The Indian Air Force (IAF) has retained its position as the world’s third‑most powerful air arm in the 2026 global airpower rankings released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The latest assessment places India ahead of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing the IAF’s standing […]
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “over,” even as he confirmed that Washington has agreed to continue negotiations with Tehran. The announcement comes amid a week of escalating hostilities, with both sides exchanging strikes across the Gulf region. Trump said the Islamic Republic of
AGARTALA: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee submitted a deputation to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on [date], raising a set of concerns related to the state’s electoral process ahead of upcoming polls. According to sources, a delegation of Congress leaders and workers met the CEO at his office and handed over a memorandum outlining the
AGARTALA: State BJP chief spokesperson Nabyendu Bhattacharjee on [date] issued a sharp counter-response to Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chowdhury, following a press conference held by the latter on various issues concerning the state. Addressing the media, Bhattacharjee reportedly dismissed the Opposition leader’s allegations, accusing the CPI(M)-led opposition of resorting to political rhetoric without substantive
UDAIPUR: A theft of Rs 5 lakh in cash and four bhori of gold ornaments was reported from a residence in the Chandrapur Indranagar Panchayat area under Udaipur sub-division, causing concern among local residents. According to sources, unidentified miscreants allegedly broke into the house and made away with the valuables, though details regarding the exact
SONAMURA: In a brazen act of theft, an out-of-state youth allegedly made off with money from a donation box at a shrine within the Sonamura police station premises, before being caught by locals at Melaghar Rajghat. According to reports, the accused reportedly broke open or tampered with the donation box associated with the Manasa shrine
UDAIPUR: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Friday formally launched the state’s paddy procurement drive under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, at a ceremony held at Kakraban Higher Secondary School in Udaipur sub-division. The state has set a target of procuring 20,710 metric tonnes of paddy this Rabi
AGARTALA: Student and youth organisations DYFI (Democratic Youth Federation of India) and TYF (Tripura Youth Federation) submitted a joint deputation to IG (Law and Order) Manchak Yippar, raising concerns over a range of issues including rising incidents of theft, snatching, and robbery across the state, as well as alleged attacks on opposition leaders and workers.
AGARTALA: The Industries and Commerce Department will hold a press de-briefing session on the recently concluded Destination Tripura Business Conclave, 2026, today at the Auditorium Hall, Hapania International Fair Ground, Agartala, starting 3:30 PM onwards. According to a notice issued by the News Bureau of the Industries and Commerce (ICA) Department, media representatives across print,
CHARILAM: In an incident that has raised questions over official accountability, a senior officer was reportedly found fast asleep inside his chamber at the Dariyathol Village Office under Charilam Block, with the television running and the ceiling fan switched on, even as official duty hours were underway. According to sources, the officer had arrived at
