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Five Army personnel went missing after flash floods swept away shelters at a camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, while four labourers died in a landslide in Upper Subansiri district. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are conducting search operations

Tensions along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border escalated on Thursday as an economic blockade over an August 10 firing incident led to stone-pelting, injuring several people and targeting security personnel. Protesters demand arrests, action against alleged encroachment and settlement of the boundary dispute

A fresh clash erupted between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh protesters in Dhemaji amid an indefinite economic blockade over a border firing incident and alleged land encroachment. Police fired in the air to control the mob as both states pursued efforts to resolve disputes

China on Monday rejected India's move to assign standard names to 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “illegal, null and void”. Beijing reiterated its claim over the region, while India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country

Union Health Minister JP Nadda will visit Arunachal Pradesh to review flood relief, rehabilitation and healthcare measures after touring Assam and Nagaland. He inspected affected areas, met displaced families and assured full Central support for reconstruction, restoration and disaster response efforts

Two women from Arunachal Pradesh, January Tali and Hachu Lombo, have become the first from the state to summit the 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh. Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik praised their historic achievement, calling it an inspiration for aspiring mountaineers.

The Indian National Congress accused the Centre of continuing a "calibrated capitulation" to China despite a record trade deficit. Jairam Ramesh alleged the policy is hurting MSMEs while raising concerns over border, water security and strategic issues

Relentless monsoon rains and flash floods have affected thousands across 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to three. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities battle landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption to connectivity

Scientists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district documented a rare yellow puffball mushroom, possibly Bovista colorata. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity, though further microscopic and molecular studies are needed for confirmation and taxonomic classification 

A 15-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh missing since December was rescued from Rajasthan’s Banswara district. Police said a man was arrested after allegedly luring her via Snapchat, and she has been placed in a shelter home

An Assam Rifles personnel was injured after suspected NSCN-K-YA militants opened fire during border fencing near Pangsau Pass. Forces retaliated, and search operations were launched to trace the attackers

Indian Air Force helicopters carried out 54 sorties, dropping over 1.62 lakh litres of water to control a forest fire in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The four-day operation helped protect nearby settlements with multi-agency support

Delhi Police arrested a couple in Malviya Nagar for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh during a dispute. The FIR includes SC-ST Act charges. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and assured strict action

Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh arrested an National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) militant in Longding, foiling a major terror plot and seizing arms. In a separate operation, police in Namsai recovered heroin and arrested a woman under the NDPS Act

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a joint helicopter-borne exercise in Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, testing rapid troop deployment, operational preparedness, and coordination in challenging terrain. The drill enhanced combat readiness, professionalism, and interoperability in strategically sensitive areas

Anini village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley was awarded “Best Emerging Adventure Destination” at the 17th ATOAI convention in Srinagar, recognizing its trekking routes, natural beauty, cultural heritage, and efforts by local communities and tourism stakeholders

Campaigning for the December 15 municipal and panchayat elections in Arunachal Pradesh concluded on Saturday. Polling will be held for the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), and several zilla parishad and gram panchayat constituencies.

Akash Choudhary of Meghalaya broke the record for the fastest first-class fifty by reaching the milestone in just 11 balls, hitting eight consecutive sixes in his innings. He became only the third player to hit six sixes in an over

India U17 Blue Colts begin their SAFF Championship 2025 campaign against Maldives, aiming to defend last year’s title, with Bibiano Fernandes and captain Wangkhem Denny Singh emphasizing focus and preparation

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence