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04 Sep

Sony launches RX10 V with AI-powered autofocus and 30fps burst shooting

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Sony India has launched the RX10 V, the fifth-generation model in its RX10 series of all-in-one cameras, targeting photography enthusiasts with a combination of long-range zoom, AI-powered autofocus and high-speed shooting capabilities. The camera features a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 effective megapixels and a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm F2.4-4.0 lens offering 25x optical zoom. Its AI-powered Real-time Recognition AF can identify and track humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft, while the camera can shoot at up to 30 frames per second with full AF/AE tracking. The RX10 V also supports 4K 120p video…

04 Sep

Assam Blind & Para Judo Association Opens Fourth Training Centre in Nagaon

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

To bring visually impaired and specially-abled children into the mainstream of sports, the Assam Blind and Para Judo Association has launched its fourth judo training centre in Assam. The new centre has started at Srimanta Sankar Mission Blind School in Nagaon.Previously, the association had opened two centres in Guwahati and one in Moran. On the opening day in Nagaon, a total of 34 students — 21 boys and 13 girls — took part in the training session.The initiative is being led by international judo referee Abhijit Das. He emphasized that the purpose of the programme is not only to prepare…

03 Sep

Assam celebrates state sports day; pays tribute to legendary athlete bhogeswar baruah

Paromita EditorAssam

The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Assam, organised State Sports Day 2026 at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai in Guwahati on Thursday. The programme was graced by the Assam Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Biswajit Daimary as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the State Sports Day is an occasion to remember and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah, whose achievements have inspired generations of sportspersons in Assam and across the Northeast. He said that the Government of Assam is committed to creating…

03 Sep

Assam-meghalaya border residents seek probe into alleged illegal sand mining in kulsi river

Paromita EditorAssam

A section of residents of Kulsi and Ukiam near the Assam-Meghalaya border in Kamrup district have demanded a detailed investigation into the alleged illegal sand mining, underway on a massive scale, in the Kulsi river under West Kamrup forest division in Boko-Chaygaon Assembly constituency. The residents have demanded immediate intervention of Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah to take measures to protect the river and its endangered river dolphin population. Sources in the area said there is a growing concern over the continued extraction of sand that could potentially alter the riverbed, reduce water levels and cause extensive damage to…

03 Sep

CM reviews infrastructure development of Lachit Borphukan Police Academy

Paromita EditorAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today reviewed the ongoing infrastructure development works at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, where he is currently visiting in connection with the conference of senior Superintendents of Police.He also reviewed the progress of projects for construction of residential quarters at police stations and battalions across the State, besides the development of Model Police Lines in four districts.Prior to the review meeting, the Chief Minister took an overview of the functioning of the Smart Response Unit, a rapid response team of the Assam Police established to ensure swift and effective response to crisis situations.Infrastructure…

03 Sep

Citizens Must Become Active Stakeholders in Act East Policy: Lt Gen (Retd) Rana Pratap Kalita

Paromita EditorAssam

Citizens, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, youth organisations, civil society and the media must become active stakeholders in taking forward India’s Act East Policy, Lieutenant General (Retd) Rana Pratap Kalita, former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, said at a brainstorming session organised here on Wednesday. The session, organised by Seemanta Chetna Mancha Purvottar on the theme “Act East Policy: The Role of Citizens and the Way Forward”, brought together former military and police officials, policymakers, development-sector professionals, media representatives and civil-society stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the Northeast’s role in India’s engagement with its eastern neighbours. Lt Gen Kalita, who chaired the…

03 Sep

Nepal Flood Crisis: PM Balendra Shah Thanks India, China for Prompt Relief Aid

sunny EditorInternational

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah has expressed gratitude to India, China and the United States for their timely response to the devastating flash floods in the Bhotkoshi River. The floods have so far claimed over 1,200 lives and left a trail of destruction across at least three districts. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Shah thanked the countries for sending emergency assistance, relief supplies and specialised teams to help Nepal respond to the disaster. The flash floods struck about a week ago, washing away villages, roads and power infrastructure in several areas. According to the latest figures, the death toll…

03 Sep

GIFT IFSC Sees Sharp Rise in Foreign Currency Financing

nanika EditorBanking

Indian banks operating through International Banking Units (IBUs) at GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) have sanctioned loans worth $54.02 billion under the Reserve Bank of India’s swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits as of August 31, 2026. The amount has risen sharply from $4.1 billion sanctioned by 14 IBUs on July 15, reaching $18.87 billion by July 31 and accelerating to $54.02 billion by the end of August, with 20 IBUs now participating in the scheme. The rapid increase highlights growing demand for foreign currency funding through GIFT IFSC and the expanding role of its financial services infrastructure. IBUs…

03 Sep

Nestlé India extends flood relief support to Assam, with 2,000 grocery kits for Jorhat

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Nestlé India has announced an expanded flood-relief initiative across Assam, Nagaland and Odisha, working with local administrations to provide essential supplies to communities affected by flooding. In Assam, Nestlé India coordinated with the District Commissioners of Jorhat and Sivasagar to support relief operations. The company provided 4,000 grocery kits, including 2,000 kits each for affected communities in Jorhat and Sivasagar. The Assam Disaster Relief Team and local authorities supported the timely distribution of the kits. In Nagaland, following outreach to the District Commissioner of Mon, Nestlé India provided 1,000 grocery kits to flood-affected communities. The District Administration and local civil…

03 Sep

Construction equipment industry eyes $15 billion market by 2030 as ICEMA charts path to trillion-dollar economy

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India’s construction equipment industry is positioning itself as a key pillar of the country’s infrastructure and manufacturing ambitions, with the sector targeting growth from an estimated $10 billion in FY25 to $15 billion by 2030, industry body ICEMA said at its Annual Session 2026 in New Delhi. The session, themed “Machines that Build India — CE at the Heart of a Trillion-Dollar Economy”, brought together Union Ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and G. Kishan Reddy, NITI Aayog Member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and senior government officials. Discussions focused on the proposed Construction Infrastructure Equipment (CIE) Scheme, localisation, mining mechanisation, trade and exports. The…