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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicArunachal Pradesh

Topic: Arunachal Pradesh

Behind Arunachal’s new death penalty law is a 170% rise in child rape cases

Lack of legal awareness leads to low reporting of cases with police; lynching of two rape accused last month forced state assembly to amend law.

Newspapers in the northeast reveal that the states like China a lot less than we think

Perception about China from the bordering areas is distinctly more negative compared to the perception projected by newspapers published from the national capital.

Arunachal destroys 1,000 hectares of opium fields, targets areas held by militants

Biggest crackdown by the state so far; police and excise department teams aim to destroy 1,500 hectares of opium cultivation in the next few days.

Tunnel under Se La: The pass where the Chinese smashed into India in 1962

The pass in Arunachal has a history that few military veterans want to recall, but none can dare forget. It was the site of India’s humiliation in 1962.

Budget 2018 clears path for new tunnel at Sela pass, will cut travel time to Tawang

The tunnel project was announced by BRO last year. It is expected to promote tourism and ease military movements in a key region of Arunachal Pradesh.

India’s new headache far from Doklam: Chinese troops seen near Tuting sector incursion

Indications about 2 PLA brigades at Nyingchi town, new railway line could start this year; Chinese incursion in Tuting sector came to fore on 28 December.

No disrespect meant: Understanding the carriage of mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash

The choice is to send bodies in available body bags and others in locally available material or wait for body bags to arrive.

Hindi, Hindu, Tribalistan

How the RSS's Hindu-isation gameplan in Arunachal draws upon Nehru's Hindi-isation policy for what was then NEFA.

Northeast is India

The region, particularly Arunachal, has been left at least two decades behind the rest of India in basic development. If the disparity continues for too long, China doesn't have to fight any war over territory.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.