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Topic: Meghalaya

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.

Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya Police to reconstruct crime scene with accused in Sohra

Along with the Sonam Raghuvanshi, main accused & wife of the deceased, 4 others were also arrested from MP & UP in connection to the murder & will be taken to scene shortly.

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TV news isn’t telling which way Bihar Assembly election will go — only who is unhappy

If it’s 'Mahagathbandhan mein Mahabharat’ for the opposition RJD-Congress, it’s ‘NDA mein Dangal' for the ruling BJP-JDU coalition.

Why MSME reps are resisting govt QCOs, calling them ‘protectionist’ rather than quality control tool

Quality Control Orders (QCOs), governed by Bureau of Indian Standards, are meant to enhance quality of domestic products and restrict substandard imports.

Amit Shah announces 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, near Ram temple, to ensure troops available 24×7

On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.