SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

Concerned over the huge loss of life and property, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Manipur government to step up relief and rehabilitation efforts for those hit by ethnic......

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

AFSPA can be safely lifted from almost 90 per cent of Nagaland, argues Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Last respects being paid to the mortal remains of the civilians killed during an anti-insurgency......

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to......

Fresh firing escalates tension again on disputed Assam-Mizoram border

Three weeks after a violent clash between police forces of Assam and Mizoram, an incident of firing on Tuesday escalated tension on the disputed inter-state border again. IMAGE: Damaged security......