ICICI Bank shares climbed to an 11-month high on Friday, rising 2.2 per cent to ₹1,450 in intra-day trading on the BSE, as investors awaited the bank’s financial results for the April–June quarter of the 2026–27 financial year. The bank is scheduled to announce its first-quarter earnings on Saturday, alongside other major private sector lenders,…
In an aggressive move to secure retail deposits, Unity Small Finance Bank has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, introducing a highly attractive return of up to 8.50% per annum for senior citizens. According to the lender’s updated schedule effective July 15, 2026, the peak interest rate applies specifically to its unique 501-day special…
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has urged the Central government to take forward the ongoing Naga peace talks with sincerity and work towards an early and logical conclusion to the decades-old political issue.The demand was made during a meeting between an NSF delegation and Ajit Lal, Advisor (Northeast) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),…
Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh inaugurated a two-day training programme on the implementation of the e-Office system at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday.In his inaugural address, the DGP highlighted the importance of digital governance and stated that the adoption of the e-Office system would enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability and paperless functioning within the organisation.He emphasised that…
Imphal-based startup Akumen Artificial Intelligence (AI) has developed an innovative AI-powered smart glasses system, INSIGHT, aimed at improving independence and accessibility for visually impaired individuals. The device was showcased before Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a meeting at Lok Bhavan on July 15. Akumen AI founder Thiyam Akuvan, a computer science engineer from Manipur,…
As parent company Oppo initiates a massive global restructuring of its smartphone business, OnePlus is reportedly planning a phased withdrawal from all international markets outside of China. Sources close to the matter indicate that the brand is set to cease operations in the United States and Europe as early as this week, shifting its focus…
Havildar Mohd Iqbal of the Assam Rifles, who was killed while on duty in Nagaland, was laid to rest with full military honours at his native village of Kallar Mohra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday. The soldier’s mortal remains reached his village on July 15, where Army personnel, family members, relatives and…
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the 35th JK Architect of the Year Awards 2026, at a function held held in Guwahati on Wednesday evening.Congratulating the recipients from India and neighbouring countries and applauding the JK Organisation for creating one of India’s most respected platforms for recognising excellence in architecture over the past three…
Tension prevailed after protests erupted in Manipur following the detention of three persons in Ukhrul district in connection with the ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel.The detentions were made during search operations in TM Kasom, Litan and Sikibung areas.Claiming that the trio were innocent, the residents staged protests demanding their release and even pelted…
The military confrontation between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as both countries exchanged heavy fire over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. While U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on his initial threat to impose hefty transit fees on ships using the strait, he warned of expanded airstrikes…
