#Politics

FOCS Elects New Leadership for 2026-2029 Term

The Federation of Civil Society Organisations in Manipur has named Hemam Jogendro Meetei as president for a new three-year term starting in 2026.

Diana Moirangthem • 27 Sep 2026

Protesters target former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar with black flags

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar faced black flag protests on Sunday while traveling to a CPI(M) youth wing event in West Tripura.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Sep 2026

Tripura Congress MLA Eyes Grassroots Overhaul

Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman is auditing party weaknesses at workers' conferences to build a stronger, more systematic grassroots network.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Sep 2026

Patkai Christian College Hosts Interdisciplinary Forum on History and Politics

Departments at Patkai Christian College explored themes of Indian politics, colonial history, and social structures during a recent campus event.

Naro Jamir • 27 Sep 2026

Assam Police Detain 35 CJP Members Amidst Hunger Strike

Assam Police detained 35 Cockroach Janta Party members in Guwahati on Sunday. The group is now on an indefinite hunger strike inside a police campus.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Sep 2026

BJP Reveals Campaign Plans for Nagaon By-Election

The BJP set its campaign schedule for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring top Assam leadership and national ministers hitting the trail.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Sep 2026

Assam Police Detain Cockroach Janta Party Leaders and Volunteers in Guwahati

Assam police detained CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and dozens of volunteers in Guwahati during a scheduled meeting Sunday near the state secretariat.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Sep 2026

Meghalaya TMC Faces Identity Crisis After Election Commission Split Ruling

The Meghalaya TMC must pick a side following an Election Commission order splitting the national party into two separate factions with new symbols.

NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026

Congress Targets Rebound Amid Regional Party Instability

Meghalaya Congress chief Vincent H Pala eyes election gains as internal divisions weaken regional rivals, fueling a grassroots recovery strategy.

Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026

BJYM Holds Rally in Nagaland for Modi’s 25 Years in Power

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha held a motorcycle rally in Dimapur to mark 25 years of Narendra Modi's leadership in the government.

Naro Jamir • 27 Sep 2026

Nagaland AFSPA Extended for Six Months

Nagaland's AFSPA extension sparks debate, but officials claim the state remains peaceful and open for business despite security concerns.

Naro Jamir • 26 Sep 2026

Tripura Prepares for Massive Village Committee Election on September 28

Tripura State Election Commission mobilizes 7,300 staff and 74 security companies for Village Committee polls covering 44 blocks and 6.65 lakh voters.

Ayan Debbarma • 26 Sep 2026

Assam BJP Expels Twelve Cachar Municipal Leaders

The Assam BJP axed 12 party members from Silchar over discipline issues. State president Dilip Saikia confirmed the move against the local leaders.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Sep 2026

Sanbor Shullai Vows to Protect Meghalaya Christians

BJP MLA Sanbor Shullai rejects claims his party is anti-Christian, promising to take concerns directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026

Former UDP MLAs Take Up Issues With BJP Leadership

Seven former UDP MLAs visit the BJP office in Shillong to push for local issues after their recent party switch.

NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026

Lahkmen Rymbui Defends Defection to BJP After Church Backlash

Lahkmen Rymbui defends eight former UDP legislators joining the BJP, claiming the move benefits Meghalaya despite criticism from church leaders.

Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026

Naga International Support Center Challenges S.C. Jamir Over Political Stance

The NISC is hitting back at former CM S.C. Jamir, questioning his recent claims about Nagaland's political status and historical ties to India.

Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026

Tikhir Tribal Council Demands Replacement for Disputed FNTA Nominee

Tikhir Tribal Council disputes the nomination of Mark Morekiu for the FNTA, urging the ENPO to appoint Tsangli Tikhir instead due to criminal allegations.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Sep 2026

NPCC Demands Resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

The NPCC is calling for the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing electoral irregularities and political poaching in Nagaland.

Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026

Tripura CM: Opposition Only Attacks Election Integrity When BJP Wins

Tripura CM Manik Saha claims opposition parties only question election fairness when they lose, highlighting results in West Bengal and Kerala.

Ayan Debbarma • 25 Sep 2026