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‘Overriding powers’ for DCs in Assam’s new co-districts. How system will work & why there’s scepticism

In the first phase, 18 sub-districts were announced Saturday, while 21 others became operational Friday across Eastern (Upper), Central, Lower Districts & Barak Valley.

Back to AGP after resigning from Congress? Assam leader slams party for neglecting North Cachar polls

BJP retained power by sweeping 25 of 28 seats in North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council polls. Compelled to leave party & submit resignation, says Apurba Bhattacharjee.

Key AASU, AGP leaders in its fold & ethnic politics in margins — how BJP ended Assam movement

A lot of the BJP’s leadership in Assam isn’t what the party otherwise is — comprising leaders who have risen up the RSS-ABVP ladder. It is full of ‘outsiders’.

How BJP has reduced AGP, leading party of Assamese aspiration, into a crumbling hanger-on

As part of the seat-sharing deal with the BJP, the AGP has given away Mahanta’s Barhampur constituency. He is now reviving his old outfit, AGP (Progressive).

BJP, AGP wrangling over seat-sharing for Assam polls, senior leaders to meet Amit Shah, Nadda

The AGP is seeking around 40 seats, a demand that is not amenable to the BJP. In 2016, the former had contested 24 seats while the latter fought 84.

AGP’s decision to re-unite with BJP taken without my knowledge, says Prafulla Mahanta

Former AGP chief Prafulla Mahanta says he's against alliance move, believes AGP shouldn't have gone back to BJP after snapping ties over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

BJP-AGP allies again: Poll opportunism or was Citizenship Bill clash just political optics?

The Asom Gana Parishad has formed a pre-poll alliance with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Experts weigh in.

Modi govt position on Rafale papers in SC is going from bad to worse

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

BJP and Assam’s AGP make moves to patch up for Lok Sabha polls as Citizenship Bill lapses

Sources say talks and discussions between a few representatives from both sides are on, but a section BJP's state unit 'not keen' to rebuild the alliance.

Angry allies, upset state units & voters up in arms: How BJP is unravelling in Northeast

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill push has left not just Assam, but entire region up in flames, putting it in a precarious position politically.

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Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.