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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicConrad Sangma

Topic: Conrad Sangma

Conrad Sangma looks set for 2nd term as Meghalaya CM as NPP emerges single-largest party

Among NPP coalition partners in outgoing government, United Democratic Party has won 11 seats, while BJP has won 2 and was leading in 1 as of 5.45 pm. All 3 contested separately.

Meghalaya polls: CM vs ex-CM in crucial Garo Hills, but voters say both Sangmas let them down

Conrad is banking on the legacy of his father P.A. Sangma. Mukul, on whom the Trinamool Congress has pinned its hopes, is trying to take back the CM's post. Meghalaya votes Monday.

‘Completely wrong’: Meghalaya CM after BJP claims state refused permission for PM’s rally

The BJP alleged that the ruling NPP govt in Meghalaya denied permission to the party to hold a rally of PM Modi at Tura’s PA Sangma stadium, citing 'construction work at the venue'.

‘Of , by & for Meghalaya’ — its allies going solo, ‘locally rooted’ UDP may emerge kingmaker

The regional UDP is the second-largest constituent of the alliance government in Meghalaya with 8 MLAs after NPP with 20.

‘Kept like animals by Assam cops’ — in web of claims on Meghalaya firing, villagers recount ordeal

Firing took place while trying to stop timber smuggling, says Assam. Mukroh headman claims similar incident occurred in January but adds there were no casualties.

Black flag protests, cars set afire — how Mukroh firing is testing strained Assam-Meghalaya ties

Meghalaya govt says Assam police & forest guards entered the state & 'resorted to unprovoked firing' that left 6 dead. Assam govt says personnel fired to save their own lives.

Meghalaya cabinet delegation to meet Amit Shah, seek NIA or CBI probe into violence at border

Five people from Meghalaya and a forest guard from Assam were killed in violence at the disputed border between the two states Tuesday.

‘Unprovoked firing’ by Assam Police, foresters killed 6 along interstate border, says Meghalaya

The incident comes at a time when talks are ongoing between Assam and Meghalaya over disputed areas along the 884.9 km interstate border.

Sangma’s NPP eyeing seats in Tripura & Karnataka, but can it shake off ‘party from Meghalaya’ tag?

This is 1st time NPP is fighting in Tripura, and 2nd time in Karnataka, where it failed to win any seats in 2013 elections. Focus for 2023 will be on tribal seats, say party leaders.

National People’s Party to fight Meghalaya polls alone, not with BJP, says Conrad Sangma

The NPP chief also clarified that his party will continue to support the NDA and may form a post-poll alliance if need be in Meghalaya. The party had taken the help of BJP in 2018.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.