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Topic: North East

In Manipur govts have manufactured dystopia for decades, not peace. It’s showing now

Learning all the wrong lessons from the British empire, independent India chose to rule the northeast through cash and coercion.

Mahabharata war to Dasaratha sacrifices—Tripura’s Manikya dynasty used religion as a force

In Tripura, the Sanskritic culture served as a veneer over a vibrant, cosmopolitan Northeastern world that we are often too quick to dismiss today as 'tribal' or 'violent'.

Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to Northeast militants to join mainstream during Aizwal rally

Addressing a rally in Aizawl after virtually laying the foundation stone for 11 projects worth Rs 2,414 crore, he asserted that peace in Mizoram is an example of the victory of Indian democracy.

3 northeastern states announce special allowance for officers after Modi govt scraps benefits

In order, dated 23 September, 2022, govt withdrew incentives like 25% hike on basic pay & policy of retaining accommodation allocated at last posting before going to northeastern states.

Centre removed all obstacles in Northeast growth, says PM Modi on NEC’s golden jubilee

“Obstacles such as corruption, discrimination, violence & vote bank politics were removed,”, said PM Modi Sunday while he inaugurated & laid foundation for several projects in the region.

More areas covered by AFSPA will be denotified when violence parameters come down: Lt Gen Kalita

Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command, said there has been a considerable drop in violence in last 9 months in the insurgency-affected areas of Northeast.

‘Will not be intimidated & gaslighted,’ says Manipuri customer who accused IKEA of ‘racism’

In an open letter to IKEA's CEO, the woman’s husband, Nitin Sethi, accused the firm of ‘racist treatment’ & ‘bullying’. IKEA said it 'deeply regrets' the 'unpleasant experience'.

WEF launches initiative for last-mile drone delivery of medicines in Arunachal Pradesh

World Economic Forum's ‘Medicine from the sky’ initiative aims to utilise drones for communities in Seppa, a town in East Kameng district of the state.

As BJP comes close to majority in Manipur, here are the 4 men who could be the next CM

The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in Manipur Thursday. It had maintained prior to the polls that its face would be decided after the results are declared.

How a fix for daughter’s old shoes started Manipur Padma Shri winner’s entrepreneurial journey

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

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.