IMD issues a notice as Tripura prepares for four days of intense rain.

IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Tripura
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a four-day alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Tripura until May 16. Khowai district recorded the highest rainfall at 96.4 mm, while Agartala’s Bodhjungnagar received 46.5 mm. Wind speeds may reach 50 km/h, with severe weather impacting multiple districts, including West Tripura and Khowai tomorrow. Residents are advised to take precautions and remain indoors during storms.

Chakhesang students in Nagaland obstruct NH-29, causing a halt to NHIDCL and government vehicles.

“The Chakeshang Student’s Union (CSU) of Nagaland has initiated an indefinite blockade on NH-29’s Chakhabama–Kikruma section, citing NHIDCL and its contractor’s prolonged failure to meet commitments. The CSU, frustrated by unfulfilled assurances despite months of engagement and protests, has halted movement of officials and government vehicles. The union has held NHIDCL responsible for any fallout, emphasizing that the blockade will remain until their demands are addressed.”

It is a grave error to ban the Awami League.

The banning of the Awami League in Bangladesh poses a severe threat to the country’s democratic framework and regional stability. As a party instrumental in the nation’s liberation and economic progress, its removal would dismantle multiparty democracy, trigger unrest, and disrupt Bangladesh’s crucial relationship with India. The move risks unsettling investor confidence, bolstering anti-India forces, and weakening regional cooperation. In a volatile geopolitical landscape, dialogue—not suppression—must guide Bangladesh’s political future.”

Jammu IG ordered the BSF to open fire in the Sundarbani disaster; Pakistani forces reacted, killing one and wounding nine.

An alleged command misstep by BSF Jammu Frontier IG Shashank Anand led to a deadly exchange of fire with Pakistani troops near the Sundarbani sector on May 10, resulting in one BSF officer’s death and nine serious injuries. Sources indicate the firing order was unprovoked, sparking retaliation from across the border. Concurrently, heightened drone activity and a reported Pakistani BAT operation near Nagrota have intensified security concerns along the India-Pakistan border.”
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The center authorizes the final survey for Sikkim’s new railway line.

“The Ministry of Railways has approved a final location survey for a proposed railway line from Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship, aiming to enhance connectivity in southern and western Sikkim. Conducted by Northeast Frontier Railway at an estimated cost of ₹2.25 crore, the survey will provide critical technical data for engineering and cost estimation. The planned 75-km route will link remote areas, including Dentam near the India-Nepal border, to the national railway network. Melli is set to become a key junction, integrating these regions into the broader transport system. Expected to boost tourism, trade, and employment—particularly in Gyalshing—the initiative marks a strategic extension of the under-construction Sivok-Rangpo railway line, slated for completion by 2027.”

Four people are being held in connection with a Rs 5.5 lakh mobile snatching case in Manipur.

Following intelligence inputs, Imphal West District Police arrested four individuals, including two teenagers, in connection with a mobile phone looting case worth Rs 5.5 lakh. The accused were caught in coordinated raids on Saturday, leading to the recovery of 11 stolen mobile phones, two four-wheelers, and a smartwatch.
The arrested individuals—Takhellambam Nongshaba Singh (20), Pritam Moirangthem (18), Maimom Adison (19), and Laishram Aku Singh (18)—were from Imphal West district. Pritam Moirangthem, being a juvenile, was placed under police care, while the others were handed over to the authorities. Investigations are ongoing.

The Gauhati High Court imposes compensation and finds the Arunachal government accountable for hospital incompetence.

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has banned the Awami League under the anti-terrorism law, citing national security concerns. The decision, formalized through a Council of Advisers statement, will be published in the official gazette. Additionally, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) law has been amended to allow the prosecution of political parties and affiliated organizations. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 77, fled to India following the July 2024 uprising, which escalated into a broader anti-government movement.

Bangladesh’s anti-terrorism law prohibits Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League.

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has banned the Awami League under the anti-terrorism law, citing national security concerns. The move, formalized through a Council of Advisers statement, will be published in the official gazette. The government also amended the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) law, allowing prosecution of political parties and affiliated organizations. Sheikh Hasina, 77, fled to India after the July 2024 uprising, which escalated into a broader anti-government movement.

Today marks the start of the Assam Panchayat election vote count.

Vote counting for the Assam Panchayat elections, held on May 2 and May 7, begins today (May 11). Conducted across 27 districts, the elections saw a total voter turnout of 74.71%. Security has been heightened at counting centers, with concerns over result manipulation raised by the Congress. Officials anticipate results by evening, though the process may extend due to the large volume of ballot papers.

All BSF officers’ and soldiers’ leaves were “cancelled” in the eastern and western sectors.

All leaves for BSF personnel on the western and eastern commands have been canceled since May 7 following India-Pakistan hostilities. Officers on leave have been ordered to return to their units immediately as the force reinforces border security.
The Home Ministry has redeployed personnel from disaster management and internal security units to strengthen the frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Heightened alertness along the eastern border has prompted increased vigilance from Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB). Meanwhile, security experts highlight successful measures in preventing infiltration attempts amid rising regional tension.