Sikkim

A group of tourists joined security personnel to raise enthusiastic chants of "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" in a snow-covered valley at an altitude of 16,000 feet in Sikkim to mark the 77th Republic Day of India.  The moments, filled with pride and patriotic fervour, were captured in a video. The civilians also got to witness the unfurling of the tricolour. The clip shows Indo-Tibetan Border Police troops holding both the tricolour and the force's own flag. This year's main Republic Day Parade on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi is themed around 150 years of national song 'Vande Mataram'; India's progress, military strength, cultural diversity and the spirit of 'Jan Bhagidari'.

On this Special Report, India Today’s Himanshu Mishra discusses the elevation of Nitin Naveen as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Highlighting his journey from a grassroots worker to the party's top post, Mishra notes that Naveen’s appointment signals a generational shift within the organization. The speaker emphasizes Naveen's core philosophy, quoting him: 'There are no shortcuts in politics.' The discussion details Naveen's extensive experience, including his five terms as an MLA, his ministerial roles in Bihar, and his successful stint as the election in-charge for Chhattisgarh, where the BJP secured 54 seats. The report also covers his visits to various religious sites, including the Jhandewalan Temple and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, reflecting the party's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' motto. Naveen’s deep connection with the youth wing and his organizational skills are cited as key reasons for his selection to lead the party into its next phase.

This special report focuses on the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrating Diwali on high alert at the India-Pakistan international border in Jammu's Samba district. A BSF jawan stated, 'We will send a message to the enemy that they should not look at our country.' Away from their families, the jawans, including women personnel, marked the festival of lights by lighting diyas, offering prayers, and celebrating with crackers. This report captures their unwavering spirit and sacrifice, highlighting that their duty to the nation comes first. The celebrations are set against the backdrop of heightened vigil following 'Operation Sindoor', a significant counter-infiltration strike. The personnel's message is clear: while they celebrate with joy, they remain vigilant and ready to give a befitting reply to any hostile act.

This special report focuses on the tragic deaths of two Indian Army paratroopers, Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, in the Kishtwar-Kukarnag region of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the Indian Army has said, 'jawans battled extreme weather conditions.' The soldiers were part of a counter-terrorist operation in the Garhul forest area when they were caught in a severe snowstorm on the night of October 6-7. An intensive search and rescue operation was launched, but it was hampered by the adverse weather. Authorities have confirmed that the deaths were a result of a 'weather-related accident' and not due to any terror-related activity. The bodies of both soldiers were recovered with their weapons, one on Thursday and the other on Friday, following a multi-day search.

“Nepali is a foreign language. And those speaking it should go to Nepal.”

Tired of honking horns, sweltering heat, and suffocating air? India’s remote workers finally have an escape — and it’s nestled in the Eastern Himalayas.

Watch how Ashwani Thapa, a creator from Bihar, connected with children at a remote school.

The skeleton of a missing woman was discovered sealed inside her locked house in Siliguri, West Bengal, on June 27, 2025 — seven months after she disappeared. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey about the situation arising from heavy rainfall and floods in the Northeast.

Heavy rainfall and landslides have affected multiple states in Northeast. In Manipur, over 19,000 people have been impacted and more than 3,300 houses damaged due to flooding.

Relentless monsoon rains have triggered widespread landslides and flash floods across Northeast India, resulting in multiple fatalities. The states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Sikkim are severely affected. Thousands have been impacted in Assam, with the Brahmaputra river crossing the danger mark in Dibrugarh. In Manipur, continuous rainfall has damaged hundreds of houses, while in Arunachal Pradesh, flash floods have claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have launched Operation Jal Rahat 2 in response to the severe flooding.

The Sankalang Bridge has collapsed, blocking a key road, while the main feeding bridge towards North Sikkim has also been closed due to damage. Additionally, the electrical control lab set up for the reconstruction of the Chungthang Dam Project was previously washed away in the October 3, 2023 floods.

Speaking at India Today's State of the States: Sikkim at 50, Bhaichung Bhutia pointed out that India’s FIFA ranking has dropped from 96 in 2017 to 127 in 2024 — a sharp decline that has occurred during Kalyan Chaubey’s tenure as AIFF President. The regression reflects deeper structural issues that continue to plague Indian football.

Watch how a man points out the silent discipline of Sikkim, holding up a mirror to the rest of India’s chaotic public spaces.

Watch how Sikkim witnessed fresh snowfall in April 2025.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's achievements in the Northeast, while taking a dig at the Congress. Speaking at the India Today Conclave alongside Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Rijiju said that what couldn't be done in 65 years in the Northeast was accomplished in 10 by PM Modi. The Union Minister also addressed the Manipur issue during the conversation with India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, emphasising the Centre's efforts for peace. Rijiju also discussed the upcoming Waqf Board Bill, asserting it would benefit poor Muslims. Tamang shared initiatives on environmental conservation and the state's 50th merger anniversary celebrations.

Officials have warned that once the blockage is cleared, the Bengal region may experience heavy water flow.

Rajasthan, Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Assam, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have new governors.

Indian Army engineers from Trishakti Corps constructed a 150-feet suspension bridge in North Sikkim to re-connect the border villages which got cut off due to continued heavy rains on Sunday.

The Trishakti Corps troops are playing a significant role in expediting relief operations led by civil authorities.