#India
WWE Star The Great Khali Joins Assam Flood Relief Effort
WWE wrestler Dalip Singh Rana is distributing essential supplies to hundreds of flood-hit families in Assam alongside regional foundations.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026
Kiren Rijiju Claims Border Infrastructure Now a Top Government Priority
Minister Kiren Rijiju rejects Chinese incursion claims and blames past governments for neglecting border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rinchen K • 20 Aug 2026
Police Stun Champs as Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh Draw in Shillong League
Meghalaya Police toppled defending champions Langsning 2-1, while Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh fought to a 1-1 draw in recent Shillong Premier League action.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Congress Overhauls Meghalaya Leadership to Rebuild Party Base
Meghalaya Congress appoints new leaders across committees and districts to restore its political influence after holding zero assembly seats.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Barak Democratic Front Demands Accurate Census Language Data in Assam
The Barak Democratic Front is pushing Assam residents to report their true mother tongue accurately during the upcoming nationwide Census exercise.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026
Bihar Student Travels India by Scooter to Aid Stray Animals
Sonu Raj is biking and scootering across India with his dog, Charlie, to raise awareness for stray animal welfare and lobby for new shelter facilities.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Indian Banks Hike Interest Rates as RBI Shortens Forex Window
Banks are raising interest rates on NRI deposits as the Reserve Bank of India moves up the deadline for its dollar-rupee swap facility to August 31.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Assam Expands Protected Forests by 403 Square Kilometers
Assam added 403.62 square kilometers to its protected forests, marking the largest such expansion in India to bolster regional wildlife conservation.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026
Assam Floodwaters Devastate Local Tea Estates
Floods in Assam have buried tea gardens under mud, damaging infrastructure and forcing a halt to plucking operations across several hit estates.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Government Dismantles ISI-Linked Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network
Security forces arrested over 200 operatives linked to an ISI-backed terror network, seizing explosives and weapons across 14 Indian states.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Nitin Nabin Overhauls BJP Leadership With New National Team
BJP President Nitin Nabin appointed a new national team including Biplab Kumar Deb as general secretary to boost the party organization nationwide.
Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Upholds 2002 Cut-off Date for Sikkim Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the 2002 electoral roll cut-off date in Sikkim, citing a lack of support from local political stakeholders.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Aug 2026
Tripura BJP Launches Major Booth Cleanup Before Village Polls
Tripura BJP starts a statewide booth verification drive on August 18 to sharpen its grassroots organization before upcoming village council elections.
Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026
AIUDF Leader Rejects Mandatory Singing of Vande Mataram
AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam says Vande Mataram should be a personal choice, warning against forcing the song on those with conflicting religious beliefs.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage
A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.
NEWire Desk • 16 Aug 2026
Genetic Study Reveals Declining Breeding Population of Arunachal Mithun
Arunachal Pradesh’s mithun population faces genetic decline. A new study highlights the need for better breeding management to save the iconic bovine.
Tani M • 16 Aug 2026
Nagaland Prepares for Census 2027 With Expanded Questionnaire
Nagaland faces a complex Census 2027 with 40 new questions. Officials hope to fix previous data errors despite gaps in Aadhaar and banking reach.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura Ministers Mark 80th Independence Day with Unity Call
Tripura state ministers led 80th Independence Day celebrations, calling for national self-reliance and honoring the legacy of freedom fighters.
Nihar Jamatia • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Economy Doubles as State Hits Growth Milestone
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reports Meghalaya is India's third fastest-growing state, with its economy doubling since 2018.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Credits Har Ghar Tiranga With National Patriotism Surge
Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha marked India's 80th Independence Day by praising the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign's impact on national pride and infrastructure.
Ayan Debbarma • 15 Aug 2026
