Why India's Northeast must worry about Muhammad Yunus's statement in China

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Save 37% with our annual Digital+Print offer just for ₹3299 Why India’s Northeast must worry about Muhammad Yunus’s statement in China By calling Bangladesh the ‘guardian’ of ocean access for the northeastern states, Yunus has drawn China in, weaponised geography and triggered regional security alarms By Kaushik Deka FROM THE STATES: BIHAR Bihar’s curious case of an indispensable engineer: What an ED probe found ED raids have not only unearthed Rs 11 crore in cash and an intricate money-laundering web but also exposed the corrupt underbelly of the administration By Amitabh Srivastava GROUND REPORT: DRUG ABUSE Kerala’s low: Even 10-year-olds high on drugs, finds govt survey The Pinarayi Vijayan government is planning a massive awareness campaign as rampant drug abuse threatens an entire generation and spurs violent crimes By Jeemon Jacob SPOTLIGHT: BIMSTEC Why India will play big role in regional bonding at 6th BIMSTEC Summit With the Bay of Bengal region at a crossroads, New Delhi’s commitment ensures BIMSTEC evolves into a vibrant platform, harmonising diverse economies for a shared future By Pradip R. Sagar CITYSCAPE: AHMEDABAD How new riverfront skyline aims to boost Ahmedabad’s Olympic bid appeal Urban developers feel an attractive, carefully curated skyline around the Sabarmati Riverfront should serve as an imperative symbol of the city’s ethos and culture By Jumana Shah INTERVIEW: VHP PRESIDENT Mathura, Kashi our only focus: VHP chief Alok Kumar Kumar on the row surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb and the Hindu right’s temple revival movements By Anilesh S. Mahajan HEALTH: HEART FAILURE How pregnancy can put a mother’s heart at risk Postpartum cardiomyopathy, a type of systolic heart failure, can set in up to five months after delivery, but usually appears in the final month of pregnancy By Sonali Acharjee CINEMA: JYOTIKA’S JOURNEY My journey is like a river, flowing, taking its own path: Actress Jyotika The flow has taken her from the well-established Tamil film base in Chennai back to her hometown Mumbai for several empowering roles By Suhani Singh FROM THE ARCHIVES (2015): MAOISTS From the India Today archives (2015) | The manufactured Maoists We rewind to the story of 514 hapless men from Jharkhand who were lured into surrendering as Maoists By Amitabh Srivastava Subscribe to the India Today Magazine Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the exclusive stories and engaging content! Click here to follow us