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Topic: Tripura

India-Bangladesh rail link via Agartala to be operational by 2023 end, ‘help boost bilateral ties’

Sanctioned in 2003, signed by both countries in 2013, project will facilitate faster movement of passengers and goods between India & Bangladesh, promote economic development in Tripura.

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'.

‘Growing trust deficit with BJP’ — TIPRA Motha’s Debbarma sends ‘feelers’ to Congress for 2024

While discussions are at early stage, TIPRA Motha chief may contest from Tripura East Lok Sabha seat as part of seat-sharing arrangement. Debbarma is close to Gandhi siblings.

Tripura’s first girl band is breaking barriers—A broken guitar to India’s Got Talent

Amar Ghosh gave the lyrics and composed a song for the 10-member band for which they also won a state-level competition.

With each election win, BJP is bridging the gap between Northeast and rest of India

BJP and its allies' victories in Tripura and Nagaland show how Northeast people’s political aspirations have risen beyond the narrow ideological politics of divisiveness.

‘Call me with dignity, honour & I shall come,’ TIPRA chief Pradyot Debbarma’s message to Tripura BJP

In a video clip on his official Facebook page, Debbarma said TIPRA Motha won’t entertain 'offer of some post’ since his party was made for a ‘constitutional solution’.

Northeast a success story not just for BJP but all of India. It’s all about getting to end of bell curve

People of northeast respond positively to a good outreach from 'Dilli'. Peace, connectivity & India’s booming services economy have furthered feeling of Indianness.

Had it not been for Debbarma’s TIPRA Motha, Congress-Left would have defeated BJP in Tripura

BJP-IPFT combine in Tripura won a clear majority with 33 seats, but deeper analysis shows its victory margin over Left-Congress in 18 seats was less than vote share of TIPRA Motha.

With oppn votes split between TIPRA & Left-Congress, BJP wins 6 of 20 tribal seats in Tripura

Several tribal seats which were once Left strongholds go with BJP as Motha makes huge inroads. In several seats, Motha candidates come second with votes cut by Left-Congress alliance.

Congress finally has MLAs in Meghalaya, but results show it has much ground to cover in northeast

Party ends up on losing side in all three election states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. In Nagaland, it failed to make any gains.

On Camera

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.