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Google and Airtel collaborate to provide postpaid and Wi-Fi users with a Google One subscription.

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google One to offer 100GB of free cloud storage for six months to its postpaid mobile and broadband users. This initiative aims to tackle growing storage constraints by providing secure and seamless access across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail. Users can redeem the offer via the Airtel Thanks app, with the option to share storage with up to five people. After six months, a nominal fee of ₹125/month applies. The collaboration ensures enhanced data backup, particularly for WhatsApp chat storage on Android devices.

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Sarbananda Sonowal said the centre will invest an extra Rs 1,000 crore in inland waterways projects in Assam and the Northeast.

The Centre has announced an additional ₹1,000 crore investment in Inland Waterways projects across Assam and the Northeast by 2026, aiming to boost cargo movement, passenger connectivity, and economic growth. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed ongoing projects with officials from key agencies, emphasizing advanced maritime skill development to align with industry needs. Major infrastructure upgrades are planned for NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), alongside feasibility studies for water transport projects in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.

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India’s first entirely literate state is Mizoram.

Mizoram has officially become India’s first fully literate state, a landmark achievement announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma at a celebratory event at Mizoram University. The milestone was reached through the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, a targeted literacy initiative that helped the state surpass a 98.2% literacy rate.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary praised Mizoram’s success, crediting it to community-driven efforts and visionary leadership. The campaign mobilized 292 volunteer educators and focused on over 3,000 non-literate individuals, ensuring widespread participation. Officials now view Mizoram’s literacy model as a blueprint for replication in other states under the National Education Policy.

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A webpage supported by the DGFI in Bangladesh suggests “encircling India’s northeast.”

A recent analysis on bdmilitary.com, reportedly backed by Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), suggests that establishing a Rohingya Safe Zone could serve as a strategic advantage for Bangladesh, allowing it to exert influence over India’s northeastern states. The report frames Myanmar’s Rakhine State and India’s Siliguri Corridor as critical access points that could enable Dhaka to apply geopolitical pressure, disrupting transit routes and military mobility. The analysis also highlights potential support from China’s Belt and Road Initiative and U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, while acknowledging domestic political opposition. It further proposes securing UN mandates and investing in border security enhancements to legitimize and operationalize the plan.

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Supporters of the Awami League gather at the UN to call for lifting Bangladesh’s party prohibition.

Bangladeshi expatriates gathered outside the United Nations headquarters to protest the recent ban on the Awami League, urging international intervention to restore democratic governance in Bangladesh. Led by the USA chapter of the Awami League, the demonstration condemned the interim government of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, alleging authoritarian rule and suppression of political opposition. Protesters argued that the ban was unjustified and called on the UN and U.S. government to pressure Bangladeshi authorities to reinstate the Awami League and allow free elections. The Bangladesh Election Commission’s suspension of the party’s registration has intensified concerns over political freedom in the country.

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Committee in Meghalaya urges suspension of Indo-Bangladesh border fence inspection

The Coordination Committee on International Border (CCIB) of Meghalaya has urged authorities to postpone the proposed joint inspection of the India-Bangladesh border fencing project in West Jaintia Hills, citing ongoing legal proceedings in the Meghalaya High Court. While the CCIB and affected landowners do not oppose the fencing, they demand safeguards to prevent land loss for local residents. They argue that proceeding with the inspection before a court ruling could lead to unnecessary complications. The Meghalaya High Court has previously directed the state government to prioritize fencing work, but local concerns about indigenous land rights remain at the forefront of discussions.

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A Meghalayan organisation calls for action over the dust pollution caused by Khliehriat’s highway building.

The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has raised concerns over severe dust pollution caused by highway construction in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Despite directives from the Deputy Commissioner, the contractor failed to implement dust control measures, prompting a meeting between JNC leaders and the site engineer. Following discussions, the engineer committed to watering roads twice daily. The JNC vowed to monitor compliance and warned of further action if pollution persists.

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Parts of Manipur have increased security in anticipation of the Shirui Lily festival.

Authorities have bolstered security along the 80-km stretch between Imphal and Ukhrul ahead of the five-day Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur from May 20. Security measures include vehicle checks, patrolling, and additional force deployments to ensure safety amid reported threats. Central and state forces, aided by local volunteers, are in place to protect attendees. The festival, honoring Manipur’s state flower, takes place in the Tangkhul Naga-majority Ukhrul district. Given ongoing ethnic tensions in the state, security forces are closely monitoring the situation.

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Barak Bolchhe!

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM