India has decided to reduce the number of disturbed areas under AFSPA. Why has the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act been so controversial? What does New Delhi's decision mean for the North-East? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: India reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday said that its forces deployed in the North East for counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and internal security would be reduced once the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections are over.

Troops in North-East would be reduced after Bodoland elections, says Army Chief Naravane

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday outlined the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards the development of the North-East region while accusing the Congress of not allocating enough funds during its tenure.

Congress didn't allocate enough funds for North-East, PM Modi government prioritising development: Amit Shah

The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in their respective border areas, targeting several militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, defence sources said on Sunday.

India, Myanmar armies target militants of north-eastern states in coordinated operation

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dust storm and heavy rain likely at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan and states in North-east

Thunderstorm warning: 13 states on alert, schools closed in Haryana

When you talk about the North-East, it is not Pakistan but China which is the issue

Opinion: Arunachal & North-East - Old frontier but a new challenge for the Indian Army

The momentum which began with the party’s win in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, has been maintained. Nearly all of the region of north-east India is now painted saffron.

Opinion: BJP's bandwagon continues to roll in NE

As May 2019 is nearing, Modi and Amit's performance in northern, central and western India peaks. From here it is only bound to wane for sure. Thus, the party is on the lookout for new territories.

Opinion: Modi-Shah duo expanding wings across states for 2019 elections

BJP leaders believe they can reverse the situation in Meghalaya through appeals in favour of development and against parochial considerations.

Opinion: Will Meghalaya prefer BJP over Congress's Mukul Sangma?

"The NDA government is giving special priority to the north-east. We are making efforts to furthering prosperity in the Northeast," PM Modi said.

Our govt is giving special priority to Northeast, says PM

Through his musical composition, Bhupen Hazarika played a key role in sweeping aside the impersonal genre of music devoid of social consciousness that had been prevalent before the formation of IPTA.

Bhupen Hazarika's political melody

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