SBI Life Insurance has expanded its association with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), becoming the Principal Partner of the Indian contingent for the 2026 para sports season, a move that reinforces the insurer’s brand-building strategy through sports sponsorships and social impact initiatives. The company will also serve as the Official Life Insurance Partner of…
In a step towards economic prosperity through entry into the capital market, the Tripura Government today signed three historic agreements with the National Stock Exchange.The MoUs were signed at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.The Chief Minister said that this agreement is a significant milestone towards strengthening…
A major disruption to government postal services and the interception of a security-escorted convoy along National Highway-202 have intensified concerns over law and order in Manipur, after postal consignments and essential goods were allegedly destroyed during an ongoing blockade in Ukhrul district. According to postal authorities, a government mail van carrying consignments for the Ukhrul,…
Tensions remained high in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Tuesday as a counter-economic blockade entered its third day, with Naga and Kuki-Zo civil society organisations exchanging allegations over the situation. The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) accused Kuki groups of disrupting movement along National Highway-202 and alleged that several vehicles were stopped, belongings…
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, anchoring a revised launch strategy that prioritizes high-end Pro variants and a potential foldable model, while standard models may shift to a spring 2027 release. The flagship device is tipped to introduce significant hardware advancements, led by a primary 48-megapixel main camera…
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio has assured full support for the revival and development of the historic Kohima Sahitya Sabha (KSS) during a meeting with a delegation of the Kamrup Metropolitan Zila Sahitya Sabha (KMZSS) from Assam. The delegation, led by KMZSS president Prafulla Barman, met the Chief Minister at Sovima village in Chümoukedima…
The Meghalaya Cabinet today approved the Meghalaya Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 to promoting clean and sustainable mobility in the State.Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that under the policy, the government will provide an incentive of Rs 25,000 to every individual purchasing an EV, along with a complete waiver of vehicle registration fees in order…
The Working Committee of Kuki Civil Society Organisations (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul has announced an indefinite counter-economic blockade along National Highway-202, alleging prolonged disruption in the supply of essential commodities to Kuki-Zo inhabited areas and demanding immediate government intervention. According to a statement issued by the committee, the blockade came into effect from midnight on July 26 following…
Delays in allocating preferential tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for gold imports under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) have left Dubai-based bullion exporters in uncertainty, disrupting legitimate precious metal trade corridors between the two countries. Under the bilateral trade pact, designated Indian importers are entitled to import fixed quantities of gold from the UAE…
Olympic medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu delivered a spectacular performance to win India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing the top position in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event. The 31-year-old weightlifter from Manipur lived up to expectations as the pre-event favourite, finishing with a total lift of 190 kg to claim her…
