April 12, 2026

Northeasts

Mayank chakraborty becomes the first gm from northeast india.jpg

Mother quit job, son scripts history: How Mayank Chakraborty, 16, became Northeast’s 1st GM | Chess News

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com06 mins

Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…

Read More
Elf dibrugarh.jpg

Highways as runways: Why Northeast’s first emergency landing strip is a message to China

contact@dailyupdatesindia.com02 mins

NEW DELHI: The emergency landing facility on the Moran Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh marks a significant piece of strategic infrastructure for India. The move has been described by defence officials as a “moment of profound significance” for India’s national security and regional resilience.Landing on the Moran Bypass in an IAF C-130J Super Hercules, Prime Minister…

Read More