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Sunday, June 21, 2026
TopicIndia-Myanmar border

Topic: India-Myanmar border

As India hosts Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, what’s at stake for the world’s largest democracy

Min Aung Hlaing makes his first foreign visit since taking power. Analysts say India's Myanmar policy is driven by security, connectivity, and concerns about China, among others.

What are Western mercenaries doing in Myanmar? India must stay vigilant

Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma has flagged an unusual rise in foreign arrivals. Nearly 2,000 Western visitors entered Mizoram between June and December 2024.

Porous borders, patchy checks: Foreigners’ arrests bare gaps exploited to slip into Myanmar via Mizoram

This was also evident in the case of 7 foreign nationals, arrested by NIA last week, who allegedly entered the state and then crossed over to Myanmar without being flagged.

Assam Congress shouldn’t blame BJP for its leadership failures

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Shaurya Chakra for Lt Col who led op to ‘eliminate’ terror leadership along Indo-Myanmar border

President Murmu has also conferred Kirti Chakra on Major Arshdeep Singh of 1 Assam Rifles for eliminating armed cadres when patrol led by him came under fire along Indo-Myanmar Border last May.

Ladakh to Mizoram—India’s border regions are unstable. We need a new internal security policy

China and Pakistan are fishing in troubled waters, Bangladesh is reopening old wounds—like Macbeth’s witches, stirring the cauldron of conflict and disorder.

Manipur: 10 suspected Kuki militants killed, ‘war-like’ ammo stockpile seized in Assam Rifles op

The 48-hr operation started on 14 May on the basis of intelligence input on movement of cadres along border near New Samtal village in Khengjoy, ThePrint has learnt.

SubscriberWrites: Fencing Off Identity–Why India’s Northeast Rejects the Border Barrier

India’s plan to fence its 1,643 km border with Myanmar sparks outrage, threatening indigenous ties, livelihoods, and diplomatic relations while raising concerns over security and local impact.

Bangladesh, Myanmar pose new security threats for India—domestic politics isn’t helping either

Earlier, terrorist attacks emanated from Pakistan. Now, there is the possibility of Bangladesh too promoting anti-India activities. Worse, the two could work in unison.

On Camera

There’s a simple reason why Friends still works—absurdity of adulthood is timeless

In recent years, saying goodbye to the show has become an unfortunate ritual. Now, with the death of James Burrows, another important figure behind the show's legacy is gone.

India’s Russian oil imports set to hit all-time high this month, ahead of Iran crude comeback

Kpler data shows India's Russian oil imports are on track to reach 2.25 mbpd in June 2026, as prospects of Iranian crude returning to India grow after US-Iran agreement.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.