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…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transparent and merit-based recruitment while felicitating successful candidates of the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) 2022 examination during the 14th Foundation Day celebration of Creative Circle Coaching Institute in Imphal. Addressing the programme at Hotel Imolesh, the Chief Minister praised the coaching…
Keeway India has announced the launch of the all-new Hypevolt-R, marking the company’s entry into India’s premium performance electric scooter segment. The launch forms part of the brand’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the country’s rapidly evolving electric mobility market. The Hypevolt-R is priced at an introductory Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with online bookings…
Jammu and Kashmir Bank has announced plans to sell a 0.5 per cent stake in PNB MetLife India Insurance Company to MetLife International Holdings, LLC, for ₹120.1 crore. The proposed transaction involves the sale of 10.25 million equity shares of the life insurance company at a price of ₹117.20 per share. The bank’s board had…
India’s premier private sector banks are undergoing a historic structural shift, shedding more than 7,700 jobs in the last financial year as heavy investments in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure successfully streamline routine backend operations. According to annual reports for the financial year ending in 2026, the country’s largest private lenders—including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank,…
