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…
The Governor-in-Council in Manipur on Thursday approved a long-pending demand of the state police by sanctioning an increase in the monthly ration money allowance from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per head, effective September 1, 2025. The revised allowance will benefit personnel across all units of the Manipur Police, including the India Reserve Battalion, Civil Police, Manipur…
New Delhi: Zinc prices rose by 45 paise to Rs 267.10 per kg in futures trade on Thursday amid strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contracts for September delivery rose by 45 paise, or 0.17 percent, to Rs 267.10 per kg in a business turnover of 1,477 lots. Zinc…
Women who experience puberty before the age of 11 or give birth before turning 21 may face significantly higher health risks later in life, according to a new study. The research reveals that early reproductive events can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obesity, and increase the likelihood of severe…
China has pledged to ease export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring machines during a recent diplomatic visit to India. However, India’s substantial trade deficit with China remains a pressing issue. Despite the Rs 18,100 crore PLI scheme and recent discoveries of rare earth reserves, concerns remain over India’s heavy import dependence. Think tank…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has drawn attention to a startling report by Assam Rifles Director General Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, revealing that nearly 42,000 outsiders have entered Manipur through the Indo-Myanmar border since December 2024. Singh took to social media to express his gratitude to Lt. Gen. Lakhera for confirming that authorities…
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh hailed the Assam Rifles for collecting biometrics of those who have been entering India illegally from Myanmar and said the influx of outsiders is “real and ongoing”. His comment comes after Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, while addressing a programme at Manipur University on Wednesday,…
Gold prices in the national capital fell ₹400 to ₹1,00,020 per 10 gram on Wednesday due to continued selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹1,00,420 per 10 gram at the previous market close. In the local market, gold of 99.5% purity fell…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the wider use of drone technology was signed Monday by the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), which is situated in Manipur, and the Assam Rifles, according to officials. According to a defense spokesperson, the Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur signed an MOU at Mantripukhri in the Imphal West…
