New Delhi, June 25: The Congress on Thursday cornered the Centre over the status of passports as proof of citizenship, demanding an official clarification after an MEA official described it as primarily a travel document.   “Under the Passport Act, only bonafide Indian citizens get...

Imphal (Manipur), June 25: The Kuki-Zo Council publicly apologized Thursday for the killing of six Naga hostages in Kangpokpi district, calling it a “grave mistake” done out of emotion and seeking an impartial investigation into all violence tied to Manipur’s ethnic strife.   KZC Chairman...

Jowai(Meghalaya), June 25 :Synjuk Ki Rangbahkur leaders met JHADC Chief Executive Member Thombor Shiwat Thursday, calling for urgent legislation to preserve the matrilineal clan lineage system of the Khasi and Jaintia people.   The delegation of President R. L. Kharpran, General Secretary Raphael Warjri, Spokesperson...

Caracas, June 25 : Twin earthquakes killed at least 40 and injured over 1,500 in Venezuela on Thursday, triggering a nationwide emergency. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared coastal La Guaira a “disaster zone” after dozens of buildings collapsed. The toll excludes La Guaira due to...

Aizawl (Mizoram), June 25: Mizoram has recorded a significant decline in visible drug abuse on its streets, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said Thursday, attributing the change to joint efforts by the government, law enforcement, churches, civil society groups, and local communities.   Speaking at a discussion...