AFSPA now applicable fully only in 31 districts of 4 NE states

The AFSPA, under which a geographical location is declared as disturbed area to facilitate operations of the armed forces, will now be applicable fully only in 31 districts and partially in 12......

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning and effective clinical management are among the measures to be focussed upon in nine states reporting a surge in COVID-19......

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Ahead of the end of the extended lockdown, the Union health ministry has listed 130 districts in the country in red zone, 284 in orange zone and 319 in green zone on the basis of incidence of cases......

Northeast verdict: Big winners and losers

Here's how the prominent leaders in the fray in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland have performed. Manik Sarkar, Tripura The four-time Tripura chief minister has won from the Dhanpur constituency......