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In Myanmar, a new ‘criminal’ State is rising. And China is paying to build it

Myanmar’s narcotics warlords are finally becoming the arbiters of the State. While China quietly moves in, India will have to make tough choices.

How new MEA study will help India build ‘regional transport network’ & tackle China BRI threat

Study by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd will 'enable govt to identify how existing investments in & outside India can be leveraged to create a regional transport network'.

Delhi Police arrest suspended Manipur constable, ‘kingpin’ of interstate heroin cartel

Mohammed Kashim Ali’s role in the alleged racket was under the scanner since July after two members of his 'cartel' were arrested with 10 kg heroin in Delhi.

About 37,000 people displaced in Myanmar’s northwest, many have fled into India, UN says

The UN team has called for parties to the conflict to protect civilians and humanitarians, and reiterated that aid workers and their properties should never be a target.

Myanmar crisis forces kids in Mizoram village to climb a mountain for ‘Indian’ internet 

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

India welcomes ASEAN five-point consensus on Myanmar, says Ambassador Tirumurti

The consensus states that will be an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar and all parties shall exercise utmost restraint & commence constructive dialogue among all parties.

Covid-19 pandemic: Australia still lukewarm to AstraZeneca, Israel brings back restrictions

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

Over 700 Myanmar nationals entered Mizoram in past few weeks, say state police

Police said that 10,025 refugees have entered Mizoram so far following the military coup in Myanmar and that the new entrants were mostly civilians like pregnant woman and children.

Not just India, even Japan is worried about ceding influence to China in Myanmar

For Japan and India in particular, two countries along with Australia that make up the Quad, tough measures against the junta only risk increasing the regional influence of China.

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar, says ‘our views not reflected’

The UNGA adopted a resolution that called upon Myanmar armed forces to 'respect people's will' as expressed by results of the general election and end the state of emergency.

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?