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₹27,000 Crore Infrastructure Push: How Manipur’s New Government Is Rewiring the State’s Economy
ByTeam TQ March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Manipur’s 2026-27 budget, presented by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, signals a decisive shift toward long-term infrastructure development aimed at rebuilding the state’s economic momentum. For a state navigating recovery after prolonged instability, the government’s focus is clear: strengthen connectivity between the Imphal Valley and the hill districts while integrating Manipur more closely with India’s…

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Gelephu Mindfulness City: The $100 Billion Opportunity Northeast India Cannot Afford to Miss
ByTeam TQ March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

When Bhutan unveiled the vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), it was widely seen as one of the most ambitious economic experiments in South Asia — a $100 billion sustainable smart city designed to transform the Himalayan kingdom’s economic future. But the story does not end at Bhutan’s border. Just a few kilometres away from…

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The Number India Can’t Agree On: Inside the Great GDP Rebase — and Why It Matters More Than You Think
ByTeam TQ March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

India’s latest GDP release delivered a headline that most newsrooms treated as straightforward good news: Q3 FY26 growth printed at 7.8%, beating expectations, with the full-year estimate revised up to 7.6%. But beneath that optimism lies a statistical twist few are unpacking properly. Using a newly revised base year and methodology, the government now estimates…

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Arunachal Pradesh Tourism at a Crossroads: Which Way Forward?
ByTeam TQ February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Across the mountains and river valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, tourism is no longer a distant promise — it is an unfolding reality. Roads are improving, digital exposure is expanding, and once-hidden destinations are steadily entering mainstream travel circuits. For a state defined by fragile ecosystems, indigenous cultures, and deeply spiritual landscapes, this rise in visitor…

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Arunachal Pradesh Powering India: Inside the ₹2 Lakh Crore Hydropower Push and the State’s Decade of Economic Leap
BySMS BORDOLOI February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

As Arunachal Pradesh completes four decades of statehood, the frontier state is stepping into a new role. It wants to become a key player in India’s future energy landscape. The government has declared 2025–2035 as the “Decade of Hydropower.” Backed by an estimated ₹2 lakh crore development pipeline, this push aims to turn Arunachal Pradesh…

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Mizoram’s Green Revolution: From Quiet Frontier to Ginger Hub and Northeast Connectivity Powerhouse
BySMS BORDOLOI February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

As Mizoram marks 40 years of statehood, the state’s story is evolving from that of a peaceful hill frontier into one of India’s most promising examples of organic agriculture-led growth, rising connectivity, and human-capital-driven development. From expanding ginger cultivation and food processing to the long-awaited arrival of railway connectivity near Aizawl, Mizoram is gradually positioning…

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North East India’s Data‑Centre Moment: How the 2047 Tax Holiday and Agartala Gateway Can Attract Global Cloud Giants
ByTeam TQ February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 may mark a turning point for North East India’s digital future. By offering a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies using Indian data centres, New Delhi has sent a strong signal: India wants to host global cloud infrastructure for the long term. For the North East, this is more than…

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The Tea Revolution: Can a Cooperative Brew Disrupt Assam’s Plantation Monopoly?
ByTeam TQ February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

In what could mark a defining shift in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced sweeping changes to the Startup India policy. For the first time, the coveted “startup” label — along with its basket of tax benefits, funding support, and innovation incentives — is no longer reserved only for urban…

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The “North East Premium”: Why 2% Inflation in Delhi Feels Like 6% in the Hills
ByTeam TQ February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The national headlines are celebrating. As of January 2026, India’s retail inflation has cooled to a comfortable 2.75% under the newly minted 2024 CPI base year. On paper, the dragon is slain. But if you’re standing in a market in Aizawl, Itanagar, or Shillong, those celebratory numbers feel like a statistical mirage. While the “mainland”…

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Budget Maths vs Ground Reality: What the ₹10,000 Crore MSME Provision Really Means
ByTeam TQ February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The ₹10,000 crore MSME provision sounds bold, but its real impact depends on who can access institutional credit—and who remains left out, especially in regions like the North-East.

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