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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
TopicPema Khandu

Topic: Pema Khandu

‘Remarkable coincidence’—why SC sought info on govt contracts to Arunachal CM Khandu’s kin over 10 yrs

According to govt affidavit, almost 95% contracts in Tawang were awarded to firms or individuals related to Pema Khandu or his brother. NGO says state has filed only partial data.

‘Don’t develop Arunachal, China could use’: IRS officer opens up on Delhi mindset

Sonam Chombay, author of In Between the Blurry Lines and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu's secretary, spoke about the goal he had in mind while writing the book.

The litany of allegations against Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, on which SC wants ‘clear answer’ from Centre

Apex court has also sought a response from Arunachal Pradesh govt, and has directed Comptroller & Auditor General of India to file a final report. Case will next be heard in July.

CM Pema Khandu leads BJP to victory in Arunachal Pradesh, retains power with a brute majority

BJP won 46 of the state's 60 seats. NDA partner NPP came a distant 2nd, winning 5 seats, followed by Ajit Pawar faction of NCP, which got 3. Khandu is set to return as CM for 3rd term. 

Arunachal CM on 157-km long journey via foot to reach remotest area in state

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

Arunachal’s Taka Tamut who scaled Everest, helped IAF rescue effort, wins Tenzing Norgay award

Taka Tamut, a civil engineer, scaled Mount Everest in 2018 and was part of a 15-member team to retrieve bodies of 13 IAF personnel who died in AN-32 transporter aircraft crash in 2019.

Ethnic chic by Rijiju, Pema Khandu & Conrad Sangma, Venkaiah Naidu’s rage at road names

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Harvard awards IAS officer who had scored 171 out of 170 in macroeconomics last year

Ankur Garg, who got Raymond Vernon Award for Commitment to International Development, says it adds value 'because I was representing India at the top international university'.

Woman claims Arunachal CM raped her when she was a minor, moves SC for police protection

The woman, in a plea before SC, says Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and three others raped her in July 2008 in the border district of Tawang.

Why Arunachal is burning & what is the permanent resident status problem

Six communities which have been living in the region for over 100 years have been demanding permanent resident status, but indigenous people are up in arms.

On Camera

Pew’s religious diversity study is producing perverse results

Pew’s survey on religious diversity around the world is interesting, but simply lacks enough nuance to warrant serious consideration.

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

India's richest civic body’s outlay is 8.77% higher than last year’s, with the biggest allocation being made for infra growth. BMC also proposed an AI boost to its service delivery.

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.