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  • China secretly expanding nuclear warhead facilities just 800 km from Arunachal: Why India faces a tougher security calculus

    According to the latest estimates from the US Department of Defense, China possessed more than 600 nuclear warheads by the end of 2024 and is on track to cross 1,000 by 2030.

  • '23 lakh trees to be felled’: Expert panel suggests environmental clearance for Arunachal dam project

    The expert panel warned about large-scale deforestation and the need for strict ecological safeguards

  • Meet Kabak Yano: Indian mountaineer from Arunachal summits Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in Western Hemisphere

    An Indian mountaineer has conquered South America’s highest peak, adding another summit to her daring global mission, but the journey ahead promises even tougher climbs and greater challenges.

  • Scientists stumble upon a rare and new white ginger species from Arunachal forests

    Scientists have discovered a rare white-flowered ginger in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting India’s rich botanical diversity and emphasizing urgent conservation for this fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

  • On cam: Two Kerala tourists drown after slipping into frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

    The body of one of them was recovered, while a search was underway to trace the other.

  • Public Investment Board approves 1720MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project: Sources

    The project will generate 6,869.92 MU of green energy annually on completion, thereby contributing to the Government of India’s energy transition initiatives and its Net Zero target by 2070.

  • China’s Arunachal claims and deepening Pakistan ties: Why the Pentagon report alarms India

    The Pentagon warns that China is exploiting eased border tensions with India while strengthening ties with Pakistan, expanding its nuclear arsenal, and claiming Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for New Delhi.

  • Arunachal road accident: 14 killed, 7 others missing as truck falls into gorge

    The incident took place on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh

  • Pakistan parrots China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh again, challenges India’s sovereignty stance

    The statement, attributed to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, signals yet another attempt by Pakistan to insert itself into India’s internal matters by aligning with China’s expansionist claims.

  • Arunachal is ‘integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi slams detention of Indian citizen in Shanghai

    MEA spokesperson said India has taken up the matter with China “strongly,” noting that Chinese authorities have yet to offer a credible explanation for the detention.

  • ‘Never recognised Arunachal’: China responds to Indian woman's 18-hour Shanghai ordeal

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated Beijing’s long-standing position on Arunachal Pradesh, which China refers to as Zangnan or South Tibet.

  • 'Arunachal indisputably Indian territory': The Shanghai airport incident that sparked India-China diplomatic row | Explained

    Speaking to news outlets, Prema described how Indian consular staff intervened to secure her release after she was held for nearly 18 hours.

  • 'Arunachal indisputably Indian territory': India issues strong demarche to China over harassment faced by Indian national at Shanghai airport

    Prema Thongdok claimed that Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport declared her Indian passport invalid and delayed her travel to Japan.

  • Indian woman held back at Shanghai Airport for 18 hours: Authorities say 'Arunachal is part of China', passport declared 'invalid'

    The episode highlights China’s repeated attempts to question India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, which is an “integral and inalienable" part of India.

  • Govt eyes small-hydro policy in Union Budget 2026 amid 16,000 MW untapped potential

    India has an estimated 21,133 MW of small-hydro potential, of which at least 5,000 MW has been developed, leaving around 75 percent untapped, mostly in Himalayan and northeastern states, according to government data seen by Moneycontrol.

  • 3-day Namdapha Butterfly Festival 2025 to be held from Nov 26 in Arunachal Pradesh — all you need to know

    The 8th Namdapha Butterfly Festival will be held from November 26–28, 2025, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Miao, celebrating over 500 butterfly species and eco-tourism. Here's everything you need to know.

  • India eyes 208 hydel projects on Brahmaputra basin against China’s 60 GW mega dam

    India has drawn a plan to build hydro projects totaling 65,000 MW across its Brahmaputra basin against China’s 60,000 MW plant, construction of which began in July this year.

  • Sikkim’s rare ‘spotless baron’ butterfly returns to Dzongu after five years

    The Spotless Baron stands apart from its relatives for lacking the distinctive white spots that give the Baron species its name.

  • Arunachal Pradesh’s Kaimoi village wins ‘Best Tourism Village Award 2025’ for its eco-cultural transformation

    Kaimoi village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district has won the ‘Best Tourism Village Award 2025’ for its remarkable eco-cultural revival. Discover how this remote hamlet became a model for sustainable and community-led tourism in India.

  • AFSPA extended for six months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

    The extension of the disturbed area in the particular areas in the three states will be effective from October 1 for six months.

  • Expert panel gives green nod for India’s third-largest hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh

    Currently, the installed hydropower capacity in Arunachal Pradesh is a meagre 1,256 MW, while the state's exploitable hydropower potential is 50,394 MW, according to government data seen by Moneycontrol.

  • This 1,000-Year-Old Arunachal Pradesh Village Is a Must-Visit Heritage Treasure

    Discover Mirba Village in Arunachal Pradesh, a 1000-year-old heritage village preserving traditional Monpa architecture, culture, and sustainable living. Explore this hidden gem in India’s northeast.

  • Think You Know Arunachal Pradesh? Discover 10 Hidden Gems That Will Surprise You

    Uncover the unexplored side of Arunachal Pradesh with our guide to 10 hidden gems. From snow-clad Mechuka to serene Sangti Valley and golden Namsai, explore the offbeat destinations of the Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains.

  • A rare orchid species recorded in Arunachal Pradesh’s remote forests

    The orchid is Gastrochilus pechei, previously known only from Myanmar. A team of researchers confirmed its presence in Vijoynagar.

  • OIL and BPCL join hands to create a gas distribution network in Arunachal Pradesh

    The agreement also serves a strategic purpose as it aligns with the government's push toward a gas-based economy and clean energy access in the North-eastern region.

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