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Monalisa Changkija put Nagaland on the media map of the country. Her work made many unhappy

Monalisa Changkija stepped down as the editor of Nagaland Page, a prominent newspaper she founded and ran for 25 years. Her determination made the Nagaland Page a formidable voice.

Anti-AFSPA calls not new. But lifting it in Kashmir can be watershed in counter-insurgency doctrine

For decades, political leaders in insurgency-hit states have demanded end to AFSPA while Army doggedly resisted. A look at the controversial Act & how debate played out in Kashmir.

Assam govt extends AFSPA in 4 districts for 6 months starting 1 April

Assam Police submitted report, asserting improvement in law & order situation, barring one militant organisation being active in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 stations of Nagaland for another six months

New Delhi: The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of...

‘Have plans to pull back troops, considering revoking AFSPA in J&K,’ says Amit Shah

In interview with J&K-based Gulistan News, home minister says govt has a 7-year blueprint for troops to 'slowly and surely' go to barracks, leaving law & order to police. In interview with J&K-based Gulistan News, home minister says govt has a 7-year blueprint for troops to 'slowly and surely' go to barracks, leaving law & order to police.

Army JCO abducted from his home in Manipur, security forces launch joint search operation

Konsam Kheda Singh was on leave when some people barged into his home Friday and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. This is the 4th incident since Manipur conflict began last May.

Activist Irom Sharmila calls AFSPA ‘oppressive law’, says no solution to Manipur crisis

AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday, barring 19 police station areas in the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighbouring Assam.

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months, Valley exempted

An official order stated that, excluding 19 police stations within the Imphal valley & area sharing its boundary with Assam, the rest of the state was declared a 'disturbed area'.

Manipur Police FIR against Assam Rifles stumps Army

Deployed for 'aid to civil authority' in maintenance of public order, Army & Assam Rifles have done more than that despite lacking legal cover of AFSPA, says defence establishment.

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Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.