Nandita Borah

The Supreme Court on Thursday, November 13 issued stringent guidelines to curb the practice of "bulldozer justice," which involves the executive demolishing properties of individuals accused of crimes without due judicial process. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan, ruled that the executive cannot unilaterally declare a person guilty or decide to demolish their property.

In response to mounting public discontent over the proposed tree cutting in Guwahati's Dighalipukhuri area for an upcoming flyover project, the Public Works Department (PWD) assured the court on Wednesday, November 13 that no trees would be felled for the planned flyover construction. This development follows widespread protests that prompted Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to re-evaluate the project and announce adjustments to the initial design.

In a progressive move aimed at supporting female police personnel, the Itanagar Capital Region Police in Arunachal Pradesh has announced a policy granting one day of special menstrual leave each month.

Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 United States presidential election, a wave of user departures has rocked social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. CNN reported that the day after the election alone saw over 115,000 U.S. users deactivating their accounts through the website, with this figure not accounting for mobile app users. The data, sourced from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, marks the largest exodus since Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform in 2022.

In response to escalating tensions in Jiribam, Manipur, Cachar Police have intensified security operations along the Assam-Manipur border to ensure regional stability and prevent unauthorized movements.

Delhi residents woke up to a hazy and smog-filled Thursday morning, accompanied by a dip in temperature to 11.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest recorded this season. Safdarjung, serving as the main weather observatory, reported a minimum temperature of 16.1 degrees Celsius.

As the nation celebrates Children's Day with cheer, highlighting the promise of young lives and the rights of children, a shadow looms over parts of India where conflict disrupts childhood and clouds the horizon of hope. Among these regions, Manipur has faced relentless waves of violence, leaving profound scars on its most vulnerable: the children. These children, who are meant to embody the future's promise, are instead living in an environment where insecurity, trauma, and uncertainty dictate their lives. To understand the true impact of this violence on Manipur's young population, we must delve deep into the multifaceted consequences that extend far beyond their immediate reality and ripple into their future.

In a significant development, Bangladesh's Attorney General, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, has called for major amendments to the nation's Constitution, suggesting the removal of several key provisions

The Guwahati Jal Board has informed residents that water supply will be temporarily suspended in 28 areas of the city from November 15 to November 17. This planned disruption is likely to inconvenience thousands of residents as essential maintenance work is carried out.

A massive unrest broke out on November 14 after Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary was allegedly assaulted by Independent candidate Naresh Meena at a polling station in Samravata village, part of the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency. The incident escalated into widespread unrest, leading to clashes, stone-pelting, and arson.