NORTHEAST DIARY

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha on February 1. Following…

Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the West Bengal government of intimidating the Matua and…

Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, will head the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of…

The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur No. 1, on January 29, 2026, took cognisance of the…

A crucial section of National Highway-17 (formerly NH-37) passing through Bijoynagar in South Kamrup, Assam, has deteriorated into a major…

The Assam government has announced changes in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) administration. Mukul Kumar Saikia, IAS (SCS-2011), will…

Thousands of people, including internally displaced persons and local residents from various communities, took to the streets of Manipur on…

In a shocking and mysterious incident, the bodies of four youths from Assam were discovered inside a locked rented room…

The second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is being held in New Delhi today, co-chaired by India and the UAE. All…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the organization could face a financial collapse if member states continue to delay…

Protesters across the United States on Friday responded to a call for a mass “national shutdown,” urging people to abstain…

Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed Canadian-American actress celebrated for her comedic talent, has died at her Los Angeles home following a…

New Delhi, January 30, 2026 – Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vradhan Singh inaugurated the India-Arab Countries Chamber…

The Supreme Court has affirmed that the right to menstrual hygiene is a fundamental aspect of the right to life…

The government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a scanned copy of the Union Budget 2026-27 has been…

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has announced that a meeting of the NCP…

A violent confrontation erupted between two rival factions of the All Tiwa Students’ Union (ATSU) at the organisation’s central office…

Security forces in Manipur arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit KCP (Apunba) during a targeted operation in Imphal…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 alleged that Assam’s demographic composition underwent a major change during the Congress…

As Manipur nears one year under President’s Rule, uncertainty continues over the BJP’s plans to restore an elected government in…

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces intensified their anti-terror operations today in the snowbound Chatroo area of Kishtwar district to…

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India and Comoros held discussions today to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including health, sports,…

The European Union has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to Tehran’s…

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector is set to face stronger competition in the EU after the EU and India finalized…

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered all commercial airspace over Venezuela to be reopened, and said that…

The United Nations Human Rights Office, along with several international human rights and legal organizations, has strongly condemned the conviction…

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, in a…

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has authorized the country’s first U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, marking a significant…

India’s innovation landscape has made remarkable strides in recent years, climbing to 38th place in the Global Innovation Index (GII)…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the recently announced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union…

New Delhi – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, has arrived in New Delhi,…

The country today commemorates the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, coinciding with Martyrs’ Day….

The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) has announced plans to establish a dedicated football academy in Shillong, aiming to create a…

On January 29, Manipur’s security forces intensified counter-insurgency operations, leading to multiple arrests, arms seizures, and neutralisation of IEDs near…

In a recent meeting of the Papum Pare District Tourism Promotion Council, officials highlighted the deteriorating condition of several government-owned…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 29 clarified that the state government cannot prevent ‘Miyas’ who settled in…

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court is set to hear and decide the bail petitions of three accused in…

The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has called for a re-examination of the Forest Guard written test held on…

A massive wildfire has continued to ravage the Dzukou and Mt Esii ranges for the second straight day, destroying vast…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Dibrugarh late on January 29 for a two-day visit focused on infrastructure, sports…

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions)…

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mizoram Group Headquarters on January 29, giving the state its…

In a strongly worded address ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Antar Rashtriya Hindu Parishad leader Dr Pravin Bhai Togadia…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 29–30, focusing on major infrastructure projects and political consultations ahead…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the appointment of central observers for the forthcoming assembly elections in five…

Meghalaya is a step closer to global recognition of its extraordinary living heritage, as India has formally submitted the nomination…

Latin American leaders meeting at a development forum in Panama City called for greater regional unity in response to rising…

At the Gulfood World Economy Summit, India’s rising role in the global food economy and its growing partnership with the…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. lawmakers that the Trump administration is pursuing a phased approach to its…

US President Donald Trump has intensified his warnings to Iran over stalled nuclear negotiations, cautioning that any future US strike…

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow yesterday, holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. The discussions…

The winners of the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux at the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced. In…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar on 1 February (Sunday) to mark the…

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be held with full state honours today at 11…

On January 28, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) urged the central government to investigate an alleged threat issued…

Tripura has solidified its position as a “preferred investment destination” in the Northeast, successfully implementing projects worth ₹5,000 crore across…

A police investigation is underway in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills after a poster threatening members of the Garo community surfaced…

Hally War, a lifelong guardian of Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his decades…

The Government of Nagaland on January 28 launched Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026, a flagship initiative to promote overseas employment, skill development,…

Manipur Police arrested two alleged militants linked to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) and recovered a stolen two-wheeler…