At the conclusion of its 27th state conference on Tuesday, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI-M] announced the new 80-member state committee for West Bengal, with Politburo member Md Salim unanimously re-elected as State Secretary for a second term. #### Composition of the New Committee The 80-member state committee includes 14 women, with 11…
Around 100 surrendered militants from various extremist outfits blocked National Highway-8 on Tuesday, demanding the fulfillment of their long-standing demands, including the withdrawal of all court cases against them and the proper implementation of a tripartite agreement signed with them. The blockade, which occurred at Sadhupara in the foothills of the Hataikotor (erstwhile Baramura Mountain)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid economic growth of Assam, stating that the state’s economy has doubled in the last six years under the BJP government. He also emphasized the historical importance of Eastern India and the Northeast, saying the region is set to “show its strength” as India moves towards greater…
Chinese state media on Wednesday called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States’ “Typhon” intermediate-range missile from the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of repeatedly breaking its promises by introducing the missile system. “The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation,” stated the People’s Daily, the newspaper of the governing…
Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign the agreement this week, officials from both countries confirmed on Tuesday. #### Joint Development of Mineral Wealth Under the agreement, the United States will “jointly develop” Ukraine’s mineral wealth, with revenues directed to a newly created “joint fund…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that Madhya Pradesh (MP) will play a significant role in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 and achieving the status of the third largest economy in the world. His remarks were made during the closing ceremony of the Global Investors Summit…
A mysterious illness has swept through northwestern Congo, claiming the lives of over 50 people within 48 hours of symptom onset. The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently investigating the outbreak, which has left health experts baffled and alarmed. #### Rapid Spread and High Fatality Rate The outbreak, which began on January 21, has resulted…
Mizoram has recorded the highest prevalence of HIV in India, with a rate of 2.73 percent, significantly surpassing the national average of 0.2 percent, according to recent reports. As of January 2025, Mizoram has reported a total of 32,287 positive HIV cases, with 5,511 deaths. Between April 2024 and January 2025 alone, 1,769 new cases…
A simple blood test may soon be able to predict a person’s risk of developing major diseases such as cancer or dementia by identifying how different organs are ageing at varying rates, according to a new study. *Groundbreaking Research* Researchers from University College London (UCL) have discovered that accelerated ageing in specific organs can predict…
Last week, Vivo launched its new mid-range smartphone, the V50, in India. Available in three variants—8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage—the prices start at Rs 34,999. *Design, Build Quality, and Display* The Vivo V50 continues to impress with its design, retaining core elements of its…
