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The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has strongly condemned Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong’s statement on incorporating ‘ILP-like provisions’ in the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.The Council described the remark as a calculated political diversion intended to weaken and delay Meghalaya’s long-standing demand for a full-fledged Inner Line Permit (ILP).In a statement issued on Wednesday, the HYC said the people of the state could not be misled by vague terminology and legal ambiguities, asserting that “ILP-like” provisions were not equivalent to an ILP.The Council said that any legislation which does not grant Meghalaya absolute authority to regulate the entry, stay, employment, trade and settlement of non-indigenous persons amounted to a betrayal of indigenous secur...

Security agencies in Meghalaya have refuted statements made by the Bangladesh Police, which claimed that the killers of Sharif Osman Hadi, the leader of Inquilab Moncho, had escaped from Bangladesh and entered Meghalaya. Inspector General O.P. Opadhyay of the Border Security Force (BSF) stated that there is no evidence of illegal cross-border movement, calling the claims "unfounded and misleading." He emphasized that the BSF has not detected or received reports of such incidents. Sharif Osman Hadi was shot in the head on December 12 during an electoral campaign in Dhaka and was subsequently airlifted to Singapore for treatment, where he died from his injuries on December 18. In a related development, a senior officer from Dhaka Metropolitan Police suggested that two suspects in Had...

As part of its first-ever global live music partnership, Airbnb is introducing one-of-a-kind Experiences at Lollapalooza India 2026, set to take place in Mumbai on January 24 and 25 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, to bring guests closer to the music they love. This marks an exciting new chapter for Airbnb in India, reinforcing its commitment to connecting people through travel, culture, and creativity. From backstage tours and artist-led creative sessions to behind-the-scenes access guided by a Lollapalooza India Insider, each Experience offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world behind one of India’s most anticipated music festivals. “Live music and travel have always gone hand in hand - people don’t just attend festivals, they explore the cities that host them and create moments of c...

Lack of clarity regarding the Inner Line Permit (ILP) implementation in Meghalaya has frustrated the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), as nearly six years have passed since the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly unanimously requested the central government to extend the ILP system to the state. KSU president Lambokstarwell Marngar expressed concerns about the ongoing delay, questioning whether it stems from a lack of seriousness on the part of the state government or the central government's unwillingness to act. Despite attempts by the KSU to engage in discussions with central ministers, no progress has been made. Marngar pointed to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), which has been active since 2016, and criticized the state government for not clarifying measures take...

The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has sought a written assurance from the NPP-led Meghalaya government on the measures taken to prevent infiltration and safeguard the identity and land rights of the state’s indigenous people. “The union cannot rely on verbal statements. We want to see a concrete plan and are relying on the Chief Minister to come out with a firm, documented proposal on laws meant to safeguard indigenous identity, ownership of land and to prevent illegal immigration into the state,” KSU general secretary Donald V. Thabah said. Thabah said the state government had earlier informed the students union that the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) would be amended or strengthened with additional clauses to tackle influx. “Now we expect the government to deliver ...

Eight years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled plans for a next-generation Roadster, naming it after the company’s first electric vehicle from 2008. Despite years of anticipation, the updated model has not yet entered production. Musk, however, reaffirmed in a recent conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan that a new Roadster is still on the horizon. While he did not reveal technical or design specifics, Musk hinted that the unveiling could be “the most memorable product reveal ever” and said Tesla hopes to present it to fans and investors “hopefully before the end of the year.” Musk’s comments followed a post by former friend Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, who tried to cancel his 2018 Roadster reservation and reclaim his deposit, sharing a screenshot of a bounced email. Altman expressed frustra...

BSE shares recovered from early losses on October 31 after SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that weekly futures and options (F&O) expiries cannot be abruptly shut down, as many market participants rely on them. Earlier in the day, BSE shares had dropped 4% following Pandey’s announcement that the regulator would implement changes to F&O trading in a phased manner. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Pandey mentioned that SEBI is currently gathering data on F&O activity. BSE shares eventually closed 1.5% lower at Rs 2,480 apiece. Reports have indicated that SEBI is considering removing weekly F&O expiries to curb speculation and strengthen cash market trading, with investor participation now extending beyond major metro cities. Pandey described weekly F&O expiries...

Gold prices continued their historic rally on Tuesday, driven by several global factors such as rising geopolitical tensions, fears of a US government shutdown, aggressive central bank purchases, and growing anticipation of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold reached a record ₹1,20,900 per 10 grams on October 7, while silver hovered near record levels at around ₹1,48,000 per kilogram. Internationally, spot gold edged up 0.1% to $3,962.63 per ounce, touching an all-time high of $3,977.19 earlier. US gold futures for December gained 0.2% to $3,985.30 per ounce. Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, noted that gold’s surge is fueled by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, central bank buying, and a weaker dollar. H...

Global investment firm Morgan Stanley projects that India’s benchmark BSE Sensex could rise to 89,000 by June 2026, indicating a potential upside of around 12% from current levels. This optimism is based on expectations of fiscal consolidation, stronger private investment, and sustainably low real interest rates. Despite flat returns from the Sensex and Nifty this year, Morgan Stanley believes investors are undervaluing India's growth prospects. It highlights key structural strengths such as favourable demographics, rising exports, fiscal discipline, and growing household investments in equities. In its base case scenario (50% probability), the Sensex is forecast to reach 89,000, reflecting 23.5x earnings, slightly above the historical average. The bull case (30% probability) sees the ...

The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities in Shillong to launch an immediate crackdown on unlicensed street vendors operating in the bustling Laitumkhrah area, after a municipal report revealed widespread illegal vending without proper documentation. A bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh issued the order during a hearing on August 29, where the court took note of a Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) report that exposed serious lapses in regulatory oversight. According to the report, none of the 122 vendors identified in Laitumkhrah possessed valid vending certificates. Of these, only 22 were found to be “eligible” under government schemes, but even they lacked licenses. Adding to the confusion, another 48 individuals also claimed to be street vendors, brin...