The Dampa assembly constituency in Mizoram is set for a quadrangular by-election contest. BJP nominated Lalhmingthanga Sailo, a recent Congress defector, joining candidates from ZPM, MNF, and Congress. The by-election holds significant weight for ZPM and MNF, influencing their future prospects in the 2028 assembly polls and leadership positions.
A Brookings analysis reveals that a decline in international student enrolment poses significant financial risks for certain US states and institutions. States like Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, and New York face the highest per capita economic losses. Small, private, and Christian-affiliated colleges are the most vulnerable due to their reliance on international tuition. With new visa…
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s check-in system disrupted operations at major European airports, including Heathrow and Brussels, affecting airlines like Etihad Airways. Manual check-ins led to delays, though Emirates remained largely unaffected. The outage hit during record passenger volumes at Heathrow, which recently saw over 8 million travelers in August, its busiest month ever. Restoration…
Tribal outfits, spearheaded by the Adivasi Bachao Morcha, organized a march in Ranchi to protest the Kurmi community’s demand for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list. Tribal leaders argue that the Kurmi community does not meet the criteria set by the Union Home Ministry for ST status. They also expressed concerns about potential social division…
Following the deadly ambush on Assam Rifles, Manipur’s governor convened a high-level security meeting, emphasizing coordinated action and heightened vigilance in sensitive areas. The state government announced ex gratia for the victims’ families, while locals staged protests condemning the attack. Police have recovered a suspected vehicle used in the ambush, signaling ongoing investigations.
Assam is in mourning following the death of Zubeen Garg in Singapore, prompting the government to declare three days of state mourning. All official entertainment and public celebrations have been cancelled, and educational institutions will be closed for his last rites.
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In Manipur, two women were murdered in separate incidents. Ningombam Ningol Naoroibam Ongbi Shilla was stabbed to death at her home in Imphal East. Police arrested Ayam Ronny and Naoroibam Thoiba. Waikhom Ningol Moirangthem Ongbi Malemnganbi Devi was found dead in her kitchen at Phumlou Siphai. She had head injuries. Investigations are ongoing in the…
In a distressing incident in Hazaribag’s Chechakapi panchayat, three minor boys sustained injuries when their tractor careened off the Larho bridge on Saturday. One of the boys, aged 12 to 14, was driving the tractor, which was loaded with bricks, when he lost control.
