Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on 23 August, announced that semiconductor manufacturing is gaining momentum in India, with the country’s first domestically produced chip expected to hit the market by the end of 2025. He added that India is also making rapid progress on developing its own 6G…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency operations across the state, leading to the arrest of multiple active cadres belonging to banned militant outfits and the seizure of narcotics and cash. The operations, conducted over the past two days, are part of a sustained effort to secure vulnerable areas and ensure the uninterrupted movement of…
Manipur Police dismantled an extortion network targeting educational institutions and businesses while security forces uncovered a significant weapons cache during separate operations across three districts over the weekend. The breakthrough came when police arrested Thongam Dilip Meitei, an active member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), from Tangjeng Khunou area in Kakching district….
New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 16 to Rs 5,579 per barrel in futures trade on Friday as traders increased their bets following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for September delivery rose by Rs 16, or 0.29 per cent, to Rs 5,579 per barrel…
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced the rollout of its flagship TechBee Early Career Program in Manipur, opening new avenues for high school graduates to pursue careers in the technology industry. The initiative follows an ‘earn while you learn’ model, offering hands-on technology training alongside higher education opportunities. With specialized tracks in Generative…
Flipkart has launched its first grocery fulfillment center in Agartala, Tripura, marking a significant step into Northeast India’s growing online grocery market. This new center aims to boost last-mile delivery and offer flexible delivery options to meet increasing demand in Agartala and nearby areas. Stocking over 4,000 products, including staples like rice, flour, pulses, snacks,…
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, currently serving as the Governor of Manipur, is set to be sworn in as the new Governor of Nagaland on Monday, August 25, an official statement confirmed. Bhalla has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the demise of Governor La Ganesan, who passed away on August 15 at a Chennai hospital….
A destructive cloudburst hit the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, causing extensive damage throughout Tharali tehsil and leaving several persons presumed missing. Panic and widespread evacuations resulted from the debris that surged into residences, marketplaces, and government buildings. Officials said the tehsil complex and Tharali market area were among the worst hit, with many residential buildings,…
Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.488 billion to USD 695.106 billion during the week ended August 15, according to RBI data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by USD 4.747 billion to USD 693.618 billion. Foreign currency assets, a key component of the foreign exchange…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has cautioned companies against replacing entry-level employees with AI, calling it “one of the dumbest things” he’s heard. Speaking on the Matthew Berman podcast, Garman emphasized that junior employees are typically more affordable and quicker to adapt to new technologies, including AI tools. He questioned the long-term impact…
