In a decisive push towards digitalisation and efficiency in electricity distribution, the Government of Tripura has set an ambitious target to install 6 lakh smart meters by 2027 across the northeastern state. This strategic move is part of its comprehensive power sector modernisation plan aligned with India’s national smart metering mission under the Revamped Distribution…
Germany’s defence ministry has confirmed it has no plans to purchase additional F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 units already ordered, despite speculation that Berlin might expand its procurement to bolster NATO’s deterrence capabilities. The clarification came amid ongoing budget negotiations within Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition and persistent debates on meeting NATO defence spending targets….
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended a personal invitation to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit the Union Territory, assuring that J&K remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourists despite recent incidents in Pahalgam. His statement comes amid concerns raised by various political leaders and citizens following the tragic…
In a significant development for the agriculture sector, Andhra Pradesh has received its full allocation of fertilisers for the ongoing kharif season, ensuring that farmers across the state can carry out sowing and crop management without the stress of input shortages. The Department of Fertilisers under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers confirmed dispatch…
India’s kharif sowing for the 2025 season has fallen behind schedule, with the deficit in cumulative rainfall raising alarms for agriculture production, food inflation, and rural incomes. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, total kharif acreage stood at 46.3 million hectares (Mha) as of the first week of July,…
Tripura is grappling with a 17% rainfall deficit in the ongoing southwest monsoon season, raising concerns for agriculture, horticulture, and water security. As per the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state has received 420 mm rainfall against a normal of 506 mm till the first week of July, categorising it…
In a strategic move to bolster organ transplant facilities and critical care infrastructure, Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge recently visited the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh to explore a formal collaboration. 🏥 Key highlights of the minister’s visit The health minister was accompanied by senior officials…
In a landmark decision, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its next Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025, marking the first time in its 92-year history that the company will be led by a woman. Nair succeeds Rohit Jawa, who concludes his tenure after steering HUL through significant…
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, comprising India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, is set to undergo structural and strategic evolution in the coming years, according to a senior Japanese diplomat. The grouping, often seen as a strategic counterbalance to China in the Indo-Pacific, may expand to include other like-minded nations to reinforce its…
Bengali cinema’s biggest superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy this week after his offhand remark questioning the need to converse in Bengali sparked widespread outrage on social media and among cultural activists. The actor, fondly called “Bumba Da” by fans, was forced to issue a public apology clarifying his…
