In a resounding mandate that reaffirms the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) hold over Assam, the counting of votes for the 126-member Assembly on Monday signaled a decisive victory for the ruling coalition. As of late afternoon, the NDA was comfortably leading in nearly 80 seats, well past the simple majority mark of 64, paving…
The BJP- led NDA is surging ahead in early trends, leading in around 100 seats as counting progresses, putting it forcefully on course for a decisive palm in the 126- member Assembly. Counting began at 8 am across 40 centres in 35 sections, where 722 campaigners are in the fray. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,…
Tensions in Manipur remain at a focal point as Kuki civil society organizations observed the third anniversary of what they term “Separation Day.” Marking three years since the onset of the ethnic conflict that reshaped the state’s demography, Kuki leadership has once again placed the demand for a separate Union Territory at the center of…
For decades, the appendix was widely dismissed as a useless leftover from human evolution—an organ with no clear purpose except to cause trouble when it becomes inflamed. But growing scientific evidence is reshaping that view, suggesting the appendix may quietly support the body in important ways. Researchers now believe the appendix plays a role in…
In the tribal hill districts of Manipur, large-scale protests were held on Sunday as part of a Tribal Solidarity March opposing the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. In Churachandpur district, the march began at Lamka Public Ground around 10 am and concluded peacefully at Tuibuang Peace Ground by 1…
Student organizations representing indigenous hill communities in Manipur, including Kuki-Zo and Hmar groups, on Sunday said tribal populations continue to face a “grave humanitarian crisis” three years after the outbreak of ethnic violence on May 3, 2023. Organizations such as the Kuki Students’ Organization, Hmar Students’ Association, Zou Sangnaupang Pawlpi, and Gangte Students’ Organization cited…
The mortal remains of two children, who were killed in a bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district in April, were handed over to family members on Saturday.The bodies of the five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister were kept in the morgue for 25 days, as the family members had refused to accept the mortal remains,…
A common trouble to resolve long- standing boundary issues between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has made measurable progress, with geospatial verification work carried out along the East Siang border. Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Minister Mama Natung said a specialised platoon from the Survey of India, along with officers from both countries,…
Joint security forces have demolished 23 illegally constructed bunkers and recovered a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during separate operations carried out in conflict-affected areas of Manipur, officials said on Saturday. According to police, the operations were conducted in parts of Ukhrul district and Tengnoupal district as part of intensified security measures in…
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially accelerated its transition into an “AI-first fighting force” by signing landmark agreements with eight leading technology firms to deploy advanced artificial intelligence across its most sensitive networks. SpaceX, OpenAI, Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Oracle, and Reflection AI are all part of the partnership. These deals let…
