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The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the central government for not taking the incidents of racial attacks as well as the grievances of the people from the Northeast seriously, and for "failing" to even call meetings of the "monitoring committee" set up for this purpose. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran expressed clear dissatisfaction over the government's approach. The court noted that despite clear orders, the government failed to conduct regular ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. Also Read | Assembly Elections 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. PM Modi later said that the appro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited ("Axis Max Life" / "Company"), formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has secured the top position in the Hansa Research Customer Experience Study (CuES) 2026, ranking #1 among Indian life insurers with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 61. Conducted by Hansa Research, a full-service global market research agency conducting research in over 100 countries, the study captures insights from over 3,500 customers across 12 life in ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has urged the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that some provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is canc ...Read More >
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has called on the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that certain provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is cancell ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 6 (PTI) The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring protection of property rights and continuity of social welfare services. In a representation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over certain proposed provisions, particularly those relating to the takeover or control of assets of organisations whose FCRA regi ...Read More >
PATNA: A distressing episode at Patna railway station has once again brought to light the persistent racism and bias faced by people from India's Northeastern states. A cultural dance troupe from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly harassed and barred from using a washroom in the ladies' waiting area, with the confrontation captured on video and now going viral across social media.The incident took place on April 2 when members of the visiting dance team tried to access the facilities at the station ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility across the country. Union Minist ...Read More >
Delhi weather update: After an extremely wet night of rain in Delhi on Friday night, April 3rd, weather conditions in Delhi are predicted to worsen even further today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Saturday, April 4th, for predicted thunderstorms, gales, and lightning to occur across parts of the city. Orange and yellow alerts issued in all districts The IMD issued several weather watches throughout the city, including: Orange Alert - issued for So ...Read More >
General Ye Win Oo has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services. Widely regarded as a close and trusted loyalist of Hlaing, Ye Win served as the Chief of Military Security Affairs (Intelligence Chief) from 2020 to 2026, a highly influential role within the military establishment. He also commanded the Southwestern Regional Military Command (located in Pathein, Ayeyarawady Region). Ye Win's rise to the top rank has been phenomenal. He has received multiple promotions i ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
Shillong, April 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the State government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Elon Musk-owned Starlink. Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are hopeful that this collaboration will help us reach the remotest corners of our State and make a real difference in people's lives," Sangma said in a post on micro blogging website. The CM said he was glad to witne ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to enhance digital connectivity across the state, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessing the signing ceremony via video conference. The agreement aims to expand connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas, and aligns with the state's vision of achieving a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital infrastructure identified as a key driver of inclusive growth. T ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to strengthen service delivery across key sectors including education, healthcare, disaster management, governance, and rural development of the State. The initiative aligns with the state government's broader vision of building a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital connectivity seen as a key driver of inclusive growth and economic progress. The signing ceremony was witnessed ...Read More >
Starlink in Meghalaya: The Government of Meghalaya has gone ahead and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to amp up internet connectivity throughout the state, with remote and rough terrain areas in focus. Meghalaya's CM Conard K. Sangma shared the development through a social media post, and this step marks an important milestone when it comes to connectivity across the state, especially in places that have a connectivity gap. ALSO READ: Blinkit Mumbai Airp ...Read More >
Shillong, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday that satellite-based internet services through Starlink will have a "transformative impact" on last-mile connectivity in the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions. Speaking after witnessing the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Meghalaya government and Starlink India via video conference, Chief Minister Sangma emphasised that connectivity remains a key challenge despite sustain ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. Also Read | War Lockdown Notice PDF Goes Viral on WhatsApp; It Is an April Fools' Day H ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. "Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. Ov ...Read More >
Assam elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government. He credited peace agreements for lasting stability, especially in Bodoland. Modi urged party workers to focus on booth-level engagement, voter education, and showcasing development. Assam moved from instability and violence to peace, progress, and prosperity under the "double engine" BJP government over the last 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Itanagar, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday underscored the crucial role of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in driving India's economic growth, stating that since 2014, several policy interventions have been undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen the country's economy. Under the MSME policies, there has been special emphasis on uplifting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through the cre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to refer the VB-G RAM G Bill to the Standing Committee concerned for a detailed examination. In a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, Ulaka, who is the Congress MP from Koraput in Odisha, said that the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, (VB-G RAM G) seeks to intr ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and apprised him of India's strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to an MEA statement, the Bangladesh High Commissioner's attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka. The MEA said, "India c ...Read More >
A group of four to five men overpowered the two brothers and opened fire on them near their residence, said police. Two brothers were shot dead in Northeast Delhi's Jafrabad on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Police suspect personal enmity to be the motive behind the murders. No arrest has been made yet. According to a police officer, the incident was reported in the Chauhan Bangar area at 1.40 am. On reaching the spot, it was found that Faizal (31) and his brother Nadeem (33) had ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday introduced a bill that seeks to guarantee 125 wage days of rural work a year and replace the two-decade old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the Lok Sabha amid strong objections by the opposition to the removal of the father of the nation's name from the scheme. The House witnessed an uproar soon after Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Missi ...Read More >
The Armed Forces Medical Services, AIIMS, and MoHFW have launched India's first AI-based community screening for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). The initiative uses an AI tool, MadhuNetrAI, to prevent blindness in India's 65 million diabetics. In a landmark initiative that blends military discipline, academic excellence, and digital innovation, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) in a joint collaboration with Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC), AIIMS, and the e-Health AI Un ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Two brothers, including one who was specially abled, were shot dead in Northeast Delhi's Jafrabad early Tuesday allegedly by their cousin and his associates after they fell out following the arrest of a wanted illegal arms supplier they were previously associated with, police said. The victims were identified as 31-year-old Faizal and his 33-year-old brother Nadeem who was specially abled, both residents of Jafrabad, the police said. According to police sources, the fir ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 16 (PTI) Members of the Karnataka Drivers' Union on Tuesday staged a protest condemning the recent change in pick-up locations at Kempegowda International Airport here, even as the airport operator defended the move as a safety-driven measure aligned with global practices. The protest was held near the Sadahalli Gate toll plaza near the airport under the leadership of G Narayanaswamy, founder and state president of the union, which led to traffic disruptions. Police resorted to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Two brothers were shot dead in Northeast Delhi's Jafrabad early Tuesday, police said. An incident of firing was reported to the police at 1.40 am, they said. A team that responded to the call found one man dead at the spot while another was taken to a hospital in a critical state. The victims were identified as 31-year-old Faizal and his 33-year-old brother, Nadeem, both residents of Jafrabad, the police said. Nadeem was declared dead on arrival at JPC Hospital, where ...Read More >
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