Injury Blow For India As Yastika Bhatia Ruled Out Of ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025
The BCCI Medical Team: Hosts India have suffered a major setback ahead of the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 with wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia ruled out of the tournament due to a left knee injury sustained during the teams preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. In her place, Assams Uma Chetry has been drafted into the India squad for the marquee event. The 21-year-old, who has represented India in seven T20Is, is yet to make her ODI debut and now steps into the biggest stage of her young career. Chetry will also replace Bhatia in Indias squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia that precedes the World Cup. Confirming the update, the BCCI said in a statement: The Womens Selection Committee named Uma Chetry as a replacement for Yastika Bhatia in Indias squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia and the upcoming ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025. Yastika Bhatia sustained an injury to her left knee during Indias preparatory camp in Vizag. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Yastika Bhatias progress, and the team wishes Yastika Bhatia a speedy recovery. Bhatias absence is a significant blow, given her experience in the middle order and her dual role as a dependable wicketkeeper-batter. Chetry, however, will now have the opportunity to prove herself at the highest level, while India will rely on Richa Ghosh and the rest of the batting core to shoulder added responsibility. The injury has also led to changes in the India A squad, which was scheduled to play a World Cup warm-up match. With Chetry moving up to the senior team, Minnu Mani will captain the A side, which now includes Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, and others in the restructured lineup. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will open their World Cup campaign on home soil after their three-match ODI series against Australia, with expectations running high despite the injury setback. Australia Womens Tour of India and ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Indias updated ODI squad against Australia: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Uma Chetry (WK) Standby players for ODI series against Australia: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra Indias updated squad for ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Uma Chetry (WK) Standby players for ODI series against Australia: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India As updated squad: Minnu Mani (C), Dhara Gujjar, Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanushree Sarkar, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Raghvi Bist Article Source: IANS
The Gauhati High Court is scrutinizing the Assam government's decision to allocate 3000 bighas of land to a cement company in Dima Hasao. The court expressed concerns about the environmental impact, noting the area's biodiversity. The Advocate General submitted a report, but the court found it lacking in addressing ecological issues.
Assam government's revolving fund of Rs 25,000 helping women SHGs: CM Himanta Biswa
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that women, who earlier struggled with high-interest microfinance loans, are now able to engage in productive activities with the Rs 25,000 revolving fund provided under the Chief Ministers Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan. Speaking at a cheque distribution event in Dhekiajuli constituency of Sonitpur district, Sarma said Assam has around 4 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) with over 40 lakh women members. Among them, 8.5 lakh women are already earning Rs 1 lakh or more annually, making them Lakhpati Baideus. Many have even become Maha Lakhpati Baideus, earning up to Rs 10 lakh a year, he said. The CM launched the distribution of cheques to 31,224 SHG members, including 29,523 women from rural areas and 1,701 from urban areas. He noted that many groups have also taken bank loans with a 99 per cent repayment rate and expressed confidence that with proper support, the remaining 32 lakh SHG women could also become Lakhpati Baideus. Sarma urged beneficiaries to use the funds for income-generating activities like dairy, beekeeping, preparing traditional food items, or expanding family enterprises. He suggested that groups could pool their funds for larger bank loans or use them individually for self-employment. Explaining the schemes structure, Sarma said women who productively use the Rs 10,000 seed capital this year will qualify for Rs 25,000 next year with bank support, and eventually Rs 50,000 in the next phase. The scheme will involve an expenditure of Rs 4,000 crore at the seed capital stage, Rs 10,000 crore at the Rs 25,000 stage, and Rs 25,000 crore at the Rs 50,000 stage. Highlighting the governments focus on womens welfare, Sarma announced that from September 17, the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, beneficiaries under Orunodoi 3.0 will start receiving Rs 1,250 monthly assistance. Each family will also get a Rs 250 subsidy for LPG cylinders, and from November 1, ration card holders will receive pulses, sugar, and salt at subsidised rates along with rice. Health Minister Ashok Singhal, MP Ranjit Dutta, MLAs Ganesh Limbu and Prithviraj Rabha, Additional Chief Secretary B. Kalyan Chakravarty, District Commissioner Ananda Kumar Das, and other senior officials were present at the event.
Assam students' body protests Centre's new order on foreigners, seeks withdrawal of CAA
GUWAHATI: Assam witnessed fresh protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) on Thursday after the Centre extended the controversial laws cut-off date. Previously, non-Muslim immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who came to India until 31 December 2014, were eligible for Indian citizenship under CAA. The date has now been extended until 31 December 2024. The All Assam Students Union (AASU) and Assam Sanmilita Morcha staged protests, slamming the Centre for burdening Assam with more illegal immigrants. Back in 2019, when CAA was imposed, we feared its cut-off date could be extended. It has now become a reality. But the indigenous people of Assam have continued to stand against CAA and they will never accept it, AASU president Utpal Sarma said. The student organisation demanded the implementation of all clauses of the historic Assam Accord of 1985, sealing of the IndiaBangladesh border, and detection and deportation of all illegal immigrants. Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of the political party Assam Jatiya Parishad, which spearheaded the protest by Assam Sanmilita Morcha, alleged that the Centre had conspired to finish the people of Assam politically and destroy the state economically, culturally and socially. Assam was already burdened with foreigners. They (the Centre) have now decided to burden it with more foreigners. However, people would put up a fight against this conspiracy of Delhi, Gogoi said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma downplayed CAA, saying that altogether 12 people had applied but only three of them were granted citizenship. CAA has no impact on Assam. Five persons were killed (during anti-CAA protests) but only three persons have been granted citizenship. This proves that the (anti-CAA) agitation was not based on logic, the chief minister told the media on Thursday. According to him, Bengali Hindu people are often seen with suspicion, but they migrated before 1971. Bengali Hindus living in Assam came before 1971, so there is no need for them to apply for citizenship, he added. CAA comes in conflict with the Assam Accord, which states that illegal migrants irrespective of religious faith who arrived after 24 March 1971 are to be detected and deported.
NEW DELHI, September 4, 2025 (AP) Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, killing at least 90 people and displacing hundreds of thousands in recent weeks, government officials said. Indias Himalayan Mountain states and territories such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Punjab state, are among the worst affected. Indias capital city, New Delhi, and nearby regions have been hit by rising rivers and heavy rain. Thousands have been moved to safer ground as city officials said the Yamuna River in the city has breached
Sensex, Nifty close marginally higher as profit-taking in RIL, Infosys spoils GST rate cut party
Mumbai, Sep 4 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of the early gains to settle marginally higher on Thursday as profit taking in index heavyweight Reliance Industries and Infosys took away the sheen of the GST rate cuts announced on commonly used personal items and daily essential products. Shedding 738 points from the days high, the 30-share Sensex finally settled 150.30 points or 0.19 per cent higher at 80,718.01. As many as 19 of its shares closed in red while 11 settled higher. The barometer jumped 888.96 points or 1.10 per cent to a high of 81,456.67
Mayawati urges Centre, states to aid rain-hit families, ensure long-term solutions
LUCKNOW, Sept 4: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Thursday expressed concern over the widespread devastation caused by incessant rains, floods and landslides in several states, saying governments must immediately come forward to help affected families while ensuring long-term measures to prevent recurring crises. Talking to X, the BSP supremo said, In states like Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, etc., heavy rainfall and landslides have led to extensive loss of life, property [] The post Mayawati urges Centre, states to aid rain-hit families, ensure long-term solutions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Reactions after India cuts GST on hundreds of items
Sept 4 (Reuters) India late on Wednesday announced GST cuts on hundreds of consumer items ranging from soaps to small cars to spur domestic demand, and simplified its complicated GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure to two rate slabs from four, with some exceptions for luxury and sin goods. The benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 rose 0.8% each in early sessions. Here is how the industry has reacted so far: ANISH SHAH, GROUP CEO and MD, MAHINDRA GROUP The next-generation GST reforms mark a defining moment in Indias journey towards building a simpler, fairer, and more inclusive tax
Gold futures retreats from record high to Rs 1,05,800/10 g on profit booking
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday eased from their record highs, plunging Rs 1,395 to Rs 1,05,800 per 10 grams in futures trade on the MCX as traders booked profits at higher levels amid a bearish sentiment in the global markets. On the MCX, the most traded gold futures for October delivery declined Rs 1,395, or 1.30 per cent, to Rs 1,05,800 per 10 grams in the morning trade. It had rallied to hit an all-time high of Rs 1,07,226 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday. The precious metal futures for December
Winners and losers in Indias sweeping GST overhaul
NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (Reuters) Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled tax cuts for hundreds of consumer items, from soap to cars, in the biggest overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST), set to take effect from September 22. Here are key highlights: MAJOR CHANGES India will have two key tax rates of 5% and 18% from September 22, versus four now. A new tax slab of 40% will apply to high-end goods, but all additional levies above that are to be abolished, bringing down effective tax rates on mid-size and big cars. REVENUE LOSS, INFLATION IMPACT The
Indian auto stocks jump on GST cut boost
Sept 4 (Reuters) Indian auto stocks jumped 2.2% to the highest level in nearly 11 months on Thursday after the government slashed GST (Goods and Services tax). Auto shares were the top sectoral gainers on the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which was trading 0.7% higher. On Wednesday, the GST panel, approved lower taxes on hundreds of consumer items ranging from soaps to small cars to spur domestic demand in the face of steep US tariffs. The GST on small cars has been reduced to 18% from 28%. Most stocks on the auto index were trading in the green, with
Congress terms GST overhaul GST 1.5; says wait for true GST 2.0 continues
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) With the GST Council approving a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Congress on Thursday termed it a GST 1.5 and said time alone will tell whether it would stimulate private investment as well as ease the burden on MSMEs. The opposition party asserted that the wait for a true GST 2.0 continues. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that a key demand of the states made in the true spirit of cooperative federalism namely, the extension of compensation for another five years to fully protect their
Why Modi Govts Big GST Cut Is Good Economics And Good Politics
The move puts the BJP in good stead ahead of upcoming election battles in the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, September 4, 2025 (AP) India will cut GST (Goods and Services Tax) on hundreds of consumer goods ranging from air conditioners to small cars to bolster local consumption, its government said Wednesday, as New Delhi moves to cushion its economy from the blow of steep U.S. import tariffs. The announcement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs last month that threaten a chunk of New Delhis outbound shipments to its worlds biggest market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told a news conference late Wednesday that the reduced goods and services tax have been approved by an
MHA holds talks with Kuki-Zo groups, Manipur government on renewing SoO pact ahead of PM Modis visit
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis likely visit to ethnic violence-hit Manipur later this month, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of Kuki-Zo insurgent groups and the Manipur government to finalise terms for renewing the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, sources said. They, however, contended that there was no concrete outcome and a fresh round of engagement would take place for which the date and venue would be decided later. The sources said the insurgent groups were engaged in talks by AK Mishra, the MHAs Adviser (Northeast) and Intelligence Bureau officials. It is to be noted here that the SoO pact, which was originally signed in August 2008, was a cornerstone in reducing hostilities between Kuki-Zo armed groups and security forces. But, its renewal was halted after ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities erupted in May 2023, leaving Manipur deeply fractured. Many in the corridors of power believed that an extension of the SoO pact could be one of the most important confidence-building measures in the troubled state. The sources said if the Prime Minister visits Manipur sometime in the second or third week of this month, the renewal of the SoO pact could signal a significant outreach to the tribal Kuki-Zo community and has been seen as a step toward restoring normalcy in Manipur. According to the sources discussion took place around the opening of two key National Highways - number 2 and 37 and attempts were made to convince the tribal group to agree to it, but there were issues, which the community representatives flagged. The two highways, passing through Kuki-Zo-inhabited areas, are critical to connecting the land-locked Imphal valley, where the Meitei people live, to Nagaland and Assam, respectively. They are critical for the supply of essentials and other commodities but have been shut for the past two years for the movement of Meitei people. Even as Manipur remained under Presidents Rule since February 13, the MHA had resumed talks with the Kuki-Zo SoO groups on June 9 this year after a gap of two years to renegotiate the pact with stringent ground rules. One of the conditions is a reduction in the number of SoO camps from the existing 14 to seven and also away from Meitei-dominated areas. Notably, before May 3, 2023, when ethnic violence erupted in the State, the primary demand of the SoO groups was autonomous territorial councils within Manipur. But then they changed their stance and started demanding a separate administration, defining it as a Union Territory with a legislature.
Assam Jatiya Parishad protests extension of CAA deadline
The AJP termed the extension of the deadline as the biggest crime ever committed against Assamese people, and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government of perpetuating historical injustice
Sent those spreading hate to Pakistan, not Bangladehsh: Madani slams Assam CM
In a veiled attack on Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Mehmood Asad Madani said, Those who spread hate and communal tension should be sent to Pakistan, not Bangladesh. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Madani said, Himanta keeps on saying that Miyas will be sent to Bangladesh. I say people 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 .
Only 3 People Granted Citizenship Under CAA in Assam: Himanta Sarma
The Assam chief minister's comments came on a day the Ministry of Home Affairs made a significant announcement on members of minority communities from some neighbouring countries living in India
Two former Assam MLAs resign from BJP and AGP ahead of polls
As Assam gears up for assembly elections, political shifts are evident with Binanda Saikia leaving BJP, citing communalization and individualistic approach. Satyabrata Kalita resigned from AGP, criticizing its subservience to BJP and the disregard for the Assam Accord. Internal dissent simmers within AGP over seat allocation and adherence to regional principles, even as alliance with BJP remains.
German foreign minister seeks Indias help to bring ally Russia into Ukraine peace talks
NEW DELHI, September 3, 2025 (AP) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged India to press its close ally Russia to return to peace talks over the war in Ukraine, days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional summit in China. Wadephul told a news conference Wednesday that despite enormous efforts by Europe and the United States, Russia hasnt been willing to enter negotiations, a challenge New Delhi could possibly address. The only demand is that weapons fall silent, the German minister said during his two-day visit to India, adding that Ukrainian President
Gold prices storm past Rs 1.07 lakh per 10 g in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Gold prices rallied Rs 1,000 to touch a fresh record high of Rs 1,07,070 per 10 grams in the local markets on Wednesday amid hopes of Fed easing rates, mounting geopolitical tensions and growing worries around the US economy. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,06,070 per 10 grams on Tuesday. In the Delhi market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the gains for the eighth consecutive session, appreciating Rs 1,000, to hit a fresh record high of Rs 1,06,200 per
Stock markets bounce back amid volatility, Sensex closes higher 410 pts
> Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by a rally in metal stocks and optimism related to the GST Council meeting. After oscillating between highs and lows, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 409.83 points or 0.51 per cent to settle at 80,567.71. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 80,671.28 and a low of 80,004.60, gyrating 666.68 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 135.45 points or 0.55 per cent to 24,715.05. The GST Council is meeting in New Delhi for two days to discuss the
74 'Soap Boxes', Red Hyundai i10 Behind Assam Police's Rs 8 Crore Heroin Haul
An Assam Police team recovered 910 grams of heroin worth Rs 8 crore after a tip about a shipmnent en route from Churachandpur in Manipur to a district in lower Assam in a red Hyundai i10 car.
BTR sets national benchmark with 100 per cent digitisation of land records
GUWAHATI: The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has allegedly achieved a rare milestone by recording 100% digitisation of land records, replacing the outdated manual file system and setting a benchmark in transparent governance for the entire Northeast. The Northeast has 10 autonomous councils under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution three each in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and one in Tripura. These councils are empowered to manage land, forest and local governance in their jurisdictions. However, they have long grappled with infrastructural gaps and administrative bottlenecks. In an attempt to ease governance, the BTR government launched an e-Office system, ensuring 100% digitisation of land records. The adoption of tech-driven governance has not only reshaped the administration within the BTR but also set an example for other autonomous tribal councils across the region to follow. The e-Office system allows electronic handling of files, real-time tracking of decisions, and processing of online approvals. Every land parcel has now been mapped, updated and stored securely in digital format. The digitisation of records has significantly facilitated the processing of applications under Mission Bwiswmuthi, which provides services such as mutation of land and updating of land records. This has enabled people to verify ownership and receive digitally signed documents without the alleged interference of middlemen or the need to physically visit government offices. The digitisation process began in early 2023 and was recently completed, creating a resilient ecosystem for land governance. However, the exercise was not without challenges, as officials had to conduct ground-level surveys across the five districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri, which collectively form the BTR. The process involved converting land records, including several decades-old documents, into digital format. Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping was also incorporated to ensure accuracy in land boundaries, thereby reducing possibilities of disputes. There are instances when land disputes triggered social tensions. Land digitisation has helped maintain transparency and minimise chances of corruption, forgery and conflict, an official from the BTR Land Revenue Department said, calling it a new era of digital governance in a tribal region.
Assam CM Allays Fear on CAA Says Only 3 Foreigners Got Indian Citizenship in Assam
The Central Government has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, pointing out some major exemptions from requirements related to valid passports, travel documents, and visas for specific categories of individuals and carriers.
Three foreigners got Indian citizenship in Assam under CAA: Himanta
Guwahati: Only three foreigners have received citizenship of India in Assam under the CAA against 12 applications, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, he said it is futile to discuss the CAA on the backdrop of such a low number of applications 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 .
Indias first vulture conservation portal launched in Assam
An Assam-based foundation developed the portal to compile scientific information, spread awareness, and provide free downloadable outreach materials
Suspended BRS leader Kavitha announces quitting party, MLC post
Hyderabad, Sep 3 (PTI) A day after her suspension from KCR-led BRS, senior leader K Kavitha on Wednesday announced her resignation from the party and trained her guns against cousin and former minister T Harish Rao. Kavitha, daughter of party founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao(KCR), also announced quitting as Member of the Legislative Council and indicated there was pressure on her father to act against her. She accused Harish Rao of conspiring against KCRs family. Addressing a press conference here flanked by her supporters, the 47 year-old former MP charged Harish Rao with having a tacit
Only 3 people have got citizenship under CAA in Assam, says Himanta
GUWAHATI: Only three foreigners have received citizenship of India in Assam under the CAA against 12 applications, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, he said it is futile to discuss the CAA on the backdrop of such a low number of applications against the apprehension that lakhs of foreigners would get citizenship in Assam. In Assam, only three people have got citizenship under the CAA so far, he said. The CM, however, did not share the details related to the origin of the new Indian citizen. We have received only 12 applications so far. The remaining nine applications are under consideration, he said. Talking about the opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, he said, There was a hue-and-cry that 20-25 lakh people would get citizenship in Assam. Now, you yourself decided whether it is relevant to discuss the CAA when we received only 12 applications. A 50-year-old man, Dulon Das, was the first person in Assam to receive citizenship under the CAA in August 2024. The CAA, a law slammed as discriminatory by various rights organisations, seeks to provide Indian citizenship to those except Muslims entering India on or before December 31, 2014, from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, after five years of residence here. The Centre, on March 11 last year, had implemented the CAA by notifying the rules, four years after the law was passed by Parliament to fast-track citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants. In July last year, the Assam government had asked its border police wing not to forward the cases of non-Muslim illegal immigrants entering the state before 2015 to Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) and instead advise them to apply for citizenship through CAA. Last month, the state government instructed all districts to drop ongoing cases of suspected non-Muslim illegal foreigners entering the state before 2015 from the FTs following implementation of the CAA.
3 foreigners got Indian citizenship in Assam under CAA: Himanta
We have received only 12 applications so far. The remaining nine applications are under consideration, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
How Australias anti-immigration rallies were amplified online by the global far right
Melbourne, Sep 3 (The Conversation) Over the weekend, rallies were staged across various Australian cities under the branding March for Australia. The rallies, which were attended by avowed neo-Nazis and elected politicians alike, called for an end to mass migration. These protests are not unique to Australia. Recently, the United Kingdom has seen its own wave of anti-migrant demonstrations in cities such as London, Bristol and Birmingham. Despite claims by some that the Australian rallies were hijacked by the neo-Nazi National Socialist Network (NSN), they were deeply rooted in the far-right, white nationalist ideas of remigration and the Great Replacement
All state FM ministers and Nirmala Sitharaman to meet on landmark GST overhaul
NEW DELHI, Sept 3 (Reuters) Finance Ministers from all Indian states and Union Finance Minister will meet for two days from Wednesday to weigh the biggest cuts to GST in eight years, aimed at spurring domestic demand in the face of economic headwinds from US tariffs. Coupled with cuts in personal tax unveiled in February, the cuts in the GST are expected to boost consumption in the South Asian nation, whose economy grew at an unexpectedly higher pace of 7.8% in the quarter to June. A panel on the GST, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with ministers from
A look at the world leaders joining Chinas military parade in a show of solidarity with Beijing
HONG KONG, September 3, 2025 (AP) Leaders from about two dozen countries joined Chinese President Xi Jinping to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a military parade in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity among nations friendly to Beijing. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who made a rare foreign trip to attend, flanked Xi as they ascended to the viewing platform overlooking Tiananmen Square and watched the display of military hardware and marching troops. Observers say the joint appearance was a show of
Rupee recovers 15 paise to 88 per US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) The rupee recovered 15 paise from its all-time low level to 88.00 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and dollar strength weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said the rupee is trading near an all-time low level, driven by risk-averse sentiments amid India-US trade deal uncertainty. Moreover, a muted trend in domestic equities further dented investors sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.15 against the US dollar, then touched 88.00, registering a gain of 15 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the
Stock markets decline in early trade amid weak global trends, relentless foreign fund outflows
Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weak global market trends and relentless foreign fund outflows. Caution also prevailed in the equity market ahead of the GST Council meeting beginning Wednesday. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 153.28 points to 80,004.60 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 46.4 points to 24,533.20. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and Trent were among the laggards. However, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, ITC and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South
Gauhati HC questions Assam over land buy in 6th Schedule area
The Gauhati High Court is scrutinizing the purchase of 3,000 bighas of land in Assam's Dima Hasao district by a cement company, acting on a writ petition filed by local residents. The court has directed the NC Hills Autonomous Council to produce the complete file detailing the decision to allot the land, expressing concern over the scale of the transaction.
Manipur abuzz over 'VVIP' visit
Amidst preparations by the Manipur administration, speculation arises about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's potential visit to the violence-affected state on September 13 or 14. The visit coincides with Modi's scheduled two-day trip to Assam and a possible inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Aizawl, Mizoram.
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces PM Modis participation in India Maritime Week in Mumbai
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend the India Maritime Week, to be held in Mumbai from October 27-31. The PM will also deliver the keynote address at the Global Maritime CEO Forum. Speaking at the Water Voyage Northeast 2025 conference in Guwahati, Sonowal said it would be a historic opportunity to showcase Indias maritime strength to the world, with participation expected from over 100 countries and more than one lakh stakeholders. He said the PMs presence would reaffirm Indias global maritime leadership at a time when the sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation. India Maritime Week will not only be a confluence of ideas, but a confluence of confidence, he said, adding, The way Prime Minister Modi has guided our maritime vision, the world now looks at India as a trusted partner and a rising maritime power. His presence at the Global Maritime CEO Forum will inspire global industry leaders to invest in Indias growth story. The Minister revealed a major development for the Northeast: two luxury cruise ships are being built at a combined investment of Rs 250 crore for deployment on the Brahmaputra. These ships will be launched in 2027, providing a new dimension to Assams river-based tourism under the Cruise Bharat Mission. Sonowal said Indias maritime ecosystem had been reshaped since 2014 under Modis leadership, stating that flagship initiatives such as Sagarmala, Maritime India Vision 2030, and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 are transforming ports, shipping, and inland waterways. He highlighted that port capacity has nearly doubled, cargo handling has reached 1,600 million metric tonnes, and turnaround time at ports has reduced to 22 hours. From five operational waterways in 2014, we now have 30 today, Sonowal noted. Cargo movement on inland waterways has grown from 18 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 145 million tonnes last year. These are not just statistics, they are milestones of transformation, he further stated.
India warns Pakistan of more cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains
LAHORE, Pakistan, September 2, 2025 (AP) India warned Pakistan about possible cross-border flooding for the second time in as many weeks as monsoon deluges cause death and widespread destruction in both countries. The disaster management authority in eastern Pakistan announced the warning Tuesday. New Delhi shared the warning with Pakistan on humanitarian grounds through New Delhis high commission in Islamabad rather than the water-sharing Indus Waters Treaty, which remains suspended, an Indian government official said. Pakistan conducted mass evacuations late last month after India released water from overflowing dams and swollen rivers into low-lying border regions. The countries came
Assam evictions must follow SC norms, says Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind Chief Mahmood Madani
Moulana Mahmood Madani, president of Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind, has criticized the ongoing eviction drives in Assam. He stated that evictions must follow Supreme Court guidelines. Madani emphasized the need for rehabilitation for genuine Indian citizens. He condemned the branding of individuals as doubtful citizens. He urged the government to deport foreigners while protecting the rights of Indian citizens.
Gold rates add Rs 400 to hit highest-ever level of Rs 1.06 lakh/10 g on tariff woes, weak rupee
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Gold price stayed firm for the seventh consecutive session and added Rs 400 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,06,070 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid unabated chase for safe-haven assets triggered by sweeping US tariffs and tumbling rupee against American currency. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,05,670 per 10 grams on Monday. The price of gold of 99.5 per cent purity also increased Rs 400 to hit a new record of Rs 1,05,200 per 10
Deport foreigners but stop harassing Indians, says Jamiat chief on Assam evictions
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says Maulana Mahmood Madani will be arrested if he crosses the limits
Infant dies after fall from phototherapy bed; two doctors among five suspended at Guwahati hospital
GUWAHATI: Two senior doctors were among five staff members of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) suspended by the Assam government for the death of a four-day-old infant at the hospitals neonatal intensive care unit on 18 August. The five, doctors Anupama Deka and Deepankar Hazarika, nurses Gomati Devi and Chandana Nath, and ICU technician Ishanjyoti Talukdar were suspended for six months. In a letter to GMCH authorities, the states Medical Education and Research Department expressed the governments displeasure and issued directions to prevent a recurrence of such incidents. The newborn allegedly died after a fall from a phototherapy bed at the neonatal intensive care unit. Born to Smita Deka of Guwahatis Noonmati area, the infant had been admitted to the hospital for treatment of jaundice. The hospital authorities had ordered a probe into the incident. The police also conducted a separate investigation after an FIR was lodged by the infants father. The incident had triggered outrage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had then warned that strong action would be taken if negligence or dereliction of duty was the reason behind this unfortunate and painful incident. This was the first such incident at the GMCH since its establishment in 1960.
Madani urges Assam government to deport foreigners, alleges community being targeted in evictions
GUWAHATI: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani on Tuesday asked Assams BJP-led government to deport foreigners, if any, and expressed concerns that a community was being targeted in the ongoing eviction drives in the state. Addressing a press conference, he alleged that people were being divided on the basis of religion to grab power. Particular slogans are being raised against a section. They are being called Miya, unknown, doubtful, and derogatory words are being used. That attitude is more painful than the barbaric manner in which the eviction is being carried out, Madani said. If someone is doubtful, there is a way to clear the doubt. Why do you not adopt that method? If there is a foreigner, why do you not deport them? We are not opposing that. We cannot tolerate a foreigner staying here, he further stated. He added that if Indians had been evicted, there should have been plans for their rehabilitation, which the Supreme Court had stated not in one case but in multiple cases. A seven-member delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, led by Madani, visited Goalpara on Monday. A massive eviction drive was recently carried out in this lower Assam district to clear encroachment at the Paikan Reserve Forest. Over 1,000 families had settled there. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma threatened that Madani would be arrested if the latter crossed the limits. Who is Madani? He has no value, Sarma thundered when a journalist asked him about the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief. Madani has strength when Congress is in power. He has no strength when BJP is in power. He will be arrested if he crosses the limits, Sarma said. He warned that if unknown people occupied lands in forests, village grazing reserves and professional grazing reserves, they would be evicted. He said the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind delegation by now had a fair idea about it. Samujjal Bhattacharya, chief advisor to All Assam Students Union, called Madani the protector of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and fundamentalists. Madanis activities are anti-national. He is now visiting places in Assam. The government should take strong action against those who are working in favour of illegal Bangladeshis and fundamentalists, and against the nation, Bhattacharya demanded. Without taking the name of Delhi-based activist and former Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed, he said a woman had visited Assam recently and spoken in favour of the Bangladeshis, and then after returning to New Delhi, she spoke very badly about Assam. Since the time of the Assam Agitation (of 1980s), some people have been trying to hatch a conspiracy and foment tension on the Bangladeshi issue, Bhattacharya further stated.
Dont cross limits, else face arrest: Assam CM warns Jamiat chief Madani
Hojai: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, September 2, warned All India Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind President Mahmood A Madani, who visited the evicted sites in Goalpara district, that he would be arrested if the Islamic scholar crosses his limits. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, Sarma said neither he 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 .
Assam Evictions: Jamiat Leader Says Foreigners Out, Citizens Rehabilitated
Mr Madani, who visited the eviction hit district and met the families of those evicted, told reporters that the governments attitude towards those displaced was more painful than the eviction itself
As of the date, the government has approved 10 semiconductor manufacturing projects with a cumulative investment of more than Rs 1.60 lakh crore in six states: Gujarat, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Official note confirms VVIP visit, PM Modi likely to visit Manipur mid-September
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit ethnic violence-hit Manipur on September 13 or 14. For the past few days, speculation has been rife over the visit, and it has gained strength after an official note of Manipurs General Administration Department stating, At the outset, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, welcomed all the members/officers present in the preparatory meeting for the proposed VVIP visit on September 2025. The visit needs to be organised in a grand manner. Request the Secretary, GAD (General Administration Department) to take forward the discussion, it also read. It cited Kangla in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur as the venues of the events involving the VVIP whose name was not mentioned. 'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict Officials remained tight-lipped but an MLA of the ruling BJP almost confirmed PM Modis visit. The PMs visit is almost confirmed, he told TNIE on Tuesday wishing not to be named. This will be PM Modis first visit to the state since an ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo tribals, and resultant violence left more than 250 people dead and around 60,000 others displaced. It has been months that the violence has subsided but the State has remained ethnically partitioned even after more than two years since the violence broke out. The Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo tribals still cannot go to each others areas. Earlier, the Congress slammed PM Modi umpteen times for not visiting Manipur despite the massive destruction in the State. Meanwhile, the PM will also visit Assam. He is likely to visit Mizoram as well to inaugurate the 51.38-km BairabiSairang railway line. In Assam, he will take part in the year-long centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika and lay the foundation for various development projects.
Assam eviction drives must follow SC norms, says Arshad Madani
Jamiat-Ulema-E-Hind president Arshad Madani on Tuesday urged the Assam government to conduct eviction drives according to Supreme Court guidelines, ensuring rehabilitation of affected citizens. Speaking after meeting those evicted in Goalpara, he said evictions are not opposed but must be lawful and not carried out in a hateful manner.
Monitor Strictly: Assam Chief Minister To Cops On Islamic Body's Visit
A delegation of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is visiting Assam's Goalpara district, and the police will strictly monitor the situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Tesla gets around 600 orders since India launch, Bloomberg News reports
Sept 2 (Reuters) Tesla has received orders for just over 600 cars since launching sales in India in mid-July, a number that has fallen short of the companys own expectations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Elon Musk-led EV maker now plans to ship between 350 and 500 cars to India this year, of which the first batch is slated to land from Shanghai in early September, Bloomberg News said. Deliveries will initially be limited to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Gurugram, the report said, adding the size of shipments is based on the
Xi and Putin reaffirm old friend ties in the face of US challenges
BEIJING, September 2, 2025 (AP) Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an old friend as the two began a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countries face both overlapping and differing challenges from the United States. Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Putin addressed Xi as dear friend and said that Moscows ties with Beijing are at an unprecedentedly high level. Following their formal talks, they planned to have another meeting over tea with some of their top
SBI to tap dollar debt days after nations rating upgrade
MUMBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) SBI (State Bank of India) plans to raise funds through the issuance of dollar-denominated bonds with a maturity of five years, three merchant bankers said on Tuesday, days after S&P Global Ratings upgraded Indias sovereign credit rating for the first time in 18 years in August. SBI, the countrys largest lender by assets, is eyeing at least $500 million through the issue, and based on the response, could go as high as $1 billion, one of the bankers said. The issue would be finalised over the next few days, the bankers added. SBI did not
Stock markets extend previous days rally; Sensex climbs over 200 points
Mumbai, Sep 2 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Tuesday, extending previous sessions gains, as investors sentiment remained buoyant amid strong macroeconomic data. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 207.45 points to 80,571.94 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 60.8 points to 24,685.85. From the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Eternal, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever were among the major gainers. However, Asian Paints, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Trent were among the laggards. Indian manufacturing sector witnessed the fastest improvement in operating conditions in over 17 years in August, driven by
Roads, station turn playgrounds for Maratha quota protesters; leftover food littered
Mumbai, Sep 2 (PTI) As Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange continues his hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, his supporters turned the nearby CSMT station premises into a sporting arena, playing kabaddi, kho kho and even wrestling with each other. Some protesters on Monday dumped leftover food, empty water bottles and wrappers on road medians, the station platforms and even on tracks, and civic workers were seen cleaning the waste and other trash from the areas. On a road outside Azad Maidan, some pro-quota protesters were on Monday seen playing cricket as the agitation acquired myriad colours with
From Trump to social programs: Mexicos first female president takes stock after a year in office
MEXICO CITY, September 2, 2025 (AP) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated her governments handling of its tumultuous relations with the Trump administration, progressive gains and controversial judicial reforms in her first state of the nation address Monday. Sheinbaum, who is nearing the end of her first year in office, notably left out some of the major problems still simmering in Mexico, including ongoing cartel violence plaguing much of the country and democratic concerns over wider concentration of executive power. Mexicos first female president took office in October and has led the Latin American nation of 131 million at a
2.6-magnitude quake jolts state
GUWAHATI, Sept 1: An earthquake of 2.6 magnitude struck central Assam on Monday afternoon, officials said. There is no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to property, they said. A National Centre for Seismology report said the quake was recorded at 3:56 pm in Karbi Anglong district on the southern bank of []
Manipur civil society groups condemn killing of Thadou leader
IMPHAL, Sept 1: Civil society groups of Manipur on Monday expressed shock over the purported killing of a Thadou leader in Assam. In a statement, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) said it has been shaken to its core by the horror and extremity of the murder of Nehkam Jomhao. The killing is aimed []
Grasslands in Assams Manas National Park shrink by 50 pc in three decades
GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Grasslands in Assams Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve have shrunk by nearly 50 per cent in the last three decades due to various factors, including climate change, officials said. Manas National Park (MNP) and Tiger Reserve Field Director C Ramesh told PTI that grasslands paving the way for woodlands is a []
British Museums Vrindavani Vastra largest surviving devotional textile, but not oldest: Book
GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The Vrindavani Vastra, which the British Museum has agreed to loan to Assam for display in 2027, may not be the only surviving devotional textile of its genre, but is certainly the largest existing one in the world, points out author T. Richard Blurton. Blurton, in his book Krishna in the Garden []
AMMSU slams slur by Assam Dy Speaker
From Our Correspondent TURA, Sep 1: The AMMSU has condemned the recent alleged hate speech made by Assam Deputy Speaker Dr Numal Momin against the people of a particular community in Garo Hills. Such irresponsible and divisive remarks not only hurt the sentiments of our people but also disturb the peace, unity and brotherhood of []
PM Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on September 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, with preparations underway in both states, officials said. In Mizoram, PM Modi is likely to inaugurate the 51.38-km BairabiSairang railway line, a key infrastructure project under the Centre's Act East Policy aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic integration in the Northeast. The new rail link will connect Aizawl with Assams Silchar, and by extension, with the rest of the country. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena held a high-level meeting on Monday to review preparations, including security, traffic control, and public participation. Following his Mizoram visit, the Prime Minister is expected to travel to Manipur, his first trip to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. However, officials in Imphal said they have not yet received formal confirmation of the visit. 'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict
No problem if Azharuddin sings in praise of Tagore: Assam CMs cryptic message
Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, September 1, said Muslims who abide by the law and culture of the country will face no problem. Referring to a Muslim journalist who was present during his interaction with the press on the sidelines of a programme here, Sarma said that when Azharuddin sings in praise of 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 .
Hydrogen bomb of revelations on vote chori coming, Modi will not be able to show his face: Rahul
Patna, Sep 1 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country that vote chori will not be allowed. The forces that killed Mahatma Gandhi are trying to murder the Constitution of India, he alleged. We will not let them (BJP)
Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
TIANJIN, China, September 1, 2025 (AP) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Monday in a show of deepening ties when New Delhis relations with Washington are strained over the purchase of Russian oil. The two leaders held talks after attending the key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathering in the port city of Tianjin, where discussions focused on regional stability, bilateral trade and energy cooperation. In his remarks to open the talks, Modi termed the partnership with Moscow as special and privileged. Putin
CBI books DRI, Customs officers in corruption case
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) The CBI has registered a corruption case against six officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Customs on a reference from the Lok Pal, officials said. In its FIR, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named a former senior intelligence officer of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DR) from its Delhi zonal unit, besides three inspectors and two superintendents, who were posted in the office of the Commissioner of Customs in Kolkata, they said. The action was initiated on a complaint filed with the Lok Pal, the anti-corruption obdusman, in 2024. On July
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President visits Assam in the wake of eviction drive
Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, led a delegation to Assam to support families displaced by recent eviction drives. Madani condemned the government's inhuman methods, emphasizing that while Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind doesn't oppose removing encroachments, it stands against injustice and the use of brute force. He pledged unwavering support for the victims, upholding the organization's legacy of aiding the oppressed.
Space science turns into classroom reality in Assams BTR
GUWAHATI: Childrens curiosity about the space is unbounded, and to channel it into practical learning, Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government has turned space science into a classroom reality by setting up space labs in 15 hard-to-reach government-run schools under the Bodoland Space Education Programme. Each of them will also cater to the students of adjoining areas. Earlier, the BTR government had signed an agreement with New Delhi-based Vyomika Space Academy, which is an ISRO Space Tutor partner, to supply curriculum, training, and hardware, including model launch vehicles, telescopes, and more. Initially, the plan was to set up 10 labs in 10 schools two schools each in the five districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri falling under the BTR. Five more labs were set up in five other schools in due course after receiving a positive response from students. Nilutpal Kashyap, Officer on Special Duty (Education), BTR, told this newspaper the space labs have dummy rockets, satellites and students have already learnt how to make dummy robotics and drones by using materials, including cardboard. We have the 15 space labs in remote villages. Six of them are functional. We could not start the functioning of the remaining nine labs as the model code of conduct is in force (in view of September 22 elections to autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council). Schools nearby can also avail of space exposure and learning there, Kashyap said. He said that in each of the 15 schools, a science teacher was trained to run the space labs and they would be trained further. In March, Kashyap had taken 10 students two each from the five districts to the Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad on an exposure trip. Its Director, Nilesh M Desai, liked the initiative of the BTR government so much that he visited the region to see how it was being implemented. The BTR government has also tied up with Bengaluru-based Agastya International Foundation as it seeks to promote science education by removing childrens fear in science and mathematics. The foundation has vans with science models. They take the vans to schools. They also have labs-on-bikes to cover areas where four-wheelers cannot go. The foundation imparts practical knowledge in the basic concept of science, Kashyap said. He said Chirang, which recorded the worst pass percentage in the Class 10 Board till 2022, had the best pass percentage in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Baksa is No 1 in arts while Tamulpur is No 1 in science (streams), he added.
Assam jolted by 2.6-magnitude quake hours after Afghanistan earthquake; check details
A NCS report said the quake was recorded at 3:56 pm in Karbi Anglong district on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra, at a depth of 5 km.
Mild Quake Jolts Central Assam; No Damage Reported
2.6 magnitude tremor felt in Karbi Anglong, neighbouring districts
Himanta Biswa Sarma Says Hindu Youths Involved In Smuggling Bangladeshis into Assam
Distances from Amit Malviyas viral remark on Bengali language
Assam Police arrest two teachers for alleged ties to Bangladesh-based jihadi groups
Guwahati: Assam Police arrested two schoolteachers from the Dhubri district for their suspected ties to Bangladesh-based jihadi organizations, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). The arrests have heightened fears of extremist infiltration into community institutions across the sensitive border areas of lower Assam. Police made the first arrest on August 27, taking into custody Shah Alam Sarkar, a [] The post Assam Police arrest two teachers for alleged ties to Bangladesh-based jihadi groups appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Gold futures rally continues for 2nd day; hit fresh peak of Rs 1,05,937/10 g
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session, reaching a new all-time high of Rs 1,05,937 per 10 grams, as they surged Rs 2,113 on Monday, driven by a bullish sentiment in the overseas market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the most traded precious metal futures for the October contract zoomed Rs 2,113 or 2.03 per cent to hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,05,937 per 10 grams in the morning trade. Gold futures on Friday hit an all-time high of Rs 1,04,090 per 10 grams on the commodities bourse. Subsequently, the
Chinas Xi and Indias Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin
TIANJIN, China, September 1, 2025 (AP) Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is visiting as part of Indias membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional political, economic and security group founded by China. Modi said in his opening remarks that relations with China have moved
Stock markets bounce back in early trade as Indias GDP grows stronger-than-expected in April-June
Mumbai, Sept 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday after Indias economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 7.8 per cent in April-June, its fastest pace in five quarters. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 343.46 points to 80,153.11 in initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 105.8 points to 24,532.65. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid, HCL Tech and NTPC were among the major gainers. However, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, ITC and Sun Pharma were among the laggards. Indias economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 7.8 per cent
Can Vitamin D slow aging? new research claims yes, but theres a catch
Vitamin D supplements could help protect the caps on our chromosomes that slow aging, sparking hopes the sunshine vitamin might keep us healthier for longer, a recent study suggests. The researchers discovered that taking 2,000 IU (international units, a standard measure for vitamins) of vitamin D daily helped maintain telomeres the tiny structures that act like plastic caps on shoelaces, protecting our DNA from damage every time cells divide. Telomeres sit at the end of each of our 46 chromosomes, shortening every time a cell copies itself. When they become too short, cells can no longer divide and eventually
Guwahati Diary | Multimodal learning space at district library
Assams Tinsukia has got a state-of-the-art multimodal learning space Learn-o-verse at the district library, inaugurated recently by DC Swapneel Paul. With the state government declaring 2025 the Year of Books, the initiative marks the transformation of the librarys traditional reading area into an innovative learning universethe first of its kind in any district library. The project seeks to mainstream reading and digital learning by creating a conducive environment for the upcoming generation. The Learn-o-verse offers a range of modern facilities, including a well-designed reading space, interactive learning panels and free Wi-Fi. Comic Con India set to foray into Northeast Comic Con India, among countrys biggest pop culture celebrations, has announced its entry into Guwahati, marking its first-ever edition in the Northeast. The maiden Guwahati edition will be hosted on November 22 and 23, bringing the Comic Con experience to a fresh audience. This will bring Comic Con experience not only to Guwahati but will also cater to fans across the Northeast. This expansion is our way of recognising the incredible potential and passionate fandom that the region has long shown for comics, cosplay, and pop culture. This move reflects Comic Con Indias deeper connection with Indias evolving youth culture, a statement said. Fresh legal trouble brews for Syeda Hameed Trouble is mounting for Delhi-based activist and former Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed over her recent remarks suggesting Bangladeshis can stay in Assam. Political outfit Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) have filed FIRs with the police in 16 places, including Guwahati, demanding her arrest. The AJP alleged that her anti-Assam and communal remarks were an insult to Assamese people. The party charged Hameed with hurting the sentiments of the people of Assam, attempting to destroy communal harmony, and trying to provoke conflict between communities. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
Goods train derails, no one injured
GUWAHATI, Aug 31: Two wagons of a goods train derailed in Assams Kamrup district on Sunday, a Northeast Frontier Railway official said. There was no report of any injury or loss of life in the derailment, they added. At about 12:42 hours on August 31, an unfortunate incident of derailment of two wagons of an []
BJP stages protest in Guwahati over Rahul Gandhis remarks
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 31: The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters in Guwahati against Congress leader Rahul Gandhis alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modis late mother. According to an official statement issued by Assam Pradesh BJP, the protest, held under the []
Bengali-speaking Hindus most comfortable in Assam in last 10 years: Himanta
We have been resolving all issues faced by Hindu-Bengalis one by one. We ensured that they got their Aadhaar cards back. We have stopped slapping new citizenship cases against them, Sarma said on the sidelines of a programme
Eviction drives to be carried out in Barak valley: Himanta
Silchar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that eviction drives to clear encroachment on forest land will be undertaken in the Barak valley districts in the same way the exercise is being carried out in the Brahmaputra valley. Speaking at a programme after unveiling a 24-feet-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 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 .
Thadou Leader Who Attended Manipur Peace Meet Killed By Kuki Militants In Assam
A leader of the Thadou tribe from Assam who attended a peace meeting in Manipur on August 6 was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed by Kuki militants on Saturday.
Israel claims it killed Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida
Gaza Strip: Israel announced on Sunday, August 31, that it had killed Abu Obeida, the military spokesperson of Hamass armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, in an air strike on the Gaza Strip. In a post on X, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote, Abu Obeida was eliminated in Gaza and sent to meet 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 .
Assamese Journalist Shot At During Cultural Event in Manipur
An Assamese journalist working for a Nagaland-based television channel was shot at by an unknown persons while covering a flower festival in Manipur.
Assam Thadou tribal leader killed by Kuki extremists
The body of Nehkam Jomhao, a member of the delegation that met leaders of Meitei organisations in Imphal a few weeks ago, is yet to be recovered
Suspected militants kill Assam Thadou community leader who took part in Manipur peace meeting
GUWAHATI: Suspected militants killed a Thadou community leader from Assam who took part in a peace meeting in Manipur capital Imphal on August 6. Nehkam Jomhao (59), chairman of the Thadou Literature Society, Assam, was abducted from his residence at Chonghang Veng in Manja area of Karbi Anglong district on Saturday at around 7:30 pm and killed later. The police said six persons were arrested on Saturday night in connection with the incident. He was murdered although the body is yet to be recovered. The arrested persons confessed to us about killing him, Karbi Anglong Superintendent of Police Sanjib Saikia told TNIE . He added that the police were conducting an investigation to ascertain the motive behind the murder. A historic meeting was held between the Thadou Inpi Manipur, which is the apex civil society organisation representing the Thadou tribe, and some Meitei organisations of Manipur in Imphal toward restoring peace in the ethnic violence-hit state. That was for the first time since the conflict that any Thadou had stepped into the Meitei-majority Imphal Valley. Jomhao was part of the Thadou delegation that met the Meitei leaders. The Thadous too were affected by the conflict. The Thadou Students Association-General Headquarters said it was a cold-blooded murder. Nehkam Jomhao became a target because of his courageous participation in the Imphal Peace Meeting. His stand for dialogue and reconciliation displeased Kuki militants and anti-peace elements who opposed peace and understanding. This cowardly and barbaric act took away a visionary leader who believed in harmony and the dignity of all communities, the student organisation said in a statement. The statement further stated that the deceased was a guardian of Thadou language, literature, and cultural identity whose untiring efforts in cultural preservation, and peace-building left an indelible mark on the Thadou tribe. His death is not merely an individual loss, but a collective tragedy for the Thadou community. In him, we have lost a fatherly figure and a martyr whose sacrifice will forever be remembered as a turning point in our struggle for justice, peace, and identity, the statement added.
Had I won a medal in Paris, I might have retired from boxing: Lovlina Borgohain
New Delhi, Aug 31: Lovlina Borgohain had considered retiring from boxing to focus on her academy, but she set aside such thoughts after missing out on a medal at Paris Games. The Assam boxer, instead, has now trained her sights on a second Olympic podium as she gears up for her international comeback at the upcoming World Championships. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist has been away from international competition since the Paris Games last August. In the time away from [] The post Had I won a medal in Paris, I might have retired from boxing: Lovlina Borgohain appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Had I Won a Medal in Paris, That Could Have Been My Farewell, says Lovlina Borgohain
The Assam boxer, instead, has now trained her sights on a second Olympic podium as she gears up for her international comeback at the upcoming World Championships
Assams Persecution of Journalists Signals a Dangerous New Era
Conform or perish seems like the new watchword. Even columnists have been told to tone down, writes Patricia Mukhim.
Had I won a medal in Paris Olympics, that could have been my farewell, says Lovlina Borgohain
The Assam boxer, instead, has now trained her sights on a second Olympic podium as she gears up for her international comeback at the upcoming World Championships
