#India
Assam Flood Toll Hits 98 as State Prepares Digital Damage Assessment
Assam flood deaths reach 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected. Government launches a digital survey on August 9 to fast-track relief and damage claims.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Aug 2026
Ariha Pangambam Becomes First Indian to Win Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Gold
Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam secured India's first-ever senior women's individual gold at the 2026 Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships in Philippines.
Ranjana Devi • 7 Aug 2026
Tripura Prepares for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Tripura launches the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17, featuring rallies and exhibitions to honor the nation's history and flag.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Aug 2026
India Updates Official Maps for 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations
The Indian government has standardized 27 place names in Arunachal Pradesh on official maps to solidify its geographical identity against Chinese claims.
Rinchen K • 7 Aug 2026
Tripura Launches Massive Electoral Roll Clean-Up
Tripura begins a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on September 5 to purge ineligible voters, concluding with a final publication on December 23.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur Home Minister Keeps Quiet on India-Myanmar Border Talks
Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh avoids commenting on potential land swap talks between India and Myanmar regarding border demarcation.
Ranjana Devi • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam Wins Historic First Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Gold
Ariha Pangambam made history as the first Indian to win a senior women's individual gold medal at the 2026 Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.
Ratan Singh • 7 Aug 2026
India Standardizes Names of 27 Sites in Arunachal Pradesh on Official Maps
India has officially standardized 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on Survey of India maps to push back against China's repeated renaming efforts.
Tani M • 7 Aug 2026
Assam Beefs Up Security for Independence Day
Assam officials ordered district leaders to finalize security and logistics early for upcoming Independence Day celebrations across the state.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Aug 2026
Kohima College Students Join National Drug-Free India Campaign
Kohima College NSS students joined the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign on August 7, pledging to reject substance abuse for a healthier future.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Nagaland Election Officials Kick Off Intensive Roll Revision
Nagaland election officials are launching a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with final voter lists set for publication on November 22.
Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026
Naga Group Slams State Government Over Interlocutor Demand
The WC, NNPGs condemned the Nagaland government’s call for a minister-level interlocutor, labeling the demand an insult to the ongoing peace process.
Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026
Nadda Promises Federal Aid After Deadly Arunachal Flash Floods
Union Minister J.P. Nadda inspected flood-ravaged areas in Arunachal Pradesh, pledging full central support following a deadly cloudburst.
Rinchen K • 6 Aug 2026
Manipur Readies Nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Events
Manipur prepares for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17, featuring rallies, exhibitions, and a concert to celebrate national unity.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 6 Aug 2026
India repatriates 274 fugitives as Northeast insurgent space shrinks
Since 2019, the government has extradited 274 fugitives and seized 17,874 crore in assets to dismantle insurgent networks operating from foreign soil.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
Sarnath Joins UNESCO Heritage List While Meghalaya Awaits Its Turn
Sarnath becomes India's 45th UNESCO site. Meghalaya's living root bridges remain on the tentative list as the government pushes for 2026-27 nomination.
Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Intensive Electoral Roll Revision Drive
Nagaland officials have started a special electoral roll revision to ensure accurate voter lists. The final roll is set for publication on November 22, 2026.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Security Beefed Up at Agartala Medical College After Hostel Intrusion
Agartala Government Medical College increases security and restricts parking after a masked intruder attacked a doctor in her hostel room on July 30.
Ayan Debbarma • 5 Aug 2026
Olympic Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Returns Home After Map Controversy
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain returns to Guwahati's SAI center, defending her protest against a distorted India map found in Scotland.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Aug 2026
India Rolls Out First Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine
India has launched its first homegrown vaccine for African Swine Fever, promising relief for pig farmers after years of crippling livestock losses.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
