March 2, 2026
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India may choose French fighter jet engines as US manufacturing talks stall, Safran emerges as frontrunner for AMCA propulsion

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India is reportedly considering French-made fighter jet engines for its next-generation aircraft programmes as negotiations with the United States over joint manufacturing of GE F-414 engines continue to face delays. According to senior defence officials, New Delhi is in advanced discussions with French aerospace giant Safran SA to co-develop and locally produce a 120-kilonewton (kN)…

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‘Politics over Mata Tripura Sundari’: TIPRA Motha, opposition leaders slam exclusion from temple complex inauguration

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A fresh political storm has erupted in Tripura after leaders of TIPRA Motha and other opposition parties accused the ruling BJP government of deliberately excluding them from the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated Mata Tripura Sundari temple complex in Udaipur. The event, held on September 23, 2025, was attended by Chief Minister Manik Saha,…

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Two Arunachal athletes clinch bronze at East Zone Junior Athletics Championship, mark rising talent from Northeast

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Arunachal Pradesh celebrated a proud sporting moment as two of its junior athletes secured bronze medals at the prestigious East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2025 held in Guwahati, Assam. The event, which concluded on September 23, witnessed participation from over 600 athletes across seven eastern states, showcasing the next generation of Indian track and field…

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Kyiv can ‘win all of Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hails Trump as ‘game changer,’ says Putin ‘afraid’ after UNGA 2025 meet

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York by declaring that Kyiv is now in a position to “win all of Ukraine back,” thanks to shifting global dynamics and renewed support from the United States. In a bold statement following his bilateral meeting with US President…

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71st National Film Awards: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji receive cash prizes along with Silver Lotus honours

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The 71st National Film Awards 2025 turned into a landmark evening for Bollywood as three of its most celebrated actors—Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, and Rani Mukerji—received their first-ever National Film Awards. Held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 23, the ceremony was graced by President Droupadi Murmu, who presented the prestigious honours to…

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After Rs 200 crore corruption charge on minister, Prashant Kishor slapped with Rs 100 crore defamation notice

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Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor has found himself at the center of a legal storm after Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary served him a Rs 100 crore defamation notice. The move comes days after Kishor, during his “Bihar Badlao Yatra,” accused Choudhary and his family of amassing properties worth Rs 200 crore through alleged benami transactions. The…

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Anupam Mittal’s candid take on H1-B and Green Card journey sparks debate on immigrant entrepreneurship

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Shark Tank India judge and People Group founder Anupam Mittal has stirred a fresh conversation around the H1-B visa and Green Card experience in the United States, sharing a bold reflection on his own journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. In a recent podcast appearance and subsequent social media post, Mittal said, “I thought my H1-B…

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Meghalaya government intervenes after banks deny loans to SSA and aided school teachers, pledges financial support and policy clarity

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In a decisive move to address growing concerns among educators, the Meghalaya government has stepped in after multiple banks reportedly denied loan applications submitted by teachers working under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and aided schools. The denial, which has affected hundreds of teachers across districts like East Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, and Ri-Bhoi,…

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Manipur’s Gloria Gangte appointed India’s new ambassador to Norway, strengthening Northeast’s diplomatic footprint

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In a significant diplomatic development, senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Gloria Gangte has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the appointment on September 23, 2025, marking a proud moment for Manipur and the entire Northeast region. Gangte, a seasoned diplomat with over…

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