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Virat Kohli Sends Warm Christmas And Happy New Year Wishes To Everyone
Merry Christmas And Happy New: Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to fans worldwide, wishing joy and prosperity for the festive season. The former India captain conveyed his message through his Instagram stories on Thursday, when the world was occupied with Christmas celebrations. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year. May this season fill your home with warmth, your heart with joy, and your life with happiness that lasts all year long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! wrote Kohli in an Instagram post on Thursday. Kohli, who has quit Test and T20Is and now only plays 50-over cricket at the international stage, struck a match-winning 131 to guide Delhi to a four-wicket victory in their Elite Group D clash over Andhra Pradesh in the opening round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday. It was also Kohlis 58th List A hundred with his 131 coming in 101 balls and studded with 14 fours and three sixes, as Delhi chased down a challenging target of 299 in 37.4 overs. The knock also took him past 16,000 List A runs, making him only the second Indian male batter, after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, to reach that landmark. Kohli, the right-handed batter who only plays ODI format internationally, will next be in action when Delhi face Gujarat in their second round fixture at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Friday. The second round matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which will be livestreamed on JioHotstar, are Assam vs Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand vs Rajasthan. This means that fans wont be able to see Kohlis batting live and will have to rely on the BCCI website scoreboard. The knock also took him past 16,000 List A runs, making him only the second Indian male batter, after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, to reach that landmark. Kohli, the right-handed batter who only plays ODI format internationally, will next be in action when Delhi face Gujarat in their second round fixture at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Friday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
GUWAHATI: People in Assam marked Christmas with what was described as an anguished celebration, a day after members of right wing extremist groups Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal vandalised and set fire to Christmas decorations at a diocesan school in Nalbari district. According to an official statement, Nalbari police on Thursday arrested four persons, based on a written complaint lodged by Fr Baiju Sebastian, principal of St Marys English School, Panigaon, in Nalbari district. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 324(3) (mischief), 324(4) (mischief causing significant property damage), 326(f) (mischief by causing damage through fire, etc), 329(3) (criminal trespass), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy). According to the complaint lodged by the principal, some unknown miscreants unlawfully entered the school premises and vandalised the campus, causing damage to outer decorations, serial lights, plant pots and other articles. The complaint further stated that the damaged items were later set on fire. Videos circulating on social media showed the attackers chanting Jai Shree Ram slogans and warning the school against holding Christmas celebrations on its premises. Subsequently, shops selling Christmas items in Nalbari town were targeted, with a few items set on fire. Allen Brooks, spokesperson of the Assam Christian Forum, told this newspaper that people observed an anguished celebration on Thursday as insecurity among the community was overwhelming. Condemning the incidents, the forum said, Videos circulating on social media clearly identify the perpetrators This act wounds religious sentiments, spreads hatred, and violates constitutional rights to freedom of religion, threatening Assams peace and harmony. It added, This is not Assams culture, and not true to Assams ethos of unity inspired by Srimanta Shankar Dev. We urge the government and the society to uphold secularism. In the rest of the Northeast, Christmas was celebrated with pomp and gaiety. Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram are Christian-majority states, while Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have sizeable Christian populations.
Assam Christian Forum seeks suo motu FIR over Christmas vandalism in Nalbari
The Assam Christian Forum has demanded a suo motu FIR against miscreants who vandalized Christmas preparations at a school in Nalbari. The forum expressed shock at the destruction of festival items, citing social media videos that clearly identify the perpetrators. They condemned the act, emphasizing its violation of religious freedom and Assam's ethos of unity.
Snubbed in Bihar, JMM looks to Assam for political expansion
RANCHI: After being denied any seat in Bihar by the Mahagathbandhan during the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has begun exploring avenues in other tribal-dominated states across the country. According to party leaders, a four-member delegation will soon visit Assam to assess ground realities by holding a series of meetings with local party workers. Despite being a key coalition partner during the Bihar Assembly elections, the RJD did not concede a single seat to the JMM, while the Congress also remained silent on the issue. Subsequently, the JMM decided not to contest the Bihar polls, claiming the decision was taken in the wake of a political conspiracy by its allies RJD and Congress, which allegedly deprived it of seats under the Mahagathbandhan arrangement. JMM general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said that a decision would be taken by the partys top leadership based on the feedback submitted by the delegation. A four-member delegation of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha will soon visit Assam to explore avenues for the upcoming Assembly polls in the state. The leaders will stay there for a few days and hold meetings with local party workers to take stock of the partys ground situation, Bhattacharya said. He added that the delegation would submit a report after returning from Assam, on the basis of which a decision would be taken. The delegation will include minister Chamra Linda, MP Vijay Hansda, and MLAs M T Raja and Bhushan Tirkey. Bhattacharya said the party is keen on contesting the Assam Assembly elections as the state has a significant tribal population. Notably, during its 13th general convention held in Ranchi in April this year, the JMM had announced plans to increase its political activism in selected seats in Assam, Odisha and West Bengal. Party leaders had also said they were planning to contest elections in Assam by organising migrants from the state. As part of its broader expansion strategy, the JMM is working to establish its presence in various parts of the country with the aim of emerging as a national party. The party is also preparing to field candidates in the West Bengal Assembly elections and strengthen its position in other states. The JMM is actively working on shedding its image as a regional party and expanding its footprint in Delhi, West Bengal, Assam and Chhattisgarh. Preparations for this expansion are already underway. Although the party has not officially confirmed the details, sources indicate that the JMM plans to open offices in several states. Following its resounding victory in Jharkhand, the party is also considering opening an office in New Delhi.
Bajrang Dal Members Vandalise Christmas Decorations At Diocese School In Assams Nalbari
According to the Church officials, the school was closed at the time due to winter holidays, and no students or staff were present during the incident.
Modis Christmas call for harmony clashes with Assam school disruption
December 25, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modis message of peace and unity sparked debate after reports of an alleged attack and disruption at a Christian-run school in Assam, raising concerns over religious tolerance and minority safety.
What Led To Assam's West Karbi Anglong Violence: The History, Trigger And Fallout
Arrows, stones, crude bombs and arson marked the clashes that killed two people and injured more than 45 amid a land rights standoff in the autonomous district.
WPL 2026: Ex-India Player Anagha Deshpande Joins Delhi Capitals As Assistant Coach
DY Patil Stadium: Ahead of the 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL), former India cricketer Anagha Deshpande has joined three-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) as an assistant coach. It is understood that Anaghas coaching duties will center around fielding and batting in the DC set-up. Yes, I am joining the Delhi Capitals. It was finalised a few days ago. Hundred percent, it's a great opportunity for me. I will get to learn a lot of things which will aid me in future. I have seen them try for winning a trophy for three years. I hope I can help them win the trophy this time, Anagha told IANS on Thursday. At DC, Anagha will link up with head coach Jonathan Batty. Her appointment comes after the exit of Lisa Keightley, who has joined Mumbai Indians as head coach, and Milap Mewada, who is now coaching Goas mens team in the ongoing domestic season. Anagha played 23 ODIs and eight T20Is for India from 2008 to 2014, and made 483 runs across both formats. As a wicketkeeper, she took 16 catches and effected 21 stumpings in white-ball cricket for India. She played for Maharashtra, Railways, Gujarat and Puducherry in the domestic cricket circuit. Anagha has enjoyed considerable success as a coach in Uttarakhand since retiring as a player. She led the state's U19 women's team to one-day trophy titles in 2021/22 and 2022/23, and guided the U23 side to entering knockout stages in T20 and one-day championships in 2023/24 and 2024/25. Under Anagha, Uttarakhand reached their first senior women's finals in both T20 and one-day formats in 2023/24. Players like Nandini Kashyap, Raghvi Bist and Prema Rawat, all of whom featured in this year's WPL and India A teams, attribute their growth to Anaghas coaching. She has also worked as a coach with many teams in senior and U19 womens challenger trophies, as well as served in various assignments at the zonal and national level for camps organised by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). DC will open their 2026 WPL campaign on January 10 against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was recently named as DCs new captain, and Anagha backed the decision. I have seen her leadership. She is well deserving to be the captain. I have seen her lead Mumbai. The way her nature is in terms of leading a team, there is no need for a tag to say that she is a leader. She plays in the same way as a player and now that she has a leadership tag, she is hundred percent well deserving of it, she said. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Apart from hitting one century and three fifties in Tests, she claimed 15 catches and effected eight stumpings in the format, while contributing with 30 catches and 51 stumpings in ODIs. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She also served as the head coach of Bangladesh womens team, and worked in the same capacity with Odisha, Vidarbha, Assam, Tripura and Baroda teams in the domestic circuit. Article Source: IANS
Indian Army Jawans Deployed In Assam's West Karbi Anglong To Assist Civil Authorities Amid Unrest
Violence broke out in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district after protesters demanded the eviction of encroachers from grazing lands in two districts.
The Assam Rifles has released the 2025 Technical and Tradesmen result for Group B and C posts on its official website. The recruitment covered 215 vacancies and involved multiple stages, including PST, PET, Trade Test, Written Test, and Medical Examination. Shortlisted candidates can download the result PDF online and check their names or roll numbers for further appointment procedures.
Assam's West Karbi Anglong limping back to normal after violence
An official from the district administration said that despite the situation improving fast, prohibitory orders and mobile data suspension will remain as of now
Fringe outfit vandalises Assam school, burns items from shops to protest Christmas celebration
The activists entered the St Mary's School of Panigaon village and vandalised the preparation of the Christmas Day programme. They burnt down the banner and posters of the celebration, a police official said.
62% of mouth cancer cases in India due to alcohol and tobacco: Study
NEW DELHI: Six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, along with chewing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutkha, khaini, paan, said a first large-scale study published on Wednesday. Authored by a team of researchers from the Center for Cancer Epidemiology, and Homi Bhabha National Institute, in Maharashtra, the study found that as little as under 2 gram a day of beer was associated with a heightened risk of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC), while 9 gram a day of alcohol - equivalent to around one standard drink - was associated with an approximately 50 per cent increased risk of mouth cancer. When combined with chewing tobacco, it is likely accounted for 62% of all such cases in the country. The findings, published in the journal BMJ Global Health, suggest that more than one in 10 cases (nearly 11.5%) of all buccal mucosa cancers in India are attributable to alcohol, rising to 14% in some of the states with a high prevalence of the disease, such as Meghalaya, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh. States like Arunachal Pradesh have reported the highest prevalence of alcohol consumption (26%), while states like Gujarat have reported very low alcohol consumption (4%). As of 2022, there were an estimated 4,00,000 new oral cancer cases globally. It is the second most common cancer in India, with an estimated 1,43,759 new cases and 79,979 deaths occurring each year in India alone. BMC is the predominant form of oral cancer in the Indian sub-continent, and despite its poor survival rate - 43% net fiveyear survival. This study shows that alcohol, even in low quantities, increases the risk for BMC. Prevention of consumption of tobacco and alcohol together could substantially reduce the incidence of BMC, the study said. For the study, researchers investigated the impact of alcohol consumption, including 11 internationally-recognised liquors and 30 locally-brewed liquor (LBLs) from different regions of India - Tharra, Desi, Mahua, Apong on the risk of BMC among Indian men. The researchers compared 1,803 people with confirmed buccal mucosa cancer and 1,903 randomly selected people free of the disease (controls) from five different study centres between 2010 and 2021. Most of the participants were aged between 35 and 54; nearly half (around 46%) of cases were among 25-to 45-year-olds. It found that compared with those who didnt drink alcohol, the risk was 68% higher for those who did, rising to 72% for those favouring internationally recognised alcohol, and to 87% for those opting for local drinks.
Life imprisonment for Assam man accused in Arambakkam child rape case
IGP Asra Garg says close coordination between the investigation and prosecution teams brought justice to the survivor and her family within five months of the crime
Only trains don't kill gentle giants
Train-elephant collisions continue to claim jumbo lives across India. A recent tragedy in Assam saw eight elephants killed. Experts point to a lack of coordination between government departments as the root cause. Despite mitigation efforts, institutional silos hinder effective solutions. Improved collaboration is crucial for elephant conservation and preventing future accidents.
Assam: Activists vandalise school Christmas setup, damage shop decorations
Nalbari: Activists of a fringe outfit vandalised Christmas celebrations in a school and damaged festival items at shops in Nalbari district of Assam, police said. A police official said some members of the fringe outfit staged a protest against the celebration of Christmas in Nalbari town. The activists entered the St Marys School of Panigaon 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 .
Ground Report: Uneasy Calm In Assam's West Karbi Anglong After 2 Days Of Violence
Peace has returned to Assam's West Karbi Anglong after two days of violent protests in Kheroni and adjoining areas, which resulted in at least two deaths and injuries to around 60 police personnel during pitched battles with protesters.
Guv VK Singh unfurls Mizoram`s tallest national flag
Unfurling the Tricolour on a 108-ft pole, the tallest in the state, Singh said it was a moment of historic significance for Mizoram. He lauded the Assam Rifles and the Flag Foundation of India for selecting Zokhawsang as the site
Rahul meets Unnao rape survivor, says were turning into dead society on her ill-treatment
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the Unnao rape survivor here on Wednesday after she allegedly faced ill-treatment and said India is not just becoming a dead economy but also a dead society. Rahul Gandhi met the rape survivor at his mother Sonia Gandhis 10, Janpath residence after the woman staged a protested in Delhi against the bail granted by the high court to the accused in the case, expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha separately said the rape survivor should be treated with respect and that justice
Sensex falls for 2nd session; RIL, ICICI Bank slip on profit-booking
Mumbai, Dec 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the second straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded energy and IT stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. A depreciating rupee and unabated foreign fund outflows added to the pressure, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 116.14 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 85,408.70. During the day, it hit a high of 85,738.18 and a low of 85,342.19. A total of 2,346 stocks declined while 1,841 advanced and 145 remained unchanged on the BSE. The 50-share NSE Nifty
Army deployed in Assam's violence-hit West Karbi Anglong
Two persons were killed, and 45 others, including 38 police personnel, injured as violence rocked West Karbi Anglong district
Army troops have been deployed to West Karbi Anglong to restore order. Violent protests have erupted over alleged illegal settlements by non-tribals. Two people have died and dozens are injured. Curfew-like restrictions and internet suspension are in place. The chief minister stated immediate eviction is not possible due to a court stay. Tensions over land rights escalated into clashes.
Watch: Two killed, internet suspended in Assams violence-hit Karbi Anglong
Protesters set fire to the ancestral residence of an Assam tribal council chief on December 22, 2025, accusing him of failing to evict outsiders from two categories of government-designated grazing reserves
Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district
Guwahati: Seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the IndiaBangladesh international border in Assams Sribhumi district, officials said, prompting renewed scrutiny of border security arrangements. Members of the Village Defence Party intercepted the group at Manatoli village under the Mahishasan border belt during routine patrolling. Officials said the individuals had crossed into Indian territory from the [] The post Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district appeared first on NorthEast Now .
SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026: Applications Close December 31, Check Steps To Apply
A total of 25,487 Constable GD vacancies are available across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, and SSF. Matriculation qualification required by January 1, 2026.
Violent protests over alleged illegal non-tribal settlements in Assam's Karbi Anglong region have resulted in two deaths and dozens injured. Tensions over land rights escalated, leading to clashes between tribal protesters and security forces. The state government has imposed restrictions and suspended mobile internet services.
APSC Grade 4 admit card released at apsc.nic.in: Direct link to download here
The Assam Public Service Commission has released the APSC Grade-4 admit card 2025 on its official website, apsc.nic.in. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket using their login credentials. The OMR-based screening test is scheduled for January 4, 2026, marking the first stage of the Grade-IV recruitment process.
Assault on Baghel deliberate',marked by intense brutality
PALAKKAD: Details from the investigation into the mob lynching of Ramnarayan Baghel, 31, a migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, reveal a pattern of sustained and deliberate violence preceding his death in Walayar, Palakkad. According to post-mortem findings and remand-report details from investigative sources, he suffered extensive, repeated assaults with sticks and kicks, particularly targeting his head, face, chest and back, suggesting prolonged torture rather than a single episode of violence. Medical examinations indicated more than 40 major injuries across the body, with internal bleeding and grievous head wounds recorded as the immediate cause of death. One doctor involved in the autopsy stated that there was no part of the body without injuries, underlining the extent of the brutality. The victim reportedly collapsed, vomited blood and later succumbed to severe blunt-force trauma at the Palakkad district hospital. The emerging evidence depicts a deliberate, hate-tinged act of mob violence marked by intense brutality. This is indeed a targeted cruelty, with possible caste bias, said a senior police officer. The attack is believed to have involved a large group. Preliminary investigative reports and family accounts claim that around 15 individuals took part directly in the beating, though only five arrests were initially recorded, with further arrests and searches continuing. The Special Investigation Team has since identified several additional accused, some of whom are absconding. Authorities note that the remand report establishes clear murderous intent: the accused repeatedly hit the victim with sticks, continued to kick him after he fell and discouraged intervention by threatening bystanders. Dalit identity and hate-crime dimensions The case has also sharpened focus on the caste and hate-crime angles. Ramnarayan belonged to a Satnami Samaj, a Scheduled Caste community with a significant population in Chhattisgarh, a fact that has prompted the family to demand charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in addition to murder. Police officers have noted that the accusations stemmed from suspicions of theft and xenophobic hostility, with some assailants reportedly branding him a Bangladeshi moments before the assault. Authorities have indicated that the atrocity-law provisions will be invoked after verifying the caste status formally, recognising the possibility of a targeted hate crime. At present, the FIR includes Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which covers murder. However, police sources acknowledge that the statute does not yet explicitly codify mob lynching as a distinct offence, necessitating reliance on other provisions and special-law charges to address the collective nature of the crime. Ramnarayan had arrived in Kerala only days before the incident in search of daily-wage work, leaving behind a wife and two young sons. He was attacked by the local resident alleging burglary, but police officials have confirmed that there was no evidence of theft recovered from the victim, underscoring the arbitrariness of the attack. Probe into hate crime angle Police officers have noted that the accusations stemmed from suspicions of theft and xenophobic hostility, with some assailants reportedly branding him a Bangladeshi moments before the assault.Authorities have indicated that the atrocity-law provisions will be invoked after verifying the caste status formally, recognising the possibility of a targeted hate crime We have been following mob lynching of migrant workers in Kerala. What is worrying is the narrowing gap between cases. In the last three years there has been at least one death. For every death, there are several cases of mob attacks that result in serious injuries. Such cases seldom get reported. While in December 2025 we witnessed the death of Ramnarayan Baghel, there was a mob attack on Mominul Islam from Assam in October 2025, less than two months ago. He survived. The narrowing gap of mob lynching cases in Kerala is worrying Benoy Peter, executive director of Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development
Internet suspended in Assams Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong amid unrest
The notification stated that the Government of Assam received reports from the District Magistrates of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong on December 23 of a serious law and order situation in two districts
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NHPC declares COD of first unit of Subansiri Lower HE Project
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: In a landmark milestone for Indias clean energy sector, NHPC Limited today declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of its first Unit (Unit Number 2 of 250 MW) of the 2000 MW (8 X 250 MW) Subansiri Lower HE Project, located on the Arunachal Pradesh/Assam border. Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal inaugurated the COD of the Project through virtual mode. Manohar Lal lauded the achievement as a proud milestone in [] The post NHPC declares COD of first unit of Subansiri Lower HE Project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Responsibility To Public Goes Beyond Polls': PM Modis Warm Interaction With Assam BJP Leaders
The Prime Minister underlined that public representatives have a continuous role to play in serving society and contributing to its overall well-being
Tribal pushback over 'illegal settlers' kills 2 in Assam's West Karbi Anglong
Two people died and dozens of police officers were injured in violent tribal protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district. Demonstrators, armed with bows and crude bombs, clashed with security forces over alleged illegal non-tribal settlements on protected lands. Internet services were suspended as authorities vowed legal action against those involved.
Assam Man Arrested For Social Media Post Supporting Bangladesh Lynching
A man was arrested in Assam's Kamrup district on Tuesday for allegedly making a social media post in support of the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, police said.
Assam Will Be Part Of Bangladesh If Immigrants Rise By 10%: Himanta Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that Assam will automatically be included in Bangladesh if the number of people from the neighbouring country residing in the northeastern state increased by another 10 per cent.
Assam DGP Attacked By Bows And Arrows During Violence, 48 Cops Injured
Two persons were killed and several others, including 48 police personnel, were injured in fresh violence that erupted in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday.
Rupee rises 5 paise to settle at 89.63 against US dollar
Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee rose 5 paise to settle at 89.63 against the US dollar on Tuesday on the back of a weaker greenback. However, a rise in global crude oil prices, coupled with foreign capital outflows, prevented sharper gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.67 and traded in the range of 89.58-89.85 before settling at 89.63 against the greenback, up 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee on Monday pared initial gains to settle slightly down by 1 paisa at 89.68 against the US
Sensex slips 42 pts after two-day rally; IT, pharma shares fall on profit-taking
Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) Benchmark stock index BSE Sensex slipped by 42 points in a volatile trade on Tuesday following profit-taking in IT and pharma shares and mixed global cues. Snapping the two-day gaining streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 42.64 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. The index moved in a range during the day, hitting a high of 85,704.93 and a low of 85,342.99. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed marginally up by 4.75 points or 0.02 per cent to 26,177.15. Metals, FMCG and energy shares witnessed buying interest, while IT and pharma saw selective pressure.
Assam: Fresh violence in Karbi Anglong; shops burnt, 48 policemen injured; DGP appeals for calm
Assam emerges as gateway to Act East growth, says Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam is set to become a key growth center for India's Act East Policy. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted Assam's strategic location, connecting it to a vast market from Nepal to Myanmar. Entrepreneurs are urged to capitalize on this opportunity. Recent years have seen significant reforms and improved connectivity, fostering inclusive development.
Gold scales new peak of Rs 1.4 lakh/10g in Delhi markets as global prices hit records
New Delhi, Dec 23 (PTI) Gold prices stayed in ascending order for the second straight day, climbing Rs 2,650 to a fresh peak of Rs 1,40,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking robust trends in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams on Monday. So far this year, gold prices in the domestic market have jumped by Rs 61,900, or 78.40 per cent, from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams recorded on December 31, 2024. Silver also rallied for
Assam: Internet services suspended in 2 violence-hit Karbi Anglong dist
Guwahati: The Assam government on Tuesday temporarily suspended internet services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, following fresh violence during clashes between two groups over the issues of eviction, officials said. At least eight people were injured, as the two groups of protesters clashed, and the police resorted to lathicharge and fired tear-gas 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 .
US VP Vance links Christian identity to American jobs, H1B visas
New York/Washington, Dec 23 (PTI) Vice President JD Vance has asserted that a true Christian identity of the USA is not just about protecting the unborn and linked it to American jobs and H1B visas, saying it is wrong for companies to seek cheaper options in the third world. The remarks by Vance are the latest amid an intensifying crackdown by the Trump administration on immigration, both legal and illegal, as well as the H1B visas, used by corporations in the US to hire foreign talent. A true Christian politics, it cannot just be about the protection of the unborn
Protest erupts in Indias capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh
NEW DELHI, December 23, 2025 (AP) A protest erupted in Indias capital Tuesday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighboring Bangladesh, a new sign of strain in relations between the neighboring countries. The protest in New Delhi, mainly led by Hindu nationalist organization Vishva Hindu Parishad, highlights the fragility in the relationship between India and Bangladesh, which often is held up as a rare example of stability in South Asia. Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi died in a hospital in Singapore on Thursday after being
Assam: Fresh violence erupts in Karbi Anglong districts; internet suspended
At least eight people were injured, as the two groups of protesters clashed, and the police resorted to lathicharge and fired tear-gas shells to disperse them.
US Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Trump had traveled aboard his private jet many more times than previously has been reported. The latest release includes around 30,000 pages of documents, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a federal detention center. Epstein was found dead in 2019 in a New York jail. His death was ruled a suicide. PRIVATE JET
Eviction demand: IPS officer among 38 cops injured in riot in Assams West Karbi Anglong
GUWAHATI: Assams West Karbi Anglong district remained on the boil for the second day on Tuesday with protestors rioting, torching and vandalising shops, and attacking the police with bombs, stones and arrows at Kheroni. The incidents occurred even as prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remained in force in the district as well as in Karbi Anglong district since Monday evening. In the wake of the violence, the state government temporarily suspended internet/mobile data services in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts with immediate effect and until further orders. The protestors from the tribal Karbi community are demanding the eviction of outsiders from some village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who has been camping in the district since Monday, told the media that 38 police personnel were injured. They attacked us from two sides. Thirty-eight police personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured. I was hit on my shoulder, Singh said without explaining the nature of the injuries. They (protestors) had promised yesterday that they would not resort to violence. Today again, they attacked shops and burst gas cylinders. We were attacked with bombs. One of our personnel was hit by an arrow. We are exercising restraint. We fired only tear gas and rubber bullets, he further stated. He appealed for peace but warned that if the violence continued, legal measures would be taken. The violence had subsided on Monday night when the states education minister, Ranoj Pegu, and the DGP visited the areas. It broke out again on Tuesday, soon after the minister had left the area. Pegu had managed to persuade the protestors to end their fortnight-long hunger strike, assuring them of dialogue on their demand. We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers, he had told the media before leaving the place. The protestors had on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, after news spread that nine persons taking part in the hunger strike at Kheroni were arrested by the police on Sunday night. Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence Later, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that they were taken to Guwahati as their health condition deteriorated. On Monday morning, after briefly blocking a road and vandalising shops, a large number of protestors proceeded to Donkamokam, which is the constituency of Ronghang located 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors. Even as the standoff continued, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house and it was gutted. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of land in VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been encroached upon by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but they moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction.
Eviction demand: IPS officer among 34 cops injured in riot in Assams West Karbi Anglong
GUWAHATI: Assams West Karbi Anglong district remained on the boil for the second day on Tuesday with protestors rioting, torching and vandalising shops, and attacking the police with bombs, stones and arrows at Kheroni. The incidents occurred even as prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remained in force in the district as well as in Karbi Anglong district since Monday evening. In the wake of the violence, the state government temporarily suspended internet/mobile data services in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts with immediate effect and until further orders. The protestors from the tribal Karbi community are demanding the eviction of outsiders from some village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who has been camping in the district since Monday, told the media that 38 police personnel were injured. They attacked us from two sides. Thirty-eight police personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured. I was hit on my shoulder, Singh said without explaining the nature of the injuries. They (protestors) had promised yesterday that they would not resort to violence. Today again, they attacked shops and burst gas cylinders. We were attacked with bombs. One of our personnel was hit by an arrow. We are exercising restraint. We fired only tear gas and rubber bullets, he further stated. He appealed for peace but warned that if the violence continued, legal measures would be taken. The violence had subsided on Monday night when the states education minister, Ranoj Pegu, and the DGP visited the areas. It broke out again on Tuesday, soon after the minister had left the area. Pegu had managed to persuade the protestors to end their fortnight-long hunger strike, assuring them of dialogue on their demand. We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers, he had told the media before leaving the place. The protestors had on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, after news spread that nine persons taking part in the hunger strike at Kheroni were arrested by the police on Sunday night. Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence Later, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that they were taken to Guwahati as their health condition deteriorated. On Monday morning, after briefly blocking a road and vandalising shops, a large number of protestors proceeded to Donkamokam, which is the constituency of Ronghang located 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors. Even as the standoff continued, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house and it was gutted. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of land in VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been encroached upon by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but they moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction.
Internet Suspended, Heavy Security Deployed As Fresh Violence Erupts In Assam's Karbi Anglong
Fresh violence in Karbi Anglong, Assam injured at least eight as protestors clashed. Police used lathicharge and tear-gas. Internet suspended in the region.
Internet services suspended in two violence-hit Karbi Anglong districts in Assam
Home and Political Department said in the interest of maintaining greater public peace and tranquility, and to prevent any deterioration of the present situation, internet services have been temporarily suspended
Assam will become part of Bangladesh if: Himanta
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Assam will become part of Bangladesh if number of immigrants rise by another 10 pc: Himanta
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Assam violence: Clash erupts in Karbi Anglong for second day; at least eight injured
8 Injured As Groups Clash For 2nd Straight Day In Assam's Karbi Anglong
Eight people, including police personnel, were injured, and shops and motorcycles vandalised, as two groups of tribal communities clashed in Kheroni in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district over alleged encroachment on protected tribal lands.
Protestors demanding eviction of encroachers from tribal belt areas call off hunger strike
GUWAHATI: Protestors on Tuesday called off their hunger strike demanding eviction of encroachers from tribal belt areas in Karbi Anglong district following talks with Assam minister Ranoj Pegu, a day after the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief was set on fire by agitators . The agitators, belonging to several political and social organisations, have been on a hunger strike for the last 12 days, demanding the eviction of illegal settlers. The protesters set ablaze two motorcycles in the Kheroni area of the district on Tuesday, but there was no report of any other incident of violence since Monday night, officials said. Pegu held talks with protestors, and they called off their hunger strike following assurances from the government that tripartite talks will be held on the issue soon. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be present in the meeting, Pegu said. On Monday, four people were injured in police firing on protestors who went on a rampage, setting ablaze the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief executive member Tuliram Ronghang and around 15 shops in Kheroni Bazaar. The protestors also attempted to attack the police station in Kheroni on Monday, but it was foiled by security forces. Prohibitory was still in force in Karbi Anglong and in neighbouring West Karbi Anglong district. Night curfew was also imposed in Karbi Anglong district with restrictions on the movement of any person or groups and private vehicles throughout the district from 5 pm to 6 am. Pegu arrived at Kheroni on Monday night to review the situation. DGP Harmeet Singh also rushed to Karbi Anglong and visited the affected areas, and reviewed the prevailing situation. Pegu said that additional forces have been rushed to the area from neighbouring districts and the 'situation is under control'. 'A section of the people are angry that the encroachers are settling on PGR and VGR land, and there was an attempt to evict them last year, but a petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court, which passed an interim order staying the eviction process', he said. The matter can be resolved only through dialogue, and, 'We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers', Pegu added. The chief minister had said on Monday night that rumours began circulating that three protestors who were on hunger strike had been arrested, and they became agitated. No one has been arrested, but they were taken for treatment to Guwahati as their health deteriorated, he said. Sarma said that he was in touch with the district officials and leaders of the organisations protesting. We hope to bring the situation under control by tonight, he added. The protestors are demanding the eviction of encroachers, who mostly hail from Bihat, from Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) lands in the two districts. The police allegedly tried to remove the protesters forcibly in the Kheroni area of Karbi Anglong, following which a clash ensued. The protestors also alleged that the police had arrested three persons who were on hunger strike, but KAAC chief Tuliram Ronghang later told reporters that they were admitted to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital. As news of the clash spread, a group of protesters set ablaze the old residence of KAAC's CEM in Donkamokam, following which the security forces opened fire, in which three agitators and a policeman were injured, officials said.
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Assam: Section 163 imposed in West Karbi Anglong after violent protests
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Assam: Two women declared foreigners, asked to leave country within 24 hours
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Protests erupt across Assam over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
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Assam police firing during eviction protest in West Karbi Anglong leaves 3 injured
Police fired on protestors in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district, injuring three, after clashes erupted over illegal land encroachment. Agitators demanding immediate action against encroachment blockaded a highway, leading to the violent confrontation. The protestors also set fire to the ancestral home of the KAAC Chief Executive Member.
Bangladesh editors warn of fight for survival as mob violence targets media
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Assam tribal council chiefs house torched as anger over encroachers explodes
Protestors demanding the eviction of outsiders from two categories of grazing reserves attacked Tuliram Ronghangs ancestral residence
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Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence
GUWAHATI: Protestors on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Assams Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang. The incident comes amid the demand for the eviction of outsiders from a few village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). At least three protestors were injured. The violence broke out at Donkamokam in the hill district of West Karbi Anglong, where tribal Karbis are in the majority. Ronghangs house was gutted in the incident. For the past fortnight, a group of protestors had been on a hunger strike at the Kheroni area of the district, demanding eviction. Trouble broke out after the police had picked up nine protesters on Sunday night. Enraged over their detention, a large number of locals gathered at the site of the hunger strike on Monday morning. Soon, the situation flared up with the protestors blocking the road and allegedly vandalising shops. Later, they proceeded to Donkamokam, a constituency of Ronghang located about 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors, infuriating them further. Even as they were fighting a pitched battle with the personnel, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house. Nobody was injured in the arson attack. Ronghang was away. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been occupied by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but the settlers moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. After the violence on Monday, Ronghang told the media that he did not intervene in the matter as it is sub-judice. The case is in the court. If I had done anything, it would have been a contempt of the court, and I would have been punished, he said. The situation remained tense. Additional forces were rushed to the affected areas. According to reports, Minister Ranoj Pegu was on his way to the site at the direction of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Sensex rallies 638 pts, Nifty settles above 26,100 on foreign fund inflows, firm global trends
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Gold jumps to record high of Rs 1.38 lakh/10g, silver hits new peak of Rs 2,14,500 per kg
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Assam on high alert after fresh unrest in Bangladesh: Himanta
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Assam on high alert amid fresh unrest in Bangladesh, CM Himanta Sarma says, 'We have to be...'
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Report sought on jumbo deaths in train hit: Centre
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Firm RBI intervention to support rupee; bonds to track central bank moves
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