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Topic: Northeast

Northeastern students groups plan ‘Twitter storm’ to push for chapter on region in NCERT books

Students groups say campaign is aimed at tackling issue of racism against Northeasterners as well as creating awareness about the region and their contribution to India.

This hand-rolled Tripura tea variety just fetched ‘highest-ever’ price in state — Rs 12,500/kg

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

India is strangely silent about Myanmar’s coup — there are two strategic reasons

India seems to be standing out as a reluctant neighbour with neither the heft nor the intent to play any role in the biggest ongoing crisis in the region.

Delhi no longer too distant from Dispur, is now at Assam’s doorstep, says PM Modi

Laying foundation of a slew of projects worth over Rs 3,300 crore in Assam Monday, Modi said that the state and the Centre are working together for a balanced growth of the region.

Army chief Naravane calls for renewed focus on Northeast amid ‘rising footprints of China’

Gen M.M. Naravane also red-flagged India’s 'delivery deficit' on promises made to other nations on regional connectivity.

Cancer cases in Northeast expected to rise to over 57,000 by 2025, says ICMR report

Among the Northeastern states, the incidence of cancer was higher in males than in females except in Manipur and Sikkim, the ICMR report said.

Army looks to cut troops deployed on internal security duty in Northeast, but not in J&K

Army chief Gen.M.M. Naravane says situation in Northeast, especially Nagaland, has significantly improved, which could see more troops being pulled out from the region.

From earning Rs 150 a day to owning 3 businesses — 29-yr-old Naga man scripts success story

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

What India can learn from IFAS and my grandfather KC Johorey in tackling border issues

The Indian Frontier Administrative Service was disbanded in 1968. But some of its core concepts are worth remembering today when frontier regions feel a disconnect that was not always there.

Congress leader calling BJP ‘wild poachers’ of Northeast no political jibe, it’s pure racism

The Northeast is not all jungles, hunters, bamboo, and colorful costumes. But Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is not the only politician to show such ignorance.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?