Did government turn down help from Naga group to take down rebels?

Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac-Munivah, which is in peace talks with the Centre, had expressed its desire to help security forces hunt down its arch rival NSCN-Khaplang rebels, who......

Rise of UNLFW threatens peace in northeast

A scene after a military convoy was attacked killing at least 18 army personnel in Manipur on Thursday. Photograph: PTI The newly-formed common forum of northeast insurgent groups based in Myanmar......

Can China Win A War With US?

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region. IMAGE: J-20 stealth fighter jets of the......

Why Nagaland is not celebrating the 'historic' peace accord

Naga rebel groups remain divided over the pact. Moreover, the secrecy around the accord creates apprehension in society. K Anurag reports A Naga rebel stands guard Hebron Camp, headquarters......

Chidambaram's Budget speech

Speech of P. Chidambaram Minister of Finance PART A Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to present the Budget for the year 2005-06. 2. Last year, while presenting the Budget, I had suggested that the vote in......