Arunachal Pradesh

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar firmly rebutted China's recent move to rename villages in Arunachal Pradesh as a means to assert sovereignty claims over the Indian state. Jaishankar emphasized that mere changes in nomenclature do not alter the ground realities or the sovereignty of the region, reiterating India's stance that Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will remain an integral part of India

China has released a fourth list of 30 new names for locations in Arunachal Pradesh, as part of its continued efforts to assert its claim over the Indian state. India has rejected these actions, affirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country.

India has strongly rebutted China's Defence Ministry's claims regarding the territory of Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the lack of evidence supporting these assertions and firmly dismissed their legitimacy.

The Election Commission of India has revised the date for counting of votes in the Assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim to June 2. Earlier, the counting of votes was to be held on June 4.

Amidst this announcement of the schedule for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024,  attention has turned to key issues likely to shape the elections. These include Modi's Guarantee, Congress's Nyay Guarantee, Unemployment and Price Rise, CAA and Article 370, Ram Mandir, and Electoral Bond Data.

As high-decibel campaigns kick off, promises and guarantees from various political parties will vie for attention. Here are the 10 pivotal issues expected to dominate discussions in the upcoming seven-phase Lok Sabha Elections 2024 starting April 19.

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday revealed that the Lok Sabha elections for 2024 are scheduled to take place over seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with the counting of votes slated for June 4.

In a press conference held on Saturday to announce the dates for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar took to the art of 'shayari', or poetry, to send a strong message to political parties and voters on misinformation, fake news, political hate and EVM bogey.

The Election Commission of India has announced the election schedule for the assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim

The present term of Lok Sabha expires on June 16, and a new House must be constituted before then. The terms of the Assemblies in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Odisha will end on different dates in June.

Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 825 crore, the project includes two tunnels spanning 1,003 meters and 1,595 meters, respectively, along with 8.6 km of connecting roads.

The tunnel, situated at 13,000 feet along the China border, faced delays due to extended winters and concreting challenges. However, once operational, it will significantly reduce travel time by an hour and distance by 6km, facilitating swift deployment in border areas and ensuring all-weather connectivity.

Trekkers led by Everester Tagit Sorang uncover a forgotten WWII transit camp near the Arunachal-Myanmar border, revealing a strategic Allied Forces site that played a crucial role in resisting the Japanese army's advance.

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a low of 7 degrees Celsius, two degrees below the season's average. Strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph are expected in Delhi for the next two days.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday a significant step towards enhancing border security, declaring the Modi government's unwavering commitment to constructing an impenetrable fence along the entire 1643-kilometer-long Indo-Myanmar border.