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THRC Urges Delay in MBB Lake Inauguration, Criticizes Poor Planning of Agartala Drainage Projects

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has recommended deferring the official inauguration of the newly redeveloped MBB College Lake project after receiving a formal complaint highlighting potential legal and environmental conflicts. The complaint, lodged by the Forum for Protection of Environment and Water Bodies along with concerned citizens, argued that launching the project before August […]

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‘Indian Products Still Lag Behind’: Navam Capital MD Highlights Consumer Shift Towards Foreign Brands

Rajeev Mantri, Managing Director of Navam Capital, sparked a conversation on Sunday regarding India’s global competitiveness, attributing the rising preference for foreign-made products and destination weddings abroad to long-standing policy shortcomings and structural inefficiencies that persist even decades after economic liberalisation. Taking to social media platform X, Mantri wrote, “I’d like to point out some

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Not Bottles or Straws: The Two Biggest Sources of Microplastic Pollution Revealed

As the global community grapples with an escalating plastics crisis, a recent report published in The Lancet highlights alarming trends in plastic production and pollution. Since 1950, plastic production has surged more than 200-fold, and experts warn it is on track to triple again by 2060. Currently, an estimated eight billion tonnes of plastic waste

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Mawmluh Village Taps into Geological Legacy to Build a Sustainable Tourism Model

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya – Nestled in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is globally renowned as one of the wettest places on Earth. Located in the Lower Cherrapunji region, within the Sohra Civil Sub-division, lies the village of Mawmluh, home to around 1,500 residents. Perched on the edge of the

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CORE Energy Systems Raises ₹200 Crore to Strengthen India’s Nuclear and Defence Sectors

Mumbai – CORE Energy Systems, a Mumbai-headquartered engineering company specializing in the nuclear sector, has secured ₹200 crore in a significant funding round led by prominent investors Pankaj Prasoon and Ashish Kacholia, along with a group of strategic backers. According to the company’s official statement, the capital raise marks one of the largest investments in

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Philippines Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists; India Offers Free E-Visas in Return

New Delhi/Manila – In a significant move to enhance tourism and strengthen bilateral ties, the Philippines has announced visa-free entry for Indian passport holders, while India will extend free e-visa facilities to Filipino citizens. The development marks a major step forward in deepening people-to-people connections and expanding travel opportunities between the two countries. The announcement

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India Partners with UN WFP to Boost Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Systems in Nepal

New Delhi/Kathmandu – In a significant move to enhance regional food security and public health, India has launched a collaborative initiative with the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) to strengthen rice fortification and supply chain management in Nepal. The initiative is part of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative, inaugurated on August 1,

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Paris Olympics Medallist Aman Sehrawat Leads Indian Squad for World Wrestling Championships

New Delhi – Paris Olympics medallist Aman Sehrawat will spearhead the Indian contingent at the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, following the conclusion of the men’s trials on expected lines. Alongside him, Budapest Ranking Series gold medallist Sujeet Kalkal (65 kg) and Tokyo Olympian Deepak Punia (92 kg) also secured their spots for the

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Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 5 Dead, Dozens Trapped in Dharali; Weather Alert Issued for Himachal

Dharali, Uttarakhand | August 5, 2025 –A devastating cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, unleashing flash floods that wreaked havoc across the region. The sudden deluge led to widespread destruction—sweeping away homes, vehicles, and trees—leaving at least five people dead and dozens more trapped. Flash Floods Follow Sudden Cloudburst The cloudburst,

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Meet Binod Chaudhary: Nepal’s Only Billionaire Who Built a Global Empire with Instant Noodles

While India’s richest include industrial titans like Mukesh Ambani (USD 107.1 billion) and Gautam Adani (USD 78 billion), Nepal’s sole billionaire is Binod Chaudhary, with a net worth of approximately USD 2 billion (about Rs 16,700 crore), according to Forbes. The Wai Wai Phenomenon Chaudhary is best known for creating the Wai Wai noodles brand.

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