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Kaladan corridor: A strategic dream marred by ground realities
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Kaladan corridor: A strategic dream marred by ground realities

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has stated that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is expected to be fully operational by 2027. However, ground realities paint a far less certain picture, with significant delays and persistent challenges...
Burden of proof on voters? Bihar’s SIR puts ECI under SC scrutiny
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Burden of proof on voters? Bihar’s SIR puts ECI under SC scrutiny

On June 24, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that it will begin a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of its State Assembly elections, with the “objective” of revising the electoral rolls in the State to include all eligible voters and eliminate...
India breaks 58-year jinx by winning Test against England at Birmingham
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India breaks 58-year jinx by winning Test against England at Birmingham

India put up a spirited display to outplay host England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1. With this win, the Shubman Gill-led side scripted history as it was India’s first-ever Test win at the venue. India had previously played...
BRICS 2025: A diplomatic win for India amid global shifts
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BRICS 2025: A diplomatic win for India amid global shifts

Given that the BRICS group, comprising emerging economies of the global south, was formed as a counterpoise to the overt dominance of the G7 nations led by the US, it was no surprise that its joint declaration issued last Sunday was a carefully worded document, which presented it as a defender of...
Govt, ABSU at loggerheads over 2020 Bodo Accord implementation
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Govt, ABSU at loggerheads over 2020 Bodo Accord implementation

There appears to be a contradiction between the comments made by the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Dipen Boro to this newspaper, and the report which had appeared about those of Union Home Minister Amit Shah while speaking as the chief guest at the 57th annual conference of the ABSU held...
Marking borders, mending ties: A new chapter for Assam-Meghalaya border
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Marking borders, mending ties: A new chapter for Assam-Meghalaya border

For over five decades, ambiguity along the Assam-Meghalaya border has cast a long shadow over governance, development, and harmony. Since Meghalaya was carved out of Assam in 1972, the two States have lived with simmering tensions, territorial claims, and periodic unrest stemming from undefined...
When forest protectors turn predators: Assams conservation commitments in question
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When forest protectors turn predators: Assam's conservation commitments in...

The Centre's indictment of Assam's ex-forest chief for illegal forestland diversion exposes a deeper rot in the State's forest governance.
Amit Shahs assurances on Northeast security reassure, but Manipur response rings hollow
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Amit Shah's assurances on Northeast security reassure, but Manipur response...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers clarity on Assam's political future, but falls short on addressing Manipur's deepening crisis.
Rising fundamentalism in Bangladesh, a wake-up call for India’s eastern border security
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Rising fundamentalism in Bangladesh, a wake-up call for India’s eastern border...

With Bangladesh’s political shift empowering radical outfits like Jamaat-e-Islami, India must brace for fresh security challenges along its eastern border.
Japanese Encephalitis outbreaks expose Assam’s healthcare gaps yet again
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Japanese Encephalitis outbreaks expose Assam’s healthcare gaps yet again

Assam must move beyond knee-jerk responses and adopt an integrated, sustained approach to tackle preventable killer diseases like JE, malaria, and gastroenteritis.
India’s digital leap: Impressive strides but deep divides remain
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India’s digital leap: Impressive strides but deep divides remain

India’s remarkable digital growth, from 25 crore internet users in 2014 to 97 crore in 2024, highlights strong progress in connectivity. Yet, gaps in digital inclusion, infrastructure, and cyber security persist.
Rail fare hike: Small step for railways, big burden for the middle class
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Rail fare hike: Small step for railways, big burden for the middle class

While suburban and short-distance commuters get relief, the hike in AC and premium trains adds to the middle class’s travel woes, even as safety and service standards remain under scrutiny.
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