SU-30 MKI Aircraft Of IAF Crashes In Assams Karbi Anglong
New Delhi, Mar 6: A Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The IAF said the search operation for the aircraft is underway. There is no information on the pilots of the aircraft. The Su-30MKI, which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, approximately 60 km from Jorhat, the IAF said in a brief statement. Search operations are underway, it said. Earlier, officials said [] The post SU-30 MKI Aircraft Of IAF Crashes In Assams Karbi Anglong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Su-30MKI fighter jet crashes in Assam; IAF search operations underway
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Friday while on a routine training mission. The Air Force confirmed the incident in a statement on X, saying search operations are underway near the crash site, located about 60 km from Jorhat.
Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30 Crashes In Assam, Search Ops Underway
A Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The IAF said the search operation for the aircraft is underway.
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI Missing in Assam; Search On
Su-30MKI is a two-seater multirole long-range fighter jet developed by Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi.
IAFs Sukhoi fighter aircraft goes missing in Assam; search operations launched
There is no immediate news of the pilot yet, the PRO said
Sukhoi-30 fighter jet goes missing over Assam; IAF launches search operations
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 fighter jet has gone missing over Assam's Karbi Anglong district. The aircraft took off from Jorhat air base and lost radar contact on Thursday evening. Search and rescue operations are underway with all available resources. Locals reported a possible crash in a forested area.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Goes Missing From Radar Contact In Assam; IAF Launches Search Op
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI has been reported missing near Chokihola in Karbi Anglong around 7:42 PM.
Most US stocks fall as oil prices climb more
NEW YORK, March 5, 2026 (AP) Most stocks are falling on Wall Street Thursday, as oil prices rise further, but the moves are less severe than earlier in the week. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% in morning trading, coming off a frenetic start to the week that saw financial markets worldwide swerve sharply, sometimes hour by hour. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 452 points, or 0.9%, as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher. Markets again seem to be following the cue of oil prices. Worries are high that a long-term spike
Su-30 MKI fighter jet missing: Aircraft loses radar contact in Assam, IAF deploys team
C V Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor ahead of state polls, R N Ravi to replace
Kolkata, Mar 5 (PTI) In a sudden move days before the assembly elections in West Bengal are scheduled to be announced, Governor C V Ananda Bose resigned from his chair in New Delhi on Thursday evening. A shocked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that Tamil Nadu Governor and ex-deputy NSA, R N Ravi, will hold additional charge of West Bengal following Boses exit. Bose, who was appointed Bengal governor on November 17, 2022, told PTI: Yes, I have resigned. I have been the Governor of Bengal for three-and-a-half years; its enough for me. He, however, did not disclose
Two men held for smuggling ganja from Assam
Around 32 kg of contraband was seized from them
NDA Candidates File Nominations For 3 Rajya Sabha Seats From Assam
Candidates from the NDA have submitted their nominations for all three vacant seats from Assam.
Iran has not requested Russian arms supplies, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) Iran has not approached Moscow with a request for arms supplies, the Kremlin said on Thursday. Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes and called for an immediate ceasefire against a country it has drawn closer to in recent years. Iran last year sealed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Moscow, Russia is building two new nuclear units at Bushehr, the site of Irans only nuclear power plant, and Iran supplied Russia with shahed drones for use against Ukraine. Asked by a reporter on Thursday whether Russia intends to provide material help to Iran, including arms deliveries,
3 Suspended Congress MLAs Join BJP Ahead Of Assam Assembly Elections
Ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, three suspended MLAs of the Indian National Congress, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati.
NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says
BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite the situation in Iran, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday. Many leaders in Europe and the United States, Canada say it has to be and, and: make sure that as allies we enable what the Americans are doing in the Middle East and at the same time make sure that Ukraine has what it needs to stay strong in the fight, he said.
Three suspended Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of Assembly elections in Assam
Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita said, Leaders and functionaries from other parties are joining the BJP today. They are showing their support for our ideology
Pakistanis fleeing Iran describe strikes shaking ground under their feet
QUETTA, Pakistan, March 5 (Reuters) Pakistanis fleeing Iran described explosions and missile strikes across Tehran shaking the ground under their feet and engulfing buildings in fire and smoke in a city emptied of many of its residents. The conflict has widened sharply, with a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka on Wednesday and NATO air defences destroying an Iranian missile fired towards Turkey. Governments have been scrambling to evacuate stranded citizens, with most of the regions airspace closed due to the risk of missiles hitting passenger planes. I was in the classroom when a powerful explosion
SSC GD Exam 2026 Postponed: Check New Date, Admit Card Release Updates
The Staff Selection Commission has postponed the Assam Rifles 2026 Constable GD exam originally set for February 23; new dates will be announced soon.
Three NDA candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls in Assam
Guwahati, March 5: Three candidates Jogen Mohan, Terash Gowalla and Pramod Boro on Thursday filed their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Assam. The nomination papers were submitted at the office of the Returning Officer at the Assam Legislative Assembly complex in Guwahati. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was present during []
Iran war to weigh more on Indian growth than inflation, keeping interest rates low
MUMBAI, March 5 (Reuters) The U.S. and Israels attack on Iran is expected to weigh more on Indias economic growth than its inflation, which will encourage the Reserve Bank of India to keep interest rates low, three sources familiar with policymakers thinking and analysts said. The conflict, which has rippled out across much of the Middle East, has pushed up oil prices by about 15%, disrupted gas flows from the region and triggered selloffs in Indian equity, debt and currency markets, with the rupee hitting a record low and bond yields rising due to concerns about Indias current account
Rupee rebounds from lowest level to settle 45 paise higher at 91.60 against US dollar
Mumbai, Mar 5 (PTI) The rupee rebounded from its lowest level and settled with a gain of 45 paise at 91.60 (provisional) against US dollar on Thursday on the back of a buying trend in domestic equity markets and reports of Reserve Bank intervention. According to forex analysts, the Reserve Bank seems to have intervened to help the local currency from extreme volatility due to uncertainties on the ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran. However, a firm dollar, rising crude oil prices and intense withdrawal of foreign funds kept the rupee under pressure, they said. At the interbank
Nitish Kumar: Longest serving CM of Bihar, whose party never got a majority
Patna, Mar 5 (PTI) Nitish Kumar may well go down in history as an astute politician who managed to occupy the post of Bihar chief minister for longer than all his predecessors, despite his JD(U) never winning a majority in the state assembly. Ironically, though, a section of his die-hard supporters sees the canny leader as a victim of palace intrigue, even as his opponents insist that he has been done in by rank opportunism. The remarks of Madan Sahni, the minister for social welfare and an old JD(U) hand, summed up the sentiment within the party. We are stunned
Stock markets rebound in early trade tracking rally in global peers
Mumbai, Mar 5 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Thursday tracking a rebound in global equities, after facing heavy losses in the past few trading sessions due to the conflict in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 550.27 points to 79,666.46 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 171.45 points to 24,651.95. From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro were among the major gainers. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Brent crude, the
Rupee rebounds from all-time low, gains 48 paise to 91.57 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 5 (PTI) Rupee recovered from its lowest level and gained 48 paise to trade at 91.57 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking positive momentum in domestic equity markets. However, higher crude oil prices, a strengthening American currency and intense selling of Indian equities by foreign investors amid escalating tension in the Middle East kept the local unit under pressure, forex analysts said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.16 and touched a high of 91.30 before trading at 91.57 against the American currency, registering a gain of 48 paise from
Polls open in Nepals first election after last years youth-led protests toppled the government
KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 5, 2026 (AP) Polls opened Thursday in Nepals first nationwide election since last years violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power. Security forces patrolled streets and guarded polling stations across the Himalayan nation of about 30 million people as voters lined up to cast their ballots. Counting of votes will begin later Thursday, with results expected over the weekend. Officials said both election campaigning and voting have been peaceful and there were no reports of any trouble. There is huge excitement about this election among the people, and we anticipate the voter turnout to be
Assam: Three suspended Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of Assembly elections
Three suspended Assam Congress MLAs have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The switch is expected to create challenges for the Congress party. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita stated that leaders are joining the BJP due to its ideology. He also criticized the Congress candidate list for lacking freshness and being dynastic.
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Children living through the latest war in the Middle East or seeing images of the conflict may need help making sense of events that many adults find unnerving. Exposure to war, even if it is indirect, can affect how kids think, feel and behave, according to mental health experts. Child psychologists and development specialists encourage parents to check in with their children, make time for age-appropriate conversations and to correct misinformation without going into excessive detail. Sometimes adults think if they dont talk about something that is difficult, than it doesnt exist. But we know thats not the reality in
US Senate rejects legislation to force Trump to end Iran strikes
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2026 (AP) Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trumps war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, failed on a 47-53 vote tally. The vote fell mostly along party lines, though Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted in favor and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against. The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Congress' first list of candidates 'embodiment of dynastic politics': Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assams Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has voiced strong criticism of the Congress party's choice of candidates, labeling their list as an emblem of dynastic politics. He referenced various candidates who come from established political families, suggesting a lack of diversity.
Assam Assembly polls: Raijor Dal announces first list of 11 candidates
GUWAHATI, March 4: Regional party Raijor Dal on Wednesday announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Among the prominent names featuring in the candidates list include Raijor Dal working president Romen Chandra Borthakur, who will contest from Jalukbari constituency; Gyanashree Bora, a former Goalpara College assistant professor, in the []
Governments across world scramble to bring citizens home during travel chaos caused by Iran war
PARIS, March 4, 2026 (AP) Governments across the world scrambled to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday as travel across the region remained heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war. The first flight repatriating French citizens stranded in the Middle East landed in Paris early Wednesday as French authorities booked about 100 seats onboard for vulnerable people on a priority list, said Eleonore Caroit, the minister responsible for French Nationals Abroad. Students also returned to Milan after being evacuated from Dubai by the Italian government. Valerio Schiavoi, a member of the World Students
Canadian PM Carney says he backs strikes on Iran with some regret as world order frays
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 4, 2026 (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he supported the strikes on Iran with some regret as they represented an extreme example of a rupturing world order. Carney spoke at the Lowy Institute, a Sydney-based international policy think tank, during the Australian leg of a trade-focused, three-nation visit that began in India. He will address the Australian Parliament on Thursday, then fly to Japan on Friday. Geostrategically, hegemons are increasingly acting without constraint or respect for international norms or laws, while others bear the consequences. Now the extremes of this disruption are being
Khameneis son Mojtaba is alive and favoured to succeed him, Iranian sources say
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 4 (Reuters) Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Irans slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favoured to emerge as his fathers successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Even as new explosions rang out in Tehran, huge crowds of mourners were expected in the streets later on Wednesday to grieve the elder Khamenei, 86, killed by Israeli forces in the first assassination of a nations top ruler by airstrike. The United States and Israel pressed on with their round-the-clock assaults on Iran on Wednesday in a campaign that the top U.S. commander said was
West Asia turmoil drags stock markets; Sensex tumbles 1,123 points, Nifty dives 1.55 pc
Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived more than 1 per cent on Wednesday in tandem with a weak trend in Asian markets as the conflict in West Asia intensified, driving oil prices higher. Falling for the fourth straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,122.66 points or 1.40 per cent to settle at 79,116.19. During the day, it crashed 1,795.65 points or 2.23 per cent to 78,443.20 but recovered some of the losses in the second half of the session. The 50-share NSE Nifty dived 385.20 points or 1.55 per cent to end at 24,480.50,
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls Congress first candidate list a showcase of dynastic politics
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, expressed his views on the Congress party's first candidate lineup, deeming it a clear manifestation of dynastic politics, populated by individuals with well-known political family connections. In stark contrast, he highlighted the BJP's Rajya Sabha selection, claiming it includes representatives from grassroots origins.
US Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals
WASHINGTON March 4, 2026 (AP) The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trumps decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out. The Senate resolution and a similar bill being voted on in the House later this week face unlikely paths through the Republican-controlled Congress and would almost certainly be
Takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 US midterm elections
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) Americas 2026 midterm congressional elections kicked off on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the first Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. There were marquee races, particularly in Texas, that offered the first glimpse of how the two parties are navigating President Donald Trumps tumultuous second term, and ahead of Novembers general election that will decide control of the U.S. Congress. Republicans hold razor-thin majorities in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Here are some takeaways from Tuesdays primaries: DO DEMOCRATS WANT ANTI-TRUMP FIGHTERS OR PRAGMATISTS? In
Goldman CEO says markets may take a couple of weeks to digest Iran war impact
SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Wednesday that he was surprised at the benign reaction in financial markets over the conflict in the Middle East, and it may take a couple of weeks for investors to more fully digest the impacts. I look at the market reaction, and Im actually surprised that the market reaction has been more benign given the magnitude of this as you might think, Solomon said in a speech at a business summit in Sydney. The Week in Breakingviews newsletter offers insights and ideas from Reuters global financial commentary team.
Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions following the escalation of the USIran conflict weighed on investor sentiment. Forex traders said the domestic currency is under severe pressure due to a sharp spike in crude oil prices, with Brent Crude crossing the USD 82 per barrel level in futures trade in the wake of the Iran crisis, which dented investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.05, then
Pentagon identifies four of first US soldiers killed in Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) The U.S. military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war against Iran as the Trump administration warned the intensifying conflict would lead to more American casualties. Among six U.S. military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the U.S. Army Reserve. They died on Sunday when a drone slammed into a U.S. military facility in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, the U.S. military said on Tuesday. The Pentagon said four ranged in age from 20 to 42 and served in the 103rd Sustainment Command from
Tensions flare as US lawmakers question Iran wars costs, risks and strategy
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 (AP) Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over the Trump administrations shifting rationale for war with Iran as lawmakers demand answers over the strategy, exit plan and costs to Americans in lives and dollars for what is quickly becoming a widening Middle East conflict. Trump officials made their case at the Capitol during a second day of closed-door briefings, this time with all members of the House and Senate ahead of a looming war powers resolution vote intended to restrict Trumps ability to continue the joint U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.
This Assam startup makes sustainable paper from water hyacinth
Wildlife enthusiasts Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee turn an invasive aquatic weed into chemical-free paper while supporting local livelihoods
Orchid Park added to Kazirangas attractions in Assam
Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the park on a day a Sikkim specialist announced a hybrid orchid named after the prime rhino habitat
Projecting a Muslim-centric Opposition
The BJP in Assam wants to position itself as the sole custodian of Hindu interests
BJP announces Nitin Nabin, eight others as Rajya Sabha candidates across six states
The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar are nominated from Bihar. Rahul Sinha will contest from West Bengal. Laxmi Verma is the candidate from Chhattisgarh. Manmohan Samal and Sujit Kumar are nominated from Odisha. Sanjay Bhatia will represent Haryana. Jogen Mohan and Terash Gowalla are the nominees from Assam.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi To Contest Assembly Polls For First Time
The Congress has released a list of 42 candidates for the Assam elections.
Gaurav Gogoi among 42 candidates in Congress first list for Assam polls
Five sitting MLAs have been re-nominated, while former State party president Ripun Borah makes a comeback
Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) Britain is deploying HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, to Cyprus after the runway of its Akrotiri base there was hit by an Iranian-made drone. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he was sending the naval vessel along with helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to the region, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. France and Greece said they would also send anti-missile and anti-drone systems after the British base on the island was hit on Monday. The UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there, Starmer
The Congress party has unveiled its initial list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, launching its campaign early. Key figures like Gaurav Gogoi and Debabrata Saikia will contest from Jorhat and Nazira respectively, as the party seeks to regain power after a significant hiatus.
US lawmakers slam State Dept over lack of help for Americans stuck in Mideast amid Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) U.S. lawmakers slammed the State Department on Tuesday for urging U.S. citizens in the Middle East to evacuate three days after the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran started and when air travel is severely disrupted, saying it was a sign of lack of proper planning. On Monday, the Department urged Americans across 16 countries in the Middle East to immediately depart the region using available commercial transportation without offering any U.S.-government-vouched means. The U.S. embassy in Jerusalem in a statement said it was unable to offer assistance to Americans trying to leave. American tax payers
Assam Cong to take legal action against Facebook pages spreading fake news
GUWAHATI, March 3: Assam Congress has decided to initiate legal action against anonymous Facebook pages allegedly spreading fake news in the run up to the state Assembly elections. The Opposition party on Tuesday claimed to have identified three such pages allegedly spreading misinformation on social media It has been observed that certain vested interest groups []
The terms of the Assemblies in all these States end between May and June; the schedule could be announced any time after March 10 when the poll body completes its visit to West Bengal
Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 (AP) Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and covert battle against the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Now, with Israel and the U.S. in a joint war against Irans leadership, those two strategic paths risk clashing with each other. By enlisting the U.S. in what he views as Israels existential battle against Iran, Netanyahu is taking a gamble that could open up the relationship to the strain of a
Congress announces 42 candidates for Assam polls; Gaurav Gogoi to contest from Jorhat
The Congress party has unveiled its initial list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections. Prominent figures like Gaurav Gogoi will make their assembly debut. The polls will be held in redrawn constituencies following a 2023 delimitation exercise. Several new faces and children of former leaders are among the nominees. The elections are scheduled for March-April this year.
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
LONDON, March 3, 2026 (AP) Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. That is not being reciprocated now as the American president lambasts the British prime minister over his reluctance to join the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The dispute is roiling a relationship that Starmer worked hard to forge, and further straining trans-Atlantic ties frayed by Trumps America first foreign policy and transactional approach to international relations. This was the most solid relationship of all. And now we have very strong relationships with other countries in Europe, Trump told British tabloid
Congress Releases First List Of Candidates For Assam Polls, Fields Gaurav Gogoi In Jorhat
The Congress party released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam assembly election, including Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, who will contest from Jorhat.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi to contest from Jorhat; party releases first list for Assam polls
The Congress has unveiled its initial list of 42 candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections. APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi will contest from Jorhat. The list features nominations across Upper Assam, Lower Assam, and Barak Valley. Senior leaders and sitting MLAs have been included. Further candidate announcements are anticipated in upcoming lists.
The terms of the Assemblies in all these States end between May and June; the schedule could be announced any time after March 10 when the poll body completes its visit to West Bengal
New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in Assam
Newly-discovered species of fish, living in a hand-dug well in a village in Assam, has been named Gitchak nakana. Complete absence of a skull roof is its most bizarre feature. In a departure from almost all other bony fish, the top of its brain is covered only by skin rather than bone
Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel
JERUSALEM, March 3 (Reuters) Israels military on Tuesday reported strikes in the Tel Aviv area of Israel from Iranian missiles. Search and rescue forces, together with numerous emergency teams, are currently operating at the impact sites in central Israel, the military said. The circumstances of the impact are under review. Israels ambulance service said it was treating three people at the sites who were lightly injured. Israeli police said there were several impact areas involving munition fragments within the Tel Aviv district.
Assam Starts Exporting GI-Tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger To London
it was for the first time that GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger has been exported from Assam to the UK market.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh flags off National Integration Tour 2025-26 at Assam Rifles camp
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh initiated a National Integration Tour for youths. The tour involves participants from Meitei, Kuki, Naga, and Meitei Pangal communities. Assam Rifles relocated over 47,000 people during the recent crisis. The Chief Minister urged for forgiveness and unity to foster peace and development in the state. The tour will visit several Indian cities.
This deeptech venture is building indigenous AI for geophysical exploration in Assam
With its patented platform Vidarshan, Aorvis is applying AI to subsurface intelligence in civil engineering and mineral exploration. The venture reflects how deeptech innovation from Assam is beginning to scale beyond the region.
France says it will work with China on de-esclatating Iran war
PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot held a call on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss the Iran war and both agreed to work on de-escalation, Barrots office said in a statement. Both ministers committed to seeking a political solution that would guarantee collective security and take into account the aspirations of the Iranian people, the statement said. Barrot reiterated the Iranian regimes responsibility for the ongoing escalation, after it unjustifiably attacked several countries in the region, the statement said. He also criticised the Iranian regime for refusing to respect the resolutions from
Israeli soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon, military says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 (AP) The Israeli military said soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. In a statement, it said the troops are positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a forward defense posture as it battles Hezbollah militants. It said the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. It has also beefed up troops and air defenses in the area. The army said there are no plans to evacuate Israeli residents
Former US President Clinton says Trump told him of some great times with Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that President Donald Trump told him he had some great times with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to a video released on Monday. In a videotaped deposition to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee, the former Democratic president said under oath that Trump brought up Epstein at a golf tournament in 2002 or 2003, after Clinton left office and more than a decade before Trump was elected president. Somehow he knew I had flown in Jeffrey Epsteins aircraft, Clinton told the committee. He said,
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 (AP) The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures. The war has already raised oil prices and could lift prices at the pump as early as this week, but the ultimate impact on the economy and inflation will depend on the length and severity of the conflict, economists say. Should it wind down in a week or two, its economic effects would be minor and short-lived. Yet a longer war that pushed oil past $100 a
Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms
BATON ROUGE, La. March 3, 2026 (AP) As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and potential of widening conflict, alerts, social media and conversations at the dining room table were consumed by the news. While medical experts say it is normal for people to experience stress and anxiety or feeling that the world descended into chaos overnight it is important to find coping mechanisms and ways to responsibly take in the news in order to protect ones mental health. Fear, sadness, confusion these are very normal reactions to very extreme
ECI may start polls with TN, Assam; Bengal likely in 67 phases
ECI may begin polls with TN, Assam & Puducherry; Kerala, Bengal likely to be in sync
'Chy' In Conflict: Why Assam Orthodox Tea Exporters Are Worried About Iran's Favourite Comfort Drink
Exporters of the Assam Orthodox tea said while there is still some breathing space, shipments could face a serious setback if the ongoing conflict in Iran continues
Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with military strikes against Iran despite private warnings from senior aides that the escalation could be difficult to contain and carry political risks for Republicans in Novembers midterm elections, according to two senior White House officials and a Republican close to the administration. The large-scale attack has drawn near-unanimous praise from foreign policy hawks in Washington, who have long dreamed of toppling the authoritarian regime in Tehran. But some White House officials worry the foreign policy gamble may derail Republican chances of holding onto control of Congress at a
Brewing Ambition in Moradabad: How a Local Entrepreneur Built a Tea Brand from Scratch
Moradabads Mani Gupta built Tap and Dip tea brand using Assam and Darjeeling leaves with CM UBA support to launch his manufacturing venture.
Will replicate Assams detect, delete and deport model for infiltrators in Bengal: Nabin
Islampur, Mar 2: The BJP will replicate Assams detect, delete and deport model to identify and expel alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators in West Bengal if voted to power in the state, the partys national president Nitin Nabin said on Monday. Addressing a rally in Islampur in Malda district while flagging off the partys Parivartan Yatra ahead of the Assembly polls, Nabin also announced that the BJP would rename the town Ishwarpur if it forms the government in the state. We have [] The post Will replicate Assams detect, delete and deport model for infiltrators in Bengal: Nabin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Irans nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility
VIENNA, March 2, 2026 (AP) Irans Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday alleged that airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted the Natanz enrichment facility in his country. That contradicts an assessment by the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi who said that up to now the agency has no indication that nuclear facilities have been hit in Iran. Again they attacked Irans peaceful safeguarded nuclear facilities yesterday. Their justification that Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons is simply a big lie, Reza Najafi told reporters at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, where a special
Several U.S. military aircraft crash in Kuwait as Iranian strikes continue
KUWAIT CITY, March 2 (Reuters) Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early on Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwaits Ministry of Defence said, as conflict widened across the Middle East. In a separate incident, smoke was seen rising from the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait City, and fire trucks and ambulances were in the area, a witness told Reuters. There were no responses to requests for comment on the embassy incident from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, or from the U.S. State Department. Kuwait intercepted hostile drones earlier on
Israel-Iran conflict: Govt in touch with embassies, says MoS Margherita
He claimed that the people of Assam have repeatedly rejected opposition unity in previous elections
Rupee falls 21 paise to 91.29 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 2 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 91.29 against the US dollar on Monday, amid higher crude oil prices, a strong American currency and intense global volatility due to the escalated Middle East tension. Negative equity market sentiment and massive withdrawal of foreign funds also weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.23 and declined further to 91.29 against the greenback in initial deals, trading 21 paise down from its previous closing level. On Friday, the rupee lost 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the dollar.
Rupee to fall past 91 as Iran war puts oil on the boil, saps risk appetite
MUMBAI, Mar 2 (Reuters) The Indian rupee is expected to fall past the 91 per dollar mark on Monday after the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran over the weekend, risking protracted conflict in the Middle East, which sapped risk appetite and sparked a sharp rise in oil prices. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open in the 91.28-91.32 range versus the U.S. dollar, having settled at 90.9750 on Friday. Air strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran over the weekend resulted in the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran fired missile barrages across
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2026 (AP) Israeli and American authorities spent weeks tracking the movements of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharing information that allowed the strikes to be carried out in a surprise daylight attack, according to an Israeli military official and a person familiar with the operation. The eventual barrage of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous with three strikes in three locations hitting within a single minute killing Khamenei and some 40 senior figures, including the head of the Revolutionary Guard and the countrys defense
Will carry out eviction in 5 lakh bighas of land after Assam polls: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
During the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a plan for eviction drives spanning five lakh bighas, conditional on electoral victory. He asserted that Bangladeshi infiltrators would not be allowed to live peacefully, and he highlighted public backing for the government's measures on multiple fronts. The polls are anticipated in March-April.
Assam CM Launches Jana Ashirwad Yatra to Showcase Govt Work
Gets massive response ahead of the assembly polls
Election Commission to visit Kerala on March 6, 7 to assess poll preparedness
Kerala Assembly elections: The Election Commission will visit Kerala this week to assess poll preparedness. Assembly elections are likely to be held next month. The commission will arrive on March 5 and begin its tour on March 6 and 7. Other states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal are also due for polls.
21 illegal migrants from Bangladesh sent back from Assam
Alert eyes. Midnight action. At 12:30 a.m. Sharp, 21 illegal migrants were sent back to their respective countries, thanks to the ever-watchful @sribhumipolice, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Holi School Holiday 2026: Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Bihar declare school closures for Holi 2026
Several states across India have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures varying according to regional observances and calendar calculations. Uttar Pradesh government schools will remain shut from March 2 to March 4, creating a four-day break due to March 1 being a Sunday. Delhi, Haryana and Punjab will close schools on March 4, while Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Assam have also declared holidays around the festival period.
Assam villagers resist excavation for flood mitigation project
Police serve notice to Raijor Dal leader Debanga Sourav Gogoi, an IIM alumnus, for allegedly instigating farmers around a network of wetlands in Jorhat district
BJP ally UPPL to contest alone in Assam assembly polls
The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), a BJP ally, will contest the Assam assembly elections on its own, fielding candidates in 21 constituencies. UPPL says it has become a significant political force, claiming influence that eclipses the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People's Front.
Assam: Ruling BJP in Assam launches Jan Ashirwad Yatra
The ruling BJP in Assam has launched the 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. This rally began from Gupteshwar Temple at Dhekiajuli. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State unit President Dilip Saikia inaugurated the event. The Yatra aims to connect with approximately one lakh people daily. It is planned to cover 70-80 kilometers each day.
Why Himanta Sarma Chose This Assam Town As Starting Point For BJP's Yatra
As part of its outreach campaign ahead of the state elections, the BJP in Assam today launched its 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Dhekiajuli.
Assam BJP flags off Jan Ashirwad Yatra ahead of Assembly elections
The party aims to reach out to at least 1 lakh people daily across 50 Assembly constituencies in the central and eastern part of the State
Gaurav Gogoi Likely To Contest Assam Assembly Polls From Jorhat
Congress considers name of sitting MPs also for candidature
