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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicArunachal Pradesh

Topic: Arunachal Pradesh

‘How many patrol points has India given up to China?’ Former Modi govt minister RK Singh attacks Centre

Giving up a claim on any point along border is not possible without approval of the prime minister, Singh asserts in a video post on X.

Owaisi questions govt on Chinese ‘tents’ in Arunachal, asks why Xi is being invited amid border tensions

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded clarity from the Modi government over reported Chinese tents in Arunachal Pradesh, warning against a repeat of the Doklam and Ladakh standoffs.

As India-China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh, MEA says state of border will reflect state of ties

Face-off happened late July when patrol parties of 2 countries came face to face in remote Taksing village. The Chinese are said to have returned in early August.

Purple Himalayan flower makes a comeback after 158 years — for the first time in Arunachal

In the journal Oryx, the researchers recorded their findings, made at an altitude of 3,600 metres in alpine grasses and rocky slopes near the Chuna Valley of Arunachal.

Why Arunachal’s anti-conversion law has become Pema Khandu’s biggest political tightrope

Arunachal Pradesh’s demographic transformation has reopened old questions over the survival of indigenous communities and religious freedom.

Congress asks why Pema Khandu remains CM despite SC-ordered CBI probe into corruption allegations

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked why PM Modi has been silent after Supreme Court ordered a CBI preliminary inquiry into alleged irregularities in contracts linked to Khandu’s family.

2 NGOs vs Pema Khandu—what’s the ‘Rs 1,270 crore public contracts’ case against Arunachal CM & kin

Supreme Court has directed CBI to conduct a preliminary inquiry, not on merits of PIL, but to determine whether a detailed investigation is required into the matter.

Indian Vlogger claims was detained at Chinese airport for 15 hrs over video on Arunachal woman

In video posted on YouTube, Anand Mittal (‘On Road Indian’) alleged he was detained at Guangzhou airport on 16 November, questioned by Chinese authorities but eventually let go.

‘Remarkable coincidence’—why SC sought info on govt contracts to Arunachal CM Khandu’s kin over 10 yrs

According to govt affidavit, almost 95% contracts in Tawang were awarded to firms or individuals related to Pema Khandu or his brother. NGO says state has filed only partial data.

Why China targets Arunachal citizens — and how Nehru, Patel and Khathing saw it coming

After the illegal detention of Prema Wangjom Thongdok at Shanghai airport, China once again fell back on a deliberate playbook it has used for decades.

On Camera

NASA wants ISRO on its Moon base. India must consider the risks

The Artemis Accords are a voluntary, non-binding arrangement but they are developed outside the UN negotiating process. Particularly in relation to space-resource activities.

PM Internship Scheme sees stronger response in third pilot round

More candidates have joined 3rd pilot round so far than combined number from first two rounds. Govt expects this round to be the final pilot before full rollout.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one women fighter pilots were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman