This Diwali, the narrow lanes of Mumbai’s historic Zaveri Bazaar were even more crowded than usual, as shoppers flocked to buy gold on the festival’s first day. Interestingly, most buyers were seeking gold coins and bars rather than traditional jewelry, according to Mahavir Kothari, a wholesaler in the market. Industry bodies such as the India…
The Loktak Hydroelectric Project, a vital power source for Manipur and the wider northeastern region, is facing serious logistical hurdles that are delaying ongoing renovation and modernization work, officials from NHPC Ltd. informed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a high-level meeting at the Raj Bhavan on Monday. Gursharan Singh, Head of Project at NHPC…
Following an injury to his lower left rib cage region during fielding in third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India batsman Shreyas Iyer has been diagnosed with a laceration injury to his spleen, according to BBCi. Iyer sustained the injury while making a catch against Australia’s batsman-wicketkeeper Alex Carry. He was sent…
The newly inaugurated Amrita–Mizoram Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Hub at Mizoram University marks a significant milestone in bridging science and community welfare in the state. Established by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in collaboration with the university under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the hub provides permanent facilities for laboratories, training, and innovation initiatives…
Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open higher on Monday, tracking strong global cues amid progress in the US-China trade negotiations. Gift Nifty trends also suggest a gap-up opening, trading near 25,914 — about 100 points above the Nifty futures’ previous close. On Friday, Indian markets halted their six-day winning…
Canadian researchers have found that a person’s biological aging rate and risk of heart disease may be inferred from the little blood vessels in their eyes. According to a study that was published in the journal Science Advances, retinal scans could eventually offer a noninvasive insight into the body’s overall vascular health and biological ageing…
In a major crackdown against insurgent activities, Manipur Police arrested six militants belonging to banned outfits in a series of coordinated operations carried out across Thoubal, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts on October 26. The raids were part of an ongoing effort to dismantle insurgent networks and curb extortion activities that have been troubling…
TVS Motor Company-owned Norton Motorcycles has announced the names of three of its upcoming models: Manx, Manx R, and Atlas, according to Visordown. These bikes will mark the first launches under the company’s ongoing revamp and are set to be fully unveiled soon at the EICMA show. Reports suggest that the Manx will be a…
Washington’s recent tariff moves have put pressure on Indian exports to the US. Half of the 50% tariffs the US placed on Indian commodities in August were punitive measures related to India’s imports of Russian energy. Following multiple rounds of negotiations, India and the US are making great strides toward concluding a new bilateral trade…
Two Australian women cricket players were allegedly stalked and one of them groped by a man riding a motorcycle in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. This unsettling occurrence has sparked grave worries about player safety. The event happened on October 23, two days prior to Australia’s match versus South Africa…
