Border fencing is perhaps justified for Pakistan and Bangladesh. But on the Myanmar border, where the population is sparse and the threat of terrorism low, the proposal should be revisited.
Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram have had familial connections with Myanmar for centuries. It will be impossible to completely seal the man-made line.
The Free Movement Regime allows people living on both sides of border to travel 16 km into each other’s territory without a visa. Four Indian states share a 1,643-km border with Myanmar.
Army chief says deployment upped on Indian side amid fighting between Myanmar's army & rebels, adds there is 'talk to further strengthen' fencing along Indo-Myanmar border.
According to Lawngtlai district police, the Assam Rifles have initiated the repatriation process. The surrendered Myanmar army personnel have been taken to Parva.
Resistance groups' sustained attacks on military bases forced civilians to flee to India. Those who stayed, don't know whom to side with, those who left, aren’t sure when they can return.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo discussed a range of issues at the Foreign Office Consultations meet held Wednesday.
Earlier this week, 43 Myanmar soldiers entered Mizoram after their military bases were overrun by rebels. Nearly 40 were sent back by Indian authorities.
According to Arakan Army, at least 28 policemen gave up their weapons & surrendered, while 10 soldiers were arrested. The group is fighting for autonomy in Rakhine State in western Myanmar.
For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.
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.
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.
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