State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman C S Setty has called for artificial intelligence (AI) in banking to move beyond its initial applications and reach rural customers, small businesses and the agricultural sector. Setty said the true test of AI would not be the sophistication of the technology but its economic impact—whether it can help…
Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other military-related equipment during a search operation in Kakching district on Monday, officials said.The operation was conducted in the Wabagai Turenmamei area under Hiyanglam Police Station as part of ongoing efforts to locate and recover illegally held weapons and other war-like stores in the state.According…
The Mizoram government has requested the Centre to refer the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, or FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultations with all stakeholders before it is finalised. The proposed amendment seeks to tighten monitoring of organisations receiving foreign donations and proposes setting up a special Designated Authority’…
A high-level delegation of the Manipur government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and Home Minister K Govindas, held the first round of talks with the United Naga Council (UNC) at the SM Sha Complex in Senapati district headquarters on Monday.The government delegation, which travelled to Senapati by road, comprised the Deputy Chief Minister,…
In a significant move to assess and strengthen the State’s security, Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today chaired Combined Headquarters (Unified Command) security meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Imphal.During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the prevailing law and order situation across the state. The meeting also discussed the security scenario along the…
Samsung is accelerating the deployment of its latest Android 17-based software, One UI 9, expanding availability beyond its newest foldable lineup. Having launched out-of-the-box on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 following their July debut, the major software update is now transitioning to existing flagship smartphones….
Manipur rolled out a warm welcome for Commonwealth Games 2026 weightlifting medallists Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi and Chanambam Rishikanta after the two athletes returned to Imphal from Glasgow. They were received at Imphal International Airport on August 10 following their medal-winning performances at the Games. Officials from the Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports, members of…
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) is targeting cumulative sales of 1 million connected cars by 2027, up from more than 0.8 million currently, as demand for technology-enabled vehicles continues to rise in India. The company aims to cross the 2 million connected-car milestone by 2030. Hyundai’s Bluelink platform offers more than 70 features, including remote vehicle…
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has distanced itself from Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh’s recent visit to Kangpokpi, stating that it was neither consulted nor involved in the chief minister’s engagements in the district. In a public statement issued on August 9, KIM said the visit was…
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an occasion to create awareness about protecting the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples, preserving their languages, culture and traditions, and eliminating social discrimination, said Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma.The Minister was speaking at a programme organised by the Tripura Government at the Sukanta Academy Auditorium in…
