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Nagaland has found a way to answer an old demand without creating a new state. Will FNTA work?

The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority borrows from Bodoland and Darjeeling, but its success will depend on how much power, money and political space Kohima actually gives it.

The North East does not need sympathy. It needs sincere constitutional commitment

The people of the North East seek assurance that their identity, language, culture, land, and future generations will be protected within the framework of the Indian Constitution.

40 years of Mizo Accord—How Rajiv Gandhi, Laldenga & political give-and-take ended 2-decade insurgency

Mizoram Peace Accord was signed on 30 June, 1986, and remains India’s most successful insurgency settlement. Replicating it won’t be easy, say former CMs & political experts.

North-East tenants allege intimidation, racial abuse in south Delhi row

A case has been registered at the Malviya Nagar police station for alleged mental harassment and humiliation of the three young women.

Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland districts top performers in North-East SDG Index, but challenges remain

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.

India cites reciprocity, fairness as it curbs market access for Bangladeshi goods

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.

Department of Consumer Affairs holds roundtable to discuss food inflation in NorthEast

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.

9,560 villages got mobile connectivity in 100 days of Modi 3.0, India becoming atmanirbhar—Scindia

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.

India’s new mega-dam will roil lives in downstream Assam—wild swings in water flow every day

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.

MDoNER trains female employees in self-defense

The training session focused on basic techniques, situational awareness, punches, blocks, and other self-defense techniques.

On Camera

Why IRDAI should not back off now from its fight against insurance commissions

The story of commissions leading to mis-selling in insurance is not new. This discussion has been going on for more than a decade. The IRDAI should not back down now.

India burns through coal stockpiles in rush to ease power gap

The move follows some of India’s worst nighttime power shortages this year, after an El Niño-driven dry monsoon curbed hydropower generation

C-130J-30 vs C-390: Lockheed lays out its case for India’s medium transport aircraft deal

The American aerospace major is competing with Embraer for what is the largest military transport aircraft contract, seeking to replace the ageing AN 32s and the IL-76 operated by the IAF.

Since Indira, govts drift in the 3rd year. Modi must restore EC image to get out of it

Gyanesh Kumar has now become the second most unforgettable among our 26 CECs. He obviously didn’t seek this ‘fame’. But he can’t shake it off.