TMC releases first list of candidates ahead of Assam Assembly elections
The All India Trinamool Congress has revealed its initial list of 17 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections. The party aims to contest key constituencies across the state. This move signals an aggressive campaign strategy. Other parties are also preparing for the polls. Assam will vote on April 9 for all 126 seats.
Assam Congress on Friday (March 20, 2026) released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assembly elections.
Assam Congress on Friday (March 20, 2026) released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assembly elections.
FC Imphal raring to go in Indian Women's League 2
AMFA Senior Women's League champions of the season 2024 25, FC Imphal are all set for the Indian Women's League 2 challenge beginning in Bengaluru on March 21 Ahead of the second tier domestic league tournament for women, the managing committee of the Imphal based club hosted a kit distribution cum blessing ceremony for the team today at Mayai Koibi The 30 member team, including five officials, are managed by Ayingbi Lukram The officials also include chief coach Pukhrambam Vivekananda assistant coaches Samjetshabam Hemarani and Tensubam Sunanda and Salam Roshan br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 03 Imphal 20260321 jpg border 1 alt FC Imphal raring to go in Indian Women's League 2 td tr tr td align center FC Imphal raring to go in Indian Women's League 2 td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The team to be captained by Th Bhumika with the assistance of vice captain, L Santhoi were encouraged by the managing committee of the club during the function today following their 9 month training in Andro after they lifted the title of the AMFA Senior Women's League champions of the season 2024 25 last year Notably, the team also secured the U 19 Women's League conducted by the All Manipur Football Association earlier this year The team largely feature local players and two from outside the State one from Assam and one from Madhya Pradesh Speaking at the occasion, Ayingbi Lukram said that the team have undertaken a 9 month long training camp in Andro that was intensified in the beginning of the march and are all prepared to face any challenges She also expressed hope that the team will certainly produced dominating performances in all the departments and come out victorious in the preliminary round Group C to be held in Bengaluru where they will face New Alipore Suruchi Sangha West Bengal on March 25, MGM Ambush Club Chhattisgarh on March 27 and Kemp Football Club Karnataka Bengaluru on March 29 Ayingi also lauded the vital contributions provided by two local giants Eastern Sporting Union and Young Welfare Club in the formation and the preparation of the team As the team gear up to represent Manipur in the second tier club tournament, Ayingbi also urged all sports enthusiasts of the State to join in praying and wishing the players to perform well and help the team return with flying colours Notably, the winners and the runners up teams of the tournament will earn promotion to the Indian Women's League Source The Sangai Express
NHPC commissions third unit of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: NHPC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking today declared the commercial operation of the third unit (Unit #1 of 250 MW) of its flagship Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. The unit commenced commercial operations, adding 250 MW of clean hydropower to the National Grid. With this milestone, the project has achieved a total operational capacity of 750 MW out of its planned 2000 MW (8250 MW). Located on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, the [] The post NHPC commissions third unit of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP fields turncoats in Assam, grassroots workers unhappy
The BJP in Assam is bringing in leaders from rival parties like AGP and Congress. Many new candidates are former Congress members. This has upset long-time BJP workers. Himanta Biswa Sarma's influence is seen in candidate selection. Senior leaders are addressing concerns from disgruntled party members.
Congress allies with AJP, Raijor Dal to challenge BJP in Assam
Three political parties in Assam, led by Congress, have united for the upcoming assembly elections. The Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, and Raijor Dal have finalized seat-sharing agreements. This alliance aims to challenge the ruling BJP-led NDA. Other smaller parties are also part of this broader opposition understanding. The parties are preparing to contest the elections together.
Congress Leaders Switching Sides To Do 'Good Service': Assam BJP
The joining programme was held in the presence of Assam BJP President and MP from Darrang-Udalguri, Dilip Saikia.
116 candidates, including CM, Speaker, LOP file nominations in Assam
A total of 116 candidates have filed nominations for the Assam assembly elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is among them. Prominent leaders from various parties have also submitted their papers. The deadline for nominations is March 23. Elections will be held on April 9, with vote counting on May 4.
Congress Releases New Candidate List for Assam Elections
New Delhi, March 20: The Congress party has released another list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, including names for key constituencies. Additionally, some seats have been reserved for the ally party, Raijor Dal. According to an official statement from Congress General Secretary (Organization) K.C. Venugopal, the partys central election committee has finalized ... Read more Congress Releases New Candidate List for Assam Elections
Assam polls: Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi has 21 criminal cases; no immovable property
Akhil Gogoi, the president of Raijor Dal, faces the daunting backdrop of 21 criminal cases as he campaigns for re-election in Sibsagar. Interestingly, he has declared no immovable assets, although his movable wealth stands at over Rs 1.75 lakh.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, wifes combined income rises to Rs 35.16 crore: Affidavit
In a remarkable turnaround, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his spouse have seen their net worth balloon to Rs 35.16 crore by 2026, a staggering leap from Rs 17.27 crore just five years prior. The Chief Minister himself possesses assets amounting to Rs 2.36 crore, while his wife boasts impressive property and investments totaling Rs 32.79 crore.
The Congress has unveiled its fourth list of candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, announcing seven nominees. In a strategic alliance, the party has ceded 11 constituencies to its partner, the Raijor Dal. This move signals a united front as the election campaign gains momentum.
Assam CM, regional party chiefs file nominations
State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi seeks a coordinated fight by the Opposition bloc to remove Himanta Biswa Sarma from power
Silver rebounds Rs 1,800/kg, gold eases Rs 650/10g in Delhi
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Silver prices rebounded by Rs 1,800 to Rs 2.40 lakh per kg while gold prices dropped by Rs 650 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The white metal prices increased by Rs 1,800, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 2,40,500 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursdays closing level of Rs 2,38,700 per kg. However, gold of 99.9 per cent purity extended its losses for the third consecutive day, declining by Rs 650, or 0.42 per cent, to Rs
Iran hits Kuwait refinery, Israel kills Iranian Guards spokesman as war rages on
TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) Iran attacked an oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday and Israel killed a spokesman of Irans Revolutionary Guards as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran showed no sign of ending. Israel promised to avoid further attacks on Irans South Pars gasfield the day after an Iranian retaliatory strike on Qatar caused damage that will leave the world short of natural gas for years to come. As Muslims around the region tried to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which ends the fasting month of Ramadan, and Iranians marked Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the prospect of a quick
Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modis privacy law
NEW DELHI, March 20 (Reuters) Transparency activists and journalists are taking the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indias top court over its new privacy law, arguing the legislation will have a chilling effect on journalism and enable officials to withhold information of public interest. Four lawsuits are due to be heard in the Supreme Court on March 23, following criticism from media and activists that Modis government is diluting a 20-year-old Right to Information (RTI) law that is similar to the Freedom of Information Act in the U.S. Modis government has also faced criticism of curbing dissent
Iran is defiant nearly 3 weeks into the war, hitting oil facilities around the Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026 (AP) Iran defiantly insisted Friday that it would deny its enemies their security and that it was still building missiles nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehrans top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries. Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar. With little information coming out of Iran, it was not clear how much damage its arms, nuclear or energy facilities have sustained since
Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 pts
Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up most of their intra-day gains to end nearly 0.5 per cent higher on Friday, following intense buying in PSU bank, IT and metal stocks amid concerns over a further spike in fuel-driven inflation. In another volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 74,532.96. During the day, it jumped 1,079.15 points, or 1.45 per cent, to 75,286.39. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 112.35 points, or 0.49 per cent, to end at 23,114.50. Intra-day, it jumped 343 points, or
Post Congress-Raijor Dal alliance, BJP eyes Sibsagar seat
NDA constituent Asom Gana Parishad has nominated MLA Prodip Hazarika against Akhil Gogoi in the eastern Assam constituency; CM Himanta Sarma says a BJP candidate would be better placed to defeat Mr. Gogoi in Sibsagar than an AGP candidate
Jalukbari: How Himanta Biswa Sarma's 25-Year Fortress Stays Unshakeable
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's dominance here is rooted in a long and steady political journey.
Assam assembly elections: TMC reveals 18 star campaigners for polls; Mamata, Abhishek lead list
West Bengal TMC campaigners list: The Trinamool Congress has unveiled its list of 18 star campaigners for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads the charge. The list features prominent leaders, MPs, and personalities from entertainment and sports. This strategic selection aims to broaden the party's appeal across Assam's diverse electorate.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election
Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. This marks his seventh election campaign. Sarma filed his nomination from the Jalukbari constituency. After the nomination, he reflected on his political journey during a media interaction. He noted that after losing his first election, ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election
Assams Cultural Preservation is Our Duty: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that preserving the states cultural and religious traditions is a primary responsibility of the government. He clearly stated that safeguarding culture is a duty that the government is committed to fulfilling. In a post on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, Our ... Read more Assams Cultural Preservation is Our Duty: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Im a kidney surgeon. Heres why I hope I never see you
Melbourne, Mar 20 (The Conversation) As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their kidneys do not work at all. This leads to the toxic build-up of waste products, meaning they need regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. While these treatments are lifesaving, access to them is becoming increasingly challenging. As more people are newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the larger the demand for dialysis. By 2032, it is expected dialysis rates in Australia will surge by almost 86% compared with rates in
2026 Assam Assembly Elections: NDA-constituent BPF names candidates for 11 seats
The Bodoland People's Front, an NDA constituent, has revealed its candidates for eleven seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. The list includes the party's lone minister and the wife of its chief. The BPF president declared the nominees after other NDA allies announced theirs. Voting is scheduled for April 9, with results to be declared on May 4.
Major Drug Bust on India-Myanmar Border: 23.72 Crore Methamphetamine Seized
Champhai, March 20: Security forces achieved a significant success near the India-Myanmar border in Champhai district, Mizoram. In a crackdown on narcotics, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Champhai police seized a large quantity of methamphetamine pills. The estimated value of these pills in the international market is approximately 23.72 crores. According to officials, ... Read more Major Drug Bust on India-Myanmar Border: 23.72 Crore Methamphetamine Seized
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Assam CM Himanta, other key candidates to file nominations on March 20
Congress finalises its alliance with Raijor Dal in the Assam Assembly elections after weeks of deadlock Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Assam CM Himanta, other key candidates to file nominations on March 20
Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback strengthened further and FII outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned against a sharper fall, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback before breaching the 93-mark for the first time to trade at 93.08, down 19 paise
Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s diverging language on Israels decision to attack a critical Iranian gas field marks the most notable difference of opinion between the two leaders since the start of the 20-day war against Iran. The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other Middle East countries. The Iranian strikes led to already elevated global energy prices further surging and spurred Gulf allies to call for Trump to rein in Netanyahu. The aftermath of the strike left
Microshifting puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules
NEW YORK March 20, 2026 (AP) Before the house is humming and her teenagers ask her to whip up breakfast or chauffeur them to school, Jen Meegan reads her company emails and revisits ideas she drafted the night before. She works for an hour or so, then after the school run shops for groceries or gets gas before returning to focus deeply on her job as head writer and cofounder of Sheer Havoc, a creative services agency. And so goes the rhythm of her day: working in targeted chunks for a few hours, breaking for an hour or two
Assam polls: Congress, Raijor Dal seal seat-sharing deal
The opposition bloc now has six parties, including two Left Front entities
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: First EVM, VVPAT randomisation conducted ahead of Assam Assembly polls
In Odisha, Congress MLA C.S. Raazen Ekka said that the party has filed a petition before the Assembly Speaker seeking the disqualification of three of its MLAs, including Dasarathi Gamango and Sofia Firdous, for alleged cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections
Congress Announces 22 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections
New Delhi, March 20: The Congress party has released another list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, featuring 22 names from key constituencies across the state. According to an official statement from the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Central Election Committee has approved candidates for seats in Lower Assam, the Bodoland Territorial ... Read more Congress Announces 22 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections
BJP names 88 candidates for Assam polls, drops 18 sitting MLAs
The ruling BJP has announced its candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. The party has released a list of 88 nominees, dropping 18 sitting MLAs. Several prominent leaders have been excluded, while new faces and defectors from other parties have been given tickets. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari. Six women candidates are in the fray.
Assam Assembly elections 2026: Pradyut factor in Congresss third list of candidates
MLA Basanta Das, denied a ticket by the BJP, gets an Asom Gana Parishad ticket nine hours after switching over
Assam polls: AGP releases 26 candidates; Congress names 22 in third list
The Asom Gana Parishad has announced 26 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls. Its ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, is part of the NDA alliance. The Congress party has also released its third list, bringing their total declared candidates to 102. The state of Assam has 126 assembly seats. Both parties are preparing for the elections.
Indias proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback
NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) Indias government privately proposed in January that firms like Apple, Samsung and Google consider pre-installing its biometric identification app Aadhaar on phones, a move opposed by a group representing the smartphone giants, industry letters show. The tussle over preloading state-run apps has become a recurring flashpoint between Prime Minister Narendra Modis government and tech firms, with the Aadhaar request one of six that Indian IT industry body MAIT has pushed back against, according to the letters. Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identity number tied to an individuals fingerprints and iris scans, held by nearly
Five White-rumped vultures released in Assam to revive population
In a landmark conservation effort, Assam released five captive-bred White-rumped vultures into the wild for the first time in the Northeast. The initiative aims to revive declining vulture populations and marks a major step in wildlife conservation in India
Japans PM Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 (AP) The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trumps ear before he embarked on a trip to China. But now, the war in Iran and Trumps unsuccessful call for Japan and other nations to help protect the Strait of Hormuz means the China trip has been delayed and Takaichi may be likely to get an earful. Trump has repeatedly complained on camera and online that U.S. allies, including Japan, have rejected his request to help safeguard
Manoj Kumar Criticizes Pradyut Bordolois Departure from Congress
New Delhi, March 19: Congress MP Manoj Kumar has responded to Assam MP Pradyut Bordolois resignation from the Congress party and the subsequent questions raised about the partys leadership. He stated that disagreements and conflicts exist in every party, but that does not justify leaving for a party that opposes the very ideology they all ... Read more Manoj Kumar Criticizes Pradyut Bordolois Departure from Congress
Fast-Track Court Established for Jubin Garg Death Case
Guwahati, March 19: The Assam government has established a special fast-track court to expedite the hearing of the high-profile case concerning the death of singer Jubin Garg. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this development. In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma described this move as a significant step towards justice. ... Read more Fast-Track Court Established for Jubin Garg Death Case
Indias auto boom at risk as Iran-Israel war chokes gas supplies, straining supply chains
NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) Indias automakers and parts suppliers are bracing for production slowdowns and assembly-line disruptions as the Iran conflict chokes gas availability, threatening growth in the worlds third-largest car market. Some parts suppliers to Indias leading carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra are already reporting a shortage of gas to power operations, an early sign that supply chain issues are developing, according to two dozen executives at car companies, part makers and dealers. The disruption comes at a time when Indias car demand is soaring to record levels, with sales expected to cross 4.5
Assam Elections: Prateek Bordoloi Resigns from Congress After Father's BJP Move
Prateek Bordoloi withdraws from Margherita assembly race after father Pradyut joins BJP, citing need for party clarity and integrity.
Not a hasty decision: Pradyut Bordoloi explains Congress exit, BJP entry
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi said his decision to quit Congress and join the BJP was the result of prolonged dissatisfaction, citing a lack of responsiveness from party leadership, a trust deficit among senior leaders, and being ignored by the PCC leadership
Assam elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari
Polling for 126 assembly constituencies will be held on April 9, while counting will be on May 4
BJP Lists 88 for Assam Polls; Sarma from Jalukbari
The party named former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi as its candidate from Dispur assembly seat.
Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says
DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory, Irans U.N. Ambassador told the UN Secretary General in a letter according to a Nournews report published on Thursday. In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAEs decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility. Tehran said the UAE had an international responsibility to provide reparation, including compensation for all material and moral damages incurred.
After MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joined BJP, Son Exits From Congress Poll Race
After Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP, his son Prateek announced that he won't contest on a Congress ticket from Margherita in the upcoming assembly polls.
Assam election 2026: BJP releases list of candidates; CM Himanta Sarma to contest from Jalukbari
The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma contesting from Jalukbari. The party has finalized seat-sharing with AGP and BPF, aiming to retain power. The announcement follows the declaration of the poll schedule for the 126-member assembly.
Silver futures tumble Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh/kg amid crude oil surge, Fed stance
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Silver futures tumbled by Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh per kilogram on Thursday, marking the seventh straight session of losses, as rising crude oil prices and a hawkish US Federal Reserve outlook dampened investors sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the May delivery slumped by Rs 9,031, or 3.64 per cent, to Rs 2,39,163 per kilogram in a business turnover of 6,372 lots. Analysts said persistent inflation concerns, driven by elevated crude oil prices, have reduced safe-haven demand for precious metals by lowering expectations of near-term interest rate cuts by
Assam polls: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari
According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.
BJP Unveils First List of 88 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections
Guwahati, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, announcing the names of 88 contenders. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from the Jalukbari constituency, while the party has also nominated Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently switched from Congress. The list includes notable figures ... Read more BJP Unveils First List of 88 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections
How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz
Kensington (Australia), Mar 19 (The Conversation) The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. While it is a shared body of water between Iran and Oman, Iran functionally exercises a greater amount of control over it. The strait is a vital conduit for the shipment of oil, gas and other exports (notably fertiliser) from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. At its narrowest point, it is just 21 nautical miles (24 miles or 39 kilometres) wide. With the ongoing conflict
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek a sixth term from Jalukbari. Recent Congress entrant Pradyut Bordoloi will contest from Dispur. The party is also fielding Bhupen Kumar Borah from Bihpuria. This signals a strategic move by the BJP.
Men can get out of manosphere. Heres what former incels say about why they left
Melbourne, Mar 19 (The Conversation) Louis Therouxs recent documentary Inside the Manosphere, alongside Netflixs 2025 hit drama Adolescence, has driven a spike in public discussion about the manosphere. The term refers to a loose ecosystem of anti-feminist online communities and influencers that promote male dominance and hostility toward women. Much of the public conversation about the manosphere focuses on how boys and young men fall into these spaces. A new study by the Australian Institute of Criminology asks a different question: how do some men manage to leave? Real-world dangers Concern about this online culture has grown in recent years.
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it violently lashed out
DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel violently lashed out and attacked Irans major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated. Wednesdays attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The escalation heightens the unprecedented disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for Trump, who joined Israel in attacking
Nearly 18,000 people in 18-45 age group died due to heart attacks in Haryana in 6 years
Chandigarh, Mar 19 (PTI) Nearly 18,000 people in the age group of 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures in Haryana between January 2020 and January 2026, the Assembly was informed on Wednesday. The government shared this information in the House in a written reply to a question from a Congress MLA, who had sought to know the year-wise and district wise number of youths in the 18-45 years of age group who have died due to heart attack/heart failure in Haryana from the year 2020 till date, and whether the government has conducted any study or survey
The BJPs Central Election Committee held a meeting in New Delhi to discuss and finalise the names of the party candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Assam and Puducherry
25 lakh personnel to be deployed for 5 assembly elections: EC
NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : As many as 25 lakh personnel, including 8.5 lakh security personnel, will be deployed for the five assembly polls to be held next month, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. As many as 17.4 crore electors are eligible to vote in the elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. The EC noted that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while announcing the schedule of the elections, had asserted that the officials have been [] The post 25 lakh personnel to be deployed for 5 assembly elections: EC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pradyut Bordoloi Meets Amit Shah After Joining BJP, Strengthening Assams Political Landscape
New Delhi, March 19: In a significant development in Assams political arena, Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present during the meeting. This gathering is perceived as a strategic move to ... Read more Pradyut Bordoloi Meets Amit Shah After Joining BJP, Strengthening Assams Political Landscape
NIA Files Charges Against Three PLA Terrorists in Assam Rifles Truck Attack
New Delhi, March 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against three members of the banned Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in connection with the Assam Rifles truck attack. This incident resulted in the deaths of two paramilitary personnel in Manipur last year. The charges were submitted to a special NIA court located in ... Read more NIA Files Charges Against Three PLA Terrorists in Assam Rifles Truck Attack
Himanta Sarma vs Gaurav Gogoi showdown: Assam heads into 2026 polls amid echoes of a political past
In 1996, Assam's Congress faced insurgency and electoral defeat. Tarun Gogoi rebuilt the party, leading it to power in 2001. Now, 25 years later, his son Gaurav Gogoi faces the challenge of uniting a factionalized Congress against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, amidst recent defections from the party.
Assam Congress faces a wave of resignations, mirroring a decade-old crisis that crippled the party. Internal rebellion and perceived 'humiliation' by the high command, particularly targeting Gaurav Gogoi's leadership, are driving senior leaders to join the BJP. This mirrors past events where Himanta Biswa Sarma's departure significantly impacted the Congress.
Assam to use elephants, boats and bullock carts to reach remote voters
April 9 marks a pivotal day for Assam as it gears up for assembly elections. The state is taking an extraordinary leap by employing elephants, bullock carts, and boats to traverse the challenging landscapes of Karbi Anglong and Kamrup, guaranteeing accessibility for voters and polling agents alike.
Assam Congress weighs MPs flight to BJP
The fate of Pradyut Bordolois son, the Congress candidate from eastern Assams Margherita constituency, hangs in the balance
Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2026 (AP) Israel kept up its campaign of targeting Irans leaders on Wednesday, killing the countrys intelligence minister, and an Iranian offshore natural gas field was struck in a sign of the wars mounting pressure from both sides on the regions economic lifeblood: energy. Iran has been taking aim at its Gulf Arab neighbors energy facilities since the war started on Feb. 28, and has made the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel through which one-fifth of the worlds oil travels nearly impassable. On Wednesday, Iran struck a province of
Govt mulls authorising more ministries to issue content takedown orders
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The government is considering authorising some more ministries, including Defence, External Affairs, and Home Affairs, to issue content takedown orders to social media platforms, sources said on Wednesday. Inter-ministerial discussions are currently underway, government sources said, but they did not provide a timeline for when this may be implemented. At present, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) is the nodal ministry for takedowns and content blocking orders, and the latest move to expand the ambit of designated ministries would ensure that takedown orders can be issued faster on misleading, illegal content and AI-generated deepfakes.
Unfortunate: Gaurav Gogoi On MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joining BJP
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday, called the resignation of senior Congress leader and Nagaon Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi unfortunate.
Israel says it kills Iranian minister, will let military hit any senior official it can find
DUBAI/JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, March 18 (Reuters) Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Irans intelligence minister in the second strike on a top leadership figure in two days, and had authorised the military to target any senior Iranian official it can locate. Israel also hit central Beirut, destroying apartment buildings in some of the most intense airstrikes on the Lebanese capital for decades, Israels other front in the war it launched with the United States against Iran. A day after killing Irans powerful security chief Ali Larijani in the highest-level targeted killing since that of the supreme leader on the wars
VHP hits back at NBCC, says RSS link to Nagaland church row misplaced
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has criticized the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) for linking the RSS and VHP to a recent Assam Rifles operation at a church. VHP president Alok Kumar stated these accusations are misplaced and aim to sow societal division, asserting neither organization was involved.
In Focus podcast | AssamAssembly elections: Is Himanta all set for a second term as CM?
Angshuman Choudhury speaks to us about the key issues shaping the Assam elections and the BJPs bid for another term.
Assam CM Criticizes Congress, Welcomes Former Leader to BJP
New Delhi, March 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warmly welcomed former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. He stated that there is no place for self-respecting individuals in the old party. Following Bordolois formal induction into the BJP, Sarma spoke to reporters, calling this a significant political ... Read more Assam CM Criticizes Congress, Welcomes Former Leader to BJP
Election Commission Deploys Over 2.5 Million Officials for Violence-Free Elections
New Delhi, March 18: The Election Commission has deployed over 2.5 million officials to ensure violence-free and inducement-free elections in five states. On March 15, the Commission announced elections for the assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with by-elections in six other states. To facilitate smooth and orderly elections across ... Read more Election Commission Deploys Over 2.5 Million Officials for Violence-Free Elections
Assam Politics Shock: Sitting MP Pradyut Bordoloi Quits Congress, Joins BJP
Watch: Pradyut Bordoloi quits Congress, joins BJP ahead of Assam elections
Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi has resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
BJP Finalises Assam Seat Plan, PM Modi To Address 3 Rallies In April
Under the agreement, the BJP will contest 89 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad will field candidates in 26 constituencies and Bodoland People's Front in 11.
Assam study sheds new light on suns surface tremors
The tiny five-minute vibrations may hold big answers for scientists trying to understand the powerful solar storms that sometimes affect Earth, Tezpur University researchers say
Pradyut Bordoloi, 'Shashi Tharoor Of Northeast', Quits Congress. What It Means?
The resignation of Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi and his crossover to the BJP, appears to shine a light on the internal fault lines within the Congress in Assam, dealing a direct blow to the authority of state party chief Gaurav Gogoi.
NDA Government Promises Job Growth Amid Political Turmoil in Assam
Patna, March 18: Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), has sharply reacted to the ongoing political turmoil within the Congress party in Assam. He asserted that his party has long maintained that the Congress legislators have lost their grassroots support and their popularity among the public is steadily declining. Prasad noted that ... Read more NDA Government Promises Job Growth Amid Political Turmoil in Assam
Cong Jolted Ahead Of Assam Polls As MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP
I have decided to quit Congress not only for self-respect but also to work in the larger interest of Assam : Bordoloi
Priyanka Gandhi expresses disappointment over Pradyut Bordoloi`s Congress exit
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed Assam MP Pradyut Bordolois resignation from the Indian National Congress as unfortunate and regrettable, suggesting he was upset over ticket allocation. Bordoloi submitted his resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge after a long association with the party
Hours after quitting Congress, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP
Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours after resigning from the Indian National Congress, alleging humiliation and lack of support within the partys state unit. He was inducted in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi
Congress calls Bordoloi exit 'unfortunate'; BJP says opposition 'losing base'
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi has resigned from the party just weeks before the Assam Assembly elections. His departure has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, which claims it highlights the Congress's declining influence. Congress leaders expressed disappointment, suggesting ticket allocation issues may have prompted the decision. The party plans to persuade Bordoloi to reconsider his resignation.
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP, Welcomed by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
New Delhi, March 18: In a significant political shift ahead of next months assembly elections, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), dealing a major blow to the Congress party. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Bordoloi into the BJP on Wednesday. Bordoloi took his membership in the BJP during ... Read more Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP, Welcomed by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP; CM hints at recommending him for polls
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi has switched from Congress to BJP, a day after leaving his former party. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed him, suggesting Bordoloi will contest assembly elections. Bordoloi cited internal party issues and feeling insulted. This move precedes the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with the BJP seeking a third term.
Day After Quitting Congress, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi Crosses Over To BJP
A day after quitting Congress, Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday crossed over to the rival BJP, barely weeks ahead of the assembly elections in the state.
MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP after quitting Congress ahead of Assam polls
This has put a question mark on the fate of Mr. Bordolois son, Prateek Bordoloi, who is the Congress candidate from the Margherita Assembly seat in eastern Assam
Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP in presence of state CM
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia welcomed him. Bordoloi, a two-time MP from Nagaon, previously served as a Cabinet Minister. His move is seen as a boost for the BJP's strategy in Assam ahead of future political contests.
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
CAIRO, March 18, 2026 (AP) Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes. But this year, Eid is approaching amid the Iran war, which has been roiling many countries in the Middle East and leading to far-reaching consequences beyond. In the United States, many Muslims observed Ramadans religious and social traditions this year under a cloud of
