Assam unveils AI roadmap to drive inclusive growth, competitiveness
Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state is laying the foundation for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate inclusive growth, improve governance and enhance its global…
Tripura CM Saha in Bhopal for national oral surgery convention
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha arrived in Bhopal on Thursday for the 28th AOMSI Mid-Term Convention and the 14th AOMSI Postgraduate Convention (MIDCOMS 2026). Saha, a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is the chief…
Strong El Nino projected to bring drought, fire risk to New Zealand
Wellington, July 2 (IANS) A strong El Nino event developing in the tropical Pacific is expected to bring dry conditions and heightened wildfire risks to parts of New Zealand in the coming months, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand. The agency said…
12 fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Bihar’s Gopalganj
Patna, July 2 (IANS) A suspected case of food poisoning has occurred in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, where 12 members of the same family, including 10 children, fell ill after consuming a traditional dish known as ‘Fensa’. Doctors said all the patients…
Cracks emerge in ISI-backed Khalistan-gangster nexus amid global crackdown
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, had set up the terrorist-gangster network with the intention of advancing activities linked to the Khalistan movement. The plan was to ensure that the gangster network…
Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks have entered the final stage, with most key issues having been sorted out and both sides working towards a deal that gives New Delhi an advantage over its competitors, Commerce…
Security crackdown in Northeast drives demand for Nepal marijuana
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Narendra Modi first took over as Prime Minister in 2014, there was extensive focus on the northeastern states. While developmental works were sanctioned, plenty of emphasis was given to security considering that these were…
Bangladesh healthcare under strain as dengue cases hike amid measles burden
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with a public health crisis, hospitals remain overwhelmed by more than 900 daily measles admissions, while health experts warned that a rise in dengue cases could place further strain on the…
DRI seizes banned cough syrup worth Rs 6.54 crore from goods train from Bihar in Agartala; one held
Agartala, July 2 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on Thursday seized a huge consignment of banned cough syrup worth over Rs 6.54 crore from a goods train at the Agartala Railway Station after it arrived from Bihar, officials…
Skyroot sets July 12-Aug 4 launch window for India’s 1st private orbital rocket
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India is set to witness a landmark moment in its space journey as Skyroot Aerospace has opened the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, it was…