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A Naga holds a placard during a rally protesting the killings of fourteen civilians by Indian army soldiers earlier this month, in Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. (Photo: AP)India
Govt declares entire Nagaland 'disturbed area' amid AFSPA withdrawal...

The govt has extended AFSPA for six more months with effect from December 30

30 Dec 2021 4:15 AM

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio (PTI)India
Centre imposed AFSPA against state's wishes : Nagaland CM Rio

The Chief Minister lamented that objections of the state government are ignored every time and the declaration is...

21 Dec 2021 5:36 AM

Nagas participate in a candlelight vigil in memory of fourteen civilians killed by Indian army soldiers earlier this month, in Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)India
Nagaland firing victims' families demand justice, refuse compensation

At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in a botched anti-insurgency operation and retaliatory violence over...

13 Dec 2021 7:15 AM

Besides the traditional internal security hotspots like Kashmir and the Northeast, we need to dwell briefly on other places where attention does not travel easily. (Photo:PTI)Opinion
Syed Ata Hasnain | The sensitivities of India's internal security in...

With networks far easier to establish and communications faster and more reliable, instability spreads many times...

14 Jan 2022 5:41 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during a function honouring the war heroes of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, in Guwahati, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (PTI Photo)India
Won't hesitate to cross border if terrorists target India from...

Singh said that the eastern boundary of the country was currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the...

24 April 2022 2:26 AM

In May, the Centre through a gazette notification, had declared the entire Assam as a disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months. (Photo: Representational/PTI)Opinion
AA Edit | AFSPA's removal marks a good beginning in N-E

It must now extend the process to rest of the areas in the Northeast as well as in the Union territories of Jammu and...

1 April 2022 6:10 PM

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addresses a public meeting in Tuensang, Nagaland, Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023. (Photo: PTI)India
Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit...

Mr Shah said that issues concerning the development and rights of eastern Nagaland will be addressed after the elections

21 Feb 2023 6:14 PM

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that there is no instruction from the Centre to make Hindi learning compulsory. (DC)Opinion
AA Edit | Assam: It'll be good if AFSPA goes

While the announcement had a hint of a disclaimer and conditionality, it will have a largely positive bearing on the...

23 May 2023 6:35 PM

Security personnel stand guard as students protest against the \killing\ of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)Opinion
AA Edit | Government mute as Manipur still bleeds and burns

It remains incomprehensible how the mighty Indian State stands as a mute victim when a part of it has been bleeding for...

28 Sept 2023 6:44 PM

Imphal: Security personnel fire tear gas shells as students protest against the \killing\ of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)Opinion
AA Edit | Manipur burning, fix the mess

One of the core issues lies around whether chief minister N. Biren Singh's regime is biased towards the majority...

27 Sept 2023 6:34 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces progressive restrictions on import of 101 defence items. (PTI Photo)Opinion
Aakar Patel | After Rajnath's vow, will Army give justice' to all it...

We should examine the past record of the Government of India when it comes to justice for those wronged by the Army.

1 Jan 2024 7:17 PM

In May, the Centre through a gazette notification, had declared the entire Assam as a disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months. (Photo: Representational/PTI)India
Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

A home ministry official said decision has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various...

31 Dec 2018 11:33 AM

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