The West Bengal government has approved the transfer of an additional 350 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to facilitate the installation of fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. This decision follows a long-standing dispute between the state administration and the BSF over the land required for the project.
A former government school teacher from Assam's Morigaon district has alleged that he was forcibly deported to Bangladesh by Indian authorities, despite his ongoing legal battle in the Supreme Court regarding his citizenship status. The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media and renewed scrutiny over the functioning of Assam’s Foreigners' Tribunals.
India has surpassed Japan to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a historic milestone with its GDP reaching 4 trillion US dollars.
Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Legislative Assembly and CPI(M) Politburo member Jitendra Chaudhury has expressed optimism about the opening of the Maitri Setu, the bridge connecting India and Bangladesh over the Feni River.
India’s new import directive has had a significant impact on the Petrapole land port in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. The number of goods-laden trucks entering India from Bangladesh has dropped sharply, leaving thousands of workers, port labourers, and small traders associated with the port in a difficult situation.
In view of the current situation between India and Pakistan, Indian border surveillance has been increased in various states for the last few months.