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Thursday, January 15, 2026
TopicArunachal Pradesh

Topic: Arunachal Pradesh

‘Don’t develop Arunachal, China could use’: IRS officer opens up on Delhi mindset

Sonam Chombay, author of In Between the Blurry Lines and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu's secretary, spoke about the goal he had in mind while writing the book.

Arunachal govt launches e-Bhavishya for timely disbursement of pension benefits: CM Khandu

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday launched e-Bhavishya, a pension reform initiative aimed at ensuring transparent, speedy, and hassle-free disbursement of retirement benefits...

India’s first fully indigenous 50 KW geothermal power plant gets green light to be developed in Arunachal

The 50-kw plant will be developed at a record low of 68 degrees Celsius. CESHS geoscience chief Rupankar Rajkhowa said it will be located in Tawang district & completed in 3 years.

With Arunachal’s Siang dam project facing delays & protests, how Centre plans to win over local residents

Residents of villages bound to be impacted have been opposing the project. With monsoon stalling all work, Centre & state govt intend to use the lean period to proceed with public outreach.

World’s largest dam project in China a ticking ‘water bomb’ for India, says Arunachal CM Khandu

In 2024, China approved the construction of a $137 billion dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra, projected to generate 60,000 megawatt power.

IAF defuses 2 unexploded bombs near Arunachal Pradesh’s Dolum Firing Range

The administration had cordoned off the area to ensure public safety and alerted the defence authorities concerned, Dollungmukh Sub-Divisional Officer Nabam Tarang said.

Arunachal to develop World War II museum, showcase significance of Burma Campaign

Chairing a meeting Thursday, Deputy CM Chowna Mein noted the historical significance of the Pangsau Pass and the Stilwell Road, a strategic World War II route where the museum is to be located.

Arunachal Pradesh orders closure of 386 schools, cites zero enrolment

To rationalise resources for educational infrastructure, Arunachal government identified non-functional schools and ordered their closure, adding that the move aligns with NEP 2020.

India condemns China’s ‘renaming’ of parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing says within ‘sovereign rights’

'Renaming' of at least 27 places in Arunachal was announced by China this week. 'Creative naming won't alter undeniable reality,' New Delhi has said.

The litany of allegations against Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, on which SC wants ‘clear answer’ from Centre

Apex court has also sought a response from Arunachal Pradesh govt, and has directed Comptroller & Auditor General of India to file a final report. Case will next be heard in July.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.