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Living in fear: Arunachal Pradesh villagers want an Indian Air Force base to be moved
Dollungmukh residents say fighter aircraft routinely drop bombs during live fire drills, harming people and livestock.
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Arunachal Pradesh: Technology institute shuts down after protests over non-appointment of director
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar assured students that a director will join by Monday after agitations continued for five days.
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In Arunachal, social media celebrates lynching of two rape accused dragged out of police station
‘It is a perfect statehood day gift,’ said one message.
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Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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For journalists in the North East, vandalism and the threat of physical harm are daily hazards
The killings of two Tripura journalists over the last two months reflect the unique dangers of reporting from the region.
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Illegal sand mining threatens winter habitat of black-necked Tibetan cranes in Tawang
The birds are classified as ‘vulnerable’. District authorities in Arunachal Pradesh are passing the buck on the matter.
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State of despair: How child labour and sexual abuse are becoming endemic to Arunachal Pradesh
Poverty and government apathy are mainly to blame.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘We are not Chinese’: Arunachal students protest China’s move to rename parts of the state
A student union led rallies in parts of the state in retaliation to the neighbouring country’s latest attempt at asserting its claim over the region.
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As Arunachal prepares to play the part of India’s power generator, anxious citizens push back
Between 2007 and 2015, the state government signed agreements for 142 hydropower projects.
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By joining the Arunachal Pradesh government, the BJP has taken another big stride in the North East
The cabinet induction of MLA Tamiyo Taga completes the party's journey to power in the third state in the region.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Fearing public ire, Congress leaders skip funeral of Arunachal ex-chief minister Kalikho Pul
In just four months, the dissident leader had earned the reputation for being a 'People's CM'.
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How the Congress lost and won Arunachal Pradesh
Will Governor Rajkhowa now make an honourable exit or stay put as the BJP’s keeper in the state?
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Supreme Court has delivered a major victory to the Congress in Arunachal – but it may not last long
It's a second snub for the BJP after Uttarakhand, but the Congress win will prove to be transient as Kalikho Pul commands a majority in the house.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final