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…
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd. reported a 27.8 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹386 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, supported by strong growth in its retail protection business and operational efficiencies. The insurer’s term insurance (retail protection) business grew 60.4 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of…
A team from the Assam forest department, which had lost contact during a patrol in a remote forest near the Nagaland border in Dima Hasao district, has been traced after nearly two days.The team, comprising forest staff of Langting Range, Manderdisa Range, Hatikhola Range and Maibong Range, had on July 23 left for a forest…
The Assam Special Task Force (STF), with support from the district police of Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta, has arrested three suspected operatives allegedly associated with the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) during a coordinated operation. The action was carried out in connection with STF Police Station Case No. 06/2026 following intelligence inputs regarding the activities…
In a major boost to wildlife conservation in Manipur, the endangered Dhole (Cuon alpinus), commonly known as the Asiatic wild dog, has been photographed for the first time through a camera trap in the forests of Shirui Village in Ukhrul district. The rare sighting was made during a wildlife monitoring survey conducted by the Environmental…
Shriram Finance reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, with net profit rising 59.79% year-on-year to ₹3,444.6 crore, driven by healthy growth in lending and improved margins. On a sequential basis, profit increased 14.30%, reflecting sustained business momentum. Net interest income (NII) climbed 33.67% year-on-year to ₹8,055.7 crore, while total income…
National People’s Party (NPP) president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said the party would work to meet the growing expectations of the people of Manipur by strengthening its organisational base and emerging as a strong political force in the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference after the party’s Annual Convention…
Xiaomi is reportedly planning a global release for its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro flagship, expanding the reach of its distinctive rear-screen concept outside its home market in China. According to industry leaks, the device—codenamed “Venice”—could be launched in international markets including Japan, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey, and countries across the European Economic Area (EEA), though availability…
The Tripura Police has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the mysterious death of former Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found at the State Police Headquarters in Agartala on July 20.According to an order issued by the office of the Director General of Police, West Tripura Superintendent of…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday inaugurated the NPP’s Manipur state office at Mantripukhri in Imphal in the presence of party leaders.“I am happy to be back at Imphal, Manipur, to inaugurate our new party office, an important “step in strengthening our mission and deepening our connect with the people,” Sangma said in…
