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New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday refuted claims labeling India as a “tariff king,” asserting that the country’s actual effective tariff rate is much lower than often portrayed. She highlighted that the Union Budget for 2025–26 has streamlined the number of tariff slabs to just eight, aiming to support domestic manufacturing and boost […]

SHILLONG, June 22 — Rifiness Warjri, a 20-year-old NCC cadet and BSc (Botany) student from St. Anthony’s College, has made history as the youngest and third woman from Meghalaya to summit Mount Everest. She reached the world’s highest peak (8,848+ meters) on May 18. She was the sole representative from the Northeast in the 38-member

In a strong message against drug abuse and trafficking, the Government of Tripura organized a Joint Motorcycle Rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The rally was flagged off by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha at the Umakanta Academy Playground

Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, announced on Monday that the state will distribute agricultural equipment worth ₹50 crore during the ongoing Kharif season to help tackle production shortfalls. During a meeting focused on seasonal production goals, Nath revealed that 47,500 hectares are targeted for cultivation this season, with 25,000 hectares allocated

Dark matter pulls, dark energy pushes — and both remain two of the greatest mysteries in modern physics. The realization that most of the universe is composed of a force that makes gravity repel rather than attract was a scientific breakthrough, according to Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Brian Schmidt. Schmidt, along with fellow scientists Adam Riess

In a major development for India-Russia defence ties, Russia has reportedly offered India the export version of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Su-57E. As part of the proposal, Russia is also extending full source-code access, deep localization opportunities, and licensed production rights—an offer seen as a strategic game-changer, particularly concerning regional rivals like Pakistan and

In a landmark achievement for the northeastern region, Tripura is poised to be officially declared a fully literate state, becoming the third in India—after Mizoram and Goa—to reach this milestone. The formal announcement will be made by Chief Minister Manik Saha at a ceremonial event on Monday, June 23, at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala,

To ensure the safety and sustainability of flight operations, the Airfield Environment Management Committee (AEMC) of Tripura’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport has recommended the establishment of a bird-free zone with a 10-kilometre radius around the airport, an official said on Saturday. This recommendation follows a tragic incident in Ahmedabad on June 12, where a

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the drastically low pass percentages in this year’s Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET), raising serious questions about the state’s teacher recruitment process. As per the results declared on Tuesday, only 458 out of 8,240 candidates (5.56%) cleared TET-I, while 1,589 out of 32,286 candidates

The Tripura State Government on Monday published merit lists for five key recruitment examinations, bringing renewed optimism to job seekers across the state. While the announcement has been welcomed, it has also reignited concerns about the growing gap between government employee retirements and new appointments. The merit lists include results for TET-I (458 qualified), TET-II