COCOMI says that the PM’s visit will either cause genuine change in Manipur or exacerbate existing issues.

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Manipur’s deep-rooted crisis during his visit on September 13, warning against reducing it to mere “tokenism” or project inaugurations. Convenor Khuraijam Athouba emphasized the need for clear priorities, including detecting illegal immigrants and implementing a National Register of Citizens (NRC) to restore social and political balance distorted by demographic changes. COCOMI also called for resettlement of internally displaced persons, restoration of freedom of movement, and decisive action to end the ongoing proxy war linked to suspension of operations (SoO) agreements. They urged the PM to reaffirm equality, justice, and security for all indigenous people, warning that failure to act could deepen wounds and distrust.

‘Baba’ assaults female research scientists at a religious site, sparking outrage and accusations in Arunachal.

Outrage erupted in Lohit district after two girl research scholars, one a local Mishmi from Kareh village and another from Dhubri, Assam, were allegedly assaulted by a self-styled godman, Sunil Rao Brahmachari, at the sacred Parshuram Kund site. The godman confronted the scholars during their field visit, demanded their identity cards, abused, physically assaulted, and threatened them with sexual assault. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused, who is absconding. The incident sparked massive local protests demanding swift justice, with community leaders condemning the attack as a violation of women’s dignity and the sanctity of the pilgrimage site. Authorities assured strong action to trace and arrest the fugitive while victims appealed for strict justice.

40 hospitalised at Gogamukh, Dhemaji, after suspected food poisoning in Assam.

At least 40 people, including 10 children, were admitted to the Gogamukh Community Health Centre in Dhemaji district following suspected food poisoning. The incident occurred after devotees consumed the monthly maha prasad, specifically bhadiya prasad, at the Tingiri village branch of Shankar Sangh Namghar. Patients exhibited symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and headaches. Local health officials are closely monitoring the situation as more villagers come forward with complaints. Laboratory tests are underway to confirm the source of contamination. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious, and investigations continue to prevent further cases.

PM Modi speaks to the audience at Lengpui Airport and opens the Bairabi–Sairang rail route in Mizoram.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13 inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang railway line, a landmark infrastructure project worth over Rs 8,070 crore that connects Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Spanning 51.38 km through challenging hilly terrain, the project features 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 87 minor bridges, including Bridge No. 196, which at 104 meters is one of India’s tallest railway bridges. The inauguration, held at Lengpui Airport due to weather constraints, marks Mizoram’s inclusion on India’s rail map, with direct connectivity now available to Delhi via the Rajdhani Express. Modi praised the resilience of engineers and the people of Mizoram, emphasizing the railway line as a “historic milestone” that will boost trade, tourism, employment, and regional integration across Northeast India and Southeast Asia. He also criticized opposition parties for neglecting the Northeast in development efforts and highlighted the government’s focus on marginalized communities. The new rail line is expected to lower transport costs, create jobs, and spur socio-economic growth in Mizoram.

As India’s fifteenth vice president, CP Radhakrishnan takes the oath of office.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India on Friday at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and former vice presidents Jagdeep Dhankhar, Venkaiah Naidu, and Hamid Ansari. Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee, was elected on September 9 with 452 votes against opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy’s 300 votes, amid a 98.2% voter turnout in the electoral college. Previously, Radhakrishnan served as Governor of Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. After the ceremony, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. His predecessor, Jagdeep Dhankhar, had resigned in July citing medical reasons, ending his tenure prematurely. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Radhakrishnan, expressing confidence in his commitment to constitutional values and parliamentary discourse.

Bodoland in Assam wants to transform pig farming in order to become self-sufficient.

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam has launched the Bodoland Pig Mission, an ambitious initiative aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pork production by introducing the high-yield British Large White Yorkshire pig breed and promoting scientific farming practices. Launched in 2021, the mission is a collaborative effort involving the BTR government, the Netherlands-based Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM), and Denmark’s Danish Consortium of Academic Craftsmanship (DCAC). With annual pork consumption exceeding 25,000 metric tonnes but local production meeting less than 40% of demand, the mission seeks to bridge this gap through modern breeding facilities, fattening units, and an integrated value chain. The program also focuses on empowering tribal farmers, especially women and youth, by providing loans, training, and technical support to transform pig rearing into a profitable and sustainable livelihood. The initiative aims to produce 100,000 kg of pork daily and reduce imports by 70% within five years, significantly benefiting the regional economy.

Bangladesh: Following the crushing defeat by the Central Students Union at Dhaka University, the BNP.

The September 9 DUCSU elections have marked a historic first with the Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, securing victory at Dhaka University, long regarded as a secular stronghold of nationalist politics. The defeat of BNP’s student wing, Jatiyotabadi Chhatra Dal, which it blamed on rigging, has deepened the party’s crisis and exposed its dwindling influence since the fall of the Awami League government in 2024. While Jamaat has quietly consolidated support across key institutions, the BNP has been weakened by internal rifts, violence, and misplaced priorities. The outcome signals new challenges for the BNP ahead of the 2026 general elections, where alliances between Jamaat, religious groups, and the National Citizen Party could further sideline it amid growing public nostalgia for the stability once provided by the Awami League.