A multi-agency counterterrorism exercise was held in the Secretariat of Tripura.

A high-level multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise was conducted at the Tripura Secretariat in Agartala on July 4, bringing together personnel from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles, and the state’s Dog and Bomb Squads. The drill featured swift cordoning of the Secretariat, room-to-room clearance, and a simulated hostage rescue, all aimed at enhancing coordination and preparedness among security forces. Officials noted that the exercise tested operational protocols and the readiness of specialised units to respond to emergencies, highlighting Tripura’s commitment to robust security and public safety.

According to a customer satisfaction survey, Tripura’s MBB Airport leads the Northeast.

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala has secured the top spot among airports in the North Eastern Region in the Round 1 Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) 2025, achieving an impressive score of 4.77 out of 5 and ranking 15th among 62 airports nationwide. This milestone was announced during the Airport Advisory Committee meeting, chaired by Biplab Kumar Deb, MP from West Tripura. Key developments highlighted include the implementation of an advanced baggage handling system and the unveiling of a new Child Care Room in collaboration with Himalaya. The committee also reviewed ongoing projects such as the Kailashahar Airport development, emphasizing their significance for regional connectivity and economic growth. Members commended the Airports Authority of India and the MBB Airport team for their continuous efforts to enhance passenger experience and infrastructure.

Manipur works to re-establish transport connections throughout areas affected by strife.

The Manipur government is actively working to restore and maintain the free movement of transport vehicles across districts amid ongoing tensions, officials said Thursday. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired high-level meetings to review administrative and developmental progress, with updates on road safety measures, infrastructure upgrades, and air connectivity projects. Security forces continue to escort vehicles along key highways following objections from Kuki groups after last year’s ethnic violence. The Governor also met a delegation from the Churachandpur Meitei United Committee, assuring them of swift action on demands for the safe return and rehabilitation of displaced families.

Assam: Train service on the Lumding-Badarpur rail line is suspended due to a landslip.

A landslide disrupted train services on Northeast India’s crucial Lumding-Badarpur Hill railway section this afternoon, blocking tracks between Dihakho and Mupa stations with boulders and debris. The incident has halted all train movement along this vital corridor connecting Assam with southern states, affecting thousands of commuters and freight operations. Railway officials have mobilized clearance teams, but restoration timelines remain uncertain. Help desks have been set up at key stations, including Guwahati, Lumding, Silchar, Badarpur, and Agartala, to assist stranded passengers as recovery efforts continue.

The Awami League claims that Islamists are planning to make Bangladesh the “Next Afghanistan.”

Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League has warned of a radical Islamist agenda to transform the country along the lines of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. In a statement Thursday, the party accused the Jamaat–Char Monai alliance of plotting to dismantle democratic norms, curtail women’s rights, enforce a strict religious code, and impose nationwide jihadi training if brought to power. Citing a recent interview, the Awami League highlighted Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader Muhammad Faizul Karim’s pledge to introduce Sharia law and restructure governance after the models of Afghanistan and Iran. Karim’s assurance that Hindus would be given “rights” under Sharia drew sharp criticism from secular and minority groups. The Awami League questioned the silence of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government and raised concerns about rising attacks on minorities and women, citing disturbing statistics on violence and a collapse of secular values under the current regime.

Assam: 78 acres of land was cleared in the Lakhimpur eviction effort, affecting 220 families.

The Lakhimpur District Administration on Thursday evicted around 220 families from approximately 235 bighas (about 78 acres) of allegedly encroached land across four locations, including three Village Grazing Reserve areas. Notices were served to the families, who failed to provide land ownership documents. The drive, involving nearly 400 security personnel and 21 bulldozers, proceeded without disruption. Of the evicted families, 25 are from indigenous communities, who will be rehabilitated, while the majority are Bengali-speaking Muslims. The operation follows recent communal tensions and related arrests in the region.