Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded Nagaland as a land of courage and bravery, emphasizing its people’s spirit aligns with ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. He highlighted the region’s development potential, creative drive, and natural beauty, urging for increased industry, investment, and tourism. Birla stressed that democracy unites India’s diverse strengths.
Once a Maoist den, Baniyabandh village now thrives on bamboo crafts, a testament to resilience. Villagers, formerly involved in illegal activities, have embraced traditional skills, rebuilding livelihoods. Despite this progress, poor road connectivity hinders market access, forcing them to sell at low prices. They appeal for government aid to improve infrastructure and marketing.
TikTok creator Ty Nesha, known as Tea Tyme, is under scrutiny after reportedly hitting and killing a pedestrian, Darren Lucas, while livestreaming. The incident occurred in Zion, Illinois, and Nesha remained at the scene, cooperating with authorities. The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing, with no charges yet announced.
UPES will also confer honorary degrees on Acharya Balkrishna, CEO of Patanjali Ayurved, and Sunil Sethi, president of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma has been reprimanded by the Election Commission of India for violating the model code of conduct during campaigning for the Dampa bypoll. The ECI found his announcement of a new water supply project to be unacceptable. A second complaint regarding his remarks about the Chakma community is under consideration.
Ranchi district emerged as the overall champion of the South Chhotanagpur regional police sports competition 2025, securing 70 points. The district’s personnel also claimed the best athlete titles in both men’s and women’s categories. Inspector General Manoj Kaushik presented the prizes to the victorious participants.
The campaign for Mizoram’s Dampa assembly constituency by-election concluded Sunday, with a silent period now in effect until Tuesday’s polling. Six polling parties have already departed for remote stations along the Bangladesh border, while the remaining 35 will leave Monday. Webcasting will occur at all but one station, with video recording at Zopui due to…
A Rs 100 debt escalated into a fatal stabbing in Ranchi, where a village quack was killed by a patient. Separately, a woman was shot and injured while returning from work. Police have apprehended one suspect in the murder and are investigating the shooting, examining CCTV footage for leads.
An event organizer has formally apologized to Mizoram for a viral video depicting a distorted Cheraw dance. The organizer clarified the clip was not for public release and unintended to offend, despite criticism from the public and cultural bodies. The state art and culture department deemed the performance a misrepresentation of the sacred Mizo tradition.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned following a major controversy over a Panorama documentary. The program allegedly misedited Donald Trump’s speech, making it seem he intended to march on the US Capitol. An internal dossier revealed editorial failures, sparking widespread anger and prompting calls for accountability.
