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03 Jan

Warren Buffett says ‘I’d rather have Greg Abel handling my money’ as Berkshire Hathaway begins new era

Purbalee DuttaCover Stories

Billionaire Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway is stronger than any other company to weather the long run, following the handover of leadership to Greg Abel after six decades under the famed “Oracle of Omaha.” Here's what Warren Buffett said about Greg Abel— “It has a better chance I think of being here 100 years from now than any company I can think of,” Buffett told CNBC on Friday. Buffett added, Greg will be the decider," Buffett said. I “can't imagine how much more he can get accomplished in a week than I can in a month....I'd rather have Greg handling my money…

03 Jan

Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps Establishes 10 kW Solar Power Plant at Muguthang Village, North Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Indian Army, through the Trishakti Corps, has inaugurated a 10 kW solar power plant in Muguthang village, situated at roughly 15,000 feet near the India-China border in North Sikkim. This project is part of the Government of India’s Vibrant Villages Programme, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents in remote border regions. The plant has ensured a reliable electricity supply to all households in Muguthang, which has facilitated year-round habitation, improved night-time safety, enhanced connectivity, and eliminated the necessity for seasonal migration during harsh winters. Muguthang is home to a mere 32 residents from ten families, who…

03 Jan

TRAI assesses mobile network quality across Kolkata and 24 Parganas

Business BureauBusiness

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Kolkata Telecom District and parts of North and South 24 Parganas in November 2025. The assessment covered 308.1 km of city routes, 10 hotspot locations and 2.6 km of walk testing, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G services across urban, institutional and residential areas. The results showed Call Setup Success Rates of 100% for Jio, 99.81% for Airtel, 99.63% for Vi and 96.53% for BSNL. Drop Call Rates stood at 0.00% for Jio, 0.19% for Airtel, 0.37% for Vi and 2.46% for…

03 Jan

European Leaders Seek Financial Clarification on 15-Year Ukraine Reconstruction Fund

Mohini BarmanInternational

Following his successful summit with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris to meet with European Union leaders. While the Florida Framework provides security guarantees, European nations are seeking clarity on their specific financial commitments to the proposed $500 billion reconstruction fund. Zelenskyy is expected to argue that a "neutral Ukraine" can only survive if it is economically integrated with Europe, a key point of the remaining 5% of the peace negotiations.

03 Jan

Students Choose Kindness Over Celebration, Spend New Year with Elderly

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Students’ Association Delhi (SSAD) welcomed the New Year in a simple and meaningful way by visiting the Earth Saviour Foundation, an old-age home in Delhi. Instead of celebrations and parties, the students chose to spend time with elderly residents, sharing conversations, care, and warmth. The home is known for supporting senior citizens who need help, dignity, and companionship. Members of SSAD and other student groups spent the day talking with the elders, listening to their life stories, and offering friendly company. For many residents, the presence of young students brought happiness and relief from loneliness. The students said…

03 Jan

In Sipajhar, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches seed capital distribution under MMUA

Banasree SarkarAssam

Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, initiated the distribution of Rs 10,000 seed capital checks to 39,665 qualified female members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Darrang district's Sipajhar Legislative Assembly Constituency. The program is a component of the flagship Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA), which aims to empower rural women entrepreneurs and assist them in earning at least Rs 1 lakh annually. The Darrang district administration arranged a ceremonial distribution event in Ramgaon village in Sipajhar. Parliamentarian Dilip Saikia, Sipajhar lawmaker Dr. Paramananda Rajbongshi, District Commissioner Parag Kumar Kakaty, Co-District Commissioner Papori Das, and other dignitaries…

03 Jan

Late-Night Road Mishap in Guwahati Injures Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, Wife

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Veteran actor and vlogger Ashish Vidyarthi and his wife Rupali Barua were injured in a road accident in Guwahati on Friday night after being struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road. The incident took place around midnight near The Guwahati Address Hotel. Both individuals were injured and were taken for medical treatment, with their conditions reported as stable. The motorcycle, identified as an Avenger, was driven at high speed, and the rider also sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Police from the Geetanagar Police Station initiated an investigation, suggesting overspeeding as a possible…

03 Jan

Democracy Needs the Right to Question, Not Fear and Intimidation: Gaurav Gogoi in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi on Friday said that the coming election in Assam will be a contest between the people of the state and what he described as the “ruler”. He was speaking at a mass convention organised by the Dibrugarh District Citizens’ Forum at Amolapatty Natya Mandir. The programme was held to raise concerns about democracy and the rights of citizens.In his address, Gogoi said that the Constitution gives every citizen not only the right to vote, but also the right to question the government and criticise injustice. He said that democracy cannot function without the…

03 Jan

President Murmu launches ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to promote AI readiness across India

Business BureauBusiness

President Droupadi Murmu has announced the nationwide ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’, calling on citizens, policymakers, educators and youth to participate in India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning movement by enrolling in the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) programme on the Skill India Digital Hub. She said the initiative would help India build future-ready talent and move towards a technologically empowered and inclusive society. SOAR, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in July 2025, offers structured micro-credential AI courses for students, teachers, professionals and lifelong learners. In six months, more than 1.59 lakh learners have enrolled, with thousands receiving certifications in…

03 Jan

Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere Appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, following a presidential order issued on January 1, 2026. Currently a judge at the Bombay High Court, she will take charge after the transfer of the current Chief Justice, Soumen Sen, to the Kerala High Court, effective post the retirement of Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar on January 9, 2026. Justice Sen’s transfer is executed under Article 222 of the Constitution, which governs the transfer of High Court judges. Additionally, in a related judicial reshuffle, Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo has been appointed as…