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22 Sep

PM Modi’s flight used Pakistan airspace after permission,

editor0 CommentsNorth EastPAKISTAN, PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's non-stop flight to the US on Wednesday flew over Pakistan's airspace to avoid Afghanistan. PM Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday where he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House. According to government sources, India had sought permission from Pakistan regarding the usage of Pakistan's airspace for Prime Minister Modi's flight to the US, for which a nod was given by Islamabad. "Pakistan has allowed India to use its…

21 Sep

Taliban appoint deputy ministers in the all-male government

editor0 CommentsNorth EastGOVERNMENT, Taliban

The Taliban announced a list of deputy ministers on Tuesday, failing to name any women, despite an international outcry when they presented their all-male Cabinet ministers earlier this month. The list was presented by government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid at a news conference in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The list of deputy ministers signals that the Taliban have not been swayed by international criticism and that they’re doubling down on their current hard-line path despite initial promises of inclusivity and upholding women’s rights. The international community has warned that it will judge the Taliban by their actions, and that recognition of…

21 Sep

Two pilots dead as Army helicopter crash lands in Jammu and Kashmir

editor0 CommentsNorth EastArmy, helicopter crash, jammu and kashmir

Two pilots were killed when an Army helicopter crash-landed in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Tuesday. The incident took place during a training sortie in a densely forested area of Patnitop area. "Today, during a training sortie in Patnitop area, Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crash-landed in Shiv Garh Dhar area in the district," a Jammu-based defence spokesman said. The two pilots were injured in the incident and they were evacuated to a hospital. However, they succumbed to their injuries The incident reportedly occurred between 10.30 am to 10.45 am, officials said, adding the chopper belonged to the Army Aviation…

20 Sep

Britannia launches Marie Gold My Startup Season 3.0

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBRITANNIA, Marie Gold

Britannia Marie Gold’s My Startup campaign has successfully run across two seasons, providing funds and skill development for Indian homemakers to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. In 2020, a partnership with NSDC helped the campaign provide 10,000 homemakers with basic communication skills, financial literacy through access to information and communication technology (ICT), along with micro-entrepreneurial skills for social and economic self-reliance. In its Season 3, the Britannia Marie Gold My Start-up campaign has been broadened to help homemakers leverage the internet to grow their businesses. 77% of homemakers who desire to set up their own ventures, consider technology as an…

17 Sep

The Wisdom Tree Café brings ‘Prelude with Prajna’

editor0 CommentsNorth EastPrajna Dutta

The Wisdom Tree Café has joined hands with the multi talented interdisciplinary artist Prajna Dutta for a series of Interviews by the name of ‘Prelude with Prajna’. The interview series will feature some of the most talented and prominent musicians. In the interview the musicians will talk about their technique, their journey and much more. The full length interviews will be available from this Friday, 17 September only on the official YouTube channel of Wisdom Tree. Come and join the likes of Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, Gaurab Chatterjee, Durnibar Saha, Jivraj Singh, Raja Narayan Deb, Rishi Chakraborty, Gourab Sarkar, Bachospati Chakraborty and…

14 Sep

Taliban today said that news of Mullah Baradar’s death is false.

editor0 CommentsNorth EastMullah Baradar, Taliban

The Taliban have denied that one of their top leaders has been killed in a shootout with rivals, following rumours about internal splits in the movement nearly a month after its lightning victory over the Western-backed government in Kabul. Sulail Shaheen, a Taliban spokesman, said Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, former head of the Taliban political office who was named deputy prime minister last week, issued a voice message rejecting claims he had been killed or injured in a clash. "He says it is lies and totally baseless," Shaheen said in a message on Twitter. The denials follow days of rumours…

11 Sep

Flipkart partners with Urbanic

editor0 CommentsNorth EastFlipkart, Urbanic

Flipkart has announced a partnership with Urbanic, to bring a wide range of global fashion to young consumers across India. The partnership with Urbanic is the first of several exciting launches lined up for this season for Flipkart. The partnership with Flipkart enables Urbanic to democratise fashion by reaching out to a wider array of shoppers through Flipkart’s reach in smaller towns and cities. Priced from INR 299 onwards, the Urbanic selection includes tops, denim, winter wear, lingerie and swimwear; and is available on Flipkart today. Urbanic’s growth vision is tied to engaging more shoppers in India through this partnership…

11 Sep

865th Ram Katha of Pujya Morari Bapu to start in Darjeeling from September 11

editor0 CommentsNorth EastDarjeeling, Pujya Morari Bapu

865th Ram Katha of Pujya Morari Bapu will be held between 11-19 September 2021 at Gymkhana Club, Darjeeling. The city is located amidst the Shivalik ranges known as World Heritage. Considering the Covid-19 situation, a limited number of pre-invited audiences will be able to attend the Katha. Ram Katha will take place on 11 September 2021, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 12 to 19 September 2021, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Live telecast of the Katha will be done by Aastha channel and Chitrakootdham Talgajarda YouTube channel.

08 Sep

Women will be allowed in NDA, given Permanent Commission

editor0 CommentsNorth EastNDA, Supreme Court direction

Following the Supreme Court direction, the Armed forces have taken the decision to allow female candidates in National Defence Academy (NDA), the Centre informed the apex court on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Centre requested the top court to exempt the women entry in this year admission process, citing the requirement of infrastructural changes. The Centre told the Supreme Court that Army, IAF and Navy chiefs have agreed over the proposal to allow the entry of women into the NDA, Naval academies. "It is a delight to share this...The girls will be admitted in the NDA," Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati told the…

07 Sep

Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday to denounce Taliban rule and demand women's rights. Protesters also chanted anti-Pakistan slogans, as many believe neighbouring Pakistan supports the Taliban, which the country denies. Taliban fighters firing their guns into the air - a move the group banned last week after several people were reported killed after celebratory aerial fire. Guards at a nearby bank opened its basement car park to dozens of women who sheltered from the gunfire for about 20 minutes, Some journalists, including the BBC's team, were prevented from filming at the rally. Afghanistan's Tolo news agency…