In order to discourage smuggling and promote indigenous agriculture, the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) called on the government to reverse the notified excise rates on tobacco products and change them to revenue-neutral rates. In a statement, FAIFA stated that maintaining farmer incomes, safeguarding jobs along the value chain, and coordinating economic policy…
Krafton India’s Rising Star Programme is helping shape the country’s growing esports economy, with Manipur-based BGMI player Zalaikam (Zalaikam Haokip) emerging as one of its key success stories. The 23-year-old from Saikul began gaming in 2019 and has since built a steady competitive career inspired by leading creators such as Mortal, Athena and Dynamo. His…
The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has come out with a draft State Action Plan to support children who have been displaced by the ongoing violence in the state. The plan was discussed at a stakeholders’ convergence and review meeting held at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Bishnupur. The session…
R Ashwin’s recent statement on his YouTube stream, labeling ODI cricket as “redundant,” is significant and reflects a deeper sentiment regarding the format’s evolving place in the cricketing landscape. Historically, the 50-over format served as a crucial compromise between the brevity of T20s and the depth of Tests, becoming the mainstay of cricket’s commercial success…
After a sluggish start to 2026, Indian stocks rebounded strongly in Friday’s session (January 2), driven by gains in banking, realty, and metal stocks. The Nifty 50 ended the session with a sharp gain of 0.70%, or 186.60 points, to close at 26,326. During late trade, the index also scaled a fresh record high of…
When Sjoerd Marijne first took charge of the Indian women’s hockey team in 2017, it was a fragmented group with players lacking basic skills in running, passing, and scoring. Nine years later, as he embarks on his third tenure with the team beginning January 14, Marijne is expected to find the players in a similar…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been announced as a key participant and Guest of Honor for the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. KLF’s organizer, DC Books, announced the news on social media by posting a banner inviting Sunita Williams to the event. “Her name is etched in space,” the post says. We are thrilled…
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping global economies, bringing both opportunity and disruption. While AI can boost productivity and innovation, it also poses serious risks to employment, particularly for low-income workers. According to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff discussion note, AI is expected to affect nearly 40% of jobs worldwide and…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office in Imphal has attached assets valued at around ₹33.66 crore in connection with an alleged large investment fraud case in Manipur. The case is linked to two companies — M/s Birla Emporium Pvt Ltd and M/s Ira Finance Pvt Ltd — and their director Yumnam Irabanta Singh. This is…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested Tekcham Mani Meitei, also known as Jacob, an active member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), from his home in Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal, Imphal East district. The 51-year-old individual, originally from Wangjing Wangkhei in Thoubal district, was apprehended during a security operation, which resulted in the…
