BJP-RSS disrespect Constitution, their love for it is mere pretence: Kharge
New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the BJP-RSS of damaging institutions and disrespecting the Constitution, claiming their current reverence for it is a mere pretence and sham as they never made any contribution in its making. He also noted that justice, equality, freedom, mutual brotherhood and secularism, which are the hallmarks of India, are in danger today under the BJP rule. Today, Mr. Modi lectures us on the dangers of Colonisation, but these very people belong to the same ideology who, during the freedom struggle and the national movement, never stood with the people
South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000-01
GUWAHATI, India, November 26, 2025 (AP) Hansie Cronje was the South Africa captain in 2000-01 and Sachin Tendulkar led India the last time South Africa won a test series in India. On Wednesday, South Africa clinched its second series win in 25 years in India by beating the hosts by 408 runs. World Test Championship winner South Africa won the opening test at Kolkata by 30 runs. Off-spinner Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-37 and India crashed to be 140 all out in its second innings and lose the two-match series 2-0. In 2000-01, the Cronje-led South Africans also
India intensifies crackdown in Kashmir after New Delhi bombing
NEW DELHI, November 26, 2025 (AP) Hours after police in Kashmir released shopkeeper Bilal Ahmed Wani but kept his son in custody in this months deadly New Delhi blast investigation, Wani set himself on fire, members of his family said. The 55-year-old dry fruit seller was treated at three hospitals but died a day later. His relatives, who spoke on condition of anonymity as they feared reprisals from authorities for talking to media, said stress and humiliation over the detentions drove him to self-immolation. Police said Wani died due to self-inflicted burn injuries. The Nov. 10 explosion near New
Assam Police Arrest Man With Suspected Terror Links Planning Multiple Attacks Across State
Investigators said that the accused was in regular contact with Bangladeshi-based extremist elements via social media.
Should we get over print books in the digital age or are they more precious than ever?
Melbourne, Nov 26 (The Conversation) Ebooks have been popular for decades and audiobooks are increasingly so. But physical books are still the decided favourite: a survey of Australian publishers after last Christmas reported print books made up a comfortable majority of sales (ebooks were 418% and audiobooks 515%). This is despite regular warnings about the death of the book. Some critics of print books have even changed their tune. We need to get over books, wrote journalist Jeff Jarvis in a 2009 book calling for them to be digitised. I recant, he wrote in the Atlantic nearly 15 years later,
How Kerala can learn from Assams model to manage rhinos entering human habitats
Kerala and Assam face rising man-animal conflict in villages close to wildlife sanctuaries or forest fringe areas
The BJP led Assam government has tabled the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 in the state assembly on November 25. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the bill in the assembly amid the criticism of the opposition parties. The much anticipated bill was placed in the house on the first day of the winter session. The Continue reading Assam Government Tables Prohibition Of Polygamy Bill 2025 In State Assembly Amid Walkout By Congress And Left The post Assam Government Tables Prohibition Of Polygamy Bill 2025 In State Assembly Amid Walkout By Congress And Left appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Will not allow any attack on Constitution, my duty to protect it: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Asserting that the Constitution is the protective shield of the poor, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged people to pledge that we will not allow any attack on the Constitution and said he will be the first to stand up against any assault on it. On Constitution Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stressed the need to protect the fundamental principles of the Constitution such as justice, equality, freedom, mutual brotherhood, secularism, and socialism. He also pledged to uphold the freedom of democracy and the Constitution for the unity and integrity of the country, for
Watch: Plain and simple murder - Assam CM Himanta on Zubeen Garg case
PM, HM 'subverting constitutional principles in calculated manner': Jairam Ramesh
NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the RSS-BJP on Constitution Day, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that the Sangh's role was to attack and undermine it, and that role had been taken forward by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah who have been subverting constitutional principles in a calculated manner. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the RSS had no role whatsoever in the making of the Constitution On Saturday, November 26 1949, the Constituent Assembly met at 10 AM with Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Chair. Before formally putting the motion for the adoption of the draft Constitution of India that had been moved by Dr. Ambedkar the previous day to the vote, Dr Rajendra Prasad made his remarks, Ramesh recalled. In his speech explaining the background to and highlights of the Draft that was soon to be adopted, Dr. Rajendra Prasad recalled: 'The method which the Constituent Assembly adopted in connection with the Constitution was first to lay down its 'terms of reference' as it were in the form of an Objectives Resolution which was moved by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (on Dec 13 1946) in an inspiring speech and which constitutes now the Preamble to our Constitution. It then proceeded to appoint a number of committees to deal with different aspects of the Constitutional problem. Dr.Ambedkar mentioned the names of these Committees. Several of these had as their Chairman Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru or Sardar Patel to whom thus goes the credit for the fundamentals of our Constitution.', Ramesh said quoting Prasad. On Saturday, Nov 26 1949, the Constituent Assembly met at 10 AM with Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Chair. Before formally putting the motion for the adoption of the draft Constitution of India that had been moved by Dr. Anbedkar the previous day to the vote, Dr Rajendra Prasad pic.twitter.com/ZfIWbfWlgR Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 26, 2025 Dr.Rajendra Prasad ended his speech thus: 'I have realised as nobody else could have, with what zeal and devotion the members of the Drafting Committee and especially its Chairman Dr.Ambedkar, in spite of his indifferent health, have worked. We could never make a decision which was or could be ever so right as when we put him on the Drafting Committee and made him its Chairman. He has not only justified his selection but has added lustre to the work he has done.', he said. Just as the Constituent Assembly was adopting the Constitution, Governor-General of India C.Rajagopalachari was in Guwahati, replying to the address of welcome from the people of Assam, Ramesh recalled. In the course of his brief remarks, Rajaji reminisced warmly: 'Dr.Ambedkar's leading part in steering, on behalf of the Indian National Congress, the Constitution of Independent India is the greatest triumph of non-violence. Regarding this entrustment of responsibility to Dr. Ambedkar to the end of my days I shall proudly cherish the memory of my own initiative in the matter when I was not Governor-General, which received the most generous and most large-hearted and immediate acceptance by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel', he recalled. This is all part of the history of Constitution making in which the RSS had no role whatsoever, Ramesh said. In fact its role after the Constitution was adopted was to attack and undermine it, a role taken forward by the present PM and HM who have been subverting Constitutional principles, provisions, and practices in a calculated manner, the Congress leader said. Since 2015, Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Diwas, has been celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. Rahul Gandhi vows to resist any attack on Constitution; Kharge calls for protecting core principles
Digital colonialism: how AI companies are following the playbook of empire
Melbourne, Nov 26 (The Conversation) In the eyes of big AI companies such as OpenAI, the troves of data on the internet are highly valuable. They scrape photos, videos, books, blog posts, albums, painting, photographs and much more to train their products such as ChatGPT usually without any compensation to or consent from the creators. In fact, OpenAI and Google are arguing that a part of American copyright law, known as the fair use doctrine, legitimises this data theft. Ironically, OpenAI has also accused other AI giants of data scraping its intellectual property. First Nations communities around the world
Delhi emerges as India's most polluted region, with PM2.5 levels a staggering 20 times the WHO guideline. A new satellite study reveals the Indo-Gangetic airshed remains critically polluted, while the Northeast, particularly Assam-Tripura, is a growing concern. This year-round crisis demands a shift from city-centric to airshed-based pollution management.
National Constitution Day 2025: Fascinating Facts About Indias Samvidhan
The Constitution of India will be released in translated versions across nine languages: Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese.
Delhi most polluted in India, show sat images
NEW DELHI: Delhi continues to record some of the highest air pollution levels in the country, with a new nationwide satellite assessment indicating that the crisis extends far beyond the capitals borders. According to a report released on Tuesday by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), the city has emerged as Indias most polluted state, with annual population-weighted PM2.5 levels touching 101 g/mtwo-and-a-half times the national standard and 20 times the World Health Organizations guideline. All 11 of Delhis districts figure in the top pollution hotspots, underscoring the scale of exposure residents face throughout the year. However, the report says that Delhis situation is not isolated. Satellite-based analysis of PM2.5 concentrations across 749 districts shows a year-round, countrywide pollution crisis, challenging the city-centric focus of current clean-air policies. CREA found that 60% of Indian districts breach annual national limits, while none meet the WHO guideline. Districts in Assam and Delhi account for almost half of the 50 most polluted districts in India, with Haryana and Bihar also featuring prominently. Seasonal data reveals sharp regional disparities across airsheds. The Indo-Gangetic Plains remain the most polluted airshed in every season except monsoon, while the Northeast is emerging as a new zone of concern with persistently elevated pollution. Even during the monsoon, when PM2.5 typically dips, the Northeast continues to exceed safe levels, suggesting that baseline emissions rather than seasonal weather patterns are driving the rise. Situation still grim Delhi began Tuesday under a haze-laden sky and an unseasonably cold morning, even as the capitals air quality showed only marginal improvement after nearly two weeks of persistent pollution.
Assam govt tables reports on Nellie massacre, Assam agitation
The Assam government has tabled the TD Tiwari commission report on the Nellie massacre and the Mehta commission report on the Assam agitation in the assembly. The Tiwari report primarily blames the AASU and AGSP for the 1983 election-related violence, citing planned arson and destruction. These reports, formed in the 1980s, are now public ahead of next year's state elections.
Zubeen Garg was murdered in Singapore, alleges Assam chief minister
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged singer Zubeen Garg was murdered in Singapore, stating the crime involved one perpetrator and several abettors. He informed the assembly that Assam Police, from day three of their investigation, concluded it was a murder, not culpable homicide, and have added Section 103 of the BNS with court permission.
Assam prohibition of polygamy bill tabled in house; STs to be excluded
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has introduced a bill in the assembly to prohibit polygamy, proposing a seven-year jail term for offenders and compensation for victims. The legislation, however, exempts Scheduled Tribes and Sixth Schedule areas due to existing customs. The bill aims to streamline society and protect individuals from the hardships of polygamous marriages.
Government to release Constitution in nine regional languages, including Nepali, on Constitution Day
NEW DELHI: Marking this years Constitution Day celebrations, the Government will release translated versions of the Constitution of India in nine languages, including Nepali, enabling people in neighbouring Nepal, with whom India shares deep cultural and religious ties, to access the document in their own language, officials said. The other languages include Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese. The translations have been prepared by the Legislative Department of the Union Law Ministry. The event will be held on Wednesday in the historic Central Hall of the old Parliament building, now renamed Samvidhan Sadan. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the function as the chief guest and deliver an address. Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, members from both Houses, and other dignitaries, including heads of diplomatic missions in the national capital, are expected to attend the event. The programme will begin with a welcome address by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, followed by the Vice-Presidents remarks and the Presidents speech to members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. As part of the celebration, the Preamble to the Constitution will be read out by the President. A commemorative booklet titled Bharat ke Samvidhan main Kala aur Calligraphy will also be released on the occasion. Officials said the inclusion of a Nepali translation is among the most notable features of this years observance. Alongside the main event, people from across the country will participate in an online mass reading of the Preamble via MyGov.in and Constitution75.com. At the national, state and local levels, Union ministries, departments, and state and Union Territory administrations will conduct a series of Constitution-themed activities. These include conferences, seminars, debates, exhibitions, short films, cultural programmes, and painting and rangoli competitions, extending from the Panchayat level up to Parliament. Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Diwas, has been observed annually on 26 November since 2015 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. While some provisions came into effect immediately, the remainder were implemented on 26 January 1950, when India became a Republic.
GUWAHATI: Two reports, one official and another unofficial, held contradictory views on the large-scale violence in Assam in 1983 during the height of the six-year-long anti-immigrants agitation, commonly known as the Assam Agitation. The state government on Tuesday tabled the non-government Justice (retd) T U Mehta Commission report in the Assembly and distributed copies of the Tribhubhan Prasad Tewari Commission report among the members of the House. The unofficial Mehta commission, formed by Mukti Jujaru Sanmilan and people who took part in the anti-foreigners agitation, and the government-constituted Tewari Commission had probed the violence. According to the Mehta Commission report, a major reason behind the violence was the imposition of elections against the wishes of the people. The anti-immigrants agitation was then sweeping Assam. The report said the situation was not conducive to hold elections and the then state and central governments were fully aware of it but the party in power at the Centre wanted the polls to grab power. The report further mentioned that the Election Commission could have decided against holding the polls to stop the violence but it failed to do that. Also, the report said, the polls were held without correcting the electoral rolls, much to the chagrin of people. The Tewari Commission report, however, said, In our considered view, the decision to hold the elections cannot be blamed for the outbreak of the violence of 1983. The evidence produced before the Commission clearly brings out that the issues of foreigners, language, etc. have been agitating the minds of the people for the last several decades, exploding into violence on several previous occasions, the report further said. The Tewaoy Commission report said the violence had no communal colour but added that the fear of the Assamese of eing overwhelmed numerically by migrants was ot imaginary. The Commission held the All Assam Students Union and the Asom Gana Sangram Parishad primarily responsible for launching the agitation and for the consequences. The report highlighted that the incidents of destruction and bandhs were organised on a pre-planned and extensive scale, eventually spreading out of control. According to the report, 3,023 people had lost their lives in the violence in 11 districts 1,811 of them in Nagaon. Nellie, then a part of Nagaon, witnessed the massacre of people, mostly women and children. The killings here are one of the darkest chapters of Assams history. According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, although the Tewary Commission report was tabled in the Assembly in 1987 when the Asom Gana Parishad was in power, only one copy was sent to the Speaker. The Mehta Commission report was tabled in the House for the first time on Tuesday. The Assam Agitation culminated with the signing of Assam Accord in 1985. A major demand of the agitators was that the illegal immigrants should be detected and deported. However, despite the signing of the accord, the problem remains unresolved.
A new pilot study from Assam, India, published in Cureus, finds that combining yoga and walking may be one of the most effective low cost ways to manage type 2 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, adults who practiced either activity saw improved blood sugar levels, but the group that combined both showed the strongest reductions in fasting glucose and HbA1c. The study also noted improvements in psychological well being, suggesting broader benefits beyond glycemic control.
Over 22,000 NHM doctors, health workers in Assam face job insecurity: Congress
The party said Ayushman Bharat card services remain suspended in the States private hospitals for a long time, causing immense hardship to the poor
Indian Army, Nepalese Army kick off 19th edition of bilateral exercise, focus on niche technologies
NEW DELHI: Soldiers of the Indian Army and Nepalese Army on Tuesday began the joint military exercise Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX - 2025 at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The 14-day exercise is being conducted from November 25 to December 8. It is the 19th edition of this institutionalised bilateral Army exercise. The soldiers, apart from the conventional training exercise, will also be undergoing simulation of situations demanding the use of niche technologies. The Indian Army in a statement said, This edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN-XIX will focus on incorporating niche and emerging technologies, including Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), drone-based ISR, AI-enabled decision support tools, unmanned logistic vehicles and armoured protection platforms, enabling both armies to refine and adapt Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for operating in counter terrorism environment aligned to prevailing global dynamics. The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse conduct of sub conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate. The scope of the exercise is to strengthen battalion-level synergy in Jungle Warfare, Counter-Terrorism Operations in Mountainous Terrain, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR), Medical Response, Environmental Conservation, and Integrated Ground-Aviation Operations, the Indian Army added. The Indian contingent of 334 personnel is being represented mainly by troops from the Assam Regiment. The Nepal side is being represented by 334 personnel represented mainly by troops from the Devi Datta Regiment. Collective efforts will focus on achieving an enhanced level of interoperability amongst the troops and reduce the risk of life and property while keeping the interests and agenda of the UN at the forefront during peacekeeping operations, said the Army. Both sides will exchange views and practices of joint drills on a wide spectrum of combat skills that will facilitate the participants to mutually learn from each other, it said, adding that this will further enhance the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and Nepal Army.
Japans leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesnt go away
TOKYO, November 25, 2025 (AP) Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who recently triggered Chinas fury with a comment about Taiwan, said Tuesday that she received a call from U.S. President Donald Trump right after he spoke with Chinas leader. Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, said Trump expressed his friendship to her in a call he made to her Tuesday after a phone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. President Trump told me that he and I are extremely good friends and that I should call him any time, Takaichi said in brief remarks made to reporters at the prime ministers
BJP trying to implement CAA through SIR in border areas, alleges West Bengal CM at Bongaon rally
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday assured citizens that the Trinamool Congress will not allow the BJP Commission to take away their right to vote, during a rally at Bonagon, a bellwether constituency along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Mamata alleged that the BJP is strategically using the SIR drive to create panic among the masses. But dont get trapped by BJP. Dont be panicked at all. We wont let you leave. No one can get you out with panic when we the Trinamool Congress are with you, she said. Mamata also criticised the ECI, claiming that voters in Matua-majority areas in the state would be immediately delisted if they declared themselves foreigners under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The CM was addressing a TMC rally at Bongaon in North 24 Parganas, one of the strong citadels of the Matua community in the state. However, due to infighting within the All India Matua Mahasangha, Mamata did not visit Thakurbari in Thakurnagar, the spiritual centre of the Matuas that traditionally decides electoral fate political parties in more than 30 assembly constituencies in North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Jalpaiguri districts. The rally virtually kickstarted campaigning for the Assembly elections slated for April-May of 2026 and intensified the ongoing anti-SIR agitations. BJP has been offering certificates to you taking Rs 100 from so that you can include your names to the voters list. Their strategy is to show you Bangladeshis by offering the eligibility certificates in 2025 but the mapping was done in 2002 electoral rolls revision exercise, she stated. Mamata slammed the BJP for using deceptive tactics and luring voters into applying for CAA cards. BJP, under the leadership of Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Thakur, had been distributing CAA cards from its makeshift camps to the Matuas at Tahakurnagar so that they could enroll their names in the electoral rolls. 'How many more need to die for SIR?': Mamata attacks EC after another BLO dies by suicide in Bengal BJP is cheating people and trying to implement the CAA through backdoor of SIR. Its playing cards of religion. Why were you sitting idle for so many years? Its not possible to complete the SIR process within three months. It requires three years, she said. The CM questioned the intent of SIR, noting that only a few states like Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, have been exempted from the exercise. She further stated that the time given for electoral roll revisions is not adequate. Mamata vowed to 'shake' the BJPs foundation across the country if she was challenged in West Bengal. She alleged that the ECI was o longer an impartial body, but has turned into a BJP Commission. The Matua community, a marginalised Hindu group, had been facing severe difficulties linking their records to the 2002 voters list during the SIR process. Members of the community had even staged a 13-day hunger strike against the SIR, under the leadership of TMC MP Mamatabala Thakur. The protesting group had expected direct interaction with Mamata. However, due to infighting within the All India Matua Mahasangha, plans were changed last minute. The pro-Trinamool faction of the Mahasangha has accused a section of the party of conspiring with BJP MP Santanu Thakur to dissuade the chief minister from visiting the shrine. Mamata participated in the march from Chandpara along Jessore Road in the area. Shamik Bhattacharya, Bengal BJP president said, The chief minister is trying to save Bangdeshi Muslims and Rohingyas by addressing in rallies and marches. Every Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will have to leave India following the electoral rolls revisions.
One person killed Zubeen Garg, others cooperated: Assam CM
The Speaker allowed a discussion on the cultural icons death after the Opposition moved an adjournment motion
'Absurd Statements': Assam CM Sarma Rebukes Opposition For 'Politicising' Zubeen Garg Case
While addressing the Assam Assembly on the status of the investigation, Sarma faced repeated interruptions from opposition members
Placing of Nellie massacre panel reports after 42 years brings to fore Assam's darkest chapter again
Assam's darkest chapter, the Nellie massacre, resurfaces after 42 years. Reports on the 1983 violence, which claimed over 2,000 lives, were tabled in the assembly. The incident occurred during the Assam Agitation against illegal immigrants.
Zubeen Gargs Death Plain and Simple Murder: Assam CM in Assembly
Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms murder charge under Section 103 of BNS as SIT arrests seven and prepares a watertight chargesheet.
Ageing populations a ticking time bomb for GDP growth, says EBRD
LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) Countries must act now to keep slowing population growth from wreaking havoc on their long-term economic prospects, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said in an annual report on Tuesday. The report said ageing populations have already begun to hinder economic growth in some nations and that in emerging Europe, the drop in the share of working-age people is projected to reduce annual per capita GDP growth by an average of almost 0.4 percentage points a year between 2024 and 2050. Already today, demography is eroding growth in living standards, and it is
During the Assam Agitation, which took place from 1979 to 1985 against infiltration into the state, over 2,100 people were killed in a single night in the Nellie massacre of 1983
Constitution Day: President Droupadi Murmu to lead event at iconic Central Hall
As part of the event, the Constitution of India in nine languages Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese prepared by the Legislative Department of the Union law ministry, will be launched digitally
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls Zubeen Garg`s death a `plain murder`
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma declared in the Assembly that singer Zubeen Gargs September 19 death in Singapore was plain murder, not an accident. He confirmed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sanctioned further proceedings
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes SHOCKING statement, says, 'Zubeen Garg was murdered...'
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that they never opposed the adjournment motion on the Zubeen Garg death case and emphasised that, according to preliminary investigation, Garg's death was not a case of culpable homicide, but a plain and simple murder.
Nellie massacre: Govt distributes report of Tewary Commission in Assam Assembly
The Assam government has released the Tewary Commission report concerning the 1983 Nellie massacre. Over 2,000 people were killed during the violence that year. The report was distributed to MLAs on the first day of the Winter Session. This follows a recent cabinet decision to make the report publicly available.
Zubeen Gargs death was 'plain and simple murder', says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assembly
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the state assembly on Tuesday that singer Zubeen Gargs death in Singapore on September 19 was a plain and simple murder, not culpable homicide. A special investigation team (SIT) added Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to murder, within three days of the incident. After preliminary probe, the Assam Police was sure that it was not a case of culpable homicide, but it was a plain and simple murder, Sarma said. That is why Section 103 of the BNS was added to the case within three days of his death, he added. Sarma made the statement during a discussion allowed under an adjournment motion moved by the opposition. He said police concluded early that the case involved murder, prompting the swift addition of the section. The SIT under the CID has so far arrested seven people, examined 252 witnesses and seized 29 items. Sarma claimed that one accused killed Garg while others assisted, adding that four to five people will be booked for murder. The chief minister said a watertight chargesheet will be filed in December, and the investigation will then expand to cover negligence, criminal breach of trust and other aspects. He added that the motive will shock the people of the state. The 52-year-old singer-composer died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. Zubeen Garg's death: Assam police receive post-mortem and toxicology reports from Singapore
Assam Govt tables bill to ban polygamy
CM Sarma introduced The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025.
Assam government tables bill to ban polygamy
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, November 25 tabled a bill in the assembly to ban polygamy. With permission from the Speaker Biswajit Daimary, Sarma introduced The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025. Also ReadAssam govt to introduce bills love jihad, polygamy: CM Himanta It was introduced in the absence of opposition 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 .
Zubeen Garg was murdered, claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the state assembly that singer Zubeen Gargs death in Singapore was plain and simple murder, not an accident. He said the special investigation team added murder charges within three days of the incident.
Royal Global School launches second edition of Royal Super 50 scholarship
Guwahati, Nov 25: Royal Global School (RGS), Guwahati, Northeast Indias top-ranked day-cum-boarding school, has announced the launch of the second edition of its Royal Super 50 scholarship programme, offering 100% merit-based scholarships to talented students from Assam and the rest of the Northeast studying in Classes I to VIII. The programme, aimed at identifying and []
'Zubeen Garg's Death Is Plain Murder': Himanta Biswa Sarma To Assam Assembly
Himanta Biswa Sarma called Zubeen Gargs death a murder in the Assam Assembly. Justice Soumitra Saikias commission is investigating, with the deadline extended to December 12.
IMF to reclassify Indias foreign exchange rate management framework, Bloomberg News reports
MUMBAI, Nov 25 (Reuters) The International Monetary Fund is likely to reclassify Indias foreign exchange rate management (FX management) regime in the near future, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter. The reported shift comes two years after the international body had characterised Indias FX management regime to stabilized arrangement from floating in December 2023. The Reserve Bank of India strongly believes that such a view is incorrect and unjustified, the report had said at the time. The IMF had retained the tag for the period of December 2022 to November 2024 following its latest
Asian shares mixed after Wall Street gets a lift from hopes for a Fed rate cut
BANGKOK, November 25, 2025 (AP) Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices also declined. Tokyos Nikkei 225 was trading less than 0.1% higher, at 48,644.92, after reopening from a holiday. In South Korea, the Kospi also traded in a narrow range and was nearly flat at 3,848.00. Taiwans Taiex was up 1.4%. Chinese markets advanced. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng climbed 0.6% to 25,875.36, while the Shanghai Composite index jumped 1.1% to 3,880.22. E-commerce giant Alibaba, which was
Delhi tops India in PM2.5 pollution; 447 districts exceed national air quality limit: Report
New Delhi, Delhi is the most polluted state. Its annual PM2.5 concentration is 101 micrograms per cubic metre. This is 2.5 times the Indian standard. Chandigarh is second. Many districts across India exceed air quality standards. Delhi and Assam have the most polluted districts. This analysis uses satellite data from March 2024 to February 2025.
Delhi worst in PM2.5 pollution; 447 districts breach national air quality norm: Report
Delhi recorded the highest PM2.5 pollution levels in India, with an annual average concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre, 2.5 times the national limit and 20 times the WHO guideline, according to a new satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Chandigarh logged the second-highest PM2.5 level at 70 micrograms per cubic metre between March 2024 and February 2025, followed by Haryana (63) and Tripura (62). Several other states, including Assam (60), Bihar (59), West Bengal (57), Punjab (56), Meghalaya (53) and Nagaland (52), also surpassed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. Overall, 447 of 749 districts, about 60 per cent breached the annual PM2.5 limit. Pollution was highly concentrated in specific regions, with Delhi and Assam each contributing 11 of the 50 most polluted districts. Bihar and Haryana followed, with seven each. Other states in the top tier included Uttar Pradesh (4), Tripura (3), Rajasthan (2) and West Bengal (2). In several regions, every monitored district exceeded national norms, including Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Jammu & Kashmir. Many others had an overwhelming majority of districts above the threshold, such as Bihar (37 of 38), West Bengal (22 of 23), Gujarat (32 of 33), Nagaland (11 of 12), Rajasthan (30 of 33) and Jharkhand (21 of 24). Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep were excluded due to insufficient monitoring data. (With inputs from PTI)
Assam Assembly Allows Adjournment Motion to Discuss Zubeen Gargs Death
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges Speaker to permit debate; House cautioned against remarks affecting probe.
Adjournment motion allowed in Assam assembly to discuss singer Zubeen's death
GUWAHATI: An adjournment motion moved in the Assam Assembly by the opposition to discuss the death of singer Zubeen Garg was allowed by the Speaker at the request of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, the first day of the winter session. As the House met for the day's business after obituary references, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia and Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi stood up with a request to allow their adjournment motions on the same issue. As Speaker Biswajit Daimary was about to allow them to speak on the admissibility of the motion, the CM intervened. Sarma said the government is also equally seized of the matter and requested the Speaker to allow the adjournment motion. He also requested that some important bills and supplementary grants, which were on the original agenda for the day, be allowed to be placed due to the urgency of those matters. Sarma also said that no member from the Treasury benches will speak and the government side will only place its reply. The Speaker, allowing the adjournment motion, said the bills and supplementary grants will be placed in the House at the end of the discussion. He requested the members to refrain from making any comments which may hamper the investigation into Garg's death. Garg had died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. A Special Investigation Team of the state police is probing into the circumstances of his death.
The Assam Government has accepted 52 recommendations from the Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, students body AASU said. These proposals aim to safeguard the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of Assamese people. While the Citizenship Amendment Act remains a point of contention, the government plans to implement the approved points in phases.
Guwahati Diary | Promoting human-elephant coexistence
As part of efforts to strengthen conservation awareness and encourage peaceful co-existence between vulnerable communities and wild elephants, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, with support from the SBI Foundation, conducted two school outreach programmes in Udalguri and Tamulpur districts. These activities were also designed to highlight the importance of adopting simple, practical measures to reduce risks for both communities and wildlife. At one school, the team delivered Gajah Katha - Part I, the organisations signature educational module that introduces students to elephant behaviour. Police buildings turn blue on World Childrens Day On the World Childrens Day, all major infrastructure and buildings of the Assam Police across the state were illuminated in blue. DGP Harmeet Singh ceremonially illuminated the Assam Police Headquarters as a part of the worldwide Go Blue campaign, symbolising a commitment to upholding childrens rights. We observe Child Rights Week every year through a series of activities aimed at reinforcing our dedication to protecting and promoting childrens rights, Singh said. The Go Blue campaign encourages communities around the world to light up public spaces in blue on the World Childrens Day. Inland water transport network to get a boost Assams inland water transport network and industrial logistics are set to get a boost. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed two MoU to strengthen the states inland water transport network and industrial logistics. The agreementsone with Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd and with the Government of Assamto promote movement of cargo and passengers through states extensive river systems, advancing goals of sustainable connectivity and regional growth. In view of multiple development projects in Northeast, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a comprehensive review meet. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
BJP to deploy 'Bihar model' for West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu elections
Following its Bihar victory, the BJP is focusing on upcoming elections in West Bengal and Assam. The party plans to use the successful strategies from Bihar. A dinner meeting is scheduled for November 26 to review the Bihar campaign and prepare a roadmap. Key leaders will discuss booth management and outreach for Bengal and Assam.
'Hopefully we are going to sign': Israeli Amb Azar on India-Israel FTA deal
India and Israel are nearing a Free Trade Agreement. Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar expressed optimism following the signing of Terms of Reference. He also inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for vegetables in Assam. This facility showcases Israeli agricultural technology. It aims to boost crop diversity and productivity in the region. This marks a deepening partnership in agriculture.
Assam government and the All Assam Students' Union are in talks regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The discussions focus on implementing 52 recommendations from the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee. A roadmap is prepared for these implementations. AASU has proposed a monitoring committee to oversee the process. Talks with the central government on remaining recommendations are also planned.
Rupee jumps 50 paise against US dollar
Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI) The rupee rebounded sharply by 50 paise to settle at 89.16 against the greenback on Monday, due to US dollar selling by banks and importers amid a dip in global crude oil prices. Besides, suspected RBI intervention also supported the domestic currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 89.46 and moved in the range of 89.05 and 89.50 during the day. It eventually settled at 89.16, up 50 paise from its previous close. The rupee had plunged 98 paise to close at its lifetime low of 89.66 against the
BBC leaders to face lawmakers grilling over its standards after Trump threatened to sue
LONDON, November 24, 2025 (AP) The BBCs chairman and other senior leaders will face tough questions on its editorial standards from lawmakers on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to file a billion-dollar lawsuit over a misleading edit of his speech. The British broadcasters chairman Samir Shah, board member Robbie Gibb and former editorial adviser Michael Prescott will be quizzed at a hearing with Parliaments Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The publicly-funded corporation was plunged into a major crisis after its director general and head of news both quit earlier this month and Trump said he was poised
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Assams Centre of Excellence for Vegetables
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for Vegetables at Khetri, a significant step in modernizing the state's agriculture. This Indo-Israel collaboration features advanced technology for high-value seedling production and offers training to farmers, aiming to boost the horticulture sector and ensure fair prices for produce.
Assam government to table unofficial Mehta Commission report in Assembly
GUWAHATI: The report of a non-government commission, which probed the incidents related to the 1983 Assam election violence, will be tabled in the State Assembly during its winter session beginning on Tuesday. The three-member unofficial judicial commission, headed by Justice (Retd) T U Mehta, was formed by Mukti Jujaru Sanmilan and those involved in the six-year-long Assam agitation or anti-foreigners agitation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it would be the first time that a report of a commission, formed by non-government agencies, would be tabled in the State Assembly. He said All Assam Students Union (AASU) wanted the report to be made public in the interest of the people.We have also decided to place copies of the Tewary Commission report, Sarma said. The Tribhubhan Prasad Tewari Commission had probed the Nellie Massacre of 1983 during the Assam Agitation. An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 Muslims, mostly women and children, had lost their lives in the massacre one of the darkest chapters of Assams history. The Assam Agitation, spearheaded by the AASU, culminated with the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985. A major demand of the agitators was that the illegal immigrants should be detected and deported. However, despite the signing of the accord, the problem remains unresolved. According to Sarma, although the Tewary Commission report was tabled in the House in 1987 when the Asom Gana Parishad was in power, only one copy was sent to the Speaker. We will provide copies to all MLAs on Tuesday, he said. With barely a few months left for Assam to go to elections, some Opposition parties view the governments move as politically motivated. However, Sarma termed it as an academic exercise. The copies will be made public to prevent this historic document from being lost to time, he said. Meanwhile, the Cabinet approved placing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2025, before the Assembly, thus paving the way for permitting the traditional buffalo fight during Magh Bihu celebrations, similar to Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. Twenty-seven Bills, approved by the State Cabinet, will be tabled during the five-day session, the chief minister said.
1983 poll violence: Non-govt panels findings to be placed before Assam Assembly
Guwahati, Nov 24: The Assam government will, for the first time, place the findings of a non-government commission in the session of the state legislative Assembly. The state Cabinet had on Sunday evening approved placing the Justice (Retd) T.U Mehta (Unofficial) Judicial Commission of Enquiry Report on the incidents related to the 1983 election violence, []
Assam NEET PG counselling 2025: Choice filling for Round 1 begins at wbmcc.nic.in; direct link here
The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam has opened the choice filling and locking window for NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 1. Eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and postgraduate medical courses for 482 seats. The seat allotment results will be published on November 27, 2025, with reporting dates set for December 2 or 3.
Guwahati, November 24, 2025 Royal Global School (RGS), Guwahati, North East Indias top-ranked day-cum-boarding school, has announced the launch of the second edition of its Royal Super 50 scholarship programme, offering 100% merit-based scholarships to talented students from Assam and the rest of the Northeast studying in Classes I to VIII. The programme, aimed []
Prominent citizens have advised against turning the official Tewary Commission Report on the Nellie massacre into a political tool ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls
'Symbol Of True Leadership': PM Modi Pays Tribute To Lachit Borphukan On Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lachit Borphukan on Lachit Diwas, honoring his heroism and leadership in safeguarding Assam and halting Mughal expansion.
GUWAHATI: An Assam resident has petitioned the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), requesting it to send a fact-finding team to the state to assess the ecological implications of a proposed 34.45 km-long elevated corridor along a national highway on the southern fringes of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Prasanta Kumar Saikia, a native of Gomothagaon village in central Assams Nagaon district, has requested that the Government of India and the state government not proceed with the project until a thorough evaluation is completed. In a November 19 letter, Saikia urged UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to ensure strict compliance with World Heritage Site conservation guidelines, particularly those related to safeguarding wildlife corridors and preventing habitat fragmentation. In October, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had told the media that the foundation stone for the elevated corridor would be laid by the year-end. Saikia said while the project is being aimed to reduce traffic congestion and prevent road kill incidents, especially during the monsoon floods, the long-drawn-out construction process itself is expected to cause significant disturbances to the parks endangered wildlife population. Kaziranga is one of the finest and the most picturesque wildlife refuges in South Asia, with a wide diversity of species and the largest undisturbed floodplain on the Brahmaputra. The site lies within a Conservation International-designated Conservation Hotspot, a WWF Global 200 Eco-region, and is one of the worlds Endemic Bird Areas, Saikia wrote in his letter. He further highlighted that the park is home to about 35 major mammal species, including 15 of Indias threatened Schedule I species; harbours the worlds largest population of Indian rhinoceros, lies within one of the worlds endemic bird areas and is home to over 300 bird species. As a nature-loving resident of India, I strongly oppose the proposed project, especially because the constructionalong the southern periphery of the Kaziranga National Park is in total violations of the World Heritage Convention, Saikia wrote. It is foreseeable that the prolonged earsplitting noise, vibrations, heavy machinery movement, and human activity involved in the elevated corridor construction are likely to immeasurably disrupt the free mobility along the animal corridors and ruthlessly disturb the breeding patterns of several endangered species in the wild habitat, he argued. Moreover, he said, the construction of such a huge physical infrastructure may adversely disturb the ecological balance of the fragile wild habitat, defeating the very purpose of conservation efforts undertaken over the years. He noted that the construction would irreversibly damage the integrity and outstanding universal value of Kaziranga. In view of Kazirangas global ecological importance and its recognition as a World Heritage Site, I earnestly request the UNESCO to kindly look into this matter, engage with the authorities, all the stakeholders, and try to find out immediate ways to avoid disturbing the endangered wildlife species, he urged.
Assam approves Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Policy 2025
The decisions aimed at positioning Assam as the leading aviation MRO hub of Northeast India by 2030 and strengthening Assam's education framework
Mehta Comission report on Assam agitation to be tabled in assembly
The Mehta Commission Report on the Assam Agitation carries the viewpoints and testimonies of the agitators and citizens during the movement. It was submitted to the government by the All-Assam Students' Union.
Stock markets rebound in early trade amid rally in IT counters, firm global trends
Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday, driven by a rally in IT stocks and firm global market trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 218.44 points to 85,450.36 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 69.4 points to 26,137.55. From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank and Maruti were among the biggest gainers. However, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the laggards. In Asian markets, South Koreas Kospi and Hong Kongs Hang Seng index were
Rupee rises 49 paise to 89.17 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI) The rupee rebounded on Monday from record lows, rising 49 paise to 89.17 against the greenback in early trade on US dollar selling by banks and a dip in global crude oil prices. A positive opening in the domestic equity markets and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lent support to the domestic unit, according to forex traders. The rupee opened at 89.46 against the greenback before rising to 89.17, up 49 paise from its previous close. The rupee plunged 98 paise to close at its lifetime low of 89.66 against the US dollar
Non-government panels report on Assam Agitation to be tabled in Assembly, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Sarma claimed that it would be first time a report from a commission formed by non-government agencies would be tabled in the Assembly
Long-term melatonin use found to raise heart attack risk
Long-term use of melatonin supplements may be linked with a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research but does that mean people taking it as a sleep aid should stop using it now? In a review of electronic medical records, thousands of adults who had chronic insomnia and took melatonin for a year or longer had a 90% higher chance of heart failure over the next five years, compared with participants who had the same health factors but didnt take melatonin. Melatonin users were also more than three times as likely to be hospitalized for heart failure
Global vaccine, Unicef sign deal to cut malaria vaccine price
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) Global vaccine alliance Gavi and its partner Unicef will pay 25% less for a new malaria vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India within roughly a years time, allowing them to reach more children despite cuts in international aid. The deal will reduce the cost of the R21 vaccine to $2.99 a dose from around $4. Unicef buys the vaccines with funding from Gavi, a partnership that works with governments to immunize children in the worlds poorest countries. Gavi estimates the price drop will save $90 million, which can fund 30 million more doses
Indian shares set to track Asian peers higher on rising odds of US rate cut
Nov 24 (Reuters) Indias benchmark stock indexes were poised to open higher on Monday and inch towards record highs, tracking gains in other Asian markets on rising expectations of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,159, as of 07:40 a.m. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 could open above Fridays close of 26,068.15. Both the Nifty and the Sensex logged second straight weekly gains on Friday on an improving earnings outlook and stable flows, trading less than 1% below their record highs touched in September 2024. Other Asian markets opened
Black cumin can help to fighting fat and high cholesterol
The research has found that black cumin can may have profound effects on metabolic health. Black cumin, known as Nigella sativa or black seed, is used in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like curries and naan. Its also found in some baked goods and spice blends. High-antioxidant black seed oil is also sold as a dietary supplement, often used to support immunity, reduce inflammation and improve digestive health. A recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition examined black cumins effect on cholesterol levels. Researchers in Osaka, Japan, conducted laboratory cell tests and a randomized human trial
Indigenous presence stronger in 103 Assembly seats: Assam BJP
The party has attributed this to the delimitation exercise of 2023 to ensure political safeguards for the States indigenous communities
BJP sets target of 100 seats for Assam polls
As the assembly elections approach, Assam's BJP is gearing up for a bold campaign, aiming to secure a substantial win. Targeting 103 seats with hopes of clinching around 100, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses unwavering faith in their developmental achievements.
'Stronger indigenous presence' in 103 Assam Assembly seats after 2023 delimitation: BJP
GUWAHATI: The BJP in Assam on Sunday claimed that significant progress had been made in securing the political and land rights of the states indigenous population under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. To support this claim, the party stated that over 103 of the states 126 Assembly constituencies would now show a stronger indigenous presence, owing to the 2023 delimitation exercise. the recent delimitation exercise reportedly ensured that more than 103 Assembly constituencies would now reflect a stronger indigenous presence, an outcome the party described as a major step toward long-standing political safeguards, the BJP said in a statement. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of an official programme, the chief minister indicated that the remaining 23 constituencies are those where Bengali Muslims are in a majority. The Congress will contest 22 seats (in next years Assembly elections), Sarma said. Miyas are the oxygen of the Congress. The politics of Congress revolves around Miyas, he further stated. Miya is a pejorative term used in Assam to refer to Bengali Muslims. When asked about the 22 constituencies, Sarma mentioned five Bengali Muslim-majority seats. He reiterated that he would keep pestering suspected Miyas as long as he remained in office. The eviction drive will continue while polygamy will be stopped, he asserted. The BJP further claimed that 1.5 lakh bighas of land belonging to Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries), forests and tribal communities had been reclaimed through the eviction drive, which largely affected Bengali Muslims. Meanwhile, the state government and the All Assam Students Union (AASU) reached a consensus on most recommendations of a committee formed to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Both the Assam government and the AASU reached consensus on most State-level recommendations of the High-Level Committee, with a new review committee to be formed for timely implementation, the CMO posted on X after a meeting between both sides on Saturday. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, signed between the Centre and the AASU in 1985, promised constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.
Anti-polygamy bill does not target Miyas: Himanta
Tezpur: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the state governments proposed bill to ban polygamy is not aimed at targeting Miyas, adding that the practice exists among people of other religions as well. He maintained that the practice of marrying multiple women is more prevalent among Miyas. In checking polygamy, we are 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 .
Consensus on most recommendations of Assam Accord Clause 6: State govt.
The clause deals with the implementation of constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards for the indigenous people
ECI Orders Assam BLOs to Ensure Clear Photos, Accurate Addresses
ECI has said all discrepancies should be removed from the electoral roll and EPICs during the roll revision exercise that begins on January 1, 2026
Setback for banned insurgent group ULFA as top leader Arunodoi Dohutia surrenders
GUWAHATI: The Paresh Baruah faction of the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) suffered a setback on Sunday when one of its top leaders, Arunodoi Dohutia, also known as Arunodoi Asom, surrendered before security forces. Dohutia gave up arms along with his personal security officer, Francis Asom, near Pangsau Pass on the IndiaMyanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh. The two are likely to be brought to Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the surrender of the ULFA leader but dismissed the speculation that he (Dohutia) would be taken to New Delhi in connection with peace talks. What I know is that they are not going to Delhi. They will stay in Tinsukia and may come to Guwahati to meet the DGP. The Assam government has no plans to take them to Delhi, Sarma told the media. He categorically said that any discussion with the ULFA would be held with Baruah, stating that there is no point in talking to others. He further said that Baruah was unwilling to engage in talks in the manner the government wanted. Dohutia, a self-styled major general who earlier served as the spokesperson of the ULFA, has been a trusted lieutenant of Baruah. His surrender is being seen as a major blow to the insurgent group. It has not yet reacted to the desertion. The development came amid stepped-up operations by the security forces against militants in eastern Arunachal and Tinsukia district. The ULFA had attacked an Army camp in Tinsukia last month, injuring three personnel. For the past two to three years, the Assam government has been actively working to bring the ULFA to the negotiating table. However, Baruah has all along held his ground on the issue of Assams sovereignty, insisting that this should be on the agenda of any peace negotiations with the outfit.
Election Commission has ordered Assam officials to remove non-human and no image entries from electoral rolls.
Assam-Mizoram Host First Border Fest
The day-long event will feature a series of friendly sporting contests, including football and volleyball matches between teams representing the two states
Assam SIR: BLOs to check for 'non-human', 'no image' entries
The Election Commission has directed its field staff in Assam to identify and replace 'non-human' and 'no image' entries in electoral rolls with proper voter photographs. This directive follows claims of animal images appearing in Bihar's voter list. Booth-level officers will conduct field verification and collect necessary applications for image replacement.
Throw Tipu In Sea: Himanta Backs NCERT's Reported Plan To Drop Great From Akbar, Tipu Sultan
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised NCERT for reportedly dropping 'great' from names of Akbar and Tipu Sultan in textbooks
IIT Guwahati gets new underwater welding, repair programme
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an underwater welding and 3D printing initiative at IIT Guwahati, awarding certificates to seven youth. He highlighted Prime Minister Modi's vision for strengthening India's maritime sector and emphasized Assam's potential as a hub for advanced manufacturing and repair, fostering self-reliance in the industry.
How handwoven silk in this tiny village of Assam has stood the test of time
Cry for justice gets louder on 3rd anniv of Mukroh killings
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 22: The Dorbar Shnong Mukroh has appealed to the central government to launch the long-pending CBI probe into the 2022 Mukroh incident in which five persons from the village were killed in Assam Police firing. A resolution on the appeal was adopted during a meeting on Saturday, marking the third []
Assam begins Special Revision of electoral roll ahead of 2026 state elections
Assam has started a Special Revision of its electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers are visiting homes to update voter details. This process ensures all eligible citizens are included before the upcoming assembly elections. New voters can register, and corrections can be made. The final list will be published soon, paving the way for election announcements.
We Know Our Limitations: Himanta Sarma On NDA Target For Assam Polls
The Assam unit of the BJP on Friday decided to contest the 2026 assembly elections in the state with its alliance partners and set a target for the NDA to win 103 seats in the 126-member House.
Assam: Ex-IAS officer accused of threateningjournalist over sons police role
Guwahati: A journalist of a Guwahati-based satellite channel has filed a complaint with the police, accusing a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of threatening him and his family over a recent news broadcast. The scribe, Rana Deka, in his complaint to the senior superintendent of police of Bajali on Friday, claimed that the retired 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 .
2nd Test: Pleased That The Indian Bowlers Applied Consistent Pressure After Lunch, Says Anil Kumble
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India skipper Anil Kumble said he was satisfied with Indias bowling efforts on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, noting that the bowlers maintained consistent pressure after lunch and forced South Africa to take risks. Leftarm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned with figures of 3-48, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja took a wicket each as India got rewarded for their persistence by picking four wickets in the final session and kept South Africa to 247/6 in 81.5 overs on day ones play. I'm pleased that the Indian bowlers applied consistent pressure after lunch, resulting in an early wicket, which made taking six wickets in the session a realistic goal. On a challenging pitch like this, it hasn't been easy to score runs, and India did not offer any loose deliveries. This disciplined bowling gave India a genuine chance to claim those wickets. Overall, India should be fairly satisfied with their performance today. While 247 runs for six wickets is a decent score for South Africa on day one, India can feel positive about the job they've done so far, said Kumble on JioStar. He further reflected on a competitive opening day of Test cricket in Guwahati, hosting its inaugural Test match. It was a fine day of Test cricket, with batters needing to focus and earn their runs, while the bowlers had to work equally hard for wickets. Both India and South Africa showed great discipline. This disciplined bowling gave India a genuine chance to claim those wickets. Overall, India should be fairly satisfied with their performance today. While 247 runs for six wickets is a decent score for South Africa on day one, India can feel positive about the job they've done so far, said Kumble on JioStar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Overall, the venue offered a positive atmosphere for a debut Test, with a good surface and an enthusiastic crowd. Hoping for even more fans tomorrow, he added. Article Source: IANS
Proud to see ACA stadium become a Test venue, said Assam Chief Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati creates history! Proud to see Assam Cricket Association Stadium (ACA) Stadium become Indias 30th Test venue, bringing the pinnacle of cricket to Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said
