The Meetei (Meitei) Tribe Union (MMTU) has escalated its ongoing dispute with the Kuki-Zo community, threatening to approach the Supreme Court over what they allege is the illegal granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the latter. The MMTU claims that the Kuki-Zo community entered India without valid immigration and has urged for their ST…
PSU lender UCO Bank on October 4 said its total advances rose 18.56 percent year-on-year to Rs 1.98 lakh crore in the second quarter of the current financial year. Total advances of the bank were Rs 1.93 lakh crore in April-June quarter, and Rs 1.67 lakh crore in the year-ago period. In July-September quarter, domestic advances of…
The Manipur Police, in collaboration with local authorities from Kuilong and Kadi IV villages, successfully destroyed approximately 10 acres of suspected poppy nursery plants in Tamenglong district. The operation, which spanned from September 27 to October 3, focused on eradicating poppy plantations in Kuilong Part 2 and Kadi IV villages, under the jurisdiction of Tamei…
In the last 24 hours, security forces have effectively supported the safe movement of 172 vehicles on National Highway-37 (NH-37) and 169 vehicles on National Highway-2 (NH-2), all carrying critical supplies. To ensure seamless and secure transportation, extensive security measures were implemented, particularly in susceptible places along both roadways. Additional security convoys were deployed to…
The India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I clash which was to take place at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is in demand to get cancelled due to ongoing protest. According to the sources, Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is imposed due to chaotic situation. The Hindu Mahasabh staged a protest…
IndusInd Bank on Friday (October 4) released its business update for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The bank reported a 13% year-on-year (YoY) growth in net advances to ₹3.57 lakh crore from ₹3.15 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter last year.On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, net advances grew 3%, standing at ₹3.48 lakh crore…
Usha International, a key player in India’s consumer durables market, partnered with the People’s Development Society and MATAM to host the Thang-Ta Gi Laallong Yendamnaba Competition 2024. Held at Nandeiban Lelkai Community Hall in Imphal East, the event drew over 150 participants across various age groups, with top performers receiving awards from Chief Guest Maharaja…
Apple plans to open four more retail outlets in India, one each in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, the US multinational electronics company revealed on Friday. In April 2023, Apple established its first two stores in India: in Delhi and Mumbai. Apple announced that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which are built in…
A groundbreaking achievement for Assam, as Central Government official recognises Assamese as classical language along with Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit. Earlier only six languages of India was recognised this esteemed title and Assamese has also joined the rank. They were Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, thanked…
Northeast India experienced a seismic jolt on Friday morning as two earthquakes struck the region, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The first tremor, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, was felt in Ukhrul district, Manipur, at 7:02 AM IST. The epicentre was pinpointed at latitude 25.04 N and longitude 94.20 E, with…
