Your cells keep a record of every workout you
Chicago, Oct 7 (PTI) Have you ever taken months off training maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing work deadlines and come back convinced you were starting from zero? Research from our team has some good news: At the cellular level, you probably werent. We found that muscle and liver cells store memories from every training session in ways that may help improve endurance, control blood sugar levels and even slow weight regain after inactivity. Use it or lose it? Maybe not For most of the past century, long before fad diets and fancy workout
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Seva Sankalp Yatra, from Vadnagar to Varanasi and Varanasi to Vadnagar, which began on September 17 to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and also the completion of his 25 years as head of government, culminated on Wednesday, with grand closing ceremonies held at both places - Varanasi and Vadnagar. The culmination ceremony in Varanasi was addressed by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJYM national president Hemang Joshi. The Seva Yatris who travelled from Vadnagar to Varanasi, carrying sacred water from the rivers of Gujarat, offered Jalabhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham and sought blessings of Lord Vishwanath. The 21-day Yatra, organised with the spirit of Seva, traversed 20 routes across the country, carrying the message of service, social responsibility and nation-building. On October 7, all 20 Yatra routes successfully reached their respective destinations, marking the completion of the nationwide campaign. The closing ceremony at Vadnagar, PM Modis birthplace, was attended and addressed by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and BJP National office-bearer V.D. Sharma. The Seva Yatris, who embarked on a journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar, carrying sacred water from the rivers of Uttar Pradesh, offered it at Hatkeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Vadnagar, completing the spiritual connection between the two sacred destinations. BJYM national president Hemang Joshi said, The Seva Sankalp Yatra has given powerful expression to the spirit of Seva that Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated throughout his 25 years of public life. For every BJYM Karyakarta, Seva must remain the core sentiment of life, serving society, respecting our cultural heritage and contributing to the building of a Viksit Bharat. During the month-long programme, the yatris also participated in extensive social service activities including tree plantation, cleanliness drives, water conservation, Gau Seva, service at old-age homes, beneficiary interactions and organ donation pledges. These initiatives ensured that the Yatra was not merely a journey across geographical distances, but a movement that touched communities and translated the spirit of Seva into meaningful action. The Seva Sankalp Yatra concluded with a message that continues beyond the Yatra itself: Seva is not a one-time campaign, but a lifelong commitment.
Gold extends slide to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 gm in Delhi amid weak demand
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 700 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as subdued local demand and weak global trend weighed on the precious metal. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell to a one-week low, depreciating Rs 700 to Rs 1,48,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,49,600, according to local traders. It was quoted at Rs 1,48,600 per 10 grams on September 29. Gold prices declined in the domestic market on Wednesday
After Akhil Gogois hunger strike, CPI(M) protests delayed Assam flood relief
Protestors scuffle with police personnel at various points during their thwarted march to Dispur, the States seat of power
Govt cuts stock limit for sugar dealers to 1,000 quintals from Oct 15
The government has issued a notification reducing the stock holding limit for sugar dealers to 1,000 quintals, effective from October 15 to November 30, as part of its efforts to control retail prices of the sweetener during the festival period. On October 1, the food ministry had said that the government has reduced the stock holding period for sugar dealers to 15 days and fixed the stock holding limit at 1,000 quintals, with effect from 15 October to November 30, 2026, except in Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas and the State of Assam. The Department of Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday issued a gazette notification to implement this decision, which will come into effect from October 15. In August, the ministry imposed a stock-holding limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers, applicable from August 1 to November 30, along with a maximum holding period of 30 days from the date of receipt. The limit was later tightened to 2,000 quintals from September 15. The revis
Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
Assam Rifles confiscated 340 kg of marijuana worth 1.74 crore in Tripura, disrupting drug trafficking networks in the region. Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
Sensex falls 429 pts, snaps 2-day rally as RBI policy stance, high crude prices dent sentiment
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex down 429 points after two straight days of gains, as the RBI raised the key policy rate for the first time in nearly four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 72,638.70 with 26 of its constituents closing lower and four higher. During the day, Sensex lost 599.09 points, or 0.81 per cent, to hit a low of 72,468.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.05 points, or 0.76 per cent, to end at 22,603.05. Rising crude oil prices
Rupee slumps 43 paise to close at 96.78 against US dollar post RBI policy decision
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) The rupee slumped 43 paise to close at 96.78 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Market analysts said the RBIs rate hike reflects rising cyclical inflation risks, while the shift in stance to calibrated tightening alongside higher growth and inflation projections highlights the MPCs hawkish approach. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.37 and traded in the range of 96.34-96.84 before eventually settling at 96.78 (provisional), down 43 paise from its
Smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson
London, Oct 7 (Conversation) Smoking is one of the biggest causes of ill health and early death. Yet smokers seem to have a lower risk of developing Parkinsons disease than non-smokers by around half according to some studies. This surprising link was first reported more than 50 years ago, when researchers in the UK and the US noticed that smokers were dying at much higher rates overall, but were less likely to die from Parkinsons. Many studies since then have found the same pattern. Why smoking is linked to a lower risk of Parkinsons is still unclear. Researchers have
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry
STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old: how homochirality can emerge spontaneously, Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said in a news release. The chemical reactions they have developed are spectacular. Kagan, 95 years old and born in France, is affiliated with Universit Paris-Sud in Orsay, France, and Soai, born in Japan, with the
Assam STF Arrests Second Accused In Spy Case
Police recovered a mobile phone, SIM cards and documents described as incriminating from his possession.
Assam Government Establishes Expert Panel to Strengthen Environmental Approval Process
Assam has formed two expert committees to enhance the environmental approval process for projects in the state. Assam Government Establishes Expert Panel to Strengthen Environmental Approval Process
GPS study on elephant movements aims to mitigate conflicts in Assam
Between April 2021 and June 2026, the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and a solitary male in three high-conflict districts of Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath
West Bengal likely to be renamed Paschim Banga, says state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya confirmed that the state's name will soon change to 'Paschim Banga'. He emphasized the significance of this change for preserving the state's historical identity. Bhattacharya stated that a legislative bill will be introduced in the upcoming session. Additionally, he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address commemorating his 25 years in leadership. He also supported the Assam government's education policies aimed at inclusivity.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jab at the Congress after BJP-led NDA swept the first civic polls of the Silchar Municipal Corporation winning 34 of the 42 seats. The Silchar civic polls were held using ballot papers, which is a long demand of the opposition parties.
Supreme Court to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution Bench. On September 23, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma gave split opinions on whether a batch of pleas challenging the validity of a 2023 law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) should be
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 60 Assistant Professor posts. The online application process will be conducted from 05-10-2026 to 04-11-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, aau.ac.in.
Assam PWD Engineer Arrested For Accepting
Guwahati, Oct 7: An assistant executive engineer of the Public Works Department was taken into custody in Assams Dibrugarh district on Tuesday after allegedly accepting a bribe of 30,000. The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC) confirmed the arrest in an official statement. The accused, identified as Mridul Baglari, was posted at the office of... The post Assam PWD Engineer Arrested For Accepting 30,000 Bribe In Dibrugarh first appeared on Northeast Today .
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan, saying the diabolical duo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is rattled and desperate. The opposition party also said the writing on the wall is clear. The opposition partys attack on the government came after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against the two Congress leaders and their supporters for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan during the oppositions march against the
Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina gets rousing welcome on return to Assam
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain received a rousing welcome in Guwahati on Tuesday as she returned to Assam after winning gold at the Asian Games in Japan. Borgohain clinched gold in the women's 75-kg category on her birthday on October 2, defeating China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final. She was received at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimary, state BJP president Dilip Saikia, her family and fans. The Congress also felicitated Borgohain at the airport. A delegation led by senior Congress leader Pranati Phukan welcomed her with a 'gamosa', a flower bouquet and a 'jaapi'. Senior Congress leaders Bipul Gogoi, Bedabrata Bora, Udit Bhanu Das, Gunakanta Gogoi, Mousumi Neog and Debajit Deka were among those present to welcome her. With the victory, Borgohain became only the second Indian woman boxer to win an Asian Games gold, after MC Mary Kom achieved the feat in 2014. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist had won silver a
Assam Rifles Soldier From Odisha Dies During Operational Duty In Nagaland
Assam Rifles soldier V Teja, hailing from Odishas Rayagada district, lost his life while on duty in Nagaland after being struck by a bullet during an operation. The incident occurred on Monday, just two days before his 31st birthday. Teja, a rifleman with the 15th Assam Rifles, was immediately taken to a hospital following the... The post Assam Rifles Soldier From Odisha Dies During Operational Duty In Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .
Markets fall in early trade after two days of rally; Sensex falls 460 points
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday after two days of rally amid a spike in crude oil prices and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of Indias monetary policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 460 points to 72,599.05 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 164.80 points to 22,610.85. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Titan, Asian Paints, Bharat Electronics, Maruti, Axis Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards. Bajaj Finance and Bharti Airtel were the gainers. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.01 per cent higher
BJP won 32 of the 42 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation elections held using ballot papers. Congress managed to secure only two seats while Independents took six seats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for performing poorly even with traditional voting methods. The elections focused on local issues such as water supply, drainage, and infrastructure improvements.
ASPF-ni membor saksako matchu badingsrukgipa manderang chadrapa ine FIR ka
TURA: Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) Kharkutta regional unit-ni membor saksako, North Garo Hills ajani Kharkutta police station ningo donggipa Chigrang songo, matchu badingsrukanio jak donggipa manderang, kragija dake chadrapenba rime donaha ine police-na FIR kadoangaha. Ia songni rama gita Assam-oni Bangladesh asongona matchu badingsrukatenggipa manderang, matchurangko raangenga ineba ASPF-ni FIR-o parakaha. ASPF Kharkutta regional []
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. Halzen said he had been told he was among the favorites for the prize since he first published about cosmic neutrinos in 2013. In any given year, he thought he had a 1 in 20 chance to win a Nobel. And I just had to live long enough, so here I am, the 82-year-old told The Associated Press in an
Assam: CM Vigilance Cell arrests Dibrugarh PWD engineer for allegedly accepting bribe
The Chief Minister's (CM) Vigilance Cell conducted a raid at the Public Works Department (PWD) office in Dibrugarh following a complaint regarding an Assistant Executive Engineer of the PWD for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. During the operation, Assistant Executive Engineer Mridul Baglari was arrested red-handed by CM Vigilance Cell officials while allegedly accepting the first instalment of a Rs 30,000 bribe. Subsequently, officials interrogated him and seized various documents and other materials from the office. Simultaneously, a team of officials searched Assistant Executive Engineer Mridul Baglari's residence and recovered a large amount of cash. It is worth noting that the bribe was linked to the payment of bills for a pending project. The complainant, Rajshekhar Hazarika, stated that he is a Class-1 PWD contractor who had undertaken three or four projects for the department and completed the assigned work. Despite this, the department was not clearing his bills. When...
Assam Rifles soldier from Odisha dies on duty in Nagaland
Rifleman V Teja from Odisha's Rayagada district died after being shot during operational duties in Nagaland. He was almost 31 years old and was due to marry on December 10. Teja was a brave soldier from the 15th Assam Rifles, and his death has caused deep sorrow. Both Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed their condolences.
SOS to PMO after 'orders from above' hold up 300 raw petroleum coke trucks at Assam-Bengal border
80% vote in West Bengal bypolls amid rigging, intimidation charges
Bypolls across Nandigram and Rejinagar saw an 80% turnout despite allegations of rigging and voter intimidation. In Tamil Nadu, turnout dipped compared to previous elections, with results showing 86% and 80% participation. Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency recorded 76% turnout during the bypolls, while Puducherry's Thattanchavady seat had a turnout of 78% by 5pm. Various candidates and parties reported incidents of interference and blocked agents during the polling process.
Congress politics of accusation and deceit .... Attempt to malign the Election Commission
Congress has called the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls a plot to that the party's own 1993 record with Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan weakens its claim to defend the Commission's independence. Rahul Gandhi and his party have found a new villain to prove that they are still relevant as opposition. It is the Election Commission of India. They say the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls is a plot. They call it vote chori. They say it robs citizens of their vote. Some of them even want the Chief Election Commissioner to resign. It is a loud campaign. It is also a short-sighted one. Congress is the last party that should lecture anyone on the independence of the Election Commission. Its own record tells a different story. The man who scared them Go back to 1990. T. N. Seshan became Chief Election Commissioner. He did what few before him had dared. He enforced the Model Code of Conduct without fear. He cracked down on booth capturing. He stopped ministers from using government machinery to win votes. He made photo identity cards a reality. Politicians hated him. Every party felt the heat. But it was the Congress government at the Centre that acted. In 1993, the government of P. V. Narasimha Rao changed the structure of the commission. It had always been led by one man. Now it would have three members. The two new commissioners had equal powers. Decisions would be taken by majority. Look at the timing. Seshan was at the peak of his influence. The government was tired of being told no. Seshan saw the move for what it was. He went to the Supreme Court. The court upheld the new structure in 1995. The three-member commission stands to this day. Congress may call this reform. Most people who watched at the time called it an attempt to clip the wings of a strong umpire. The party that now cries foul Now compare that with today. Congress leaders speak as if they have always been guardians of the commission. They call it a puppet. They compare their struggle to the fight for freedom. They demand resignations. Where was this love for institutions in 1993? When an independent chief election commissioner became inconvenient, Congress cut him down to size. When the commission does a routine job today, Congress screams conspiracy. That is the definition of double standards. What SIR really is Let us be clear about what this exercise is. The revision of electoral rolls is not new. The law requires it. Its purpose is simple. Remove the names of the dead. Remove duplicate entries. Remove people who have moved elsewhere. Add new voters who are eligible. India is a vast country. People migrate for work. They marry and change homes. They die, and their names stay on the list for years. Any honest clean-up will remove many names. That is not a scandal. That is the job. The commission has said again and again that a wrongly deleted voter can apply to be added back. Booth Level Officers are available in every area. Online portals are open. Citizens can check their entries and correct them. So ask the Congress a plain question. If your voters are being deleted, where are the names? Where are the cases? Show them to the commission. Show them to the courts. A slogan is not evidence. What about those bogus voters, the Guspethias who were crying on the top of their voices, standing at the India-Bangladesh border, crying that we want to go back & we have voted in India several times but now we have to go back as the things have changed & more than 180 km of open borders will be sealed soon. Everyone saw those long queues of Guspethias patronised by TMC & Congress waiting to go back... The question they cannot answer Here is the biggest hole in their argument. They say names are being deleted to help the BJP. But how would the commission know who votes for whom? The voter list has no column for party choice. There is no tag that says Congress voter. The ballot is secret. That is the whole point of it. To delete opponents on purpose, someone would have to know who they are. Congress has never explained this. It cannot. The theory falls apart the moment you think about it for a minute. Voters are not fooled The public is not buying it. Talk to ordinary people, and you hear the same thing. They want clean rolls. Fewer fake names mean a fairer contest. That helps every honest party. Many voters have already fixed their own entries. They went to the Booth Level Officer or used the online portal. They found it slow at times, but it worked. They do not feel like victims of a plot & are not buying Congress's baseless allegations. Assam is a good example. The state saw the same claims from Congress. Once the Election Commission explained the process, the allegations lost their force. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita made the point well when he said Assam had rejected Congress on SIR. Baseless attacks on institutions, he said, had become part of a political culture. People are tired of it. Every time Congress loses, it finds a new reason. First it was the voting machines. Now it is the voter list. Never once does it ask what went wrong in its own campaign, its own organisation or its own message. The cry that lost its meaning Democracy is in danger, Congress says it before every election and after every defeat. Each time, the words mean a little less. Democracy was in real danger when the Emergency was imposed in 1975. Newspapers were censored. Opposition leaders were jailed. Courts were pressured. That was done by a Congress government. The party has no right to use the language of democratic crisis whenever it wants a headline. A mature opposition would do the hard work. It would send its workers door to door. It would find real errors and file real complaints. It would go to court with names and numbers. That is how a serious party behaves. Shouting vote chori from a stage is not the same as proving it. What the BJP believes Those are reasonable demands. The BJP has no problem with them. We want every eligible Indian to vote. We also want every fake name gone. No Guspethias to do bogus voting. What we reject is the idea that any clean-up of the rolls is an attack on democracy. It is the opposite. A dirty voter list is what weakens democracy. A clean one protects it. On appointments, the law of 2023 set up a selection panel that includes the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and a Union minister. The Leader of the Opposition has a seat and a voice at the table. That is a long way from the old practice, under which the government of the day simply picked the chief. Congress used that old practice for decades and never once complained. Consistency is the test Institutions do not survive because they are free from criticism. They survive because they are judged by one standard, no matter who is in power. Congress fails that test. It cut down a strong commissioner when it held the Centre. Now it attacks the commission because it lost elections. It praises the umpire when it wins and abuses him when it loses. If Congress truly cares about the Election Commission, it should start with honesty. Admit what happened in 1993. Bring evidence, not slogans. Fight elections with ideas and work on the ground. Until then, its outrage will sound exactly like what it is. It is a party looking for someone to blame. (The author is a spokesperson for the BJP. For feedback or further correspondence, the author can be reached at: abhijeetjasrotia5@gmail.com.)
67 injuries in clashes over Siang project, claims farmers group
Mizoram to cancel licences of erring pharma dealers: Minister
NEHU hosts climate festival, highlighting Indias diverse ecosystems
Study maps jumbo corridors in Assam; AI intervention helps avert 257 potential train hits
Land shortfall threatens recognition of several private schools in Assam
Amid illegal foreigners, refugees entry, Mizoram steps up checks on hotels, homestays
3 held from Dhubri with drugs, 10k in cash
NECs over Rs 42cr funding push targets infra, culture & livelihoods in NE
Khandu inaugurates Pasighat smart city projects, calls for public upkeep
NDMA team assesses monsoon damage in Nagalands Mon district
Mystery of Dima Hasaos giant stone jars to draw visitors to Lungzubei fest
Mokokchung leads Nagaland in sustainable development ranking
Nimisha murder case accused injured in cop firing
Drug peddler injured in cop firing, 3 personnel hurt during scuffle
Cong urges govt to choose talks over force in Siang project row
Jorhat tea auction centre opens with 28 sellers, 22 buyers
Bypolls see high turnout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam
The assembly bypolls in Nandigram witnessed a voter turnout of 79.39% and Rejinagar at 78.42%. Congress party members voiced accusations of vote rigging and intimidation, consequently pushing for a repoll. Tamil Nadu reported impressive turnout figures as well, with Madurantakam at 83.86% and Dharapuram at 78.53%. Meanwhile, Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha seat recorded a turnout of 76%, with election results slated for an announcement on October 9.
BJP & AGP win 34 wards in 1st Silchar civic body polls, Cong bags two seats
Meghalaya pushes AI, aviation & healthcare skills for unemployed rural youths
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi , October 6 : Earthquake tremors were felt across the Delhi-NCR region on Tuesday, with the epicentre of the quake located in Uttarakhand, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The NCS said an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at 10:22 pm IST. Further details regarding any damage or casualties are awaited. Meanwhile, earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Assams Nagaon district in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 4:23:47 am IST at a depth of 33 kilometres, the NCS said in a post on X. The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 26.428 North and longitude 93.060 East, according to the NCS. (ANI)
Delhi-NCR feels earthquake tremors as 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, while Assam's Nagaon district recorded a separate magnitude 4.5 quake earlier in the day.
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday reacted strongly to the detention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by Delhi Police, saying the Congress would lead the fight for the country and the INDIA bloc would emerge victorious. No era will pass without being held accountableThe Congress will lead this fight for the country, and the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious, Satheesan, who is in New Delhi, said in a Facebook post. He shared a video of Gandhi being forcibly removed by the Delhi Police from the protest venue, where he was seeking the removal
Amazon sees rising demand for premium, AI-powered electronics in Assam ahead of festive sale
Amazon India revealed that the demand for premium and AI-powered consumer electronics is rising across Assam ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival (AGIF) 2026, which begins on October 8.
Engineer Arrested In Assam Bribery Case
An assistant executive engineer of the Public Works Department, Mridul Baglari, was arrested in Dibrugarh, Assam, for accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. He had allegedly demanded Rs 1.3 lakh for releasing pending bills and was caught in a trap laid by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.
Rongmei Community Holds 8th Cultural and Freshers Meet in Guwahati
The Rongmei community of Guwahati celebrated its 8th Cultural and Freshers Meet 2026 ( Charuangcakhatni Zawthanh Kariumei, 2026 ) at the Railway Community Hall, Goshala, Maligaon, on October 2.
The ruling BJP-led NDA in Assam swept the first elections to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, winning 34 of the 42 seats, while the Congress secured two seats and Independents bagged six, officials said on Tuesday (October 6).
Guwahati: Assams elephants are moving through a far more complicated landscape than forests alone. A five-year GPS telemetry study has mapped their journeys through tea gardens, crop fields, river channels and settlementsand recorded seasonal movement across the Indo-Bhutan border. The study by the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and one solitary [] The post GPS collars show Assams elephants are moving through tea gardens, farms and riverbeds appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a paddy field in Nagaon district, Assam. Local residents found the body, prompting a police investigation into her identity and the circumstances of her death.
State-wise school holidays in October due to Navaratri, Durga Puja 2026
The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Assam man accused in university students death, shot in the legs
The police claimed Ashik Ali tried to escape from custody on the day he was to be produced before a court
Assam man accused in university students death, shot in the legs
The police claimed Ashik Ali tried to escape from custody on the day he was to be produced before a court
Glass ceiling never existed in Assam: CM Sarma highlights women-led start-up ecosystem
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the growing participation of women in the states start-up ecosystem, stating that more than half of Assams start-ups are led by women founders and asserting that the state has created opportunities irrespective of gender. Taking to social media platform X, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the trend reflected the expanding opportunities available to women entrepreneurs in Assam. More than half of Assams start-ups are run by women founders, showcasing how the state provides opportunities across the board, irrespective of gender, he posted. The Chief Minister further remarked: The glass ceiling in Assam never existed in the first place. Sarmas comments come against the backdrop of the state governments continued emphasis on entrepreneurship, start-ups and employment generation as part of its broader economic development agenda. The participation of women in the start-up ecosystem has increasingly emerged as an indicator of changing opportunities for women seeking to establish businesses and build independent enterprises. Assam has been seeking to strengthen its start-up ecosystem by encouraging young entrepreneurs, promoting innovation and creating platforms for emerging businesses. The state government has also been positioning entrepreneurship as an alternative avenue for employment generation, particularly among educated youth. The Chief Ministers remarks sought to underline the role of the state in creating an environment where entrepreneurs can pursue business opportunities without gender-based barriers. Women entrepreneurs in Assam have increasingly been active across sectors ranging from food processing, handicrafts and textiles to technology, education, healthcare, retail and other service-oriented businesses. Their growing participation has contributed to the diversification of the states emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sarmas statement also comes at a time when governments across India are focusing on increasing womens participation in entrepreneurship and strengthening access to finance, technology, markets and business-support mechanisms. By highlighting the reported majority participation of women founders, the Chief Minister sought to project Assam as a state where entrepreneurial opportunities are increasingly being accessed across gender lines, while presenting women-led enterprises as an important component of its economic growth story.
Gold slips Rs 200 per 10 gm in Delhi amid subdued retail demand, elevated US dollar
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Gold prices slipped by Rs 200 to Rs 1,49,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, as subdued retail demand and an elevated US dollar weighed on the precious metal. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams on Monday. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.27 lakh per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. Gold prices edged lower in the domestic market amid weak global cues and subdued retail demand during the Pitru Paksha period, said Saumil Gandhi,
Strong Turnout In Assam, West Bengal Bypolls; Voting Largely Peaceful
Nagaon records 70.25% polling, while Nandigram and Rejinagar register 71.79% and 69.29%
Stock markets surge for 2nd day as oil drops below USD 100 per barrel
Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Tuesday, extending their previous sessions rally, as a decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 per barrel mark and buying in bank stocks and Reliance Industries added to investors optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 73,067.81. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to end at 22,776.10. From the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged the most by 12.78 per cent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal and
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 96.43 against US dollar
Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) The rupee declined 8 paise to settle at 96.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday amid sustained outflows of foreign capital and uncertainties over a US-Iran deal. However, a drop in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback capped the rupees fall, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.29 and traded in the range of 96.29-96.45 before eventually settling at 96.43 (provisional), down 8 paise from its previous close. The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 96.35 against the US dollar on Monday. The rupee traded
Indian police detains opposition lawmakers protesting against election chief
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in the capital of New Delhi on Tuesday for trying to breach barricades during a protest march to demand the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his third term, just months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister over exam paper leaks. Parties opposing Modis government along with members of the popular cockroach youth movement protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after the Indian
Assams Dibrugarh Resumes International River Trade After 70 Years With Dhaka Voyage
India opposition parties rally for election chief
NEW DELHI, October 6, 2026 (AP) Opposition parties held protests in Indias capital New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the countrys election chief over a contentious revision of voter lists as hundreds of police personnel were deployed across the heart of the city. Tuesdays demonstration is the latest in a series of near-daily protests beginning last week by student groups, opposition parties and Indias Cockroach youth movement. The protesters have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the polling body he oversees of manipulating voter registrations to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modis ruling Bharatiya
Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria murder accused Ashiq Ali shot in leg after escape bid
Kaziranga records 4.58 lakh tourists in 2025-26; footfall rises 8.5 pc
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the growing popularity of Kaziranga National Park, saying the famed wildlife destination witnessed a record tourist footfall of 4,58,618 visitors during the 2025-26 tourist season. Taking to social media, CM Sarma said Kazirangas appeal as a major tourism destination continues to grow, linking the latest surge in visitors to the parks extraordinary wildlife experience and its increasing attraction among tourists from across the country and beyond. According to the figures shared by the Chief Minister, tourist footfall at Kaziranga increased by around 8.5 per cent during the 2025-26 season. The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Assams biggest tourism attractions, has long been known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses, along with elephants, tigers, wild buffaloes and several species of birds. CM Sarmas post also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent overnight stay at the World Heritage Site, suggesting that the visit has further contributed to the growing public interest in Kaziranga. Kazirangas appeal keeps growing! CM Sarma said in his social media post, adding that following PM Modis stay, the park welcomed a record 4.58 lakh visitors in the last tourist season. The rise in tourist numbers comes as Assam continues to position wildlife and eco-tourism as key drivers of the states tourism economy. Kaziranga, located across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra, remains the centrepiece of Assams wildlife tourism circuit. The increase in footfall is also significant for local communities and businesses dependent on tourism, including hotels, homestays, transport operators, guides, safari services and handicraft sellers. The state government has in recent years sought to expand Assams tourism potential by promoting its national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, cultural heritage and natural landscapes. With Kaziranga continuing to attract record numbers, the latest figures underline the parks growing status as one of Indias most prominent wildlife tourism destinations and a major gateway for visitors seeking to experience Assams unique biodiversity.
Voter Turnout at 17.68% in Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election
Voting is underway in Assams Nagaon constituency, with a 17.68% turnout reported by 9 AM on October 6. Voter Turnout at 17.68% in Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional answer key of the Paper-I Screening Test for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards (Advt. No. 02/2026) on 5 October 2026. Check how to download the PDF for Series A, B, C and D, use the objection link, understand marks calculation and see what comes next.
INDIA bloc MPs to march to EC demanding CEC
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) MPs of the INDIA bloc will march from Parliament towards the Election Commission headquarters on Tuesday to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation amid allegations of irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. Heavy security deployment and barricading were put in place in and around Parliament and the Election Commission headquarters ahead of the planned march. Security personnel were stationed in the area much before the MPs began arriving. Leaders of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, respectively, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh
Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Records 17.68% Turnout Till 9 AM
Polling Peaceful Across Assam Constituency; 19.05 Lakh Voters Eligible
Voting begins in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry bypolls
Polling began Tuesday for five Assembly and one Lok Sabha bypoll across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry, with counting scheduled for October 9
Stock markets trade higher led by bank stocks, Reliance Industries
Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday, extending their previous sessions rally, aided by buying in bank stocks, Reliance Industries and positive global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 120.22 points to 72,535.41 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 47.15 points to 22,603.10. From the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged over 11 per cent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and InterGlobe Aviation were also among the winners. Tech Mahindra, ITC, Mahindra & Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards. Indian equity markets are expected
Hundreds of police guard Indian capital ahead of opposition protest
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Hundreds of security personnel fanned out on Tuesday in the heart of the Indian capital, with barricades thrown up ahead of an opposition march to demand the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. Parties opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and member of the popular cockroach youth movement protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after the Indian Express newspaper reported divisions in the poll body last month. The reported differences over the lists and registration procedures stoked concern about the commissions neutrality. Television showed hundreds of security personnel,
Indian states seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages as weak hydropower output and maintenance at some plants have reduced electricity supply during the night, two federal government officials said. Rajasthan and Gujarat, among Indias leading renewable-energy states, have sought additional supplies, along with other states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Union Territory Delhi, the officials said. The federal government typically has access to about 14 to 15 gigawatts of electricity from coal and hydropower plants that it can allocate to
Why endometriosis pain can continue after treatment
Liverpool, Oct 6 (Conversation) Treatment for endometriosis can bring relief, but some women continue to have pelvic pain even after hormone treatment or surgery. For those who have spent years seeking help, continuing pain can be distressing and difficult to understand. Why does this happen? Sometimes endometriosis remains or returns. But pain can also involve other conditions, and changes in how the nervous system responds to signals from the body. Understanding these different contributors can help guide further treatment. Endometriosis affects an estimated one in ten women of reproductive age worldwide. It happens when tissue similar to the lining of
Battle For Nagaon: BJP, Congress And AIUDF In High-Stakes Assam Lok Sabha Bypoll
The BJP has now turned to former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashish Sharma, while Congress has fielded former Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora
How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain
Manchester, Oct 6 (Conversation) Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this years Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Peter Hegemann, at Humboldt University of Berlin, and Georg Nagel, at the University of Wrzburg, wanted to understand how a tiny, single-celled alga called Chlamydomonas senses light. Light-sensing is not unique to animals with eyes: organisms throughout the living world use light to detect their surroundings and respond to changes in their environment. Even single-cell organisms have
Voting begins in six by-elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry
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By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Voting In 5 Assembly Constituencies, 1 Assam Lok Sabha Seat Underway
By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a triangular contest among the BJP, Congress, and the AIUDF.
Nagaland: Kohima Police seize 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.6 crore, arrest two
Imphal: Kohima Police have seized 20,000 tablets of suspected Yaba (methamphetamine) valued at around Rs 1.6 crore and arrested two people in connection with the alleged drug trafficking. The accused have been identified as Nazrul Islam (36) and Deben Kumar Das (40), both residents of Assams Silchar district. According to a statement issued by the [] The post Nagaland: Kohima Police seize 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.6 crore, arrest two appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Kaziranga National Park in Assam reopens for 2026-27 season: Jeep safaris begin
Bypolls Election: Voting Begins In 6 Seats Across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry
Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry, with voters deciding the next representatives in seats left vacant after the April elections. Polling is being held in Nandigram and Rejinagar in
The counting of votes for the maiden Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC) election will take place today, after the State Election Commission, Assam conducted polling in the historic first-ever corporation election in the city on Saturday, October 3.
Bypolls 2026: Four regions, six seats and a fresh test for Indias political map
Voting began in six constituencies across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Tuesday morning. The results of the elections will be announced on October 9, carrying political significance for various parties. In West Bengal, the focus includes the symbolic Nandigram constituency and its contest involving various candidates. Assam's Nagaon constituency is experiencing a triangular contest among prominent parties, including the BJP and Congress.
