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Topic: Bodoland

Bodoland is taking a giant leap from insurgency to GI-tag and tourism

From setting up space labs in schools to building IT parks and hosting football cups and literature festivals, Bodoland is now rewriting its story to claim its place on the map.

2 Bodoland elected representatives and other opposition leaders join ruling BJP in Assam

Rajib Brahma & Prabhat Basumatary, members of Council Legislative Assembly of Bodoland Territorial Region, and tea tribe leaders Gautam Dhanowar & Pradip Majhi joined BJP Sunday.

What is the Karbi insurgency, its violent past & how it could impact coming Assam election

The Karbi insurgency for a separate state of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills is in the spotlight after 1,040 insurgents surrendered to the Assam govt this week.

Why Manipur man is cycling 5,000 km through Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai & Delhi

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

Ambition, ‘betrayal’ sink BJP’s alliance with BPF in Bodoland, its new coalition wins BTC test

BJP-BPF alliance failed to come to agreeable terms in the Bodoland Territorial Region. But the parties could still come together along with BJP’s new partner UPPL for 2021 polls.

BJP juggernaut in Assam continues with Bodoland council polls, Congress, AIUDF bite the dust

With 9 out 40 seats in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls, the BJP has emerged kingmaker, opting to tie up with UPPL and GSP instead of ally BPF, the single largest party.

Assam Bodoland council polls will test BJP’s reach in region, decide fate of ally BPF

With BJP looking to unseat ally Bodoland People's Front, questions have risen if the ruling party will go alone in the state assembly elections next year.

BJP to select 1,200 women speakers, hold Booth ki Baat as it gears up for Assam poll fight

The women speakers, who will be selected via debate & song competitions, will popularise both central and state govt achievements in the run-up to the 2021 polls.

Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Council elections to be held on 7, 10 December

Counting of votes will take place on 12 December, while repolling, if any, will be held on 8 and 11 December, the State Election Commission said.

As Assam grants Bodo language official status, here’s all you need to know on Bodoland struggle

The Bodo tribe has for over 3 decades been fighting for separate state but its rebel groups have abandoned an armed struggle with the signing of the Third Bodo Accord in January.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.