BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham, who was critically injured in cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu on May 10, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday May 11. The Border Security Force confirmed his death on its official social media handle X (formerly Twitter), saying, “DG BSF…
India’s installed capacity for solar power increased by 30.7% from 82.64 GW in April of last year to 107.95 GW in April of this year, making it the third-largest producer of wind and solar energy in the world, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Friday. With solar power…
Security forces in Manipur have launched a series of coordinated operations to crack down on insurgents and dismantle extortion rackets across the state. Multiple arrests and significant seizures were made on May 9, as part of intensified efforts to restore peace and security. In one major operation, an active cadre of the banned outfit RPF/PLA,…
New Delhi, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) on Thursday reported a 54.15 percent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 135.46 crore in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25 on the back of rise in income.The company had reported a net profit of Rs 87.87 crore a year ago, it said in a…
In a major stride toward sustainable urban development, the Lamphelpat Water Body Rejuvenation Project in Imphal is emerging as a transformative initiative set to reshape the city’s water management, combating floods and promoting ecotourism. With an ambitious budget of Rs 650 crore, the project is already 60 percent through its dredging phase, signalling rapid progress…
Hundreds of Congress workers led by president Keisham Meghachandra and CLP leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Friday took out a rally, ‘Jai Hind Yatra’, to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces that carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’ to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. It was also organised to honour and boost the morale of the…
In a move to promote menstrual hygiene and empower girl students, the District Administration of Kakching, Manipur, has installed a sanitary napkin vending machine and an incinerator at Kakching Higher Secondary School—free of cost. This initiative is part of the Centre’s flagship ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme. Officials said the machines aim to make…
Mumbai, May 9: State-owned Canara Bank on Thursday reported a 28 percent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 5,070 crore in the March quarter, driven by a reduction in provisions and a rise in non-core income.The public sector bank had reported a net profit of Rs 3,951 crore in the same period a…
New Delhi, Aluminium prices on Thursday rose by Rs 1.40 to Rs 231.50 per kg in the futures market due to fresh deals by speculators amid positive trend in the spot market.The price of aluminium contract for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 1.40 or 0.61 percent to Rs 231.50 per…
Nissan Motor India has reported a landmark achievement with consolidated sales of over 99,000 units in FY2024-25, its best performance in seven years. This growth was led by the New Nissan Magnite, which contributed to a 35% year-on-year increase in sales. The company’s domestic sales totaled 28,000+ units, while exports hit an all-time high of…
