#India

Assam Leaders Demand Sonam Wangchuk End Hunger Strike

Over 160 prominent Assam figures call on activist Sonam Wangchuk to stop his 20-day hunger strike as his health fails while protesting paper leaks.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jul 2026

Indo-German Project Pours Rs 280 Crore into Tripura Rural Economy

The IDG-CREFLAT project is boosting Tripura's rural economy with a Rs 280-crore investment to support self-help groups and youth job training.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Jul 2026

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu Hits Decade Milestone

Arunachal Pradesh marks 10 years of Pema Khandu's leadership with commemorative stamps while the government battles rumors of his resignation.

Rinchen K • 17 Jul 2026

Congress readies Monsoon Session push on Manipur and foreign policy

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi vows to challenge the government on Manipur, Ayodhya, and foreign policy during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jul 2026

India Secures Boxing Gold as Football and Golf Tournaments Heat Up

Indian boxers strike gold in Jakarta, while the women’s football team plots its Asian Cup path and Ridhima Dilawari leads the Pro Golf Tour in Kolar.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026

PV Sindhu Powers Into Japan Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu defeated world No. 5 Han Yue in straight games to reach the Japan Open quarterfinals, keeping India's hopes alive in Tokyo.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026

East Khasi Hills Hits 81 Percent Mark in Voter Roll Revision

East Khasi Hills officials report 81.50 percent distribution of voter enumeration forms as the district pushes for full participation by July 18.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026

Federal officials inspect Census 2027 operations in Chiephobozou

ORGI officials visited the Chiephobozou block on July 16 to inspect the progress and quality of the house listing process for the 2027 Census.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jul 2026

Assam Land Rights Groups Call for Protests Over Activist Arrests

Assam activists demand the release of jailed land rights defenders and plan statewide protests on July 26 to oppose corporate land takeovers.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026

Tripura Sets July Launch for India's First Fully Digital Census

Tripura begins India's first digital census on July 17. Residents can self-enumerate online before house visits occur in August.

Ayan Debbarma • 16 Jul 2026

India-UK Trade Deal Opens British Market to Assam Tea

The India-UK trade pact officially launched on July 15, granting duty-free access for Indian exports and providing a massive boost to Assam's tea industry.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026

Slain Assam Rifles soldier laid to rest in Poonch

Havildar Mohd Iqbal was buried in Poonch after dying on duty in Nagaland. His son now vows to join the Army to serve the nation and fight enemies.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jul 2026

US Senators Push 100 Percent Tariffs on India and China for Russian Oil

Bipartisan US Senators proposed a bill hitting India, China, and three others with 100 percent tariffs for importing Russian oil.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026

NSCN (IM) Demands Probe into Unauthorized Military Raids

NSCN (IM) accuses Indian security forces of raiding villages and abducting civilians, calling for an investigation into ceasefire agreement breaches.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Jul 2026

Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76

Assamese cinema icon Purabi Sarma died Tuesday in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She was 76 and leaves behind a legacy of celebrated film performances.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Jaishankar Pushes for Deeper Ties Between India and Belgium

EAM S. Jaishankar is in Brussels to urge stronger cooperation between India and Belgium across technology, trade, and defense sectors.

NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits Four as Thousands Displaced

Assam flood crisis deepens as the death toll reaches four and over 37,000 residents face displacement across six districts following heavy rainfall.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Muslim and Hindu Residents Team Up for Amjadnagar First Rath Yatra

Residents in the border village of Amjadnagar are hosting their first Rath Yatra together, uniting both faiths in a display of communal harmony.

Nihar Jamatia • 14 Jul 2026

West Tripura Pushes Digital Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

West Tripura DM Dr. Vishal Kumar encourages officials and citizens to use the new self-enumeration portal ahead of the August 2027 houselisting phase.

Nihar Jamatia • 14 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits Three as Waters Spread

Assam floods hit 37,000 people across six districts. The death toll rose to three as heavy rains submerge homes and farmland across the region.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026