All districts of Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura have the front runner status. Overall, 85% of NER districts are in this top category compared to 62% in 2021.
This move is set to impact over $600 million worth of exports from Dhaka. Action comes following India's cancellation of the transshipment agreement with Bangladesh last month.
This round table consultation, a first of its kind, brought together representatives from various state departments, research organizations, and stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for increasing food availability and managing prices in the region.
The 36,721 villages that still remain outside telecom & mobile internet connectivity will be connected by mid-2025, ensuring 100 percent coverage, asserts telecom minister.
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project poses several concerns, including flood and erosion risk, earthquake risk, and the loss of water flow for fishing and groundwater recharge.
Northeastern states feature among the most indebted. Many of these states also have high levels of committed expenditure, which means they have less left over for capital creation.
About 40,000 people have been displaced by the violence during the past two months, and the federal government has deployed additional security forces.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
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.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
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.
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