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Tripura, BJP surge in North East India and the Narendra Modi factor
Tripura is a manifestation of the Narendra Modi magic at work in more ways than one
Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: We have fielded 22 candidates, expecting 12-15 seats, says NPP chief Liezietsu
Talking about the BJP-NDPP alliance, Liezietsu said, 'The relation between BJP and NDPP is not very smooth. Both of them are declaring that they will make the government on their own, but I don't think they will be able to do so'
Assam government withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong, says district no more 'disturbed area'
As per the Assam government order dated October 15, released on Thursday, said that AFSPA has been extended in eight districts and one sub-division
Centre extends AFSPA in nine Nagaland districts for six months
Earlier, the Central Government had declared nine districts and 16 Police Stations in four other districts of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 1 April to 30 September 2022
AFSPA extended in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six months
Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh were declared as 'disturbed area' for six months from 1 April to 30 September 2022 earlier this year
Nagaland civilian killings: SC stays criminal proceedings against 30 army men
The Nagaland Police had charge sheeted at least 30 members of the 21 Para Special Force in the case. The charge sheet has slapped charges of murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder on the team of soldiers
PM Modi govt brought number of districts affected by Left-wing extremism down by 70%: Amit Shah
Addressing the inauguration event of the National Tribal Research Institute in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit shah said that the Modi government also lifted AFSPA from more than 66 per cent area in the Northeast
Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon
The Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita, maintained that it was case of mistaken identity and error of judgement and reports are being examined
Confident that AFSPA will be completely withdrawn soon from entire Assam: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that due to the efforts of the Centre and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, most of the militant outfits have entered into peace agreements
As blood of ‘fake encounters’ singes AFSPA, the law needs to be done away with in totality
Security experts argue that AFSPA should not be construed as a ‘licence to kill’. And that charges of extrajudicial killings or ‘fake encounters’ against armed forces personnel must be investigated
Rahul Gandhi meets Nagaland Congress leaders, days after partial withdrawal of AFSPA
AICC Nagaland in-charge Ajoy Kumar and state Congress chief K Therie were present in the meeting
Why AFSPA should be lifted but it done judiciously and in phases
The Centre’s decision to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from parts of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland is historic. And it would further trigger calls for AFSPA to be lifted from other conflict zones, including Kashmir
Disturbed areas under AFSPA to be reduced in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, says Amit Shah
The home minister said the decision was a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the 'consistent efforts' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Manipur: 'AFSPA repeal goal may be achieved soon', Chief Minister Biren Singh tells CNN-News18
In his first interview after taking charge as the chief minister once again, he also rejected reports of a tussle within the state BJP unit for the post before he was picked
'BJP made a good football team': Manipur CM Biren Singh hopes to form solo govt
Singh said he has had a 'bitter experience' with the coalition government. 'After polls, we may have a post-poll alliance with our fellow parties. We will not break up ties but we will not have any pre-poll alliance this time,' he said
In Nagaland, a 70-km-long walkathon demanding justice for 14 civilians killed by security forces, repeal of AFSPA
The walkathon, which stemmed out of social media posts following the Mon killings, gained the support of various tribal bodies and civil society organisations in the state
Assam will see rationalisation of AFSPA this year, says Himanata Biswa Sarma
On AFSPA in Nagaland, the chief minister said the Centre has formed a panel that will submit a report in 45 days and that they are hoping for a positive development after the report
How 2022 would witness further enhancement of India’s defence capabilities
Cohesion between the three services would improve. Changes in structures, including within the Department of Military Affairs, resulting in increased effectiveness of the forces may occur
AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: A look at the controversial law and why it is debated
The decision comes just days after the Centre had formed a special five-member panel to look into the withdrawal of it and was given 45 days to submit its report
Centre to form panel to decide on withdrawing AFSPA from Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio govt after meet with Shah
After deciding unanimously to repeal AFSPA from northeast in the Nagaland assembly, the state government held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi