The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to intervene and stop the alleged harassment and intimidation of Bengali-speaking migrant workers and families residing in Delhi-NCR, which has triggered deep concern among civil rights groups, regional associations, and political leaders across West Bengal and Tripura. Background Of…
In an unexpected clarification that has stirred fresh discussions in Pakistan cricket circles, head coach Mike Hesson strongly denied reports suggesting that he asked Babar Azam to take up wicket-keeping duties to retain his place in Pakistan’s T20I team. The controversy erupted earlier this week after sections of local media reported that team management had…
In a significant setback for the sport, Pakistan’s national men’s hockey team and junior team have been blocked from participating in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and Junior World Cup tournaments scheduled to be held in India. This development has sparked intense debate within sporting, diplomatic, and geopolitical circles across South Asia, with critics branding…
In a thrilling semi-final clash that stunned the Centre Court crowd, World No.1 Jannik Sinner demolished Novak Djokovic in straight sets at Wimbledon 2025, setting up yet another mouth-watering final against his young rival Carlos Alcaraz. This victory marks a seismic shift in the men’s game, with the ‘SinCaraz’ rivalry fast becoming the defining storyline…
In a crucial move towards strengthening its climate resilience, Sikkim has successfully completed a scientific expedition to assess high-risk glacial lakes in West Sikkim, aiming to pre-empt potential glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) disasters in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The study comes amid growing global and regional concerns over the melting of Himalayan glaciers and…
India’s Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an alarming alert, flagging flood risk at 20 river sites across multiple states, with Assam and Bihar facing severe inundation threats amid incessant rainfall in upstream catchments. The warning comes at a critical juncture when large parts of northeastern India are already submerged, displacing lakhs and causing economic…
In a significant cross-border security development, Tripura Police arrested a Bangladeshi woman and her Indian boyfriend from Agartala on charges of illegal entry, forged identity documents, and violation of immigration laws. The arrest has raised concerns over the continuing porous border challenges between India and Bangladesh and their socio-legal implications in the northeastern state. Details…
India’s ambitious Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway project has sparked concerns among environmentalists and wildlife experts as it is set to divert over 310 hectares of land from Namdapha Tiger Reserve, one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the Eastern Himalayas. The highway, proposed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), is a strategic infrastructure initiative…
In a decisive push towards digitalisation and efficiency in electricity distribution, the Government of Tripura has set an ambitious target to install 6 lakh smart meters by 2027 across the northeastern state. This strategic move is part of its comprehensive power sector modernisation plan aligned with India’s national smart metering mission under the Revamped Distribution…
Germany’s defence ministry has confirmed it has no plans to purchase additional F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 units already ordered, despite speculation that Berlin might expand its procurement to bolster NATO’s deterrence capabilities. The clarification came amid ongoing budget negotiations within Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition and persistent debates on meeting NATO defence spending targets….
