The communal tensions in Dhubri, Assam, were triggered by the alleged discovery of cow meat near a temple, leading to protests, retaliatory violence, and the imposition of strict prohibitory orders by district authorities. The situation, while tense, is currently under control with ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order
The Bangladeshi Awami League has expressed deep concern over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reportedly scheduled meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
“The Awami League has today expressed deep concern over UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s reportedly scheduled meeting with Muhammad Yunus, the self-declared Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, warning that any formal meeting lends legitimacy to an unelected and unconstitutional administration,” the Awami League posted on its Facebook page.
A formal letter from the Awami League’s UK branch has been sent to Downing Street, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the King’s Foundation, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, urging British officials not to unwittingly launder Yunus’s administration, just as Bangladesh’s crisis deepens, it added.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will be on a bilateral official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to 13, 2025.
During the visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to have an audience with King Charles III of the United Kingdom. He is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the UK Prime Minister during the visit.
Muhammad Yunus recently announced that the general election will be held in the first half of April 2026. The announcement of the election is a major development for Bangladesh politics after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August 2024.
The Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM) has called for a public apology from media channels for spreading “baseless allegations” and misrepresenting Meghalaya as an unsafe destination in the aftermath of the recent honeymoon murder case in Sohra. TGAM praised the Meghalaya Police and rescue teams for their diligent efforts and condemned misinformation that harmed the state’s image. The association urged the government to take legal action against those responsible for defaming Meghalaya, emphasizing the state’s peaceful nature and warm hospitality. Meanwhile, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) also demanded an apology from Sonam Raghuvanshi’s family for statements that allegedly tarnished the reputation of Meghalaya and its people as a safe and welcoming tourist destination.
Sonam Raghuvanshi, a 24-year-old woman from Indore, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. The crime, reportedly planned with her lover Raj Kushwah and executed with the help of hired accomplices, came to light after Raja’s body was discovered in a gorge near the Weisawdong waterfalls on June 2. Sonam, who had gone missing after the incident, was apprehended in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and is being transported to Shillong for further investigation. Police have arrested five people in connection with the case, uncovering digital payment trails and evidence suggesting a premeditated plot. The case has shocked both the families and the local community, as the investigation continues across multiple states.
By analyzing water samples across all four seasons of Dhansiri, a major river in the Northeast, the study offers a detailed understanding of seasonal variations influenced by various anthropogenic activities as well as climatic variables.
The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has demanded a public apology from the family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, arrested for the alleged murder of her husband during their honeymoon in Sohra, for allegedly defaming Meghalaya and harming its reputation as a safe tourist destination. CoMSO claims Sonam’s family politicized the tragedy and spread misleading narratives against the state, while praising the local police for their professional investigation. The incident has also revived calls for implementing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to better manage tourist inflow and enhance security. Meanwhile, Sonam’s family maintains her innocence and has called for a CBI probe, alleging bias in the investigation. The case has sparked renewed debate over tourism, public safety, and regulatory measures in Meghalaya.
India has reiterated that it will not resume talks with Pakistan on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) unless Islamabad addresses New Delhi’s concerns over cross-border terrorism and agrees to a comprehensive restructuring of the water-sharing pact. Despite repeated outreach from Pakistan’s Water Resources Secretary, Indian officials have maintained silence, insisting that dialogue is off the table following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The suspension marks a significant shift in India’s approach to the 1960 treaty, which governs the distribution of the Indus River and its tributaries. India is now conducting a comprehensive study to maximize its use of the eastern rivers allocated under the IWT, highlighting the increasing linkage between water diplomacy and regional security concerns.
Between 26 May and 8 June 2025, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under Spear Corps, conducted a series of intelligence-based operations across Manipur’s hill and valley districts—including Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Jiribam, Imphal East, and Imphal West—in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. These operations led to the apprehension of 23 insurgent cadres and the recovery of 40 weapons, nine IEDs, grenades, ammunition, and other warlike stores. Notable recoveries included 35 kg of explosives in Imphal East, multiple rifles and mortars in Churachandpur, Kakching, Jiribam, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, and Imphal East, as well as several IEDs and grenades. All apprehended individuals and seized items were handed over to Manipur Police, underscoring the security forces’ ongoing commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region.
Manipur remains on edge as widespread protests erupted overnight following the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others. Defying prohibitory orders, demonstrators set fire to the Sub-Divisional Collector’s office in Yairipok Tulihal, blocked major roads, and clashed violently with security forces in several Imphal localities. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as tension escalated, while women’s groups joined torchlight processions demanding the immediate formation of a state government. The unrest, triggered by the CBI’s arrest of Singh at Imphal Airport for alleged involvement in the 2023 ethnic violence, has led to curfews, internet shutdowns, and a 10-day bandh, crippling normal life across the region.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three insurgents linked to the deadly January 17, 2024, attack on security forces in Moreh, Tengnoupal district, Manipur, which resulted in the deaths of two police commandos and injuries to several others. Among those apprehended is Thangminlen Mate, a key member of the banned Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal (KIT), who was arrested in Silchar, Assam, on May 19, 2025. The other two accused—Kamginthang Gangte of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and Hentinthang Kipgen, also known as Thangneo Kipgen, associated with the Village Volunteers group—were arrested from Imphal on June 6. All three are accused of planning and executing the ambush and have been remanded to judicial custody as the NIA continues its investigation into the case.
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