Mizo National Front called off its 10-hour shutdown in Mizoram after receiving overwhelming public support. The protest targeted the state legislature’s adoption of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. MNF leaders hailed the peaceful participation as a strong message defending the state’s constitutional rights and autonomy.
The Federal Open Market Committee, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00 percent. This move aims to bolster the US economy amidst tariff adjustments and assess the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma revealed a significant Rs 3,654 crore, or 15% of the state’s budget, is allocated to education, the highest among all departments. This substantial investment supports over 14,000 schools and 55,000 teachers, with nearly Rs 1,000 crore annually for grants to private institutions.
Microsoft 365 services and games faced widespread disruption today. An internal infrastructure issue prevented users from accessing key applications. Microsoft confirmed the problem and is working to restore full functionality. This outage occurred simultaneously with an Amazon Web Services disruption. This marks the second major AWS outage this month.
The NHL Power Rankings 2025 are off to a thrilling start, with the Colorado Avalanche reclaiming the top spot after a dominant win. Despite early season shifts and unexpected contenders like the Montreal Canadiens and Utah Mammoth entering the top 10, the league remains wide open. With five teams tied in points, this season promises…
Meghalaya hosted AI SPARK, a workshop accelerating startups and positioning the state as a digital hub. Key initiatives include a new incubation center and hosting the Regional AI Impact Conference. The event emphasized AI’s role in entrepreneurship and governance, with plans for language model hackathons to ensure linguistic inclusion.
Universities face growing pressure to teach AI literacy as graduates enter workplaces increasingly dependent on artificial intelligence. Many students leave college unprepared to navigate ethical dilemmas, legal responsibilities, or the practical limits of AI tools. Key areas include algorithmic bias, data privacy, transparency, and intellectual property. With professional liability and emerging regulations like the EU…
Assam tests disaster preparedness in children: 7L students in 2k schools assess their readiness for quake & fire
