Assam Elections: Central Minister Predicts Debabrata Saikias Loss in Traditional Stronghold
Guwahati, April 3: Central Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, claimed on Thursday that the BJP will secure the Nazira seat in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, predicting that Congress leader Debabrata Saikia will lose his stronghold this time. While campaigning for BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain in Nazira, Margherita stated that the ground ... Read more Assam Elections: Central Minister Predicts Debabrata Saikias Loss in Traditional Stronghold
Rahul Gandhi promises tribal autonomy in Assam; alleges BJP land grab
Rahul said the Congress would provide monthly financial assistance to women and Rs 1,250 to senior citizens. He also promised permanent land documents to 1 million indigenous people in Assam, replacing the existing system of annual allotments. The party also pledged a cashless health insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh per family.
Assam role reversal: Pradyut Bordoloi contests on BJP ticket, Rajen Gohain for AJP in Barhampur
In 2021, BJP's Jitu Goswami defeated Congress's Suresh Bora. Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) founder leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta won this seat six times in a row. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has fielded Mazibur Rahman from the seat in this year's election.
Sarbananda Sonowal Criticizes Congress for Divisive Politics in Assam
Guwahati, April 2: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on Congress, stating that the large crowds at election rallies in Upper Assam indicate that the public has rejected the partys failed and divisive politics. While campaigning in support of Bolin Chetia in Sadiya and Taranga Gogoi in Naharkatia, ... Read more Sarbananda Sonowal Criticizes Congress for Divisive Politics in Assam
Miyas will be game-changers in Assam election, says AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi
The AIMIM chief says backing the AIUDF is crucial for safeguarding the constitutional rights of communities affected by the politics of hatreds
Congress promise ST status for six Assam communities
Adding to its five guarantees announced earlier, the party vows to form an Anti-Corruption Commission and Urban Flood Mitigation Plan, among a slew of commitments
CAPF Bill passed by Lok Sabha as Opposition walks out over absence of Home Minister
Rahul Gandhi takes to X to say that he had sent a word to the government to postpone it to another day as he was away for electioneering in Assam but it was not done; Congress, SP and Trinamool demanded it be sent to a select committee
Amit Shah Criticizes Congress During Assam Rally, Highlights NDA Achievements
Guwahati, April 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Congress while campaigning for Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshav Mahanta in Nagaon on Thursday. He claimed that the last ten years of NDA governance have transformed Assam, contrasting it with the failures of previous Congress administrations. Addressing a large public gathering ... Read more Amit Shah Criticizes Congress During Assam Rally, Highlights NDA Achievements
Recover outstanding damages, non-performance penalty of Rs 8.49 cr from Airtel: CAG
The CAG has urged Digital Bharat Nidhi to recover Rs 8.49 crore from Bharti Airtel. This amount is for liquidated damages and non-performance penalties. The penalties are related to mobile sites in Assam and Sikkim. Bharti Airtel was contracted in 2017. Many sites remain uncommissioned even after deadline extensions. The CAG noted weak contract enforcement in the report.
Shah: BJP Opposes Assam Infiltrators, Not Indigenous Muslims
The former BJP chief alleged that when infiltrators are removed from encroached land, the Congress tries to portray it as faith-based politics.
Congress manifesto for Assam: No MLAs close relatives to be awarded government contracts or schemes
Assam: The Congress manifesto talked about transparent land records, revenue, and taxation system.Priority to local people in jobs and government contracts.Immediate flood relief and initiation of erosion control measures.Fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies in hospitals and schools.
BJP is against infiltrators, not against indigenous Muslims: Amit Shah in Assam
Assam polls: Shah addressed an election rally in Kaliabor in support of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate and minister Keshab Mahanta ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls.
Trump controlling Modi, claims Rahul Gandhi in Assam election rally
Mr. Modi handed energy security over to the U.S. to an extent that India cannot buy oil from Russia, Iran, and Iraq without seeking Mr. Trumps permission, alleges Congress leader; he calls BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma the most corrupt Chief Minister of the country
'Trump controls PM': Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi in Assam, calls Himanta 'most corrupt CM'
Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Sarma, alleging foreign influence and corruption ahead of the 2026 elections. Gandhi claimed Trump controls Modi and accused Sarma of running a land ATM with Modi and Shah. Congress also unveiled poll promises including financial aid for women and land rights.
Assam: Drukair resumes Bangkok flights via Guwahati, adds third weekly Singapore service
Guwahati: Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, has reintroduced twice-weekly flights from Paro to Bangkok via Guwahati with effect from today, and will commence a third weekly frequency on the Singapore route from April 7, 2026. This expansion marks a step towards strengthening regional connectivity between Bhutan, India, and Southeast Asia, while enhancing travel options for both [] The post Assam: Drukair resumes Bangkok flights via Guwahati, adds third weekly Singapore service appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Owaisi accuses BJP-led Assam govt of doing divisive politics, targeting Muslim minorities
Assam election: Reacting to BJP's claim that AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal can never become Chief Minister, Owaisi said the debate should not be reduced to individual ambition.
CPI(M) slams AIR, Doordarshan in Assam for censorship of its speech
Ahead of Assembly polls, the party said its criticisms of the anti-people policies of the BJP-led government in Assam were deleted
BJP not against any religion, language; unity in diversity our essence: Gadkari
GUWAHATI, Apr 2: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted that the BJP was not against any caste, religion or language, and that unity in diversity is our essence. Addressing a poll rally in Assams Palasbari constituency, he said that the relaxation on granting voting rights to people of specific religion was as per the margdarshan (guidance) of the Constitution. The BJP is not against any caste, region, religion or language. Unity in diversity is our essence. But the foreign [] The post BJP not against any religion, language; unity in diversity our essence: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assam polls: Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress manifesto, focus on governance, identity
Rahul Gandhi released the Congress party's manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections. The document details commitments across eleven key sectors. This release is a significant step in the party's campaign. The Congress aims to regain power in Assam after a decade. Polling is scheduled for April 9. Vote counting will occur on May 4.
Assam polls 2026: Rahul Gandhi releases Congress manifesto; Focus on 11 sectors
Rahul Gandhi unveiled the Congress party's manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections. The document highlights 11 key sectors including governance, identity, and healthcare. This release follows the party's earlier announcement of five guarantees. Polling for the Assam Assembly is scheduled for April 9, with results expected on May 4.
Rahul Gandhi Calls Himanta Biswa Sarma Most Corrupt CM of India
Rahul said he converted Assam into a land ATM for corporates
Assam polls: Rahul Gandhi says US-India agri deal will crush and erase Indian farmers
Singapore police close Zubeen Garg's death case: No foul play
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has concluded its investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Can a Peoples Candidate Win? Pranab Doleys Fight in Assam's Bokakhat
Independent Pranab Doley's image as a people's candidate is his biggest advantage in the upcoming Assam elections.
BJPs Bal Mukund Acharya Predicts Victory in Bengal and Assam Elections
Jaipur, April 2: Bal Mukund Acharya, a BJP legislator from Rajasthan, expressed confidence in the partys performance in the upcoming assembly elections across five states, including a union territory. He asserted that the BJP will flourish in Assam and Bengal. In a conversation in Jaipur, Acharya stated, I extend my best wishes. Whether its Assam, ... Read more BJPs Bal Mukund Acharya Predicts Victory in Bengal and Assam Elections
Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a review meeting with polling officials and central observers on Wednesday. The meeting reiterated essential instructions and guidelines for the electoral process in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, where voting is scheduled for April 9. Under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the commission ... Read more Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday regarding the preparations for the assembly elections scheduled for April 9 in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi also in ... Read more Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
The Contrast Between Congress Rule and Todays Assam: Rupam Goswami
Guwahati, April 2: BJP leader Rupam Goswami has criticized Congress, stating they have nothing substantial to say. He highlighted the foundation and inauguration of the bridge in North Guwahati, emphasizing BJPs achievements. Goswami remarked that Congress is confused and will not receive respect even as the opposition leader this time. He pointed out that from ... Read more The Contrast Between Congress Rule and Todays Assam: Rupam Goswami
Assam polls: Schemes used to compel women to attend rallies in Assam, says Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP government in Assam of exploiting women-focused schemes. She claims women are compelled to attend party rallies, facing threats of removal from beneficiary lists. Gandhi Vadra also highlighted stagnant wages for tea garden workers and unfulfilled promises of Scheduled Tribe status for tribal communities.
Assam polls: PM Modi claims Congress reviving bid to 'protect infiltrators'; pushes UCC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in Assam, criticizing Congress for a divisive law and promising development. He emphasized the BJP's commitment to protecting tribal traditions and implementing the Uniform Civil Code. Modi highlighted Assam's progress in the hydrocarbon sector and plans for job creation and infrastructure investment.
Modi Americas slave, has put country in crisis: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Addressing party rallies in eastern Assam, the Congress leader says the people are tired of the mafia and syndicate rule of the BJP-led government
Addressing poll rallies, PM claims Congress plans to enact communal violence law that is unfair to Hindus; vows to protect Assamese identity, predicts a hat-trick win for NDA in Assembly election
Congress planning law to appease religious minorities in Assam: PM
Addressing poll rallies, PM claims Congress plans to enact communal violence law that is unfair to Hindus; vows to protect Assamese identity, predicts a hat-trick win for NDA in Assembly election
Assam polls: PM Modi visits tea estate, connects with workers
Calling tea the soul of Assam, Modi praised the contribution of tea garden families and engaged with them on culture and livelihoods
Human rights violations against Indian Muslims amounting to apartheid: Report
The Panel of Independent International Experts (PIIE) has reported that systematic human rights violations against Muslims in India, specifically in Assam, have risen to the extent that they can be classified as apartheid. Composed of Sonja Biserko, Marzuki Darusman, and Stephen Rapp, the panel is known to have reported on war crimes across the world, 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 .
India shields pre-2017 foreign investment gains from strict tax rules
New Delhi, April 1 (Reuters): India said it would not apply its strict tax evasion rules on foreign investments made before April 2017, easing concerns among global investors on Wednesday after a court order in a Tiger Global case raised fears of retrospective scrutiny. A landmark Supreme Court ruling in December said Tiger Global must pay taxes on its $1.6 billion sale of a stake in an Indian company in 2018. The judges said Tiger Global used its Mauritius units that were only conduits, and no benefit under an international treaty for pre-2017 investments would apply. Get the latest news
PM visits tea garden in poll-bound Assam, plucks leaves, interacts with women workers
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh district in poll-bound Assam on Wednesday and plucked leaves along with women workers. Modi asserted that tea is the soul of Assam, and described his visit to the estate, where he plucked the leaves and put them into a traditional basket, as a memorable []
Indias Maruti Suzuki warns of price hikes as Gulf war raises costs
Indias top carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said on Wednesday that it will likely raise prices as the Middle East war has pushed up commodity prices, wiping out gains from last years consumption tax cuts. The Iran war has driven up the prices of everything from oil and gas to key metals used in manufacturing vehicles. The carmaker, majority-owned by Japans Suzuki Motor, said it has not faced any supply disruptions, but acknowledged potential disruptions in the future. We will be taking a call, but unfortunately the commodity prices are going very high, we need to pass it on, so we will
'Double-ghulami govt': Priyanka Gandhi calls PM 'slave' of US, Assam CM Himanta that of Modi
Objection to Martyrs Park site reopens Oting killing wounds in Nagaland
Konyak Union resents the alleged objection by Assam Rifles to the location identified for the memorial.
Delhi Court sends MCD deputy commissioner to one-day CBI remand in bribery case
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Delhis Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday remanded MCD Deputy Commissioner Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar Mishra, and co-accused Devanshu Gautam to one-day custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a bribery case. Mishra, a Colonel serving on deputation with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and Gautam, an administrative officer, were arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh from an MCD employee facing departmental proceedings in exchange for favours. According to the CBI, The bribe money has been recovered from Gautam after he accepted the same on behalf of
Priyanka Gandhi slams CM Himanta, says one family looting Assam
NAZIRA (Assam), Apr 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and alleged that only one family is looting everything in the state. Addressing an election rally here in support of Leader of the Opposition and party candidate for Nazira, Debabrata Saikia, she also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and charged him with being a slave of the US. One family is looting everything in Assam. And when they are not [] The post Priyanka Gandhi slams CM Himanta, says one family looting Assam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assam Chief Minister Claims Congress Has Lost Its Ground in the State
Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sharply criticized the Congress party on Wednesday, asserting that it has lost its organizational base in the state. He believes the partys chances of electoral success in the upcoming assembly elections are minimal. While addressing journalists during an election campaign in Tongla, Sarma stated that Congress ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Claims Congress Has Lost Its Ground in the State
Assam Man Killed by Mob in Kerala Following Theft Accusation
Currently, they have not been formally arrested and a case is yet to be registered, the officer said.
Indian States Unveil Over 37,000 Crore in Welfare Initiatives Ahead of Elections
Mumbai, April 1: A significant increase in welfare spending has been observed as several states gear up for upcoming elections. Governments in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry have collectively announced or disbursed over 37,000 crore through various new and expanded schemes, as reported by The Indian Express on March 30, 2026. Most ... Read more Indian States Unveil Over 37,000 Crore in Welfare Initiatives Ahead of Elections
Rabies confirmed after mass dog bite incident in Assam town
A team from a Mission Rabies centre traced the infection to a domesticated dog buried by its owner in Lanka, about 190 km from Guwahati
Prime Minister Modi Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Assams Identity and Security
Bishwanath, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on Wednesday as part of his election campaign. During a large rally in Bishwanath district, he confidently asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in Assam for the third time, attributing this unwavering faith to the development work accomplished by ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Assams Identity and Security
PM Modi in Assam: BJP has proven track record of delivering on promises
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the BJP is poised for a hat-trick victory in Assam, citing strong public support and governance performance
19% of Assams 85 plus voters opt for home voting
Over 26,000 elderly and PwD voters approved for home voting ahead of Assam Assembly polling
Man Beaten to Death by Colleagues in Kerala Over Theft Suspicion
An Assam native was beaten to death by six colleagues in Kerala after being suspected of stealing a phone. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.
PM Modi accuses Congress of backing infiltrators, vows to protect Assams identity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of planning to enact a law protecting infiltrators in Assam. He stated the BJP will not allow this. Modi also claimed the Congress aims to divide the country and undermine the Constitution. He asserted the BJP's return to power will bring the Uniform Civil Code and safeguard tribal identity under the Sixth Schedule.
Congress Plans Law to Protect Infiltrators in Assam: PM Modi
GOGAMUKH (ASSAM), Apr 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress would bring in a law to protect infiltrators in Assam if voted to power, asserting that the BJP and its allies would oppose any such move. Addressing a poll rally in Dhemaji district, Modi claimed that the Congress aims to turn [] The post Congress Plans Law to Protect Infiltrators in Assam: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi visits tea garden in poll-bound Assam, interacts with women workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a day-long visit to the State to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates
PIX: When PM visits tea garden in Assam ahead of polls
The visit was part of Modi's campaign for BJP candidates in the poll-bound state of Assam.
Tea is Assams soul: PM Modi engages with tea workers in Dibrugarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and even plucked tea leaves, calling tea the soul of Assam. The visit comes ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled for April 9
PM Modi to address two poll rallies in Assam on Wednesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings in Assam on Wednesday. He will campaign for BJP candidates in Dhemaji and Biswanath districts. Senior party leaders and state ministers will attend the rallies. Elaborate security arrangements are in place for the events. The Prime Minister's visit is part of the BJP's ongoing assembly election campaign in the state.
Assembly Election LIVE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to campaign in Coimbatore
The BJP released its manifesto for Assam, promising to work towards implementing UCC, protecting the land, heritage, and dignity of indigenous people, and pushing its development agenda
Donald Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters): President Donald Trump said the United States could end its militaryattacks on Iranwithin two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict to wind down. The remarks underscored the shifting and at times contradictory statements from Washington about how the war, now in its fifth week, might end. Well be leaving very soon, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday, saying the exit could take place within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three. Asked if successful diplomacy with Iran was a prerequisite
Arunachal: West Kameng begins joint survey to install border pillars along Assam boundary
ITANAGAR, Mar 31: The District Administration of West Kameng district has commenced joint survey operations for the erection of border pillars along the inter-state boundary with Assam. The initiative is being carried out in close coordination with officials from the Border Protection and Development Department, Government of Assam, the Border Affairs Department of Arunachal Pradesh, the Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre, and the Survey of India. The survey work was formally launched in the Chopai area under Kamengbari-Doimara circle, which [] The post Arunachal: West Kameng begins joint survey to install border pillars along Assam boundary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ECI Completes Second Randomization of EVMs for Upcoming Assembly Elections
New Delhi, April 1: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Tuesday that the second randomization process of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has been completed for the assembly elections scheduled on April 9 in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. According to the commission, this process was conducted through the EVM Management System. Additionally, EVMs for ... Read more ECI Completes Second Randomization of EVMs for Upcoming Assembly Elections
Assam Government Ensures Direct Benefits to Citizens Bank Accounts: Pabitra Margherita
Guwahati, April 1: The BJP is fully mobilizing for the Assam Assembly elections, having released its manifesto. Meanwhile, Congress claims that the public will trust them this time. In response to Congresss assertions, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita stated that the public desires a government that ensures no obstacles in accessing benefits from government schemes. The ... Read more Assam Government Ensures Direct Benefits to Citizens Bank Accounts: Pabitra Margherita
Assam BJP Leader Promises Strict Anti-Encroachment Drive if Re-elected
Guwahati, April 1: Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, BJP President Dilip Saikia intensified campaign efforts in Tinsukia on Tuesday. He emphasized that if the BJP returns to power, a large-scale anti-encroachment drive will be initiated. Speaking to reporters during an election event, Saikia stated, If our government is re-elected, we will launch a strict ... Read more Assam BJP Leader Promises Strict Anti-Encroachment Drive if Re-elected
Assam Rifles and Cachar Police Seize Heroin Worth 7 Crore, Two Arrested
Silchar, April 1: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Cachar district police, seized heroin valued at 7 crore in southern Assam. A police officer from Cachar district reported that the operation was initiated based on credible intelligence regarding drug movement in the area. The district shares borders ... Read more Assam Rifles and Cachar Police Seize Heroin Worth 7 Crore, Two Arrested
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Assam manifesto outlines key promises. These include implementing a Uniform Civil Code and strengthening anti-infiltration laws. The party also pledges to create two lakh government jobs and support ten lakh entrepreneurs. Measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants and reclaim encroached land are also detailed. The manifesto aims to protect Assam's land, heritage, and dignity.
Upper Assam poll battle heats up as BJP banks on identity politics and eviction drives
Upper Assam's election campaign centers on identity. The BJP government highlights its role in defending Assamese identity through land rights and eviction drives. Congress faces challenges with waning influence among tribal and tea garden communities. Several key constituencies feature contests between established parties and new entrants, shaping the political landscape for the upcoming polls.
Trinamool Congress looks to shed Barak Valley tag as it builds on recent gains in Assam
Party puts up candidates in 22 constituencies across the north-eastern State under the leadership of Sushmita Dev, who says the Trinamool Congress received strong interest from ticket-seekers
CM Revanth Reddy, Ministers to Campaign for Congress in Kerala, Assam
Revanth Reddy had earlier campaigned in Kerala during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, including for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad.
BJPs election manifesto for Assam tries to outshine Congress
Socio-Economic promises of both could catch voters imagination By Dr. Gyan Pathak The Congress announced five guarantees to Assam voters on Sunday March 29, and two days later on March 31, BJP has released its manifesto and gave 31 promises. A special feature of the BJPs manifesto is its comparison of achievement of NDA [] The post BJPs election manifesto for Assam tries to outshine Congress appeared first on Northlines .
In Assam, BJP candidates not among richest top 5: report
The number of candidates with declared criminal cases has dipped marginally from 2021, says an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms and Assam Election Watch
Indias 1st Iranian oil cargo since 2019 headed to Gujarat coast
New Delhi, March 31 (PTI): Indias first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019 may be headed towards a port in Gujarat, according to ship tracking data. Indian refiners have been looking to purchase a few cargoes of Iranian oil on water following the recent sanctions waiver by Washington. The Indo-Iranian oil trade has flickered back to life. Following the US administrations decision to grant a 30-day window for Iranian oil on the water due to regional conflict, the vessel Ping Shun is now en route to Vadinar (in Gujarat) with 600,000 barrels of crude. This is the first such delivery
Congress Leader Borah Thakur Criticizes BJPs Election Manifesto as Superficial
Guwahati, March 31: The political atmosphere in Assam is heating up ahead of the upcoming elections. Congress leader Meera Borah Thakur sharply criticized the BJPs election manifesto on Tuesday, labeling it as superficial. She stated that while the BJPs vision document promises security for Assam and the expulsion of infiltrators, there is little evidence of ... Read more Congress Leader Borah Thakur Criticizes BJPs Election Manifesto as Superficial
Election Commission Completes Second EVM Randomization in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
New Delhi, March 31: The Election Commission of India has successfully completed the second randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. This process aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. On March 15, 2026, the Election ... Read more Election Commission Completes Second EVM Randomization in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
Assam Polls See Spike in AI Hate Content: Main Targets - Muslims & Gaurav Gogoi
Assam elections represent an escalation in use of AI-generated hate content, according to a recent report.
Trump voices frustration with allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices higher
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort, telling them to go get your own oil as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average U.S. gas prices past $4 a gallon. The presidents social media post came after U.S. strikes hit a city that is home to one of Irans main nuclear sites, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran attacked a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The attacks
Congress neglected Assam; BJP ensured its development, protected States identity: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused the Congress of having neglected the State and the northeastern region by adopting a step-motherly attitude towards them
Congress committed sin by adding Zubeens death issue in manifesto: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, March 31, said that the Congress committed a sin by including the issue of singer Zubeen Gargs death in its manifesto. Zubeen Garg is very dear to all Assamese, and it is unfortunate and sad to use his name for collecting votes, the chief minister said 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 .
New Delhi, March 31 (PTI): Senior IAS officer Chanchal Kumar has been appointed as Information and Broadcasting Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. Kumar, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar cadre, is currently Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Kumars appointment as Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I & B) in place of Sanjay Jaju. Jaju will be the new Secretary, DoNER Ministry. Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines has been appointed as Special
Trumps go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON (AP): As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets trying to keep oil prices from exploding upward, stocks from cratering and interest rates from surging. When the markets have flashed danger, Trump has been quick with a social media post or a remark to claim the war he launched last month could soon end. Hes publicly declared that the markets are doing better than he expected, even with the S&P 500 stock index declining over the past five weeks and the global oil benchmark up roughly 60%. I thought oil
Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubais coast
Spare Human Whims on wild Animals, Says World Animal Protection
There is no excuse to paint an elephant for a photoshoot because this denigrates the natural state of the animal. The incident also shows glaring loopholes in administrative abilities in caring for the captive elephants in Jaipur that are already under extreme stress and pain due to their totally unnatural incarceration and daily abuse due to rides and continual interaction with tourists, including foreign tourists like the one who has caused the cruelty that has justifiably enraged people from all walks of people who care for India’s National Heritage Animal. Painted elephant in Amer Fort in Jaipur Photo credit Julia Buruleva/ Brut India Although it appears that the shoot took place late last year in December, 2025, it bears questioning how this photo shoot was approved by the Rajasthan Forest Department for a Schedule I animal that is accorded the highest level of protection under India’s Wildlife Protection Act. This incident really brings to light the inadequacies in implementation of both moral and legal principles when it comes to protecting captive elephants in India. There is the cardinal issue of the stocking of captive elephant populations by dubious means and recently the arrest of an elephant trafficker in Jaipur who was attempting to smuggle an elephant from Assam clearly shows that the trade in live elephants is alive and well. The latest amendment to the Wildlife Protection Act with regard to transactions in captive elephants also leaves the law open to misuse. “ It is of cardinal importance that the Ministry Of Environment and Forests, Project Elephant and the Rajasthan Forest Department regulate the nature of all tourist activities with captive elephants in Jaipur, including foreign tourists, to ensure that abusive activities toward captive elephants do not take place ,” says Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director of World Animal Protection in India . Earlier this month, the Rajasthan government has informed the Rajasthan High Court that it was taking steps to ensure the welfare of captive elephants at Amer Fort. “ Apart from interim welfare steps, it is necessary to take concrete steps, long overdue, to initiate the process of phasing out elephant rides in Amer Fort altogether, and retire the remaining elephants in a sanctuary ," says Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director, World Animal Protection in India . World Animal Protection in India is raising awareness among tour companies to not offer elephant rides in places like Jaipur. The latest companies that have taken the wildlife friendly pledge of World Animal Protection to not promote elephant rides and wild animals in entertainment include UnBound Expeditions, Going Wild Tours, Hetalbon Resort, Wild Paw Adventures and NorthEast Travels. These companies can encourage tourists not to undertake activities like Julia Buruleva has done to exploit captive animals. It has been reported that the elephant who was coloured, named Chanchal, died in February, 2026. In the wake of this incident, there is every reason to reascertain the cause of her death. World Animal Protection has also noted the capture of four allegedly wolf dog hybrid puppies in Kadbanwadi area of Indapur tehsil in Pune district. World Animal Protection strongly emphasises that these animals should be treated humanely regardless of their genetic makeup. There is very sophisticated scientific evidence with World Animal Protection that establishes the importance of scientific and respectful treatment of hybrid animals and it is emphasised that the Maharashtra Forest Department apply the precautionary principle and ensure humane treatment of these puppies. World Animal Protection also advocates a cautionary approach to the Neelgai domestication project that has been reported in the media in Bihar Agricultural University (BAU)’s Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture. The captive animals that are part of this initiative should be treated humanely and this project should not lead to commercialisation of wild animals for short term profits. Today is Mahavir Jayanti. On this occasion, the message of ahimsa(non violence) as the ultimate virtue needs to be restated with respect to our relationship with all animals under the current circumstances. Wild animals are not entertainment. Wild animals are not meant for captivity displays where they need to be coloured as props to fulfil vanity wishes. Elephants live in the wild, where they socialise with their kin and form family bonds like humans. Elephants belong in the wild. There is no pride in colouring or riding an elephant. Wildlife belongs in the wild. For more information please contact : Gajender Kumar Sharma Email : gajenderksharma@worldanimalprotection.org.in . Phone : 93133332823
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