No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari unveils North Bengal roadmap on first Darjeeling hills visitWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled a comprehensive development plan for North Bengal. He assured residents of the Dar...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
India, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Sabarimala women entry issue resurfaces following ex-TDB chief's allegationsAlleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar have reignited the Sabarimala women's entry controversy. Rep...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Amit Shah assures Mizoram of Rs 10 crore worth of rice for refugees sheltered in the stateUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of Rs 10 crore worth of rice for refugees. Nearly 40,000 individ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chiefThe Women's T20 World Cup is set to be a major sporting event. ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta believes it can thrive alongside the men's ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Tripura attracted Rs 30,000 crore investment proposals last year with Rs 8,000 crore projects grounded: CMTripura is experiencing significant economic growth. The state attracted investment proposals exceeding Rs 30,000 crore, with over Rs 8,000...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
States must leverage trade pacts to attract investment: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged regional leaders to enhance trade collaborations and simplify business operations, stressing the ne...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
At NITI Aayog meet, PM Modi says India moving ahead despite global headwindsPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is confidently advancing on its growth path despite global instability. He highlighted the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India to handover $ 2.5 million for development projects in Palestine; reiterates support to two-state solutionIndia has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Women-led development will add 2-3% to GDP: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriUnion Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday highlighted that shifting from "women-centric" to "women-led" deve...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Manipur DGP visits Kangpokpi, Senapati as fresh protests, highway blockade and census opposition intensifyManipur's new DGP Mukesh Singh visited Kangpokpi and Senapati districts to assess the law and order situation. He assured impartial police ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders to Ujjwala beneficiaries to 4The government has cut the annual subsidised cooking gas cylinders for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries to four. This move aligns support with ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh visits Kangpokpi, Senapati on outreach tourManipur's new DGP Mukesh Singh visited Kangpokpi and Senapati districts to assess the law and order situation. He assured impartial police ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST