Vijaita Singh

Poor connectivity and repeated blockades of key highways have crippled development projects and worsened the hardships faced by ordinary people, Ram Muivah of the Naga People's Front, an ally of the BJP in Manipur, says

Concerns arise over Census enumerators in J&K lacking phones with 8 GB RAM, discussed in a meeting for resolution.

Govt. sources say a review of the situation is likely to be held in the coming days; Manipur High Court to hear writ petition filed by Kangleipak Students Association on Tuesday

Home Minister says AI-based analysis of information should be done to create standard operating procedures to counter various national security challenges

Some Meitei, Naga groups oppose Census process, call for NRC-type exercise first; must use 1951 Census data to identify “original Indian citizens” in the State, they say, expressing concerns about migration from Myanmar

India's security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister

India plans integrated command centres along borders, utilizing AI and surveillance for enhanced security and faster threat responses.

With the first phase of the Census scheduled to begin on September 1, training of enumerators has been halted amid protests, while civil society groups are demanding that an NRC be conducted before the Census. The debate is linked to concerns over illegal immigration, demographic changes, displacement, future delimitation and political representation. Meanwhile, the Kuki-Zo Council has opposed the demand for postponement and called for an impartial Census. The matter is also before the Manipur High Court, which is seeking responses from the State and Centre. So, why does Manipur want NRC before Census? And will the Centre postpone Census 2027? Watch the full explainer to understand the controversy.

India and China are set to establish two new border meeting points, locations yet to be announced, following recent high-level talks.

Family of Mathhew Van Dyke, detained at Kolkata airport on March 11 and arrested by the NIA, has renewed calls for urgent diplomatic intervention amid concerns over his health and prison conditions