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Mecca Pact: Political Rhetoric or Operational Reality? A Former Ambassador

By Cleric J. Wanniang & Syrpailin Z. Wanniang The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (MDA) between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Trkiye has generated considerable attention across West Asia, eliciting both optimism and concern among regional actors. To examine the emerging dynamics, the India Foundation hosted a panel discussion at the India Habitat Centre, [] The post Mecca Pact: Political Rhetoric or Operational Reality? A Former Ambassadors Perspective first appeared on Highland Post .

17 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Fence The Border

The reports of Bangladeshi nationals illegally entering India through Meghalaya has become routine and the pattern that emerges should alarm both the state and the Centre. Many of those apprehended confess that they crossed over with the help of agents Indian citizens living in border villages who, for personal financial gain, are willing to [] The post Fence The Border first appeared on Highland Post .

17 Sep 2026 7:59 am
Impact of Social Media On Children

Editor, There was a time when children would run to the playground and play hours after coming from the schools. But now that enthusiasm is waning gradually. Children of today are found lost inside a small screen which has completely ruined their social life and habits. Rather than playing physical games and engaging in outdoor [] The post Impact of Social Media On Children first appeared on Highland Post .

17 Sep 2026 7:58 am
Petrol bombs thrown at DMR office

Shillong, Sep 16: Panic gripped Risa Colony on Wednesday afternoon after two petrol bombs were thrown at the Directorate of Mineral Resources office. Police said the attack happened around 3.45 pm when staff were inside. One bomb went off at the boundary wall, the second struck a parked Maruti Alto (ML05 AC 0429) inside the [] The post Petrol bombs thrown at DMR office first appeared on Highland Post .

16 Sep 2026 10:56 pm
SPL 2026: Mawlai hold off Langsning to take back first place

Shillong, Sep 16: Mawlai had their hearts in their mouths on several occasions but held off a strong challenge from defending champions Langsning in a 0-0 draw in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here this evening. The result takes Mawlai back to the top of the standings with 11 points now [] The post SPL 2026: Mawlai hold off Langsning to take back first place first appeared on Highland Post .

16 Sep 2026 8:56 pm