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Topic: Meghalaya

Northeast politics shake-up: Regional leaders set to join hands for ‘unified voice’ in Delhi

New Delhi: A new political force is taking shape in the Northeast, with the BJP’s Tripura ally TIPRA Motha joining hands with Meghalaya’s ruling...

Meghalaya university in eye of ‘forest land grab’ row: Himanta cried ‘flood jihad’, but experts in doubt

A govt-appointed committee says Meghalaya’s University of Science and Technology was built on forest land without proper permission, causing massive flooding in Assam.

Tariff blow looms as Trump wishes ‘friend’ Modi on birthday & SC regains ‘men’s club’ status

NYT looks at India's 'planned snub' of Pakistan on a cricket field. The Guardian dives into how foraged ingredients in school lunches are helping tackle chronic malnutrition in Meghalaya.

SubscriberWrites: Anchoring change—a voyage through ‘Notes from Willingdon Island’

Ramachandran’s memoir blends maritime history, bold labour reforms, and visionary port projects into a compelling blueprint for public sector transformation.

Assam, Meghalaya to sign MoU to settle decades-old border dispute, says CM Himanta

The chief minister said the MoU would allow governance to ‘shine’ in ‘once grey areas’ and many disputed areas have been earmarked for erecting boundary pillars.

Chandigarh tops, Meghalaya at bottom of Centre’s school education performance grading index

States & UTs were scored out of 1,000 on learning outcomes, quality, access to education, infra, facilities, equity, governance processes, and teacher education & training.

Raja’s murder plotted by Raj Kushwaha with help from Sonam’s aide, says police

Not a contract killing, the murder was a 'favour' to Raj by his friends, say police as all 5 accused sent to 8 days in police custody.

Grisly Meghalaya honeymoon horror or Modi govt anniversary? TV news chased Sonam all week

TV reporters asked Raja’s family, “What punishment do you want for Sonam?” and by Wednesday, his mother and brother were calling for the death penalty.

Trek at dawn, murder at noon: The many strands of Meghalaya honeymoon murder mystery

Accused of hatching plan with alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, Sonam has been giving ‘conflicting’ statements to police, it is learnt.

MP CM finds ‘lesson’ in Meghalaya honeymoon murder: ‘Should children be allowed to go so far?’

Newlywed Indore couple Sonam & Raja Raghuvanshi had gone to Meghalaya for their honeymoon. The man was killed in the northeast state, with cops saying Sonam plotted his murder as she had an affair.

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Magh Bihu isn’t like Pongal or Makar Sankranti. It is rebellious at heart, with tribal origins

The practice of collective cooking is central to Uruka, the night before Magh Bihu when people sit around a bonfire sharing meat, rice beer, and laughter

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.