A new commentary has warned that India must urgently define clear strategic red lines in its neighbourhood after Bangladesh’s recent agreement with China over the Mongla Port. The development, involving the reported allotment of a 110‑acre economic zone at the port to a Chinese state‑owned enterprise, has raised concerns in New Delhi because the project […]
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared that the Teesta Master Plan will be implemented “at any cost,” calling it a national priority following his recent visit to China. The announcement comes after Beijing reaffirmed its support for the project, which has long drawn strategic concern in India due to its proximity to the Siliguri
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from 1–3 July for the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit, but Assam—earlier expected to be part of the programme—has been dropped due to time constraints. Despite this, officials and analysts emphasise that Northeast India remains one of the strongest pillars of the India‑Japan strategic partnership, and its importance
Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures rising to 41–43°C across Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Serbia and Romania. Several countries have broken all‑time records — Slovakia recorded 40.5°C, surpassing its previous high of 40.3°C set in 2007. The heat has moved eastward toward the Balkans and Ukraine, with Belgrade touching 38°C and
SONAMURA: A gang of thieves struck two houses in the Bejimara area late Sunday night, making off with a large quantity of rubber and a bicycle, despite both properties having concrete boundary walls and CCTV cameras installed. The affected residents have been identified as Sabbir Ahmed and a panchayat member named Akhtar. According to local
KARBOOK: A devastating fire gutted a residential house and kitchen at Jangta Toisha ADC Village in Karbook subdivision on Monday morning, causing an estimated loss of nearly ₹18 lakh, according to the affected family. The fire broke out around 9 AM at the residence of Chaitra Kumar Jamatia and spread rapidly through the house and
GOLAGHATI: Kanchanmala Lakshmichhara Ramkrishna Higher Secondary School, under Golaghati Assembly constituency, has come under scrutiny after parents alleged severe infrastructure deficiencies, including the absence of seating arrangements for mid-day meals and clean drinking water. When journalists visited the school on Monday morning, parents told media that students are forced to eat their mid-day meals standing
KALYANPUR: A daily-wage labourer died after being electrocuted while working on an electricity S.T. line in the Totabari area under Kalyanpur police station, triggering widespread anger over the alleged role of the Electricity Department. The deceased, identified as Bidhu Kapali, a resident of Khowai Praharmura, was engaged in line maintenance work under contractor Samiran Debnath.
Agartala: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, on Sunday held a review meeting with officials of the Social Welfare and Social Education Department, Government of Tripura, at the State Guest House (Sonar Tari) in Agartala. The meeting, held at 3 PM, was attended in the presence of Tripura’s Minister for Social
Sepahijala: The Sepahijala unit of the Pradesh Kisan Congress on Tuesday submitted a deputation to the District Magistrate of Sepahijala, raising a six-point charter of demands related to the welfare of farmers in the district. The delegation was led by Congress state committee leader Subhash Chowdhury, along with senior party leader Gupinath Saha and other
