Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a unit of Adani Enterprises Ltd, and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) today said they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting key terms of cooperation for forming a strategic exploration partnership at the Kaburkaala project in Calama copper belt of the Antofagasta Region in northern Chile, one of the most prolific copper districts in the world.

In a major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation and drug trafficking, Tripura Police have registered two significant successes in Sepahijala district, destroying more than 20,000 cannabis plants in the Neramura forest area and recovering 355.5 kg of dry ganja from Batadola forest land. The estimated market value of the seized contraband stands at Rs 1.77 crore.

The Tripura State Election Commission has intensified preparations for the upcoming urban local body elections scheduled to be held across the state on November 27, with the commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) slated for November 18, 19 and 20.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, claiming that the party is receiving spontaneous and encouraging responses from people across the state.

Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said on Thursday that the sixth round of trade talks with India is currently underway, with both countries aiming to finalise the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated visit his country next month.