Mizoram

Who is Baryl Vanneihsangi, RJ-turned-politician, Mizoram’s youngest woman MLA?

Mizoram has elected more than one woman MLA for the first time in its history. One of these is 32-year-old Baryl Vanneihsangi of the Zoram People’s Movement, a former TV presenter and RJ

What did BJP and Congress promise voters? What will it cost?

The BJP and the Congress promised to rain down sops on the voters particularly women and farmers in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana while trying to secure victory in the Assembly polls. Now, it’s time to tally the cost

Assembly Election Results 2023: What comes next for the MPs who won?

The BJP and Congress fielded several MPs, including Diya Kumari and A Revanth Reddy, in the four states that went to polls in November. These legislators have a big choice to make in the coming 14 days – Parliament or Vidhan Sabha

FirstUp: Mizoram poll results, ethics panel report on Mahua Moitra... the big news today

December's first Monday is going to be a busy one, as Assembly election results for Mizoram will be announced. The winter session of Parliament will also begin, the ethics panel report on Mahua Moitra will be submitted, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg

Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: Why are results in the state not being declared today?

The Election Commission has revised the dates for the counting of vote following representations from various quarters requesting for a change on the ground that Sunday holds a special significance for the people of Mizoram, a Christian-majority state. The votes will now be counted on 4 December

Exit Poll Results 2023: Will BJP retain MP? Can Congress break ‘riwaz’ in Rajasthan?

You win some, lose some. This seems to be highly true for the BJP and Congress if exit polls are to be believed. Let’s take a detailed look at the predictions for the five states that polled this month – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Mizoram

Vantage | Why India can't afford to ignore Myanmar's big crisis

With the writing on the wall, India must confront the reality that if Myanmar's military loses control, the border with India could become more volatile

Vantage | Myanmar junta is fast losing ground to rebels and India is worried

The rebellion in Myanmar has evolved into a complex crisis, with the military resorting to unconventional measures and rebels intensifying their operations

Vantage | Why Myanmar rebels' Operation 1027 is a worry for India

If the violence escalates, more people could flee, and India would be forced to deal with a refugee crisis

Thousands seek refuge in Mizoram following airstrikes in Myanmar

Following a fresh airstrike by the Myanmar army in the bordering areas along the Indo-Myanmar border, some 5000 Myanmar nationals have sought refuge in the Zokhawthar area of Mizoram's Champhai district