New Delhi, November 4: The Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The meeting underscored the Centre’s continued commitment to supporting Sikkim’s growth and strengthening the cooperative federal structure of India. Focus on Development and Federal Cooperation The meeting is…
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Scindia Charts Manipur’s Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the third review meeting on Manipur’s Development Roadmap on October 30, 2025. The meeting, attended by Hon’ble Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, senior officials from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), and the Manipur State…
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Yunus Sparks Row Over Map Showing India’s Northeast
Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus has triggered a fresh diplomatic controversy after gifting a book to Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson that features a map showing India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. Images of the exchange, shared on Yunus’s official social feed, drew immediate criticism in India…
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Singapore Police Rule Out Foul Play in Zubeen Garg’s Death
Singapore: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday said that it does not suspect foul play in the death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Preliminary investigations have confirmed that his death was due to drowning. According to a statement from…
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Centre Extends Ban on NSCN(K) for Five Years Under UAPA
The central government has extended the ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] and its factions for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification on Monday, September 22, 2025, citing the outfit’s continued involvement in…
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Singer Zubeen Garg Dies in Scuba Diving Accident at 52
Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, one of the most celebrated voices from the North East, passed away at the age of 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. His sudden death has left millions of fans heartbroken and created a deep void in India’s music industry. The Incident…
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PM Modi Launches ₹18,530 Cr Projects in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched and laid the foundation stones of projects worth over ₹18,530 crore in Assam. His visit focused on healthcare, connectivity, and clean energy, highlighting the government’s development push in the North-East. Major Projects in Darrang Modi began his day in Darrang. He laid the…
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North-East Emerges as India’s Growth Front-Runner: PM Modi
The North-East is no longer at the margins of India’s development story but is now emerging as a key driver of the nation’s growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored this message while sharing an article by Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The piece…
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PM Modi’s Manipur Visit: Promises and Questions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur this week for the first time since violence erupted in 2023, marking 864 days of unrest in the conflict-torn state. His arrival in Churachandpur, one of the worst-affected tribal districts, was met with elaborate preparations, cautious optimism, and lingering skepticism. The visit came after…
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PM Hails North-East as Growth Driver with New Railway Link
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on Friday praised the rapid transformation of the North-East region, calling it a “front-runner of the country’s growth story.” His remarks came after he shared an article by Union Railways and Communications Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw that highlighted the inauguration of the…