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11 Aug

Dr. Gayatri Gogoi wins Blackbuck Pioneer Researcher Award 2025 for breakthrough Cancer research

editorAssam

Dr. Gayatri Gogoi, an adjunct researcher at ICMR North East and associate professor at AMCH, received the Blackbuck Pioneer Researcher Award 2025 in recognition of her groundbreaking work in cancer research. Gogoi, a renowned physician and researcher from Assam, has been making a significant contribution to the Northeast's quest for knowledge and education. The prize was given out on August 10 at a research summit hosted by the National Medical Forum and Medical Dialogue, the biggest medical news group, in Delhi. Dr. Abhijat Sheth, the chairperson of the National Medical Commission, and Prof. Ashok Puranik, the executive director of AIIMS…

11 Aug

Sarma maintains his stance on evictions and governance reforms while urging Bodo political unity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for greater political consolidation in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD), stressing the importance of unity among key regional forces ahead of the next elections.During his visit to Anandpur in Baksa district’s C-Block, Sarma attended the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Koklabari and Salbari constituencies, where he offered strategic advice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters. Addressing the media, he expressed hope that the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), and prominent leader Anjali Daimary could eventually come together. “If we sit for discussions, it will be…

11 Aug

U.S. Stock Buybacks Hit Record High Amid Economic Uncertainty

Mohini BarmanInternational

U.S. companies have ramped up their stock buyback programs to unprecedented levels in 2025, with buybacks already reaching $983.6 billion, potentially surpassing $1 trillion by year-end. Tech giants like Apple and Alphabet lead the charge, pledging buybacks of $100 billion and $70 billion respectively. While these moves are bolstering earnings per share and investor returns, critics warn they may starve the economy of capital needed for long-term growth and innovation. The trend reflects strong corporate earnings but raises fears of overvalued markets and reduced investment. In the South Asian context, corporate governance experts are watching closely—especially in India and Bangladesh—where…

11 Aug

Tata Motors Shares Surge Nearly 3% Despite Weak Q1 Earnings

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Tata Motors' shares rose nearly 3% on Monday, August 11, despite the company reporting a drop in June quarter earnings due to declining volumes across segments and reduced profitability, particularly at JLR. On Friday, the automaker posted a consolidated net profit of ₹3,924 crore for Q1 FY26, down 30% from ₹5,643 crore in the same quarter last year. The stock was last trading at ₹648.20 on the NSE, up 2.29%. Group CFO PB Balaji said the company is focused on delivering a stronger second half, supported by festive demand, tariff clarity, and the upcoming demerger in October 2025. Revenue from…

09 Aug

Dr. Indra Hang Subba demands justice for left-out tribal communities

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP, Dr. Indra Hang Subba, has stepped up his efforts to address long-standing concerns over tribal representation in the Himalayan state. In a meeting with Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, in New Delhi on Friday, the MP called for the urgent inclusion of several left-out communities in Sikkim’s Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. Dr. Subba said the exclusion of certain indigenous groups from the official ST list has resulted in deep-rooted social and political inequalities. He particularly drew attention to the plight of the Limboo and Tamang communities, who were granted ST status in…

09 Aug

Kameng Kings launch jersey and logo, spotlight rising star TNR Mohit

Business BureauBusiness

The Kameng Kings officially unveiled their jersey and logo in a vibrant ceremony ahead of their debut in the Techi Tagar Arunachal T20 Championship, scheduled from September 1 to 16 at the Mangaldai Cricket Ground. The event celebrated the region’s cricketing spirit and introduced TNR Mohit, the team’s rising spin sensation, whose impressive 19 wickets in the first-class season, including a remarkable 9-wicket debut against Sikkim, have made him a promising face of Arunachal cricket. Key dignitaries present included Nabam Vivek, MLA and Honorary Secretary of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ARCA), and Geda Kabak, ARCA Vice President, both pivotal in…

09 Aug

Modi govt unveils ₹7,250 cr plan for tribal upliftment in Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major push to consolidate peace and development in the Northeast, the Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive funding package worth ₹7,250 crore for Assam and Tripura, including ₹4,000 crore for infrastructure development in areas covered under recent peace accords with various ethnic groups. The allocation follows a series of Memorandums of Settlement (MoS) signed over the past three years with groups such as the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-2023), Adivasi organisations (2022), Dimasa outfits including the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) and Dimasa People’s Supreme Council (DPSC) (2023), and Tripura-based factions like the National Liberation Front of…

09 Aug

Rice Import Strategy Keeps Prices Stable

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Following a spike in global food prices—the highest in over two years—Bangladesh’s government implemented a rapid import strategy for rice and pulses to protect consumers. Simultaneously, they introduced incentives for farmers, including subsidies on seeds and fertilizer, to boost domestic supply. Prices have remained stable, averting social unrest, according to markets analysts. Economists across South Asia are studying Bangladesh’s approach as a potential blueprint for managing global commodity volatility.

09 Aug

India To Overtake US & Be No. 1 ChatGPT Market Soon

Purbalee DuttaNews

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model, now accessible to both free and paid ChatGPT users, as well as developers via API. The company stated that GPT-5 brings enhanced reasoning, speed, accuracy, and mathematical performance. During the launch event, CEO Sam Altman emphasized India's increasing significance, noting, “India is our second-largest market after the U.S., and could soon become our biggest.” He praised the innovative ways Indians are using AI and confirmed that OpenAI is collaborating with local partners to boost AI affordability and accessibility in the country. Altman also announced plans to visit India in…

09 Aug

Government sets a price cap on four emergency use medications

Banasree SarkarNational

The Union government has set a price cap for 37 different prescription formulations, including antibiotics and painkillers, as well as four emergency-use medications. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) set the pricing, and the medications cover everything from diabetes and vitamin deficiencies to infections, heart conditions, and inflammation. The NPPA stated that manufacturers who offer branded, generic, or both types of medications at a price higher than the ceiling price (plus GST) must lower their pricing without going above the ceiling price. The NPPA further stated that manufacturers with an MRP below the ceiling price must keep their current MRP.…