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Flash flood displaces more than 100 families in Tripuraomeless as flash flood hits Tripura

South Tripura district administration has asked residents of low-lying areas to remain alert in wake of the flash flood caused by incessant rain Tuesday.

Security tightened after protesters enter Bangladesh mission in Agartala, MEA says ‘deeply regrettable’

Incident took place during rally by Hindu Sangharsh Samity for release of Chinmoy Das. Police say situation was brought under control soon after 'miscreants' brought down Bangladesh flag.

Govt amps up security after breach on Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Agartala: MEA

The MEA, in a statement, condemned the breach of premises in Agartala and said that 'diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances'

Editors Guild of India ‘shocked’ at Tripura Police FIR against journalists, seeks fair probe

Journalists' body says the move reveals an ‘extremely disturbing trend’ of a harsh law being used for merely reporting communal violence. Here’s the full statement.

Arrested 17 yrs after IISc terror attack, discharged 4 yrs later: The case of ‘accused no 7’

Habib Miya, 40, was arrested from Agartala in 2017 and was accused of transporting a key accused in the 2005 IISc terror attack to Bangladesh before and after the Bengaluru attack.

Assam man sails 6 km daily to provide banking services to villages cut-off by floods

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

First-ever container cargo from Kolkata via Bangladesh port reaches Agartala, says MEA

The first trial container ship, which was flagged off last week, from Kolkata carrying cargo reached Tripura's capital via the Chattogram port in Bangladesh.

Editors Guild of India condemns cancellation of CPI-M mouthpiece in Tripura

Registrar of Newspapers in India suspended Daily Desher Katha, citing unauthorised change of ownership as the reason.

Born and raised under CPI(M) rule, Tripura’s young voters root for change

Tripura’s young voters are not happy about unemployment and lack of development in the state.

How BJP made inroads into CPI(M)’s fortress Tripura

The BJP’s perceived rise as the principal opposition party is the result of two simultaneous pushes – from the ground up, and from the top leadership.

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.