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Watch CutTheClutter: ‘Out of sight, out of mind’ for Delhi, Manipur’s festering crisis worsens

In Episode 1563 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss the growing challenges in the northeastern state as the crisis festers.

After Sangma’s NPP pulls support from Biren govt in Manipur, BJP dares it to do the same in Meghalaya

According to Meghalaya BJP leader Bernard Marak, NPP ‘can't afford’ to detach itself from BJP in the state and is with them 'only for central funds'. NPP has 31 MLAs in 60-member assembly.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayaka opts for smaller cabinet, ‘streamline governance’

Dissanayaka retained the finance and defence portfolios, while appointing 12 new parliament members to key positions, 5 of whom are academic professors.

BJP ally NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led govt in Manipur. ‘Cannot tolerate any more’

Meghalaya CM and NPP chief Conrad Sangma wrote to BJP national president Nadda conveying party’s decision. NPP local unit says ‘will go as per the wishes of the people in Manipur’.

Echoes of past haunt Shillong as anti-outsider campaign gathers strength, NPP dithers

Rising anti-outsider incidents in Shillong stoke fears among non-tribals over a return to Meghalaya's violent past. NPP-led coalition denies claims it is soft on pressure groups.

BJP’s allies in Northeast to push for 6th Schedule amendment to empower tribal autonomous councils

NPP, TIPRA Motha & UPPL have joined hands to seek greater financial & executive powers for the tribal councils in the region, it is learnt. Home ministry has invited them for talks.

Hindutva, Himanta weighing down BJP in Northeast. Allies rue ‘burden’, 1 demands ‘special status’

Such collective repudiation is rare for BJP in the region, where it has grown considerably aided by support of local parties that generally tend to ally with the party at the Centre.

Ex-MLA’s exit blows lid off revolt brewing in Meghalaya BJP. ‘Bitterness, nepotism under state chief’

Set to join ruling NPP, Shangpliang accuses Meghalaya BJP chief Mawrie of hampering party’s poll prospects. Mawrie says Shangpliang wanted Lok Sabha ticket as 'unanimous candidate'.

Meghalaya CM Sangma’s appeal to Modi govt on Manipur — ‘balanced approach, consider all options’

Modi govt must weigh its options carefully, says NPP chief & BJP ally Conrad Sangma. Ex-dy CM Joykumar adds 'people of Manipur are angry as things only seem to worsen by the day'.

Meghalaya polls: CM vs ex-CM in crucial Garo Hills, but voters say both Sangmas let them down

Conrad is banking on the legacy of his father P.A. Sangma. Mukul, on whom the Trinamool Congress has pinned its hopes, is trying to take back the CM's post. Meghalaya votes Monday.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.