Actor John Abraham has called for stronger action against the root causes of drug trafficking, stating that the drug menace can only be effectively addressed by dismantling the alleged political nexus behind the trade. Speaking at an anti-drug awareness programme organised by the Social Welfare Department in Shillong, the actor said that current efforts largely…
The death toll in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has reached 67 following a massive border breach that saw an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants attempt to enter European Union territory from Morocco. According to Spanish government officials, fatalities resulted primarily from drownings as individuals attempted to swim around border barriers, as well as…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has intensified its consumer awareness efforts on text message scams, urging digital payment users to stay alert against fraudulent SMSs designed to steal money and personal information. As digital payments become increasingly accessible across the country, NPCI said fraudsters are exploiting social engineering tactics that create urgency, fear…
A historic moment for Indian football. The Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed that its national football team will play a friendly match against India. The match will be held on 3rd October at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. Since the FIFA ranking system began in 1992, Brazil will be the highest-ranked…
The Manipur government has initiated dialogue with the United Naga Council (UNC) in an effort to end the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the apex Naga body. However, the UNC has requested that the proposed meeting be rescheduled. The blockade was launched following the killing of six Naga civilians, with the organisation demanding justice for…
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operational performance. The company’s net profit attributable to owners rose to ₹2,894.79 crore, compared with ₹2,278.63 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s consolidated revenue…
Stayfree® has strengthened its growth strategy in India’s expanding feminine hygiene industry with the launch of the upgraded Stayfree® Secure XL, highlighting the increasing role of innovation and premium products in shaping consumer demand. The upgraded product introduces the ‘Pad Change Alert’ feature through the brand’s patented Double Leak Lock Technology, offering Double Protection for…
Chinese military-linked researchers have utilized outputs from leading American artificial intelligence models—including those developed by OpenAI and Anthropic—to build specialized domestic systems for defense, surveillance, and cyberwarfare. According to a review of over 80 academic papers and patents compiled by the Jamestown Foundation, Chinese security institutions are deploying a technique called “model distillation”. By training…
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has withdrawn the total emergency shutdown with immediate effect, allowing normal public movement and daily activities to resume in the affected areas. Despite lifting the shutdown, the organisation announced that its economic blockade will continue until further notice as part of its ongoing agitation. The continuation of the blockade…
The Manipur government has directed concerned departments and senior district officials to complete the transfer of Thanlon Sub-Division from Pherzawl district back to Churachandpur district within seven days. The order was issued on July 29 by Secretary (Land Resources) Th. Kirankumar, instructing authorities to carry out the administrative transfer and submit a compliance report within…
