Local Desk

Arunachal Minister Balances Siang Hydropower with Local Welfare

Arunachal’s Ojing Tasing stresses that the 11,200‑MW Siang hydropower project must protect local communities while advancing security, urging balanced development.

BJP's Devasish Sharma Wins Nagaon By-Poll, Congress Third

In the Nagaon Lok Sabha by‑poll, BJP's Devasish Sharma secured a landslide win, capturing 50% of votes and leaving Congress in third place.

Drug peddler arrested with suspected heroin

INDIA Bloc demands 47.5L names restored

Leaders of INDIA bloc parties met Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar on Wednesday and demanded the cancellation of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

India, UK agree to deepen ties in capital markets

India and the UK have agreed to deepen capital markets cooperation, boosting cross‑border investment and expanding access to international capital.

Indian equity markets fall as oil prices surge

Indian stocks fell on Thursday as Brent crude rose 4% past $104, sparking inflation fears and prompting a sharp sell‑off in the Sensex and Nifty.

Nasscom welcomes GST Council reforms for IT exports

Nasscom applauds GST Council's recommendations that ease service export rules, expand input tax credit, simplify e‑commerce registration, and boost refunds.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

Sensex drops 429 points, Nifty falls to 22,603 after RBI rate hike

The Sensex fell 429 points and Nifty slipped to 22,603 as RBI raised the repo rate to 5.5%, sparking a cautious market reaction. Investors remain wary of tighter rates and potential downside.

Sindhu Wins Opening Match at Arctic Open, India Faces Setbacks

PV Sindhu dominates opening round of Arctic Open 2026, beating Wen Yu Zhang 21‑8, 21‑11. Other Indian players exit early, but Tanvi Sharma also advances.

Manipur: 94th Air Force Day celebrated in Imphal

Manipur students urged to consider careers in Armed Forces