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The Mizoram Inheritance Amendment: When Customary Law Meets Constitutional Equality (Part 1)

14 Jul 2026

"A 2026 amendment to Mizoram's marriage and inheritance law excludes Mizo women married to non-Mizo men from statutory protections while retaining identical

India and Maldives Advance Free Trade Agreement Talks

14 Jul 2026

India and the Maldives finished their first round of free trade talks. Bilateral trade hit $771.76 million last year as both nations eye growth.

Twisha Sharma Death Probe: Court Extends Custody for Former Judge and Son

14 Jul 2026

A Bhopal court extended the judicial custody of Giribala Singh and her son Samarth until July 28 due to their lack of cooperation with the CBI probe.

Meghalaya Government Weighs Aid for Lapalang Well Tragedy Families

14 Jul 2026

CM Conrad Sangma considers aid for five families after a fatal Lapalang well accident despite a lack of formal compensation provisions.

The FNTA Credibility Trap: When Political Promises Outpace Constitutional Feasibility

14 Jul 2026

On February 5, 2026, the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation signed a Memorandum of Agreement to

Government Launches Next-Generation Administrative Reforms in Shillong

14 Jul 2026

Union Minister Jitendra Singh and CM Conrad K. Sangma opened a national conference in Shillong to modernize governance using AI and digital infrastructure.

Hima Maharam traditional leaders fight land bill amendments

14 Jul 2026

Traditional leaders in Mawkyrwat are pushing back against a new land bill they claim weakens their authority by removing mandatory consultation clauses.

NGT Orders Fresh Probe into Myntdu River Pollution

14 Jul 2026

The National Green Tribunal ordered a third inspection of the Myntdu river and fined the Meghalaya PWD Rs 31.25 lakh for illegal dumping of road debris.

Sangma Weighs Compensation for Lapalang Borewell Victims

14 Jul 2026

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma is exploring financial aid for families of five workers killed in a July 10 borewell accident despite current policy gaps.

Police Track Down Shillong Airbnb Vandals in West Bengal

14 Jul 2026

Five tourists from Uttar Pradesh were arrested for wrecking a Shillong homestay. They were released on bail in Alipurduar after a viral social media video.