Congress 'misrule' isolated Northeast: Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress for its past misrule in Assam and the Northeast. He stated that the party's actions led to the region being cut off from the national mainstream and fueled instability. Modi also highlighted the BJP government's efforts to undo previous damage and free land from encroachment.
Zubeen death case: Prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta seeks bail
Guwahati: Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the death case of Assams cultural icon Zubeen Garg, and the singers bodyguard Nandeswar Bora have applied for bail on Saturday, Gargs wife said. Addressing the media outside the Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court after the case hearing, Garima Saikia Garg also said that all Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cleaning up the sins of the Opposition: PM in Assam
At an event to celebrate Bodo heritage, PM says Opposition exploited problems for their political benefit, treating infiltrators as a loyal votebank, and sowing division where there should have been trust
Why Rs 6,950-Crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Is A Game Changer
Assam is set for a massive infrastructure boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project on Sunday, January 18.
PM Slams Congress Says BJP Cleansing Sins Of Congress In Assam
Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story: PM Modi
'Want Assam's Culture To Be Recognised Globally': PM Modi At Bagurumba Dwhou Event In Guwahati
The BJP believes that Assams traditions are the pride of India. Assams history and culture enrich and complete our nation, PM Modi said.
Asamese cinema, often known as Jollywood, is now ready to compete with the biggest of film industries in India, and Bihu Attack proves it. An entertaining patriotic drama that delivers without chest-thumping jingoism.
'Asli poriborton': PM Modi says TMC converting 'infiltrators into voters' in Bengal - what he said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, advocating for asli poribortan and criticizing the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. He highlighted BJP's recent poll victories in Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, stating these states have been freed from divisive politics. Modi expressed confidence in Bengal's urge for real change to achieve a developed India by 2047.
Shivakumar scraps Davos tour to attend party meetings ahead of Assam polls
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has cancelled his Davos trip for the World Economic Forum. He will attend meetings in New Delhi regarding the Assam Assembly elections. Shivakumar is also leading a campaign against the Centre over MNREGA. This has led to a special session of the Karnataka Assembly. He is meeting senior Congress leaders in Delhi.
PM Modi To Witness 10,000 Bodo Dancers Perform Bagurumba During Assam Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to poll-bound Assam today. On Saturday evening at around 6 pm, Prime Minister Modi will participate in a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati.
Shivakumar Swaps Davos Summit For Political Frontlines As Congress Stresses On Winning Assam Polls
Political observers suggest the ongoing leadership buzz & the need to maintain a firm grip on local administrative affairs also likely influenced the decision to skip the summit
The Assam Forest Department is hiring 789 Forest Guards for 2026. The State Level Police Recruitment Board has announced the recruitment drive. Interested candidates can apply online for free. The selection process includes physical tests and a written examination. This is a significant opportunity for those aspiring to work in forest protection and wildlife conservation in Assam.
Assam Can Supply Electricity To Bangladesh, Says Tripura Chief Minister
At a time when anti-Bangladesh sentiment is brewing in India due to the recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Assam government was keen to supply its surplus electricity to Bangladesh through Tripura.
From 40 A Day To Nearly 500: Crimes Against Children In India Surge 12-Fold In Two Decades
An analysis of the data between 2014 and 2023 shows that over half of the cases were reported from just six states---Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, UP, Rajasthan, Assam & Bihar
PM Modi to visit poll-bound West Bengal, Assam on Jan 17-18
To lay foundation for rail, road projects NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam on 17-18 January.West Bengal and Assamthe two eastern statesare going to Assembly polls in April-May, apart from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry in the south. On 17th January, at around 12:45 PM, the Prime Minister will []
A for Assam: Modis vision and a decade of transformation
Assam stands at the cusp of a new age, thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The once tumultuous landscape is now a portrait of tranquility, as incidents of insurgency have significantly dropped. Simultaneously, robust infrastructure projects like expansive highways and innovative bridges are reshaping the state, establishing it as a vital corridor for trade and travel.
PM in Assam to lay foundation stone for Kaziranga Corridor, flag off Vande & Amrit Bharat trains
From Kaziranga Corridor To Rail Links, PM Modi Returns To Assam With Big Infra Push Ahead Of Polls
Prime Minister Modi will visit Assam for infrastructure and cultural events, including Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 in Guwahati.
PM Modi to visit Assam for mass dance, Kaziranga elevated corridor
This will be Narendra Modis second visit to the poll-bound State in less than a month
'Zubeen Garg Was Intoxicated, But Made To Drink A Lot': Assam Cops On Motive
The Assam special investigation team (SIT) that is looking into the death of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has announced similar findings as the police in Singapore, but has also added that there could have been a motive behind it.
Five booked, expelled for assaulting Assamese student at Central university in Madhya Pradesh
Annupur SP says no racial slurs were used by the accused or mentioned in the victims complaint; says accused were drunk and got into a brawl, as some had earlier lived in the hostel room used by the victim
PM to Witness 10,000 Performers Bagurumba Dance During Assam Visit
Modi to flag off Amrit Bharat trains, lay Kaziranga corridor foundation and attend mass Bagurumba dance during two-day Assam visit
PM Modi To Visit Bengal Tomorrow, Flag Off Various Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17 and 18 where he will flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati.
Assam CM Flags Concern Over Inadequate Response of West Bengal Over Infiltration
The chief minister exudes confidence to win Assam assembly polls with thumping majority
Indelible ink issue in BMC polls another troubling chapter of Vote Chori: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday flagged media reports claiming that indelible ink used to mark voters during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls could be wiped off easily, calling it another troubling chapter in what he described as Vote Chori (vote theft). Stressing that democracy survives only when every vote is sacred, Siddaramaiah said the credibility of its eletoral safeguards should not be compromised. Elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were held after nine years on Thursday. The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena were ahead in the high-stakes BMC polls as per early trends,
PM Modi to visit Bengal, Assam on January 17, 18; will flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper train
This will be the prime ministers second visit to Bengal amid the ongoing SIR exercise and his first since the political firestorm triggered by the ED's searches at I-PAC offices on January 8
Assam seeks to follow Tripura's lead in selling Bangladesh surplus electricity
Tripura began supplying 100 MW of power to Bangladesh from the state-owned ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC) power plant in southern Tripuras Gomati district in March 2016.
Air India, Singapore Airlines to deepen ties with cooperation framework
NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (Reuters) Air India and Singapore Airlines on Friday announced an agreement to improve cooperation between the two flag carriers, a step towards offering more routes, coordinating schedules and broadening the scope of their collaboration outside their home markets. The pact, described by the two airlines as a commercial cooperation framework agreement, comes as Air India faces a financial hit from an airspace ban imposed by Pakistan, which has forced the airline to discontinue some routes to the U.S. from India. The airlines said the agreement could include expanding both carriers corporate travel programmes, a key
At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, January 16, 2026 (AP) Myanmar insisted Friday that its deadly military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation and did not amount to genocide, as it defended itself at the top United Nations court against an allegation of breaching the genocide convention. Myanmar launched the campaign in Rakhine state in 2017 after an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group. Security forces were accused of mass rapes, killings and torching thousands of homes as more than 700,000 Rohingya fled into neighboring Bangladesh. Myanmar was not obliged to remain idle and allow terrorists to
AI-Generated Clip Viral as Aaj Tak Report on BJPs Probable Loss in Assam Polls
AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the clip was created using AI.
PM to Visit Assam From Jan 17; to Unveil Amrit Bharat Trains, Kaziranga Corridor
Soon after his arrival here on the evening of January 17, the PM is set to witness the Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba' by 10,000 performers at the Arjun Bhogeswar Barua Sports stadium in the city
PM Modi To Visit Assam For Two Days, Launch Amrit Bharat Trains, Kaziranga Corridor
PM Modi will visit Assam, launch Amrit Bharat trains, lay Kaziranga corridor foundation, and will witness Bagurumba dance, ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
From Strategy To Self-Sabotage: Inside Congresss Assam Implosion
In the process, the Congress handed the ruling BJP exactly what it thrives on proof of opposition disarray.
SSC GD final result 2026 declared at ssc.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Staff Selection Commission has announced the final result of the SSC GD Constable Examination 2025, concluding a multi-stage recruitment process. Conducted for CAPFs, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NCB, the selection filled 53,690 posts. Candidates were shortlisted through written, physical, and medical stages, with final force allocation based on merit, vacancies, and preferences.
No Hesitation, No Compromise: Zubeen Garg's Wife Seeks Full Truth
Breaking her silence for the first time since details of the death of Assam's celebrated singer Zubeen Garg were placed before a Singapore court, his wife Garima Saikia Garg on Thursday issued a comprehensive public statement.
GAFF announces lifetime achievement honour for actor Bishnu Kharghoria
Veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria, known for his performances in films such as Xagoroloi Bohudoor, Firingoti and Kollol, will be conferred the Lifetime Achievement Honour by the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2026 in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema, the organisers said. Kharghorias contribution to Indian cinema, especially to Assamese films, is profound and []
Metal contamination in imported fish: Meghalaya awaits lab results
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Meghalaya, is awaiting test results from fish samples imported from Assam to check for heavy metals, especially lead, exceeding safe limits. This follows a recent DownToEarth report revealing unsafe lead levels in several fish species sold in Guwahati markets. Samples collected from markets across []
5 Expelled After Assamese Student Assaulted In Madhya Pradesh Hostel
A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly assaulted by five peers at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) hostel at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district.
Indias US exports slip 1.83 pc to USD 6.88 bn in Dec
New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Indias merchandise exports to the US declined 1.83 per cent to USD 6.88 billion in December 2025 due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to Commerce Ministry data. Exports also contracted in September and October last year. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November. Exports to the US stood at USD 7.01 billion in December 2024. Imports grew 7.57 per cent to USD 4.03 billion in December 2025, data showed. During the April-December period of this fiscal year, the countrys exports to the US increased 9.75 per cent to USD 65.87 billion, while
Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Bilasipara
Assam's solar power capacity has reached 680 MW with the inauguration of a new 70 MW project. This initiative significantly boosts the state's green energy generation. More projects are planned, aiming for 2,000 MW of renewable power. This development marks a major step towards energy self-reliance for Assam. Another 50 MW project is nearing completion.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced concerns about his party's performance in the upcoming assembly elections. This follows a significant loss in the recent Bodoland Territorial Council polls. Sarma indicated a lack of confidence regarding winning assembly seats. He stressed that aspiring candidates must assess public support. The Bodoland Peoples' Front anticipates winning all 15 seats in the region.
Bhubaneswar To Host Womens National T20 Cricket Tournament For The Blind 2026 From January 17
Tech Medical College Cricket Ground: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled will host the Womens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 from January 17 to 22 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a total of 18 teams, grouped into five pools, competing in a high-energy battle for the championship. The league matches will commence on January 17 and culminate in the grand final on January 22. The tournament will be formally inaugurated on January 16 with a grand opening ceremony scheduled at 7:30 PM at the Hi-Tech Medical College Auditorium. The Honble Minister for Sports, Government of Odisha, along with distinguished guests from corporate organisations and political representatives, are expected to grace the occasion. Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), said, Over the past year, there has been tremendous momentum around womens cricket, and national-level tournaments play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing new talent to represent India. The Indian Womens Teams World Cup victory has made the nation proud, and all 16 players from the World Cup squad are participating in the nationals, representing their respective states. They showcased their skills at the national level before earning their place in the Indian team. This championship provides a vital platform for players to give their best and demonstrate their cricketing talent. The support from IndusInd Bank has been instrumental and is a key driver behind the growth of womens cricket for the blind in India. Their continued commitment has made a meaningful difference in empowering women and transforming lives through cricket for the blind, he added. The league stage and quarterfinals will conclude on January 20, after which the four qualifying teams will compete in the semi-finals on January 21 for a place in the final. The grand finale will be held on January 22 at the Hi-Tech Medical College Cricket Ground. A total of 31 matches will be played in the IndusInd Bank Womens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026. The winning team will receive a cash prize of INR 1,50,000, while the runners-up will be awarded INR 1,25,000. Three players, representing three different sight categories, will be honoured as Players of the Series with a cash award of INR 15,000 each. Additionally, 31 Players of the Match will receive INR 5,000 each, and every player will be paid a match fee of INR 1,000 per match, said G. Sridhar, Chairman of Womens Cricket and Treasurer of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). The President of the Cricket Association for the Visually Impaired in Odisha (CAVI), Md. Jafar Iqbal said, CAVI is delighted to host 18 womens teams, and this marks the first time a Womens National Cricket Tournament for the Blind is being held in Odisha. Womens cricket has witnessed significant growth over the years, and we are proud that cricket for the blind continues to empower and transform the lives of women cricketers. I would like to thank the Government of Odisha and the Department of Sports & Youth Services for their overwhelming support over the years in promoting cricket for the blind. The Government of Odisha has always been proactive in providing employment opportunities, cash awards, and recognition to the players. I also extend my sincere gratitude to all our partners for their continued support of the Womens National Tournament. The 18 teams have been grouped based on their performances in the previous National Tournament. This edition marks the 6th Womens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind. Madhya Pradesh emerged as the champions of the 5th edition, and all eyes will be on the top teams to see if a new champion will rise in the 6th edition of the Womens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026. Odisha has claimed the title three times in the last five editions, while Karnataka secured the championship in 2022. The participating teams have been divided into the following groups: Group A: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala Group B: Karnataka, Jharkhand, Delhi, Gujarat Group C: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh Group B: Karnataka, Jharkhand, Delhi, Gujarat Also Read: Live Cricket Score Group E: West Bengal, Haryana, Assam Article Source: IANS
Assam student racially assaulted at tribal university in MP, 5 suspended
Amarkanta: An Assamese student was allegedly brutally assaulted by a group of four to five students of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Madhya Pradeshs Amarkantak near his dorm room late at night on January 13. Speaking to reporters while receiving treatment, the victim, Hirosh Jyoti Das, said that the attackers, later identified as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated,' refused life jacket: Singapore Police
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had refused to wear a life jacket before he drowned in Singapore last year, reported The Straits Times.
What Americans think about Trumps military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2026 (AP) More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research was conducted Jan. 8-11, after Venezuelan President Nicols Maduros capture. It found that 56% of U.S. adults think Trump has overstepped on military interventions abroad, while majorities disapprove of how the Republican president is handling foreign policy in general and Venezuela in particular. Most disapprove of Trumps foreign policy approach Percent of U.S.
Want to affix your nameplate: Kharge to PM on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi
New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the redevelopment of the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi and alleged that he wants to erase every historical heritage to simply affix his own nameplate. You have committed the crime of demolishing the rare ancient heritage of Manikarnika Ghat, which was described in the Gupta period and later restored by Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, under the pretext of renovation, Kharge said in a post on X. .@narendramodi ,
Reason behind common habit, according to psychologist
Nail biting and skin picking are not just mindless reflexes, they are survival mechanisms, according to psychological analysis of our daily habits. There is no clear reason why people bite their nails, but there are a few theories. These include starting the habit to cope with challenging emotions, boredom and the need to keep your hands busy, as well as inheriting the habit from parents. These behaviours may seem counterintuitive, unhygienic, and in some cases, painful. But clinical psychologist Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland has suggested we have developed these small harms to protect ourselves. By creating a small sensation, the body
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
MANILA, Philippines, January 15, 2026 (AP) Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against Chinas growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with China, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi s remark that potential Chinese action against Taiwan could spark Japanese intervention. Japan and the Philippines have also had separate territorial conflicts with Beijing in the East
Happy Magh Bihu 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, greetings to share with your loved ones
Happy Magh Bihu 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, and greetings to share with family and friends during Assam's Bhogali Bihu harvest festival.
Army Objects To Hospital Near Border In Assam, Top Court Calls For Solution
A proposed multi-speciality hospital overlooking a military camp near the sensitive Indo-Bangladesh border at Jorhat in Assam has become a flashpoint in the Supreme Court after the Army objected to its construction.
Army objects to hospital in Assam near border, matter reaches Supreme Court
The Army said if at all the hospital is allowed to be built, it should have over 15-ft concrete boundary wall with separators and no window of the structure should face the Army camp.
9 Amrit Bharat Express to be launched soon, cross 9 states; check routes, train number, timings
The Ministry of Railways will soon launch nine Amrit Bharat Express trains with various facilities. These trains will be launched with non-AC services with its route starting from West Bengal and Assam to connect seven other states like, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and more.
Modi: Amrit Bharat Trains will Boost Trade, Tourism in WB, Assam
As many as nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Anurag Sinha forays back on screen with the Netflix crime thriller Taskaree , based on customs and smuggling networks, directed by Neeraj Pandey and Raghav Jairath. Anurag Sinha Taskaree is Anurag Sinha’s first collaboration with Neeraj Pandey for a Netflix series. With a selective blend of varied genres ranging from crime thrillers, drama and dramedy, Anurag Sinha has yet again proved his ability to enthral audiences with his clinical yet highly compelling and bold performance. Set against the backdrop of smuggling and customs, Taskaree is an eclectic mix of a promising ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Zoya Afroz, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Amruta Khanvilkar and Hemant Kher. Debuted with Subhash Ghai’s Black & White and known for his stellar work in Nikhhil Advani’s Prisoners of War, Anurag Sinha was last seen in Shadow Assassins , a film based on true events of secret killings in Assam, 1991, for which he won the Best Actor award at NJIFF and ALTFF, Toronto. With Taskaree , Anurag Sinha returns to the global platform, reaffirming his versatility in projects that combine strong narratives with compelling performances. The spotlight widens as he enters his next chapter. Taskaree | Released worldwide on 14 January 2026 on Netflix. Anurag Sinha Taskaree Netflix India #AnuragSinha #Taskaree #NeerajPandey #Netflix
'You're exposed': BJP sees red over Assam Congress's now-deleted tweet; what sparked row?
Magh Bihu 2026 will be celebrated on January 15. Know the date, shubh muhurat, rituals, puja vidhi and significance of Assam's Bhogali Bihu harvest festival.
Watch: India prepares for 5 Assembly elections in 2026. What can we expect?
Four States - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and West Bengal - and one Union Territory - Puducherry - will go to the polls this year. What impact could the Special Intensive Revision have on Tamil Nadu and West Bengal? Can the BJP make further inroads in Kerala? Is fatigue beginning to show in Assam?
Banks across India observe holidays on different dates for the same festivals. On January 14, 2026, banks in Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh will be closed. This closure is for the celebrations of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu. The Reserve Bank of India releases an annual list of bank holidays. These include local festivals and other important days.
Assam polls: BJP says performance key for ticket to sitting MLAs
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that MLA performance will determine BJP ticket distribution for upcoming assembly polls. He also voiced deep concern over violent attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The state and central governments are monitoring the situation closely. Security has been heightened in border districts to prevent any spillover into Assam.
Assam: CM Himanta taps Nari Shakti, distributes MMUA seed funds ahead of 2026 elections
After Backlash, Minority Leader Apologises For Controversial Remark
I spoke on greater Assam and unity in my speech while joining Congress. There was a sentence where I mentioned Sivasagars, development should take place in Dhubri and vice versa. Many have shown their objections over the statement. However, my aim was to express that we should take Assam forward by unity and development, he said
Silver scales fresh peak of Rs 2.71 lakh/kg; gold hits record Rs 1.45 lakh/10g in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Silver prices surged by Rs 6,000 to hit a fresh lifetime high of Rs 2,71,000 per kg in the national capital on Tuesday, and gold climbed to yet another record of Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams amid sustained buying by the stockists. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white precious metal extended its gains for the third consecutive day by jumping Rs 6,000, or 2.3 per cent, to Rs 2,71,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). On Monday, the metal had surged by Rs 15,000, or 6 per cent, to touch a lifetime
Study points to oestrogen-linked pathway for greater gut sensitivity in women
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) A new study into why women experience more severe gut pain suggests that oestrogen, the female sexual hormone, increases the release of a gut hormone that promotes satiety, boosting serotonin production, and sensitising nerves in the gut that trigger pain response. A comparative study of male and female mouse models conducted by researchers from South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute and University of California, San Francisco, revealed an oestrogen-dependent pathway that promotes gut sensitivity to toxic stimuli, according to the findings published in the Science journal. Oestrogen activates a pathway in the colon that
Cong inductees Bor Asom remark damaging to party ahead of polls: Saikia
GUWAHATI, Jan 13: Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has termed newly-inducted Congress member Rejaul Karim Sarkars controversial Greater Assam of Bor Asom statement as inappropriate and damaging to the party, ahead of the Assembly elections, which are barely two months away. In a letter to Assam PCC []
Indias rice exports to top buyer Iran stall on protests, tariff worries
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (Reuters) Indias basmati rice exports to Iran have slowed to a near standstill amid the protests gripping the Gulf country, with suppliers wary of new deals due to the risk of non-payment and potential additional U.S. tariffs, trade officials said. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country trading with Iran would face a 25% tariff on its commerce with the U.S., a move exporters say has made Indian suppliers even more reluctant to sign new contracts with Iranian buyers. The proposed 25% levy under the Trump framework adds an additional challenge to
Rupee declines 4 paise to close at 90.21 against US dollar
Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) The rupee declined 4 paise to close at 90.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by higher crude oil prices, a firm American currency and incessant outflow of foreign funds. Analysts said geopolitical tensions and weak equity markets also put pressure on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.24 and touched the intra-day low of 90.30 against the greenback. The currency ended the session at 90.21 (provisional) against the dollar, down 4 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee ended 1 paisa higher at 90.17
Stock markets end lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips
Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a days breather, tracking unabated foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip stocks amid global tariff-related concerns. Market sentiment was also sluggish due to a weak start to the earnings season, according to traders. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 250.48 points, or 0.30 per cent, to settle at 83,627.69. During the day, it declined 615.38 points, or 0.73 per cent, to 83,262.79. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 57.95 points or 0.22 per cent to 25,732.30. From the 30-Sensex firms,
Modi will never succeed in suppressing voice of Tamil people: Rahul on Jana Nayagan row
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the Centres attempt to block Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan is an attack on Tamil culture, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will never succeed in suppressing the voice of the Tamil people. Gandhis remarks come on a day he is on a visit to poll-bound Tamil Nadu where the row over actor-turned-politician Vijays Tamil film has snowballed into a major issue. The producer of the film approached the Supreme Court, challenging a January 9 interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of a 2018 provision of the anti-graft law which mandates prior sanction before initiating a probe against a government servant in a corruption case. While Justice BV Nagarathna said Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act is unconstitutional and needs to be struck down, Justice KV Viswanathan held the provision as constitutional while stressing on the need to protect honest officers. Requirement of prior sanction is contrary to the Prevention of Corruption Act, forecloses inquiry and protects corrupt, Justice Nagarathna said.
Do not like this, I have a secular mindset: Ajit Pawar condemns communal remarks amid BMC polls
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday condemned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Elections (BMC) being given a communal angle. As he reaffirmed that he has a secular mindset, he said that in such a diverse country like India, everyone is equally a citizen. I do not like this at all, I have a secular mindset. The ideology of Ambedkar does not teach us this. I just have to say that our country is so big, and those who stay in this country are all Indians. If someone is committing
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said he had written to the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitiyanand Rai in May last year, urging him to waive the sum
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646
WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters that activists said had killed at least 646 people. Iran had no direct reaction to Trumps comments, which came after the foreign minister of Oman long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran traveled to Iran this weekend. It also remains unclear just what Iran could promise, particularly as Trump has set strict demands over its nuclear program and its ballistic missile arsenal, which Tehran insists is crucial for
Trump announces 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, move could impact India, China, UAE
New York/Washington, Jan 13 (PTI) US President Donald Trump announced that any country doing business with Iran will have to pay a 25 per cent tariff on its trade with Washington, a move that could impact Tehrans major trading partners such as India, China and the UAE. Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25 per cent on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This Order is final and conclusive, Trump said in a post on Truth Social Monday. Among Irans major trading partners
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) The rupee weakened by 5 paise to 90.22 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, amid a strengthening American currency, higher crude oil prices and incessant outflow of foreign funds. An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenback and putting pressure on the Indian currency, analysts said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.24 and gained slightly to trade at 90.22 against the greenback in early deals, registering a loss of 5 paise from its previous closing level. On Monday,
Mumbai Hub Of Illegal Immigrants? Malvani Pattern And Voter IDs At Rs 30,000
India's border states, such as Assam, Tripura, and West Bengal, frequently make headlines regarding illegal infiltration, a major political flashpoint.
China and the EU agree on steps to resolve their dispute over EV imports
HONG KONG, January 12, 2026 (AP) China and the European Union said Monday they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the blocs imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles. A guidance document released by the EU on Monday gives instructions for Chinese EV manufacturers on making price offers for EV exports, including minimum import prices and other details. The EU had imposed tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EV imports in 2024 following an anti-subsidy investigation. The EU said that wide variations in the types of vehicles made it necessary to set specific minimum import prices appropriate
Who Is Himanta Sarma? Gaurav Gogoi Takes A Leaf Out Of Father's Political Book
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has taken a leaf out of his late father's political book to launch a direct charge at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of the state assembly elections.
Ahead of Magh Bihu, DCs asked to fix retail prices of meat, dairy products
Guwahati, Jan 12: Ahead of uruka(feasting night) and Magh Bihu, the Assam government has directed all district commissioners to take steps to fix and enforce retail prices of meat, eggs, milk and dairy products in their respective districts. The directive is aimed at preventing artificial price rise and protecting consumers from exploitation by unscrupulous traders []
General Budget on Sunday February 1: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Monday. This will be Sitharamans ninth budget presentation, one short of the record 10 budgets presented by the then finance minister Morarji Desai. The Budget session of Parliament begins on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha members assembled in the Lok Sabha chamber. Sitharaman is likely to present the Economic Survey in both the Houses of Parliament after the presidents address. The
Retail inflation rises to 1.33 pc in Dec: Govt data
New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33 per cent in December 2025 mainly due to higher prices of kitchen essentials, including vegetables and protein-rich items. The inflation was at 0.71 per cent in November. The previous high was 1.44 per cent in September. The food inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained negative for the seventh consecutive month at (-) 2.71 per cent, though up from (-) 3.91 per cent in November. The increase in headline inflation and food inflation during the month of December, 2025 is mainly attributed to increase in
'Turning Districts Into Miya Lands': Himanta Sarma's Charge Against Congress
The Congress plans to alter the demographic character of key Upper Assam districts, alleged Chief Minister Himanta Sarma, slamming a recent remark about transforming Sivasagar and Tinsukia into Dhubri.
Market benchmarks snap five-day losing run; Sensex gains 300 pts
Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Monday after facing a massive drubbing in the past five trading sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in energy, banking and metal stocks. However, escalating geopolitical tensions and unrelenting foreign fund outflows capped the sharp gains, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 301.93 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 83,878.17. During the morning trade, it tumbled 715.17 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 82,861.07, breaching the 83,000 level. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 106.95 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 25,790.25. The
India and U.S. actively engaging on trade, next call on January 13, new envoy says
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Reuters) India and the U.S. will discuss trade issues in their next call scheduled for Tuesday, Washingtons newly-appointed ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, said on Monday, at a time when failure to secure a trade deal has roiled their ties and pushed the rupee to a record low. India will also be invited to join Pax Silica next month, Gor said, referring to a U.S.-led initiative to build a silicon supply chain from critical minerals to semiconductors and AI. Trade talks between India and the U.S. fell apart and Trump then doubled tariffs on
Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, says Tehran called to negotiate
Jan 12 (Reuters) President Donald Trump said the U.S. may meet Iranian officials and was in contact with the opposition, as he weighed a range of strong responses including military options to escalating unrest posing one of the biggest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution Trump said Iran called to negotiate its nuclear programme, which Israel and the U.S. bombed in a 12-day war in June. Trump has warned Irans leaders that the United States would attack if security forces open fire on protesters. U.S.-based rights group HRANA said it had verified the deaths of 490
Poor sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet, lack of exercise and loneliness, new study finds
New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness. The study indicates that sleep plays an even greater role in longevity than many people understand. Lifestyle Surveys To draw these conclusions, the researchers examined a large amount of national data from across the United States. They compared life expectancy data with health and lifestyle surveys collected by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 2019 and 2025. This allowed them to understand how
Bandh in Assams Kokrajhar over mentally-challenged womans rape; accused injured in police firing
The rape happened in the Patharghat area of the district on January 10, with the accused apprehended within a few hours
Rape Accused Shot In Leg While Trying To Escape Police Custody In Assam
A man accused in a rape case was injured in a police encounter in Assams Kokrajhar district, while two police personnel also sustained injuries during the incident.
CJI lays foundation for new court complex amidst lawyers protest in Assam
GUWAHATI, Jan 11 : Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday laid the foundation for an Integrated Judicial Court Complex in Assams Kamrup district amid protests by the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) against the move to shift the High Court. CJI Kant expressed surprise at the opposition, maintaining that personal vested interests should not be valid grounds for resisting development. The GHCBA has been opposing the relocation of the high court to Rangmahal in North Guwahati from [] The post CJI lays foundation for new court complex amidst lawyers protest in Assam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
