North East Politics
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We allied with BJP only after written assurance of constitutional solution in Tripura: TIPRA Motha
The group has been demanding a separate state called Greater Tipraland for tribal communities in regions of the state where they are in the majority.
Scroll Staff
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Arunachal Pradesh CM among 10 BJP candidates elected unopposed in Assembly polls
Opposition parties did not field candidates in five constituencies and their candidates withdrew their nominations in five other seats.
Scroll Staff
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Why ‘historic’ pact may not give Tripura’s tribal communities a new deal
The agreement with Tipra Motha gives BJP an advantage. But there is scepticism whether it can secure the rights of the indigenous people.
Rokibuz Zaman
Trending
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Cannes Film Festival: Payal Kapadia is first Indian to win Grand Prix for ‘All We Imagine As Light’
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How Calcutta High Court orders have helped BJP in the ongoing elections
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Opinion: Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and the democratic politics of pronunciation
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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Thriller: When a photographer witnesses a murder, he turns to a detective to confess his own crimes
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Assam: Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after Lok Sabha polls for ‘violence’, says CM Himanta Sarma
The Assam Police has booked Gandhi, among other Congress leaders, for alleged provocation, damaging public property and assaulting police personnel.
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This Christmas, Tripura roiled by RSS campaign demanding ‘delisting’ of Christian tribals
The campaign appears to be aimed at countering the continued rise of the Tipra Motha, a tribal-centric party, observers say.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Mizoram’s stance on refugees from Myanmar, Manipur will not change, says CM-elect Lalduhoma
Outgoing CM Zoramthanga had fought the Assembly elections on the issue of Zo nationalism, banking on his defiance of the Centre's order against refugees.
Rokibuz Zaman
Video
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Eco India: Is traditional building the path to eco-harmony in the Himalayas?
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Eco India, Episode 261: Can ancient know-how revive sustainable mountain ecosystems?
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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‘Change’ over ethnic identity politics: Why MNF lost Mizoram
The Zoram People’s Movement romped home with its educated, untested candidates and the promise of ‘corruption-free governance’.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Assam: Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah arrested for remarks about Hindu priests
The Jaleswar legislator said that wherever a rape case is reported, Hindu ascetics and priests are involved.
Scroll Staff
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‘Vote for change’: In Mizoram, a young party promises a fresh start for the state
The party’s call for change is powered by its focus on governance issues.
Rokibuz Zaman
The Reel
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Cannes Film Festival: Payal Kapadia is first Indian to win Grand Prix for ‘All We Imagine As Light’
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Watch: A young man is possessed by an obsessive spirit in ‘Munjya’
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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Will his defiance of Delhi win the day for Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga?
Though there is support for the MNF government for its espousal of Mizo nationalism, voters may not make a decision on that basis alone.
Rokibuz Zaman
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BJP doesn’t need ‘Miya’ votes for 10 years, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
The chief minister said that the ‘Miya’ people can vote for the saffron party after following family planning and stopping child marriage.
Scroll Staff
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Assam: Protests in Sivasagar against Election Commission’s delimitation report
Demonstrations were held for not keeping Lahowal and Amguri Assembly constituencies intact in the district.
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The Field
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World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India finish campaign with 17 medals, including six gold
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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Belgium as it happened: Men’s team held; women’s team lose
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Weightlifting, Youth World C’ships: Bedabrat Bharali becomes first Indian man to win gold medal
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifiers: Abhimanyu Loura through to second round
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Badminton, Malaysia Masters Super 500: PV Sindhu through to first tour final of the season