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IndiGo to start direct Guwahati-Bangkok flights from October 27

IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Guwahati and Bangkok from October 27, marking its first international operations from Guwahati. The route will give Northeast India direct connectivity to Thailand and strengthen Guwahati’s position as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

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Instamart expands Northeast sourcing, brings Meghalaya pineapples to Bengaluru

Instamart is expanding its fresh produce sourcing network across Northeast India. Meghalaya's pineapples are now available to customers in Bengaluru through this initiative. This plan aims to create new markets for farmers and FPOs in the region. The company is exploring sourcing other GI-tagged products from various Northeast states.

The Economic Times

5 Caves in India That Go Deeper Underground Than Expected and Reward Every Kilometre of Spelunking

Krem Liat Prah, Meghalaya, The Longest Cave in the Indian SubcontinentAt 31 kilometres of surveyed passage, Krem Liat Prah in the East Jaintia Hills is the longest cave in South Asia. Tourists who arrive at the entrance expecting a short walk with a guide come out two hours later having…

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Glasgow restaurant to correct India map after Lovlina flags Northeast omission, says BFI chief

An Indian eatery in Glasgow will amend its map of India after a boxer's complaint. Lovlina Borgohain noted the exclusion of Northeast India on restaurant displays and napkins. The Boxing Federation of India president confirmed the restaurant owners accepted their mistake. This incident occurred during a celebratory dinner for the…

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Weather today, July 21: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam as active monsoon returns

Weather today, July 21: The India Meteorological Department forecasts a monsoon surge bringing heavy rains. Widespread rainfall is expected across north, east, and northeast India this week. Delhi, Mumbai, and several other states will witness moderate to heavy showers. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face extremely heavy rainfall, risking landslides. Residents…

The Economic Times

Weather today, July 19: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Srinagar, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Northeast India; Delhi likely to receive light rain

Weather today, July 19: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for many Indian states on Sunday, the IMD has said. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim anticipate extremely heavy rain in isolated areas. Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning are also expected across several regions. Delhi-NCR remains under a yellow…

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Weather updates today, July 16: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in east and northeast India; check state-wise forecast

Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over east and northeast regions. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds will affect multiple states. Hot and humid conditions will persist over parts of north and south India. People in alert areas should remain cautious…

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How India and Japan are preparing for the AI economy

India and Japan are forging a deep economic security partnership, moving beyond traditional aid and investment. The recent summit highlights collaboration in AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals, aiming to build resilient supply chains and boost India's manufacturing. This strategic alliance, focusing on hardware and talent exchange, positions Northeast India as…

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Why Mountain People Still Love This Healthy Pahadi Food ?

In a world filled with trendy superfoods and expensive health supplements, some of the most nutritious foods are still hiding in the mountains. One such ingredient is Linguda, a wild fern that has been a part of Pahadi kitchens for generations. While many people have never heard of it, those…

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Northeast receives Rs 11,486 crore rail budget allocation in 2026-27, says NFR

Northeast India's railway infrastructure has seen a fivefold budget increase, transforming services over the past 12 years. Significant gauge conversion has unified the network, eliminating mid-journey train changes. This progress is highlighted by a record ticket-checking revenue of over Rs 2.08 crore in May 2026 for New Jalpaiguri, a first…

The Economic Times

Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India

NEW DELHI: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 11.06pm IST at a depth of 26km, with its epicentre located in Bhutan.

The Times of India

Athena opens northeast India’s largest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati

Athena Behavioral Health opens Northeast India's largest private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati. This marks their fifth hospital nationwide. The facility offers integrated treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. It aims to address the region's growing needs and shortage of structured care. The launch signifies a crucial step in…

The Economic Times

5 Sun Temples in India That Hold Ancient Secrets You Never Knew

Since ancient times, the Sun, or Surya, has been worshipped as the source of life, energy, and light. Ancient Indian architects celebrated this celestial force by building grand Sun Temples across the country, combining devotion with exceptional craftsmanship. These temples are masterpieces of art, astronomy, and architecture, reflecting the knowledge…

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From Nido Tania to Anjel Chakma, India is still dodging the question of racism

The death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma following an alleged racist attack in Uttarakhand has brought back memories, for many in and from Northeast India, of the killing of Arunachal student Nido Tania in Delhi in 2014. Then, as now, a young man from Northeast India studying in a part…

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‘Purity’ doesn’t bring peace: 2025’s warning for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Assam and Bengal polls next year

Four upcoming elections are set to shape the politics and security of a region that sits at the strategically sensitive junction of India and China and directly affect the lives of a population larger than that of every country in the world barring India and China.

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India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day

“Hey Rupam, open the door. Take this fish,” a woman yelled from outside. I was sitting in the kitchen at my friend Rupam’s house in rural northeast India. It was the heart of monsoon season, and rain had been falling since morning. The woman must have been shouting because the…

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Assam: Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty gets UNESCO World Heritage Site status

The Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India's 43rd World Heritage Site during UNESCO's 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi. The Moidams were nominated as India's candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2023-24. Interestingly, the Moidams are the first cultural property from…

The Times of India

Flying to Bangkok cheaper than flying to Northeast from Delhi! Know why?

If you thought travelling to Bangkok was costly, you must check the cost of flights from Delhi to any destination in Northeast India! The prices will give you a reality check and show that the truth here is that domestic flights are not cheaper than flying to international destinations.

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Just 1 MLA in 30 years: Manipur won’t swing the Mizoram election, but will hurt the BJP

Wearing a white cotton kurta, Kiren Rijiju sat in the sitting-room area of Room 706 at Aizawl’s Regency Hotel, talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s keen interest in Northeast India.

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‘To solve Manipur, we need flexibility,’ says Samrat Choudhury, author of Northeast India: A Political History

Samrat Choudhury's book maps Northeast India's long journey from isolation to integration, highlighting unresolved issues like autonomy and independent states. Colonial records provide insight into the region's history, while Christianity's quick pick-up and slavery's prevalence are discussed. The author explains why some creative problem-solving is required to sort out festering…

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‘Crisis entirely of our own making’: Sanjib Baruah on ‘China role’ in Manipur violence and more

Amid extensive coverage of the violence in Manipur, there has been speculation about a communal angle to the standoff between Kukis and Meiteis in the state. While some have tried to draw a link between Meitei mobilisation and Hindutva elements, there have also been murmurs about a China role. But…

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Bureaucrat Ashish Kundra’s new book ‘A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change’ launched in New Delhi

Author, IAS officer, and senior bureaucrat Ashish Kundra's new book on the history of Northeast India and its people, ‘A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change’, was released on April 21, 2023, at an event in New Delhi. The book was launched in the presence of Kiren Rijiju- Union Minister of…

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No respite from heatwave on cards

Summer temperatures in NorthWest, Central and parts of NorthEast India are likely to be higher than normal, says IMD

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