A new era in the nation’s judiciary began with the swearing in of Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu were among the distinguished dignitaries present at the event. Justice Kant will serve as the head of the judiciary for just over a…
Several major U.S. technology companies—Apple, Amazon, Meta, Cisco, HP and Intel—have jointly opposed Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea’s demand for allocating parts of the 6GHz spectrum band for mobile services. They have urged the government to reserve the entire band exclusively for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed uses, arguing that mobile technologies for this frequency range…
The National People’s Party’s (NPP) sweeping restructuring of its Manipur State Unit has sparked serious dissent, with senior leaders accusing the national leadership of bypassing long-serving state functionaries and making abrupt appointments without consultation. The notification issued on November 22 by NPP President Conrad K. Sangma appointed Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze as the new State…
The rupee hit a record low of 89.41 against the US dollar for the first time, influenced by uncertainties regarding the US-India trade deal, short covering, and lack of intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The rupee fell 70 paise (0.79%) to close at 89.41, marking its largest single-day drop since May 8,…
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat met Janajati leaders in Imphal on the second day of his three-day visit to Manipur, urging communities to work together for unity, character-building and social harmony. The discussion, held against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the state, centred on strengthening collective responsibility to secure lasting peace and progress. More…
Amway India has launched Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron, a science-backed nutritional supplement aimed at addressing the growing concern of Vitamin D deficiency among Indians. With lifestyle changes and limited sun exposure contributing to widespread inadequacy, studies indicate that nearly 80–90% of the population has insufficient Vitamin D levels, affecting bone and overall health. Speaking…
At least five persons were injured as fresh tension erupted in Bishnupur district on Friday evening after a group of people displaced from areas in Churachandpur district attempted to march towards their abandoned villages. Meanwhile during the tension some Police Vehicles were also got damaged when the displaced persons started pelting stones against Police firing…
Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has ushered in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition, with a groundbreaking exploration of how technology, design, and immersive storytelling are reimagining the very experience of fashion. Taking a leap from this year’s theme of defining Fashion’s Next Move, this edition presented an incredibly immersive visual spectacle that took…
Violent confrontations broke out between security forces and internally displaced persons at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East on November 21, as protesters demonstrated against the staging of the Sangai Festival amid the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.The clash intensified when demonstrators attempted to march towards the festival venue, leading security personnel to deploy tear gas shells…
The United States will increase travel and immigration fees starting January 1, 2026, due to an annual inflation-related update mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). This adjustment affects the Electronic Visa Update System, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, and the parole fee for short-stay non-citizens. While not all Indian travelers will…
