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18/12/2025

Tensions Reported Near Indian Embassy in Bangladesh

Tensions were reported in parts of Bangladesh following an incident near the Indian Embassy, where a group of protesters allegedly attempted to move towards the embassy premises, according to sources.

Security personnel responded promptly and were able to control the situation, preventing any breach of the embassy’s security perimeter. Officials said embassy staff remained safe and no significant damage was reported.

Authorities stated that the situation was swiftly brought under control and additional security measures were put in place to ensure stability in the area. The incident is being closely monitored as part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order.

The episode underscores the importance of strong diplomatic security arrangements and the need for calm and peaceful engagement in matters concerning sensitive international relations. Officials have indicated that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

18/12/2025

ACB Arrests DLRSO in Alleged Misappropriation of Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway Compensation Funds

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Arunachal Pradesh, has arrested a government official in connection with the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds linked to the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway Project in Seppa, East Kameng district.

According to an official ACB press release, the case (ACB PS Case No. 13/2025) was registered following a joint complaint lodged by members and office bearers of the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA), East Kameng Unit. Based on detailed scrutiny of documents, interrogation of concerned individuals, and technical examination of records, the ACB arrested Takam Kechak (45), serving as DLRSO, on December 17.

The accused, a resident of Palin in Kra Daadi district, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe. The ACB stated that investigations into the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds are continuing and that all aspects of the case are being examined thoroughly.

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18/12/2025

Outrage in Bihar After CM Nitish Kumar Allegedly Pulls Down Woman Doctor’s Hijab at Official Event

PATNA/KOLKATA: A controversy has erupted in Bihar after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly pulled down the hijab of a woman doctor while presenting appointment letters at a government function, triggering widespread outrage and raising questions about propriety and conduct in public office.

The incident occurred on December 15 during the distribution of appointment letters to newly appointed AYUSH (Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic) doctors in Patna. The woman involved has been identified as Dr Nusrat Parveen, an AYUSH doctor.

Following the incident, uncertainty looms over Dr Parveen’s decision to join government service. According to her family, she is deeply shaken and reluctant to take up the appointment.

“She is determined not to join the service. However, all family members, including me, are trying to convince her otherwise. We are telling her that it is the fault of the other person, and why should she feel bad or suffer because of it,” Dr Parveen’s brother told eNewsroom. He is a professor at a government law university in Kolkata.

Dr Parveen had travelled to Kolkata to be with her family shortly after the incident. A close family friend, Shahnawaz Akhtar, a senior journalist, said she has been in a state of shock since the episode.

The incident has sparked strong reactions from citizens and rights groups across the country, with many questioning what prompted the chief minister’s behaviour and calling for accountability and sensitivity, especially in matters involving personal dignity and religious attire.

17/12/2025

Nirjuli Police Seize 2 kg Cannabis, One Arrested in Anti-Drug Raid

Nirjuli Police recovered 2 kg of cannabis and arrested one person during a raid carried out on the basis of credible inputs, reinforcing their ongoing fight against drug peddling in the area.

17/12/2025

NHPC Advance of 2007 Leaves Arunachal With ₹1,000-Crore Debt, State’s Free Power from Subansiri to Be Sold Off

ITANAGAR, Dec 16:
An advance of ₹225 crore taken by the Dorjee Khandu-led government from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) in 2007 has snowballed into a debt burden of over ₹1,000 crore for Arunachal Pradesh, owing to compounded interest at 9% per annum over nearly 18 years.

The state government had then stated that the advance was taken to revive the Arunachal Pradesh Cooperative Apex Bank Limited. Since its establishment in 1978, the bank has repeatedly been marred by allegations of frauds and irregularities involving officials and political figures, with little accountability.

The ₹225 crore advance was secured against the Dibang Multipurpose Project (3,000 MW) and Tawang Stage-I and II projects (600 MW and 800 MW respectively), with the expectation that the liability would be offset through the state’s share of free power from the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project.

However, both the Tawang and Dibang projects have faced prolonged delays. The Tawang projects remain stalled due to local opposition, while the Dibang project has been held up for years by similar issues.

In November, the proposal to recover the advance through the sale of free power from the Subansiri Lower project was discussed at a meeting of the Operational Sub-Committee (OCC) of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), Ministry of Power, held in Guwahati. Arunachal Pradesh proposed that NHPC recover the advance by selling the entire free power share due to the state from Subansiri Lower, leaving no power available for local consumption.

According to official documents, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) have agreed to purchase Arunachal’s 12% share of free power at tariffs determined by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have already been executed, with UPPCL set to procure 215 MW and TSECL 25 MW.

“As per the original allocation order, 12% of the free power, including 1% for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), was earmarked for the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Further, under the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed on June 24, 2007, for the ex*****on of Tawang-I, Tawang-II and the Dibang Multipurpose Project, NHPC advanced ₹225 crore to the state government,” the document states.

The MoA authorises NHPC to sell the state’s free power to recover the advance along with compounded interest at 9% per annum from the first project commissioned in the state, including the Subansiri Lower HEP, at CERC-determined tariffs. Subsequently, through a letter dated March 4, 2025, the state government formally requested NHPC to sell both the 11% free power and the 1% LADF power.

Tripura has, however, raised concerns over the steep rise in tariffs since the signing of the PPAs, attributing it to prolonged delays in the project’s ex*****on. The issue has been referred to a committee for further examination.

The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, launched in January 2005 at Gerukamukh on the Arunachal-Assam border, was stalled for eight years (2011–2019) due to protests by Assam-based organisations and legal challenges. As a result, the project cost has escalated sharply—from ₹6,285 crore estimated in 2002 to nearly ₹26,000 crore in 2025.

Despite lingering safety concerns and allegations of environmental violations, the project is now back on track. The mechanical run of the first 250 MW unit has been completed successfully, while synchronisation of another 250 MW unit with the national grid is underway.

NHPC plans to commission three more 250 MW units within the year, adding 1,000 MW to the grid. Once fully operational, the eight-unit (8×250 MW) Subansiri Lower project will generate 2,000 MW, making it the largest hydroelectric facility in India. Full commissioning is expected by 2026–27, according to official records.

17/12/2025

Arunachal Athletes Shine at Nordic Open Wushu Championships in Sweden

Four athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, representing India, clinched an impressive six medals at the Nordic Open Wushu Championships in Sweden. Mepung Lamgu led the medal tally with two gold medals in Taijiquan and Taijijian. Mercy Ngaimong secured a gold medal in the Jianshu event, while Onilu Tega won gold in the 52 kg category. Chera Loku added to India’s haul with a silver medal in Taijiquan and a bronze medal in Taijijian.

17/12/2025

Two Children Killed in Early Morning Fire at Peon Colony in Tezu

Two siblings, aged eight and 15, lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at Peon Colony in Tezu, police said.

The incident occurred around 3.30 am when flames engulfed three residential structures, all old SPT-type quarters. The nature of the buildings reportedly contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, leaving little time for the occupants to escape.

Fire brigade and police teams rushed to the spot around 4 am and managed to bring the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby houses, Tezu police said.

Confirming the incident, Tezu Superintendent of Police Thupten Jamba said a case has been registered at Tezu police station under Unnatural Death.

“The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination for identification and completion of legal formalities,” the SP said.

He added that it was too early to ascertain the cause of the fire. “The incident took place early this morning and we are investigating the matter from all possible angles,” Jamba said.

The parents of the deceased children have been called to the police station for identification. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire, police added.

17/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Shooter Linked to Hyderabad Had No Radical Past in India, Say Telangana Police

Telangana Police on Tuesday clarified that Sajid Akram, one of the perpetrators of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, had no history of radicalisation or extremist activity during his years in India, stressing that his transformation occurred entirely abroad.

Sajid Akram, who was killed in a police encounter during the December 14 terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that left 15 people dead, hailed from Hyderabad but left India nearly 27 years ago. The 50-year-old had migrated to Australia in November 1998 on a student visa after completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Hyderabad.

The attack was carried out by Sajid along with his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, who was born in Australia and is currently hospitalised with critical injuries. Australian authorities have declared the incident a terrorist act, with investigators indicating that the father-son duo were inspired by Islamic State ideology.

According to a press note issued by Telangana Police on December 16, Sajid Akram had no adverse record in India during his stay prior to migration. After settling in Australia, he married Venera Grosso, a woman of European origin, and lived there permanently. While Sajid retained his Indian passport, both his son and daughter were born in Australia and hold Australian citizenship.

Police said Akram visited India only six times after 1998, largely for family-related reasons such as property matters and visits to elderly parents. Notably, he did not return even after his father’s death in 2017, indicating limited ties with his family and roots in Hyderabad.

Family members in Hyderabad have expressed shock over the incident, stating they were unaware of any radical leanings or extremist behaviour. Relatives told media outlets that contact with Sajid had been minimal for many years, particularly after his marriage.

“The factors leading to Sajid Akram’s radicalisation appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana,” the police statement said, adding that whatever ideological shift occurred happened entirely outside the country.

Investigators have also flagged recent international travel by the attackers. Records show that Sajid and Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on November 1, 2025, around six weeks before the attack. While Sajid used his Indian passport, Naveed travelled on an Australian passport. Philippine authorities confirmed that the duo visited Davao in Mindanao—an area known for Islamist insurgent activity—before returning to Sydney on November 28.

Australian agencies are examining whether the Philippines visit had any role in the planning or ex*****on of the attack. Two ISIS flags were reportedly recovered from the attackers’ vehicle at Bondi Beach, further strengthening terror links under investigation.

16/12/2025

The State Election Commission has announced re-polling in four districts of the state. The re-poll will be conducted at the GP segment of 2/6-Nongkhon under the 2–Upper Lekang ZPC in Namsai district; the 3/1 Nisangjang/Besai GP segment under the 3–Nedo ZP Constituency in Bichom district; the 4/11/2, 4/11/3, 4/11/5, and 4/11/6 GP constituencies of Laho-II GP under the 4–Dadam ZP Constituency in Tirap district; and the 6–Rotom Polling Station under the 1–Tamen Dollungmukh ZP Constituency in Kamle district.

State Election Commission Secretary Taru Talo informed that polling will be held on 18 December, with voting scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He added that the Commission has not received any recommendations for re-polling from districts other than those mentioned.

16/12/2025

Tezu & Sunpura Police Nab Accused in Hit-and-Run Case Involving Minor Girl

Tezu and Sunpura police of Lohit district, in a swift and coordinated operation, have arrested the accused involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place near the Petrol Pump at Danglat on 16/12/2024 at around 8:45 am.

According to a complaint lodged at PS Tezu, an unidentified Tata pickup vehicle hit a 9-year-old minor girl and fled the scene with the vehicle, leaving the victim seriously injured.

Following the incident, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at PS Tezu, and an intensive investigation was launched under the supervision of Insp J. Aran, OC PS Tezu, along with SI P. Baja, SI H. Jugli, ASI S.K. Tiwari, and Ct (Dvr) K. Pertin.

Based on eyewitness accounts and technical inputs, and through coordinated efforts with PS Sunpura under OC Insp D. Singpho, the Tata pickup bearing registration number AS-23-CC-4132 was intercepted. The accused driver was arrested and identified as Manoj Moran (48), son of Dibya Kumar Moran, a resident of Khulibari Gaon under PO/PS Tongana, Tinsukia district, Assam.

Advisory

In view of the recent rise in road accidents over the past few days, the district police have intensified traffic enforcement and patrolling across Lohit district. Public cooperation is earnestly sought to help prevent accidents and ensure a safe and pleasant winter season for all.

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