peace in the violence-hit state by initiating dialogue among leaders and communities. During a visit to Churachandpur, Governor Bhalla inaugurated a prefabricated house for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at New Zalenphai, assuring that measures are underway to help families return home soon….
New Delhi: Coriander prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 14 to Rs 7,776 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their positions tracking a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 14, or 0.18 percent, to Rs 7,776 per quintal with a turnover of…
Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan was the first Indian comic to perform in Hindi in the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Instagram, the comedian shared the heartwarming experience with his followers. His “sakth launda” attitude and approachable humor have made him famous throughout India. Zakir wrote about how daunting it felt to…
Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), urged a renewed focus on education as a cornerstone for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047 during the university’s 40th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday. Supreme Court Justice R. Mahadevan, the chief guest, conferred degrees to 8,310 undergraduates, 2,802 postgraduates, and 451 doctoral graduates,…
Mahindra is preparing to phase out the 3XO, its compact SUV based on the SsangYong Tivoli platform, marking the end of an era. This decision aligns with Mahindra’s new global strategy centered on the upcoming NU_IQ modular platform, which will underpin its next-generation SUVs starting in 2027. Introduced in 2024, the 3XO was a heavily…
