Manipur’s Noney district imposes airgun ban to protect endangered Amur falcons

The Additional District Magistrate of Noney has issued a comprehensive prohibitory order on November 10 to safeguard migratory Amur falcons, locally known as “Akhuaipuina”, which have begun arriving in the district. The order mandates an immediate and complete ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling these migratory birds throughout the Noney district and surrounding areas….

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited announced the launch of the BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index Fund

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance on Thursday launched the BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index Fund for its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), providing investors a platform to participate in India’s economic growth. The fund mirrors the BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index, comprising 50 fundamentally strong companies currently trading below their intrinsic value, selected based…

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Manipur civil services exam rescheduled after printing error discovered minutes before start

The Manipur Public Service Commission has rescheduled two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2022, after discovering a printing error just moments before candidates were due to begin writing. Paper-IV (General Studies-III) and Paper-V (General Studies-IV), originally scheduled for November 9, will now be held on November 22, 2025 (Saturday). The error…

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HAL signs deal with GE Aerospace

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) announced on November 7 that it has signed an agreement with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines, along with a support package, for the production of 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets. The contract for the 97 Light Combat Aircraft was finalized in September 2025, with engine…

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Sheetal Devi makes history, set to compete in her first able-bodied archery championship

Paralympic medallist archer Sheetal Devi remarked on her new accomplishment after making history by gaining a spot in her first able-bodied international tournament. She stated that she achieved her aim of competing with the able-bodied athletes by learning from every setback. After placing third in the final women’s compound rankings at the four-day national selection…

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Mega medical camp brings healthcare relief to displaced tribal families in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

A large-scale medical outreach was organised at the Leikop DIET Centre in Kangpokpi district on Friday, providing critical healthcare services to hundreds of internally displaced tribal families. The initiative, conducted as part of the upcoming Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, marked a significant step in improving healthcare access for displaced communities in Manipur. The camp was…

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SEBI’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey says mutual fund reach still shallow despite record AUM

India’s mutual fund industry has reached a major milestone, with assets under management (AUM) crossing ₹75 trillion and monthly SIP inflows exceeding ₹25,000 crore, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced at the Global Leadership Summit 2025. However, he noted that retail participation remains low. Although 53% of Indian households are aware of mutual funds, only…

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MANITEX 2025 set for grand return, 16 countries to join Manipur’s International Textile Expo

After a two-year hiatus due to internal disturbances, the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) is making a strong comeback, reaffirming the state’s position on the global textile map. The event will be held from November 8 to 12 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi, Imphal, and will host participants from 16 countries, including buyers, exporters, and designers…

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