In a significant development, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss several key issues concerning the state’s governance, identity and aspirations.

A series of earthquakes, including a 5.2 magnitude tremor, have struck Afghanistan’s Hindukush region, causing widespread devastation. The quakes have resulted in over 2,200 fatalities and 3,000 injuries, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation worsened by recent flash floods. International aid is being mobilized, with the WFP dispatching emergency supplies and India airlifting relief materials to assist affected communities.

The government has proposed steep hikes in vehicle fitness testing and renewal fees, with charges doubling for vehicles over 20 years to curb pollution and safety risks.