Assam Chief Minister Demands Investigation into Students Mysterious Death in Andhra Pradesh
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges a thorough investigation into the death of 21-year-old Himashree Boro found in Andhra Pradesh. Assam Chief Minister Demands Investigation into Students Mysterious Death in Andhra Pradesh
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma credits PM Modis vision for BJPs win in the Nagaon by-election, marking a significant political shift. BJP Secures Victory in Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election, CM Sarma Attributes Success to PM Modis Popularity
BJP wrests Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha seat after seven years
The party made inroads into areas dominated by Muslims, who, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, account for 62% of the constituencys voters
BJP scripts history in Nagaon, signals gains in Muslim outreach in Assam
BJP has achieved a historic victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election with Devasish Sharma as the candidate. The constituency now has a Muslim voter majority, significantly impacting BJP's strategy. Former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi's resignation led to this crucial by-election. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized this win reflects wider trust in BJP's governance.
Assam Woman Fell Off Open Door Of Train Compartment And Died: Eyewitnesses
Family members of Himashree Boro, studying at a college in Guwahati of Assam, have alleged that it is a case of murder: Reports
Amit Shah hails NDA bypoll wins as rejection of INDI alliance in West Bengal and Assam
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Assam CM write to Naidu, seeks probe into students death in A.P.
The Assam Chief Minister has written to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Smriti Irani on Friday hailed the party's victory in eight Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, declaring that democracy had given a fitting reply to mobocracy. Addressing a press conference, Irani said BJP workers were also seeing signs of victory in Nagaon, Assam, based on the counting rounds completed so far. She added that BJP workers had congratulated the NDA representative on the victory in Puducherry. Today, democracy has given a fitting reply to mobocracy
Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA alliance for their lies and confusion following bypoll results. The BJP secured significant wins in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, showcasing its public support. Voters expressed their trust in the BJP during recent municipal elections in Rajasthan and Tripura. Shah stated that opposition parties question institutions after defeats, highlighting their lack of credibility.
Assam Cabinet expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 25 years of public service
The Assam Cabinet passed a resolution to express appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service. It acknowledged the Prime Minister's contributions to the development of Assam and the North-East region. Additionally, the Cabinet waived the settlement premium for land allotted to Lovlina Boxing Academy in recognition of her achievements. This decision supports the growth of sporting infrastructure in Assam.
Gauhati HC grants bail to co-singer in Zubeen Garg death case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Friday granted bail to Amritprava Mahanta, a co-singer of late Assam music icon Zubeen Garg, in the case related to his death in Singapore in September last year, making her the first accused in the case to secure bail, officials said. However, it remains unclear whether she will be released from jail, as there may be other cases pending against her. Mahanta was granted bail on a bond of Rs 50,000. She was arrested by the Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) on October 2, 2025, after several hours of questioning, and has remained lodged in Haflong Jail since her arrest. Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea off Singapore, where he had travelled to attend the North East India Festival. His death triggered widespread outrage across Assam, with fans and members of the public demanding a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following the public outcry, the Assam government constituted an SIT to investigate the case. The probe subsequently led to the arrest of several people who had accompanied the singer during his Singapore visit. Those arrested included festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma, and band members Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta. The SIT later filed a chargesheet accusing Amritprava Mahanta, Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma and Shekharjyoti Goswami of murder. Garg's cousin, Sandipan Garg, was charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. In contrast, his two personal security officers, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, were charged with criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust. The investigation has focused on the circumstances surrounding Garg's death during his Singapore trip. The charges against the accused remain subject to judicial proceedings, and the allegations have yet to be established through trial. Mahanta's bail marks a significant development in the high-profile case, which has continued to draw considerable public attention in Assam since the singer's death. Earlier, Garg's two personal security officers had secured bail in a separate case concerning alleged financial transactions. However, they could not be released as other cases against them were also pending before the courts. The investigation and subsequent court proceedings have remained under close public scrutiny, with the circumstances of the singer's death continuing to be a major concern for his fans and the people of Assam.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly bye-elections, saying that the party is winning every election despite the lies and disinformation campaigns of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc. In Nagaon Parliamentary constituency bye-election in Assam, Devasish Sharma of the BJP beat Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). In Nandigram Assembly constituency bye-election in West Bengal, Hasi Rani Rath of the BJP beat the nearest Congress rival Milan Pradhan. In Rejinagar bye-election in West Bengal, Shankharavh Sarkar of the BJP beat Golam Nabi Azad of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party. Meanwhile, NDA ally, AINRC, won the Thattanchavady bypoll in Puducherry. In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister Amit Shah said: The BJP, under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji, continues to win elections one after another despite the lies and disinformation campaigns run by Rahul Gandhi and the INDI Alliance. The NDA's victories in the bye-elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, and the recently held local body polls in Rajasthan and Tripura, demonstrate that the people have completely rejected the INDI Alliance. Having lost their public support, these (Opposition) parties question institutions after every defeat, but the people have recognised their true character. This is why the people have once again delivered a thumping mandate, reaffirming their unwavering faith in the BJP, Union Minister Shah added. The Union Home Minister congratulated the West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Tripura CM Manik Saha and Puducherry CM N. Rangasamy, along with all the state presidents and dedicated BJP workers. Terming the victories as spectacular, BJP President Nitin Nabin said that it has once again proven that the people of the country stand firmly with the politics of development and good governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Those who were trying to mislead the countrymen have once again been given a resounding response by the people through their votes, Nabin said on X while hitting out at the Opposition. Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on X: Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the victorious candidates on the victory of BJP-NDA in the Assembly bye-elections of West Bengal and Puducherry, and the Lok Sabha bye-election in Assam. This support from the people reflects the trust in the progress of the country, good governance, and public service under the leadership of the honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, he said, adding that this public support will further strengthen the resolve for a developed India. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the eight BJP Rajya Sabha candidates of the state for winning unopposed. I have full confidence that you all will make a significant contribution in realising the resolve of our esteemed Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for 'Developed India' and in giving new momentum to the nation's progress. At the same time, you will enhance the dignity of the Upper House, he said in a post on X. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta echoed, saying: The unanimous election of BJP's eight Rajya Sabha candidates in Uttar Pradesh, the NDA's victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, and the Thattanchavadi Assembly constituency in Puducherry are proof of the people's unwavering trust. In a post on X, CM Gupta referred to the victory as a esounding response to those anti-national forces who prioritise appeasement, dividing society, and pursuing political self-interest over the welfare of the people.
Assam leaders urged a time-bound investigation into the death of student Himashri Boro, whose body was found near railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh after she went missing during a train journey.
Assam minister urges boosting own-source revenue for panchayats
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BJP to wrest Nagaon bypoll seat from Congress, Himanta Biswa Sarma hails PM Modi's popularity
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) spectacular performance in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election, describing the result as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity across communities and the people's continued faith in his vision of a developed India. As per the latest trends of Election Commission of India (ECI), BJP candidate Devasish Sharma was leading in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election with 6,91,804 votes, securing a substantial margin of 1,57,804 votes over the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal, who had received 5,34,000 votes. Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora was trailing in third position with 1,24,081 votes, behind Ajmal by 4,09,919 votes. Sharma's commanding lead put the BJP in a strong position to wrest the Assembly constituency from the Congress, while the Congress faced a distant third-place finish in the political contest. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said the BJP had secured a decisive lead in Nagaon, a seat previously held by the Congress, with party candidate Devasish Sharma emerging victorious. Highlighting the significance of the electoral outcome, the Chief Minister noted that Nagaon was not traditionally considered a BJP stronghold and asserted that the Congress had been pushed to the third position. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, BJP has secured a decisive mandate in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election, a seat previously held by the Congress, CM Sarma said. He said the result demonstrated the growing acceptance of the BJP across communities and the trust reposed by the people of Assam in the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. The Chief Minister thanked the electorate of Nagaon for what he described as a resounding mandate and pledged to continue the state's development journey with greater vigour. Chief Minister Sarma also expressed gratitude to the BJP's grassroots workers, crediting them for conducting a spirited campaign under the guidance of party President Nitin Nabin. The victory is a political boost for the BJP in Assam, particularly as the party has managed to wrest a seat previously held by the Congress. he result could also influence the political dynamics in the state ahead of future electoral contests. The Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, with its diverse electorate, holds political significance in Assam, where the BJP and the Congress remain key contenders in the state's broader political contest. The bye-election outcome is likely to be closely examined by political parties as they assess voter preferences, campaign strategies and the impact of national leadership on electoral performance. However, the electoral result and the candidates' vote margins could not be independently verified from the statement provided.
BJP President Nitin Nabin chalks poll strategy with national general secretaries
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Stepping up preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Friday held discussions with National General Secretaries to firm up future strategy. In a message on social media platform X, Nabin said, Today, at the BJP headquarters, I held a meeting with the National General Secretaries and had a detailed discussion on various organisational matters and upcoming action plans. The meeting came on a day when the BJP celebrated its victory in bye-elections on Lok Sabha seat in Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly seats in Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (West Bengal). Earlier on Thursday, the BJP President attacked the Congress and INDIA bloc allies over Election Commission (EC) protests in the national capital, saying that their demonstration remains 'timed' with the elections and with an intent to earn electoral dividend from it. He asserted that the BJP and its workers remain in mission mode, 24x7 and every single day comes with new set of responsibilities while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conviction and commitment towards public welfare as the key inspiration behind it. Taking a direct jibe at the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition INDIA bloc, Nabin said that they possess an anarchist mindset and only know how to inject poison into society while criticising their protest against the Election Commission, based on 'unfounded and baseless' allegations of vote theft. Questioning the rationale behind Opposition's protests, the BJP Chief added that this is the same Election Commission which conducted the elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where they are in power. If their allegations were true, it was this very Election Commission that conducted the elections in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, where they (Opposition INDIA bloc) came into power through the backdoor, the elections were also conducted by this very Election Commission, Nabin said. He said that the nation was watching the game they (Opposition) were playing and demanded that Rahul Gandhi resigns, if he has the courage.
Himanta Sarma writes to Andhra CM, seeks probe into Assam students death
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has written to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking a probe into the death of 21-year-old Himashree Boro, a student from Assam. The dead body of Himashree was found in Srikakulam after she went missing during a train journey on October 6. The young woman, who came to Visakhapatnam for an event, went missing after boarding the Vivek Express and was found dead in Srikakulam. She had reportedly expressed fear about the crowded coach, with her being the only female in the compartment. Government Railway Police (GRP) is probing whether she accidentally fell from the moving train or was pushed. Srikakulam district police have formed a special team along with the GRP to trace the men who were reportedly involved. Her body was found near Boddepalli, between the Amadalavalasa and Ponduru railway stations. The Assam Chief Minister wrote that Himashree, hailing from Kamrup district of Assam, travelled to Visakhapatnam as part of a dance troupe and was returning to Guwahati. She boarded the Dibrugarh Vivek Express at Visakhapatnam. On October 6, her family received a distressing message from her, expressing fear due to the presence of many men around her. Subsequently, she went missing. Her bag was found in the trains S2 coach, and her body was later recovered from a forested area near Malayapuram in Srikakulam district. In view of these circumstances, which raise a serious suspicion of foul play, the incident has caused profound grief and concern in Assam, wrote Himanta Biswa Sarma. He urged both Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to order a thorough, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the entire circumstances, including her boarding of the train, her disappearance, and the recovery of her body, so that the truth may be established. It is imperative that culprits, if any, are identified and brought to book at the earliest, wrote the Assam Chief Minister.
PM Modi Hails BJP-NDA Mandate, Congratulates AINRC on Puducherry Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled defeat to the Congress in the by-elections in Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam and in West Bengal while lauding the BJP's strong showing in the by-polls in West Bengal. Modi tweeted that the victory
Centre is afraid of Gen Z, has imposed Emergency: CJP leaders
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) lashed out on Friday, claiming that the Centre was afraid of Gen Z and had resorted to imposing an Emergency as authorities ordered a shutdown of transport networks and transformed the national capital into a fortress ahead of a planned protest in Delhi. The crackdown comes as CJP prepares for a massive demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Slamming the governments pre-emptive measures, CJP
Bye-elections: PM Modi hails party workers, voters' support for BJP victory
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the hard work of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, NDA allies and the continuous support of electorate for ensuring the party's impressive performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly bye-elections. In a message on social media platform X, PM Modi said, Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! The Lok Sabha result of Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly results of Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (West Bengal) show yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of BJP-NDA. I congratulate the victorious BJP candidates and also applaud the hard work of our Party Karyakartas, the Prime Minister added on X. I also congratulate our valued NDA ally, the AINRC, for their win in Thattanchavady in Puducherry, Prime Minister Modi said. This mandate will give us added strength as we work tirelessly for the welfare of the people and to fulfil their aspirations for a brighter and more prosperous future, he added on X. In Nagaon Parliamentary constituency bye-election, Devasish Sharma of the BJP beat Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). In Nandigram bye-election in West Bengal, Hasi Rani Rath of the BJP beat the nearest Congress rival Milan Pradhan. In Rejinagar bye-election in West Bengal, Shankharavh Sarkar of the BJP beat Golam Nabi Azad of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party. Earlier on Friday, PM Modi met members of India's contingent that delivered an impressive performance at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 and congratulated the young participants for showcasing their talent and skills on the global stage. The interaction took place at the Prime Minister's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where PM Modi lauded the competitors for their achievements and encouraged them to continue excelling in their respective fields. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Prime Minister Modi praised the participants for their outstanding performance at the international skills competition and said it was a pleasure to interact with and motivate the young achievers. The Prime Minister underlined the objective behind establishing a separate Ministry for Skill Development and said that the importance of skill training institutions is no less than that of IITs and IIMs. He encouraged the participants to share their experiences and suggestions with the government to help improve India's skill training system. India recorded its best-ever performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai. The country secured six silver medals and 20 medallions for excellence, finishing 10th in the overall rankings.
'Mobocracy got a reply from democracy', says BJP amid party's resounding victory in bypolls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The overwhelming positive results for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently held bye-elections in Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry shows that 'mobocracy' has got a fitting reply from India's robust democracy, BJP National spokesperson Smriti Irani said on Friday. Addressing the media, after party's landslide victory in West Bengal's Nandigram, Smriti Irani took a jibe at Congress party's 'street politics' and denounced its call to 'hurt' the Indian state, on pretext of fighting off the 'tyrannical' BJP. On January 15, 2025, the former Congress President (Rahul Gandhi) had said with open heart that he was fighting battle not against the BJP but against the Indian State, signalling that the constitutional and democratic institutions will come under attack from them, the BJP leader said. She added that never in the history of India, has any elected leader chosen or dared to inflict harm upon the country's constitutional fabric. Welcoming the resounding mandate across multiple states, Smriti Irani said, Today, democracy has given a reply to mobocracy. In Uttar Pradesh, the election of BJP candidates to the Rajya Sabha is a matter of great joy for us. In Puducherry, we heartily welcome the victory of NDA candidate. From West Bengal, we are receiving overwhelming joyous news in Nandigram and Rejinagar, Smriti Irani said. Nandigram was the bastion of Left-wing ideology, violence against the public. Today, the mandate for BJP shows victory for good governance. In Rejinagar, where nearly 71 per cent of voters belong to the minority community, the BJP is moving towards victory, she added. The BJP spokesperson also called out Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent appeal for Smashing the Patriarchy, highlighting how the hollow claims got exposed very soon. Citing the example of Congress MP, also noted professor of a reputed university in the national capital, Smriti Irani said that the women students had lodged complaint against him accusing him of sexually harassing them in return for marks. Former Congress President who brags about smashing the patriarchy never acted against him, leave aside taking cognisance of the offence, she added. The same professor has now been found guilty of harassing female students in the university's inquiry report. I ask the Congress leadership why it didn't initiate any political action against the indicted professor, Smriti Irani asked. Without taking name, she also targeted Rahul Gandhi's alleged misbehaviour with woman policeman during the recent Jantar Mantar protest and demanded that he walks the talk on what he preaches.
'Gratitude to people for their continuous blessings': PM Modi tanks voters for BJP's win in bypolls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked voters for BJPs massive win in Lok Sabha and Assembly bypolls and the Lok Sabha result of Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly results of Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (West Bengal) show yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of BJP-NDA.
India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter lists
NEW DELHI, October 9, 2026 (AP) Authorities stepped up security in the Indian capital on Friday and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by Indias Cockroach movement, seeking to limit access to a growing campaign against a contentious revision of voter lists that has led to nationwide protests. Thousands of protesters are expected to gather at New Delhis Jantar Mantar protest venue Saturday as the movement against Prime Minister Narendra Modis government and the countrys election authorities intensifies. The protesters, joined by opposition parties, are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the poll
Assam Rifles and Customs Seize
Assam Rifles and Customs seized 501 kg of cannabis valued at 25 lakh in Khawai, Tripura, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking efforts. Assam Rifles and Customs Seize 25 Lakh Worth of Cannabis in Tripura
As bypoll results largely favour ruling parties, BJP pulls a surprise in Bengals Rejinagar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ruling parties in three states and one Union Territory that went for by-elections are poised comfortably to win as counting comes close to an end on Friday for five Assembly and one Lok Sabha constituencies. Elections were held on Tuesday for the lone Parliamentary constituency of Nagaon in Assam, while voting took place the same day for the Assembly seats in West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar; Madurantakam and Dharapuram of Tamil Nadu; and Thattanchavady in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat was vacant after Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi who won in 2019 and 2024 joined the BJP and subsequently won from Dispur in this years Assembly elections. The states ruling BJP was leading at the time of writing, with its candidate Devasish Sharma ahead with a convincing margin of 1.6 lakh votes over his closest rival. In Puducherry, the ruling All India N. R. Congress (AINRC) retained the Thattanchavady seat, with Ashok Anand winning here with a margin of 8,482 votes over nearest rival E. Vinayagam of the Congress. Chief Minister Natesan Rangaswamy vacated this seat to retain Mangalam, which he had won simultaneously in the Assembly elections held earlier this year. As a Congress candidate, he lost from Thattanchavady in 1990, but registered a victory in the election held the next year. In 2006, he won here with a record 90 per cent of the total votes polled. Since winning in 1991 as a Congress candidate, Rangaswamy retained Thattanchavady till he chose to contest elsewhere beginning in 2011 after breaking out of the Congress and founding the AINRC. He returned, winning again in the 2021 and 2026 general elections. In Tamil Nadu, while Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was ahead by almost 67,000 votes in Dharapuram at the end of all 23 rounds of counting, it was ahead by close to 58,000 mandates in Madurantakam after 17 of 21 rounds. In the Assembly elections held earlier this year, TVK emerged as the largest single party, forming the government with allies. In West Bengal, BJPs Hasi Rani Rath was declared winner by a massive margin of over 1.2 lakh votes, while in Rejinagar the ruling party pulled a surprise with its candidate Shankharavh Sarkar close to victory with a lead of over 75,800 mandates. Muslims in Rejinagar comprise well over 70 per cent, where the controversial Babri Masjid-replica builder and founder of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), Humayun Kabir, stepped down to retain Nowda. He had won from Rejinagar earlier, bagging 51.62 per cent of the total votes polled, but his son Golam Nabi Azad failed to retain it for the AJUP in the subsequent by-election. Since delimitation and polling held in 2011, the seat has been decided on the basis of demographic divide. But Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had predicted the change before the by-election, promising to work for the development of the region. In the 2011 election, Humayun Kabir, then a Congress candidate, defeated his nearest rival Serajul Islam Mondal of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), a Left-Front ally. The seat was retained by the Congress in the 2013 by-election after Kabir switched over to the Trinamool Congress, with Rabiul Alam Chowdhury beating the RSP again. In 2016, Chowdhury again triumphed, this time against Kabir, who contested as an independent. In the subsequent 2021 polls, the BJP rose to the second position in a significant surge, but lost to Chowdhury, then a Trinamool candidate, by a massive margin of over 68,000 votes. Shankharavh Sarkars comfortable position in Rejinagar at the time of writing suggests that the larger part of the Muslim community has accepted the BJP government as a possible benefactor in the coming days, as observers suggest. Moreover, the trend of being rendered directionless and mass erosion in parties after losing power has also had its impact, say analysts. Even the once formidable Trinamool Congress has fragmented after its defeat in the Assembly poll this year and has fared poorly in the by-elections too. In Rejinagar, the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress managed less than 4,000 votes, while the Democratic Trinamool Congress collected a little over 2,000. In Nandigram, that was once among the principal reasons behind Mamata Banerjees 15-year tryst with power, her candidate withdrew from the race while the rival faction got a meagre 853 mandates.
Smriti Irani Targets Congress After BJP Wins Nandigram and Rejinagar Bypolls
BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday praised the party's by-elections results, stating the outcome was a vote of confidence in democracy to counter the mobocracy of the Opposition. Congratulating her party candidates for West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, Irani was quick
Bail For Singer In Zubeen Garg Death Case
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, against a bond of Rs 50,000. Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar stated that the grounds for bail are not yet known, but the court deemed it a fit case. The prosecution, which presented arguments for several days, cannot challenge the order but will inform the government. Mahanta is currently lodged in Haflong jail, while other accused are in Tamulpur jail. The case involves the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year, with conflicting findings from Singapore Police and Assam authorities, who maintain it was a murder.
Assam Cabinet approves Re 1 land premium for Lovlina Boxing Academy
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Friday approved a token land premium of Re 1 for setting up a boxing academy named after Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, with four bighas of land earmarked for the facility under the Palasbari Revenue Circle. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting, saying the proposed academy would help develop young boxing talent in the state by providing aspiring athletes with access to quality training facilities. In a post on social media, Sarma said the Cabinet had cleared the way for establishing the Lovlina Boxing Academy near Guwahati, expressing hope that it would help produce more athletes capable of bringing laurels to the country. The decision comes shortly after Borgohain returned to Assam following her gold medal-winning performance in the women's 75-kg boxing category at the Asian Games in Japan. On October 6, Sarma felicitated the boxer at Lok Sewa Bhawan and presented her with a cheque of Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her achievement. The Chief Minister had described her victory as a moment of pride for the country and said it would inspire the next generation of athletes. Borgohain defeated China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women's 75-kg final on October 2, securing the gold medal on her birthday. With the victory, she became the second Indian woman boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal, following M.C. Mary Kom, who achieved the feat in 2014. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist had earlier won a silver medal in the same weight category at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Her return to Assam was marked by a welcome at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, where Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimary, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia, family members and supporters were present. A Congress delegation led by senior leader Pranati Phukan also felicitated the boxer at the airport. The proposed academy is expected to strengthen Assam's sports infrastructure and create better opportunities for emerging boxers to train and pursue competitive careers.
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
OSLO, Norway, October 9, 2026 (AP) Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief whose career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote international law as it comes under attack. Her win is sure to be seen as a high-profile rebuke to U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have both rejected the findings of a U.N. commission she led that Israel committed genocide
Assam Cabinet Recognizes PM Modis 25 Years of Public Service with 75 Proposals
The Assam Cabinet passed 75 proposals acknowledging PM Modis contributions to the regions development over 25 years. Assam Cabinet Recognizes PM Modis 25 Years of Public Service with 75 Proposals
Assam Cabinet Approves Waiver of Premium for Land Alloted to Boxing Academy
The waiver pertains to land measuring more than 3 bighas situated at Hudumpur village
Assam Cabinet adopts 75 resolutions highlighting PM Modis 25 years in public life
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Friday adopted 75 resolutions recognising Prime Minister Narendra Modis contributions to the development of Assam and the Northeast, highlighting improvements in infrastructure, connectivity, industrial investment, healthcare, education and security. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a special 90-minute cabinet meeting dedicated exclusively to Modis 25 years in public life, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and continuing through his years as Prime Minister. Addressing the media after the meeting, Sarma said improvements in security, connectivity and investment had created conditions for Assams economic and social transformation. Peace created the conditions for development, connectivity opened doors to opportunity, industry and investment created new economic possibilities, and healthcare and education strengthened human capabilities, he said. According to the Chief Minister, the resolutions acknowledged changes in the states economic prospects, physical infrastructure, strategic importance and social development during Modis years in public office. Sarma said Assam was increasingly emerging as a peaceful and investment-ready state, positioning itself as a gateway to the Northeast and an important contributor to the national vision of Viksit Bharat. The resolutions highlighted major infrastructure projects, including the Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and testing facility at Jagiroad, the Rs 28,000-crore expansion of Numaligarh Refinery and the proposed Gohpur-Numaligarh twin-tube road tunnel, estimated to cost Rs 18,662 crore. Other projects cited included the Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga elevated corridor and Silchar-Saurashtra high-speed corridor. The cabinet also highlighted the proposed Namrup-IV ammonia-urea complex, the bamboo-based second-generation bioethanol plant at Numaligarh and the 718-km Barauni-Guwahati natural gas pipeline. The Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit, which attracted investment commitments exceeding Rs 5 lakh crore, also featured in the resolutions. The document credited peace accords involving Bodo, Karbi, Adivasi and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) groups with helping address longstanding conflicts. It also cited the development of healthcare and educational institutions, including AIIMS Guwahati and IIM Guwahati, along with UNESCO World Heritage recognition for the Charaideo Moidams and Classical Language status for Assamese in 2024. The resolutions further noted Modis 36 visits to Assam since becoming Prime Minister, underscoring the states growing strategic significance under the Centres Act East Policy.
Led by IT stocks, easing oil prices, Sensex, Nifty jump over 1 pc after two days of losses
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Benchmark indices bounced back on Friday after two days of sharp decline, with the Sensex surging 879 points and the Nifty rising to 22,520.45, led by a rally in TCS, other IT stocks and easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to settle at 72,472.33. During the day, it surged 1,075.96 points, or 1.50 per cent, to 72,669.20. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 288.65 points, or 1.30 per cent, to end at 22,520.45. From the 30 Sensex firms, ITC climbed 4.78 per cent, followed by Tata Consultancy Services
Bypoll results 2026: BJP leads in Nandigram, Rejinagar and Assam's Nagaon; TVK ahead in Tamil Nadu
BJP candidate Hasirani Rath has taken a massive lead in high-stakes Nandigram Assembly bypoll. With 13 rounds of counting completed, she had received 1,43,656 votes. Her son, Chandranath Rath, was murdered just days after the BJP swept the Assembly polls in May.
Bypoll Results: TVK Leads In TN Bypolls, BJP Dominates Bengal, Assam
Vijay-Led TVK Heads For Wins In Madurantakam And Dharapuram; BJP Posts Massive Leads In Nandigram, Rejinagar And Nagaon, While AINRC Retains Puducherry Seat
Assam Rifles and Army Neutralize 27 IEDs in Manipur, Arrest Militants and Drug Trafficker
Security forces in Manipur neutralized 27 IEDs and arrested three militants along with a drug trafficker in recent operations. Assam Rifles and Army Neutralize 27 IEDs in Manipur, Arrest Militants and Drug Trafficker
The Musical Collaboration of Assam
Among the many songs penned by the illustrious poet and novelist Nabakanta Barua, the highest number have been composed and performed by the eminent academician and linguist Dr. Birendra Nath Datta. Those songs garnered immense praise and appreciation from everyone, ranging from connoisseurs to ordinary listeners, ensuring that Dr. Birendra Nath Dattas long-standing efforts to [] The post The Musical Collaboration of Assams Nabakanta Barua and Dr. Birendra Nath Datta appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam cabinet waives settlement premium on land alloted to boxer Lovlina's academy at Rs 1
In an effort to make sports more popular in the state of Assam, the Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday approved the waiver of the settlement premium for land allotted to Lovlina Boxing Academy. This was done as part of a 76-point resolution expressing the State Government
Assam cabinet waives settlement premium on land for boxer Lovlina
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Ranji Trophy: Jadeja Included In Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra Squad
Niranjan Shah Stadium: Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtras 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy 2026/27 opener against Chhattisgarh, with veteran fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat continuing to lead the side. Jadeja is coming off playing in Indias 2-1 ODI series win over the West Indies, though he took only two wickets in two games and didnt get a chance to bat. Playing in the Ranji Trophy will help Jadeja build red-ball rhythm ahead of Indias two-match Test tour of New Zealand, to be played in Wellington (November 19-23) and Christchurch (November 27 to December 1). The 92nd edition of the prestigious red-ball tournament begins on October 11, with former champions Saurashtra placed in Elite Group B alongside Andhra, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Punjab, and Tripura. Unadkat-led Saurashtra will kick off their campaign against Chhattisgarh at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Saurashtra, who won the premier domestic title twice under Unadkats leadership in 2019/20 and 2022/23, have retained as many as 14 players from last season's squad. Left-arm pacer Unadkat is coming off enjoying a prolific outing for Sussex, picking up 28 wickets across seven matches at an average of 22.21, including picking a stellar 5-32 against Hampshire, alongside two four-wicket hauls. Saurashtra suffered an early exit in the group stage during the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy and will be keen to have a stronger campaign this year. The selection committee has handed call-ups to two new faces pacer Neel Pandya and all-rounder Arth Yadav. Harvik Desai will continue to fulfill wicket-keeping duties, while the batting unit will feature experienced hands Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani and Jay Gohil. Unadkat will spearhead the pace department alongside left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, though experienced left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja has moved out of the team and will now represent Chhattisgarh. This means a lot of spin bowling responsibilities rest on Parth Bhut in the season. The selection committee has handed call-ups to two new faces pacer Neel Pandya and all-rounder Arth Yadav. Harvik Desai will continue to fulfill wicket-keeping duties, while the batting unit will feature experienced hands Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani and Jay Gohil. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
57 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Kamakhya Railway Station In Assam
Guwahati, Oct 9: Fifty-seven individuals suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were detained at Guwahatis Kamakhya railway station on Thursday evening. The Railway Protection Force intercepted the group from the Brahmaputra Mail train at Maligaon Kamakhya station, suspecting that they had fled from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. This incident follows a series of arrests in... The post 57 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Kamakhya Railway Station In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .
Lovlina Borgohain Felicitated in Assam
Asian Games gold medallist and star boxer Lovlina Borgohain was felicitated at a grand ceremony in her hometown of Golaghat, Assam. Assam cabinet minister Atul Bora and senior local representatives attended the event to honour her achievement.
Assam cabinet lauds PM Modis 25 yrs in public service, credits him with transforming northeast
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trumps administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs.The announcement by Vice President JD Vance marks the latest swing from the Trump administration at employers and universities that welcome foreign students and workers into the country. Such programs have frequently been targeted by some Trump supporters who argue they undercut American students and workers. Supporters say they allow the U.S. to
Assam cabinet clears land for Lovlina Boxing Academy
Assam: Injured jackal rescued from NH-38 in Digboi, sent for treatment
Doomdooma: An injured jackal found along National Highway 38 near Anand Bagh under the Digboi Forest Division in Upper Assams Tinsukia district was rescued by local wildlife conservationists and sent to the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) for medical treatment on Friday. The animal was spotted on Thursday night, prompting Mamorani resident Bikash Bora to [] The post Assam: Injured jackal rescued from NH-38 in Digboi, sent for treatment appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest daughters mental and behavioral health struggles, she stopped exercising or doing anything else that brought her joy. Forget holiday magic, she was barely hanging on. After that, I was like, I really need to take care of myself, she said. We always tell people that old clich: Its like the oxygen mask on a plane. But its really true. You cant be a successful or good caregiver to somebody else if youre not taking care of yourself. Renda leads a support group for parents
Assam Cabinet Adopts 75 Resolutions Lauding PM Modi For State
The Assam cabinet on Friday convened a special 90-minute meeting under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during which 75 resolutions were adopted to acknowledge Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of continuous public service. The resolutions expressed deep appreciation and gratitude for the profound transformation witnessed in Assam and the wider Northeast... The post Assam Cabinet Adopts 75 Resolutions Lauding PM Modi For States Transformation first appeared on Northeast Today .
Bypolls: TVK, AIDMK lead in TN; BJP ahead in Bengal, Assam
Discover the latest by-election results and emerging leads from key assembly and Lok Sabha seats across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Assam, as vote counting progresses after the October 6 polling.
The railway police say she may have fallen from the running train; her family alleges murder and the Srikakulam SP forms special teams to trace the men she had argued with
'Drunk men around': Last call by Assam woman found dead in AP
A tragic incident has unfolded as an Assam woman, Himashree Boro, was found dead near railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh, prompting her family to allege murder and question railway safety and RPF response after she reported feeling unsafe on the train.
Indian Army Averts Major Disaster, Neutralises 27 IEDs Along 8 Km Shangkhalok-Pilong Route
The Assam Rifles said the 48-hour, intelligence-led operation ran from October 4 to 7 along the 8-km stretch of road in Manipur's Kamjong district.
Security forces unearth 27 IEDs along 8-km stretch in Manipurs Kamjong
Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams neutralised the devices found along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route, days after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were killed near Pilong village
Bypoll Results: BJP Leads In Assam, Bengal; AIADMK Ahead In Dharapuram
TVK leads in Madurantakam, AINRC ahead in Puducherry's Thattanchavady as bypoll counting progresses
Assam bypoll results: BJP leads, Cong at 3rd place as counting underway in Nagaon LS seat
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam as per initial trends as vote counting continued on Friday, with All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal in second place and the Congress party trailing in third position, according to initial trends released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). BJP candidate Debashish Sharma had secured 47,402 votes, while Ajmal received 21,107 votes, as per the latest available counting trends. Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora was in third place with 6,544 votes. Sharma was leading Ajmal by 26,295 votes, while his lead over Bora stood at 40,858 votes, according to the initial figures. The counting process was underway at two centres in Nagaon district -- Dawson Higher Secondary School and Government Boys School -- amid tight security arrangements. Counting began at 8 a.m. with postal ballots, followed by votes recorded through electronic voting machines (EVMs). The Nagaon by-election has emerged as a three-cornered contest involving the BJP, the Congress party and the AIUDF, with the three parties fielding Sharma, Bora and Ajmal, respectively. Ajmal, who heads the AIUDF, is a former Member of Parliament from the constituency and is seeking to secure the seat amid competition from the BJP and the Congress party. The by-election was necessitated by a vacancy in the Nagaon parliamentary constituency after Congress' Pradyut Bordoloi switched to the BJP just before the Assembly election earlier this year. This seat was won by Congress in the last two general elections in 2019 and 2024. The ongoing counting exercise will determine which candidate secures the seat. Election officials are supervising the counting process at both designated centres. Each centre has 14 tables to facilitate the counting. The figures available so far reflect the initial trends, and the candidates' positions may change as counting progresses. The final outcome will be known after the completion of counting and the formal declaration of results by the election authorities. The contest is being closely watched in Assam, with the BJP, Congress and AIUDF competing for representation in the Nagaon parliamentary constituency.
Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway
OSLO, Norway, October 9, 2026 (AP) The Nobel Peace Prize, often considered the most prestigious award on the planet, will be announced Friday in Oslo, Norway. Prognosticators say possible contenders this year include the International Space Station, emergency teams in Sudan, childrens advocates in Ukraine and two top international courts. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada has attracted attention in prediction markets. U.S. President Donald Trump who is waging a war against Iran has long coveted the prize and repeatedly said he deserves it. The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo received nominations for 287 candidates for this
Rupee rises 23 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 23 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a slight softening in the US dollar and suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note this morning with the dollar index down to 102 levels and Brent also down to USD 103.39 per barrel after US President Donald Trump said that the attack on Iran will happen only after the midterm elections. However, broader geopolitical pressures on the domestic currency persist and relentless foreign fund outflows is pressurising
Stock markets rebound in early trade led by TCS, other IT firms
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday after two days of sharp decline, led by a rally in TCS and other IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 292 points to 71,876.10 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 84.60 points to 22,310.40. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services surged over 4 per cent after reporting a 15 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 13,884 crore and pointing to continued growth momentum going forward. Infosys, ITC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank were
Assam minister urges flexibility for destination states in GST
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Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah called for greater administrative flexibility for destination states within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, emphasising the ground realities faced by consumer-oriented states, during the GST Council meeting. The Minister expressed that he shared the suggestion based on Assam
Nandigram, Tamil Nadu In Focus As Counting On In 6 High-Stake By-Poll Battles
Test of Vijay's star power to a changed political landscape in West Bengal with a resurgent BJP and a divided Trinamool, to the high-stakes Nagaon Lok Sabha contest in Assam
Assam bypoll: Counting of votes begins for Nagaon Lok Sabha seat
The main contest is among BJP candidate Devasish Sharma, a former IAS officer, Congress nominee and former MLA Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.
Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.
By-elections Today: Results for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat in Assam to Be Announced
Vote counting for by-elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Assam begins today, with significant implications for local parties. By-elections Today: Results for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat in Assam to Be Announced
Election Results: Vote counting for six constituencies across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry commenced on October 9. Key contests in Tamil Nadu involve the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and traditional rivals DMK and AIADMK. West Bengal's results will provide insight into voter sentiment towards the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat's results will reveal the performance of BJP, Congress, and AIUDF.
'Drunk men around me': Assam student's last video from train before she went missing
Himashri Boro, a 20-year-old student from Assam, was travelling alone after a dance competition. She felt unsafe in her train compartment due to inebriated men surrounding her and reached out to her family. Contact was lost between 2:30am and 3:00am, prompting her family to alert the railway authorities. Her body was later discovered near railway tracks in Andhra Pradeshs Srikakulam district.
Bypoll results announced for five Assembly seats and Assam LS seat
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Bypoll results today for five Assembly seats, one Assam LS seat
New Delhi: Counting of votes for by-elections to Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, will take place on Friday, October 9, with the results expected to provide an electoral indicator for the parties involved. In Tamil Nadu, counting will be held for the Madurantakam 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 .
Vote counting for the bypoll in the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam will begin at 8 am amid tight security. The by-election was necessitated as Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned and successfully contested the...
Counting of votes for bypolls to five assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with one Lok Sabha seat in Assam, will take place from 8 am today. In Tamil Nadu, counting for...
Diversity, by itself, does not produce unity. A society may contain many languages, religions, customs and communities without granting them equal dignity or a meaningful place in common public life. Diversity becomes pluralism only when difference is accepted as legitimate, when communities encounter one another without seeking to erase one another, and when citizens recognise that their distinct identities can coexist within a shared national framework. That transformation requires more than cultural tolerance. It requires fraternitythe civic willingness to regard those who are different as fellow members of the same political community. And fraternity requires constitutionalism: the discipline that places every citizen, community and government under the authority of equal rights, lawful institutions and accountable public power. Indias diversity is visible everywherein its languages, religions, philosophies, customs, cuisines, dress, literature, music and regional traditions. But beneath this extraordinary variety lies a long, though uneven, history of accommodating difference. The Indian achievement is not that conflict or exclusion disappeared. It is that the subcontinent repeatedly generated cultural practices, intellectual traditions and political arrangements through which difference could be negotiated rather than permanently converted into separation. That is the foundation on which Indian pluralism must be understood. Diversity is a fact. Pluralism is a philosophy. Fraternity is its civic ethic. Constitutionalism is the rule that makes it durable. A diverse society may simply contain many communities. A plural society develops the ethical and institutional capacity to allow those communities to coexist with dignity, engage with one another and contribute to a common public life. Indias achievement has often been to turn diversity into a civilisational resource, although this achievement has never been complete or free from conflict. For thousands of years, the subcontinent has been a site of intellectual disagreement. Its philosophical traditions did not develop around a single universally authorised doctrine. Vedic and Upanishadic texts explored questions about existence, the self and ultimate reality. Buddhism and Jainism challenged established assumptions and developed influential alternative traditions. The schools commonly classified as Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya and Mimamsa, among others, developed distinct arguments and often debated one another. The Buddhist emperor Ashoka gave one expression to this principle in his edicts. In the 12th Rock Edict, generally dated to the third century BCE, he urged people not to disparage other sects and argued that honouring ones own tradition should not involve denigrating others. His message was not that all beliefs were identical. It was an appeal for restraint, learning and mutual respect in a religiously diverse society. The edict should be understood as evidence of an imperial ethical and political ideal, not as proof that all communities throughout the subcontinent practised equal tolerance. Yet disagreement itself became part of the intellectual culture. This is a significant feature of many Indian traditions. Truth was not always presented as something that could be exhausted by one formulation. The search for truth could proceed through dialogue, debate, experience and contemplation. The dialogues preserved in some Upanishads, Buddhist and Jain traditions of disputation, and the later debates associated with figures such as Adi Shankaracharya reflect the importance accorded to argument. They do not, however, prove that Indian society was uniformly tolerant or free from hierarchy and exclusion. Intellectual openness and social inequality often coexisted. That intellectual pluralism also found expression in Indias literary and cultural traditions. The Ramayana and Mahabharata travelled across the subcontinent, acquiring regional languages, interpretations and artistic forms. Kambans Tamil Ramavataram, Tulsidass Awadhi Ramcharitmanas and Krittibasis Bengali Ramayana are among the best-known examples of retelling. The many versions found across South and Southeast Asia demonstrate how a shared narrative could be adopted without being reproduced identically. Sanskrit interacted with Tamil, Prakrit, Pali and later with Indias many regional languages. Local traditions absorbed wider civilisational themes while retaining their distinctive character. The result was not cultural uniformity. It was a form of cultural federation. Indias diversity is therefore not merely the consequence of geography. It is also the product of centuries of migration, exchange, adaptation and political change. Kashmir provides a particularly important example. The Valley became a major centre of Sanskrit learning, philosophy, aesthetics and spiritual inquiry. Kashmir Shaivism is associated with thinkers such as Vasugupta, Utpaladeva and Abhinavagupta. Abhinavaguptas writings on aesthetics, including his interpretation of rasa, influenced later Indian thinking about drama and artistic experience. Lal Deds verses have been read across religious boundaries, while the teachings associated with Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani, or Nund Rishi, became an important part of Kashmirs spiritual heritage. The term Kashmiriyat is often used to describe an ideal of shared Kashmiri belonging across religious communities. Its meaning and historical application are debated, and the regions history includes periods of coexistence as well as conflict, displacement and political violence. Nevertheless, the ideal reflects an aspiration toward a common civic and cultural identity. It should not be presented as an uncontested description of all periods of Kashmiri history. The larger lesson is important. Civilisations can become richer when communities do not merely coexist but encounter one another. Indian pluralism has also been shaped by communities that arrived from outside the subcontinent. Jewish communities established settlements in places including Kerala and Maharashtra, preserving their religious traditions while participating in local society. The Bene Israel community in the Konkan region and the Cochin Jews in Kerala are examples of communities that made India their home over many centuries. Parsis, members of the Zoroastrian faith, migrated to western India from Iran over successive periods, particularly after the Arab conquest of Persia, although the precise chronology and scale of these migrations are matters of historical study. A well-known Parsi tradition recounts that a local ruler symbolised the limits of his kingdom with a vessel filled with milk, and that the Parsi leader responded by adding sugar to it, suggesting that the newcomers would blend into society while enriching it. The story is best treated as cultural memory rather than independently verified history. It nevertheless captures an important element of Parsi self-understanding. Parsis later made major contributions to Indias industrial, philanthropic and public life. The Tata family helped build important enterprises and supported scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Parsi figures such as Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Asian elected to the British House of Commons, played a significant role in public life and the freedom movement. Their history shows how a small community can preserve its identity while contributing substantially to a wider national project. Christianity also has a long history in India. The Saint Thomas Christian tradition in Kerala traces its origins to the early centuries of the Common Era, although the precise historical details of its earliest beginnings remain debated. Christian communities and institutions have contributed significantly to education, healthcare, printing and social reform. Institutions such as St. Xaviers College in Mumbai and Christian Medical College in Vellore are prominent examples, alongside numerous schools, hospitals and charitable organisations serving people of many faiths. Indias Muslim communities have likewise shaped the countrys shared identity in countless ways. Urdu poetry, Hindustani music, qawwali, architecture, cuisine, crafts and scholarship are not external additions to Indian culture; they are part of its living inheritance. Bhakti and Sufi traditions sometimes created spaces of spiritual exchange, although the relationship between them varied across regions and periods. Figures such as Kabir, Guru Nanak, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Amir Khusrau are remembered across community boundaries, even though their historical contexts and religious affiliations should not be collapsed into a single syncretic narrative. The cultural histories of Bengal, Punjab, the Deccan and Kashmir show how interaction produced new forms of language, music and devotion. The Indian experience demonstrates that national identity need not require cultural erasure. One can preserve ones language and still be Indian. One can practise ones faith and still be fully committed to the Republic. One can celebrate ones regional heritage while embracing a larger national identity. This layered belonging is not a weakness. It is one of Indias greatest strengths. The Constitution gave this aspiration a modern democratic and legal framework. It did not simply codify an uninterrupted ancient tradition; it also responded to colonial rule, social inequality, Partition and the demands of a modern republic. The Preamble commits the Republic to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Fundamental Rights protect equality and several forms of individual and collective freedom. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by the State on specified grounds, including religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth, subject to constitutionally permitted affirmative-action provisions. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment, again subject to specified exceptions and reservations. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence. Article 25 protects freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality, health and the other provisions of Part III. Articles 29 and 30 protect certain cultural and educational rights, including the rights of sections of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture to conserve it, and the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, subject to constitutional interpretation and regulation in the public interest. These provisions are not abstract declarations. They have shaped public life, although their implementation has been uneven and contested. In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, decided in 1973, the Supreme Court held that Parliaments power to amend the Constitution does not extend to destroying its basic structure. The judgment did not provide a single exhaustive list of basic-structure features, but later decisions have treated principles such as constitutional supremacy, judicial review, democracy and secularism as part of that doctrine. In S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, decided in 1994, the Supreme Court treated secularism as a basic feature of the Constitution and held that the exercise of Article 356 is subject to judicial review. The judgment also addressed the constitutional limits on the use of state power in circumstances involving partisan or communal politics. Its precise holdings should not be reduced to a general judicial prohibition on all political appeals based on religion, but it remains a major authority on secularism, federalism and constitutional accountability. In cases concerning minority educational institutions, including T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka and subsequent decisions, the Court has examined the scope of minority rights, the meaning of minority, and the extent to which educational autonomy may be regulated to maintain academic standards and prevent maladministration. The law in this area is detailed and continues to evolve. The constitutional framework has also enabled affirmative action for historically disadvantaged communities. Reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were provided from the beginning of the constitutional order, while reservations for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions and public employment followed later constitutional, legislative and judicial developments. These measures seek to advance substantive equality, although their design, scope and effects remain subjects of public debate. The Constitutions Fifth and Sixth Schedules provide different forms of protection and autonomy for Scheduled Areas and tribal communities. The Sixth Schedule establishes autonomous district and regional councils in specified areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. These arrangements do not amount to unrestricted self-government, but they recognise that national unity can accommodate differentiated forms of local governance and cultural protection. These constitutional guarantees should not be misunderstood as instruments of fragmentation. They are among the means through which a diverse nation can preserve unity without demanding uniformity. But constitutionalism is the rule that gives pluralism its durable form. It means that no community, majority or minority, stands above the Constitution; that public power must be exercised within legal limits; that rights cannot depend solely on the goodwill of those who govern; and that institutions must protect citizens against arbitrary authority. Constitutionalism converts the moral aspiration of coexistence into an enforceable discipline of government. Without it, pluralism may remain a cultural ideal, vulnerable to the changing preferences of rulers and majorities. With it, diversity can become a foundation for equal citizenship, accountable power and democratic unity. The constitutional idea of India is therefore neither majoritarianism nor competitive communalism. It is equal citizenship under a constitutional order. This distinction is increasingly important. A democracy cannot survive merely by counting numbers. It must also protect the dignity and rights of those who are numerically smaller. The majority has the right to govern through constitutional procedures; it does not have the right to diminish the equal citizenship of others or to disregard constitutional limits. Indias public life offers many reminders of this principle. Citizens from minority communities have served as Presidents, Vice-Presidents, judges, ministers, diplomats, scientists, artists and military leaders. Dr. Zakir Husain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed served as Presidents of India. Justice M. Hidayatullah served as Chief Justice of India and later as Vice-President. Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, Jain and Muslim citizens have held high constitutional and public offices and contributed to institutions across the country. These examples do not prove that discrimination has disappeared, nor do they by themselves establish equal social or economic outcomes. They do demonstrate that the constitutional imagination of India is larger than any single religious or cultural identity. That is why fraternity is such a profound constitutional value. Equality tells us that every citizen possesses equal civic worth. Liberty protects individual freedom. Fraternity asks citizens to recognise one another as members of a common national community. The Preamble links fraternity with the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation. Fraternity does not demand sameness. It demands solidarity despite difference. The freedom movement offered several examples of this solidarity, though it was never free of internal conflict or exclusion. Mahatma Gandhis campaigns drew participation from Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis and people of many regional and linguistic backgrounds. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad argued that Indian nationalism could not be reduced to religious identity. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan linked non-violent resistance with an Islamic ethical tradition. The Indian National Army brought together soldiers from different regions and communities under a common political objective, although its composition, political significance and historical legacy require careful study. The national movement contained competing visions, but one of its most influential strands was unmistakably plural. This is where Indias civilisational inheritance can speak powerfully to its constitutional future. Indias diversity, however, should not be romanticised. Pluralism is not automatic. Differences can become sources of mistrust, prejudice and conflict. Caste discrimination, communal tensions, linguistic antagonisms and regional rivalries have all tested Indias social fabric. The Partition of 1947 was accompanied by mass killings, abductions and the displacement of millions, although estimates of the death toll vary widely. The anti-Sikh violence of 1984, the communal violence in Gujarat in 2002, the violence against Christians in Kandhamal in 2008 and recurring violence in different parts of the country show that constitutional ideals require constant defence. The causes, legal findings and historical interpretations of these episodes differ, and each requires careful sourcing rather than rhetorical equivalence. The answer is not to deny these realities. It is to strengthen the institutions and civic culture capable of addressing them. Indias linguistic reorganisation after independence offers an instructive example. Many leaders feared that creating states on linguistic lines would encourage separatism. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956, together with subsequent legislation, reorganised much of the countrys internal boundaries and helped accommodate linguistic aspirations within the Union. Andhra State had already been created in 1953, and later changes created or reshaped states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala. The process was neither simple nor uniformly peaceful, but it demonstrated that recognition of linguistic identity could, under appropriate constitutional conditions, strengthen rather than weaken the Union. The same principle can be seen in the constitutional accommodation of tribal and regional identities. The Sixth Schedule provides autonomous district and regional councils in specified parts of the Northeast, with powers that include aspects of local administration and, subject to constitutional limits, customary law and cultural affairs. The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 languages. Its inclusion does not confer exclusive official status at the Union level, nor does it exhaust Indias linguistic diversity. Article 350A directs states and local authorities to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups, while Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities. Pluralism requires equal protection of law. It requires political restraint. It requires an independent judiciary, responsible public discourse, effective democratic institutions and an education system that teaches citizens to understand Indias diversity rather than fear it. It also requires political leaders to recognise that social divisions can be easy to exploit but difficult to repair. A nation of Indias scale cannot afford a politics permanently organised around the manufacture of the other. Indias civilisational genius is not that it has always expanded the boundaries of belonging. Rather, its history contains both expansion and exclusion. Its enduring promise lies in the capacity of its people and institutions to widen belonging and correct injustice. This is why Indias national identity should not be understood as a narrow cultural template. It is better understood as a constitutional and civilisational framework capable of accommodating multiple traditions, provided that all citizens remain equal before the law. The idea of Bharat has evolved through successive political and cultural formations. It has shown continuity, but that continuity should not be treated as unbroken or uniform. There is another dimension to this inheritance that deserves attention. Indian society has repeatedly absorbed external influences without becoming culturally indistinguishable from them. Persian, Central Asian, European and other influences entered Indian life in different periods. They changed Indian society, but Indian communities also adapted and transformed what they received. The Mughal period, for example, produced new forms of architecture, painting, administration, literature and cuisine through interaction among Persianate, Central Asian and Indian traditions. The Taj Mahal, the miniature-painting traditions associated with Mughal and Rajput courts, the development of Urdu and the evolution of Hindustani music all reflect complex cultural exchange rather than one-way influence. In the Deccan, Persian, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and local Islamic traditions interacted in distinctive ways. Under colonial rule, universities, print culture, railways and legal institutions were introduced or expanded within an imperial framework and were subsequently appropriated, contested and reshaped by Indian actors. This is not cultural weakness. It can be a form of cultural confidence. A confident civilisation does not necessarily fear exchange. A contemporary example is Indias scientific and technological life. The Indian Space Research Organisation has conducted significant missions, including Chandrayaan and the Mars Orbiter Mission, and India is among the relatively small number of countries to have demonstrated substantial space-launch and planetary-mission capabilities. It is not possible to attribute these achievements to any single cultural group; they reflect the work of institutions drawing talent from across the country. Indias digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface, has also enabled large-scale participation in common national systems. These systems have expanded access in important ways, but they have also raised legitimate questions concerning privacy, exclusion, cybersecurity, regulation and accountability. Their existence therefore demonstrates institutional scale and integration, not an unqualified success. Indias cultural pluralism is also visible in its public celebrations. Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Gurpurab, Buddha Purnima, Mahavir Jayanti, Onam, Bihu, Pongal, Navratri and many other festivals are observed in different parts of the country, often with participation beyond the communities most closely associated with them. This does not mean that every festival is experienced identically or that social tensions disappear. It does show that Indian public culture has repeatedly created shared spaces around distinct traditions. The India of the 21st century needs precisely this confidence. As Bharat becomes an important economic power, a significant technological actor and an increasingly influential voice in world affairs, its greatest asset will not be its ability to project power alone. Its deeper strength will be its capacity to hold together an extraordinarily diverse population within a democratic constitutional framework. The world is becoming more interconnected, but it is also becoming more anxious about identity. Societies across continents are struggling with migration, religious difference, ethnicity, language and nationalism. India has something valuable to contribute to this global conversation. Its message should not be that differences do not matter. They do. The message should be that differences need not become divisions. The challenge before Bharat is therefore to modernise without homogenising, to strengthen national identity without narrowing it, and to pursue development without sacrificing social trust. This requires a renewed emphasis on fraternity. Economic prosperity cannot by itself create national cohesion. Infrastructure can connect cities; technology can connect people; markets can connect economies. But only mutual respect, equal citizenship and the credible rule of law can create a durable sense of belonging. The young generation must therefore inherit not only Indias achievements but also its civilisational confidence. They must learn that being Indian does not require them to surrender their linguistic, regional, religious or cultural identities. It requires them to place those identities within a larger constitutional and national framework, while respecting the equal rights of others. Indias unity should consequently be understood not as the disappearance of differences but as their coexistence within a shared constitutional order. That is perhaps one of the most distinctive ideas India can offer the modern world. The genius of Bharat is that unity can be spacious enough to accommodate plurality. Its civilisational strength lies not in having produced one way of being Indian, but in having made room for manywhile continuing to struggle over the boundaries of that belonging. The task of our generation is to preserve and deepen this inheritance while adapting it to the demands of a modern constitutional democracy. We should neither romanticise the past nor apologise for our diversity. We should build upon it. A Bharat that guarantees equal citizenship, protects freedom of conscience, encourages dialogue and celebrates its many cultural traditions will be strongernot weakerfor its diversity. For ultimately, diversity becomes pluralism only when difference is treated as legitimate, fraternity turns strangers into fellow citizens, and constitutionalism ensures that this fellowship is protected by rights, institutions and the rule of law. That is the genius Bharat must preserve and deepen: not diversity alone, but the continuing work of converting diversity into pluralism, pluralism into fraternity, and fraternity into constitutional national unity. That is not merely Indias inheritance. It can be Indias gift to the world. Author is a public intellectual and a noted Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India.
Bypoll results to be declared today for five Assembly seats, one Assam LS constituency
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Counting of votes for by-elections to Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, will take place on Friday, with the results expected to provide an electoral indicator for the parties involved. In Tamil Nadu, counting will be held for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies, with the outcome set to provide an early electoral test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Postal ballots will be counted first when the process begins at 8 a.m., followed by votes recorded in electronic voting machines (EVMs). Both constituencies, reserved for Scheduled Castes, went to the polls on October 6 following an intensive campaign involving prominent leaders from the ruling party and the Opposition. The contests carry considerable political significance for TVK, which came to power after winning 108 seats in the Assembly election, short of the 118 required for a majority. In West Bengal, counting will take place for the Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar in Murshidabad district. Voting in both constituencies was conducted under unprecedented security arrangements. The Nandigram contest has drawn particular attention after Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the candidate of the Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), withdrew her nomination at the last moment. Her withdrawal has led political observers to anticipate a possible victory for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Hasi Rani Rath. Dey is the mother of late Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was assassinated in Madhyamgram on May 6. Earlier on Tuesday, Adhikari said that Rath's victory margin in the Nandigram bypoll could surpass the margin he secured from the same constituency in 2016. Meanwhile, counting will also be held for the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency in Puducherry and the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. The results across these constituencies will determine the electoral fortunes of the candidates and parties contesting the bypolls.
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Haflong: Ten-year-old taekwondo player Manish Rongmai from Assams Dima Hasao won a bronze medal at the National Taekwondo Championship 2026, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from October 2 to 4. Manish secured the bronze in the Sub-Junior category in Poomsae, putting up a notable performance at the national-level championship. A resident of Sarkari Bagan in [] The post Assam: Dima Hasaos Manish Rongmai wins bronze at National Taekwondo Championship 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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