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Myanmar quake: India sends more humanitarian aid in C-17 aircraft

April 06, 2025 11:30 am

India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand on March 28.

Why India is fencing its border with Myanmar — and why that could be a problem

February 13, 2024 10:31 pm

As rebel forces fight the junta in Naypyidaw, cross-border movement of armed groups and weapons has created an unpredictable situation on India’s 1,640 km border with Myanmar. Yet, the announcements about ending the Free Movement Regime and building a fence flies in the face of official policies of Neighbourhood First and Act East

Manipur-based tribal groups oppose decision to scrap India-Myanmar FMR

February 09, 2024 9:46 am

"The tribal communities in Manipur and Mizoram are not happy with the decision of the FMR and they will make sure to take whatever steps required to oppose the decision at higher level," spokesperson of ZO United Ginza Vualzong said.

Suspending free movement along Myanmar border: Amit Shah

February 09, 2024 2:07 am

The home ministry has recommended the immediate suspension of the Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar that allows tribes along the border to travel up to 16 km inside the other country without a visa.

Express View on India-Myanmar border: Keep it porous

January 24, 2024 5:25 am

Sealing border with Myanmar is no solution to complex problems of Northeast. The answer lies in greater engagement

What is the India-Myanmar border Free Movement Regime, which the Centre is planning to end?

January 23, 2024 8:06 am

The FMR agreement was implemented in 2018. What was the rationale behind it and why was there some discussion around withdrawing it last year, amid the ongoing ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur?

India-Myanmar border will be fenced like that of Bangladesh, Centre reconsidering Free Movement Regime: Amit Shah

January 21, 2024 7:31 am

With the end of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the fencing of the border, it will be mandatory for anyone coming into India from across the border to get a visa.

What India’s Army Chief needs to do in the face of two-front threats

January 16, 2024 11:02 pm

Army Chief's annual media interaction presented a mature assessment of security issues facing India, making room for pragmatic solutions

India asks its nationals in Myanmar to register with embassy in Yangon

November 21, 2023 9:37 pm

Since the current conflict in Myanmar started in 2021, a large number of citizens from the neighbouring country have taken refuge in India.

Why Myanmar is now seeing its worst fighting in more than two years

November 20, 2023 10:56 am

Over the past week, resistance forces have captured two towns close to the India-Myanmar border. The coordinated offensive by the rebels is the stiffest challenge to the junta since the coup of February 2021. What does this mean for India?

INDIA MYANMAR RELATIONS PHOTOS

The Road to East: From India's Moreh to Myanmar's Mandalay

September 04, 2018 6:52 am

Sixteen years after India, Myanmar, Thailand agreed to build a 1,300-km highway, to bind the three countries together, and bring Delhi closer to ASEAN, two crossings were opened on August 8.

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