North East Politics
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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
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
Trending
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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
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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.
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Video
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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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
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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.
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The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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.
Scroll Staff
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Why the Uniform Civil Code has few takers in the North East
A common civil code, they say, would lead to the dilution of the special privileges that the Constitution guarantees to tribal communities in the region.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Gauhati HC quashes Nagaland government order banning dog meat
Those opposing the ban had said the prohibition overlooks the constitutional right of the Naga tribes to maintain their law and social practices.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour