Adil reveals his nieces are stranded and their homes in Sivasagar are submerged due to Assam floods
Actor Adil Hussain expressed anger and frustration over Assam's recurring floods, revealing his nieces are stranded in Sivasagar with flooded homes. He criticized decades of unplanned development and government inaction, questioning why no expert committee has tackled the crisis despite India's scientific advancements. Hussain is amplifying relief efforts through social media.
Assam floods: Actor Adil Hussain's family members stuck; house filled with water
Actor Adil Hussain, who was born and brought up in Assam, revealed that his family members, including his nieces, are stuck in Assam amid the floods. He also expressed his frustration at the current crisis and the authorities' inability to manage the situation
After Worst Flood In 5 Decades, Assam's Sivasagar Limps Back To Normalcy
In several flood-hit villages, residents have started cleaning their homes and salvaging whatever they can from the debris.
'Terribly frustrated, angry, sad...': Adil Hussain on 'recurring' Assam floods
Actor Adil Hussain has expressed his anger and frustration over the recurring floods in his home state of Assam.
Assam floods and landslides kill at least 50 (VIDEO)
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people in the northern Indian state of Assam since mid-July.
Assam Flood Situation Improves Marginally, Death Toll Rises To 68
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that more than 5,24,700 people have been impacted in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Sivasagar districts. Charaideo continues to be the worst-hit, with nearly 1.9 lakh people affected, followed by Sivasagar (over 1.5 lakh) and Jorhat (around 1.4 lakh)
Adah Sharma urges people to support affected families amid Assam flood crisis
Actress Adah Sharma has extended her support to people affected by the devastating floods in Assam. She highlighted the hardships faced by thousands of families and urged people to come forward to help
Papon urges for urgent help as Assam battles devastating floods
Singer Papon has appealed to people across India and the world to support Assam as the state battles one of its worst flood crises in recent years. In an emotional video, the Assam-born singer highlighted the widespread devastation, urging people to come together and help
CJP flags detentions, asks Centre to honour assurance
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday, July 27, expressed concern over reports that students and other protesters were being detained or arrested in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar despite Centres assurance that no punitive action would be taken against those who participated in the recent nationwide agitation. The statement, shared on X 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 .
CJP flags arrests of protesters in Assam, Bengal, Bihar; seeks withdrawal of FIRs
The Cockroach Janta Party voiced concern over recent detentions of protesters. This action contradicts the central government's earlier assurances of no punitive measures. The party's legal team is now assisting those who have been detained. They urge ministers Nadda and Singh to honor the government's promise. Further steps will be taken if the assurances are not upheld.
Student movements have repeatedly shaped Indias political and educational landscape, often extending their influence far beyond university campuses. This article examines five landmark agitationsfrom the 1965 Anti-Hindi Agitation and the 1974 Nav Nirman and Bihar movements to the Assam Agitation, Anti-Mandal protests and the 2026 Jantar Mantar education protests. Together, these movements highlight how student activism has driven debates on language, governance, reservations, examinations and democratic participation across generations.
Parbati Barua, India's first female elephant mahout, has a remarkable legacy with elephants which has even impressed Durandhar 2 actor R Madhavan. She began taming wild elephants at a young age using traditional Assamese methods. Barua once guided fifty rogue elephants back to the forest, saving human lives. She continues her work at seventy, caring for her beloved elephants. Her lifelong dedication has earned her numerous prestigious awards and honors.
NGT Halts Assam Brick Kiln, Stone Crusher Over Environmental Violations
Tribunal bars two units in Nalbari from operating until they secure mandatory clearances and comply with pollution norms.
'Assam Really Needs Our Support'
Entire villages have been washed away, animals have been washed away. Whatever they had, everything is finished.'
Villages have been washed away: Singer Papon urges support for Assam flood victims
Villages have been washed away: Singer Papon urges support for Assam flood victims
Assam flood toll rises to 68 as state shifts focus to relief, rehabilitation
Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-eight as waters recede. Relief and rehabilitation operations are now the state government's primary focus. Ministers will coordinate efforts in the worst-affected districts like Sivasagar. Power restoration is underway after precautionary suspensions during the floods. The central government is also actively assisting with relief and rescue efforts.
Assam flood death toll rises to 68
Assam Police arrest 3 Muslim men over bid to organise CJP protest
Lakhimpur (Assam): The Assam Police arrested three Muslim men on July 23 on charges of attempting to organise a protest in support of the nationwide student movement. Monjur Rahman (23), Ashraful Islam (21), and Abdul Kashem (23) hail from Islampur village, which falls under the Laluk Police Station jurisdiction. They had created a WhatsApp group 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 .
Assam flood toll 66, BJP seeks relief funds from party workers
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says clothes will be distributed to 4 lakh women and children; State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi says the government has failed the flood victims
Widespread rainfall is forecast across India starting Sunday, July 27. Heavy to very heavy showers are expected in several states over the coming days. Intense monsoon activity will bring thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to many regions. Authorities advise residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert for potential flooding. Hot and humid conditions may persist in some coastal areas despite the monsoon.
Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar
According to a preliminary investigation, the explosion was caused by an LPG cylinder engaged in casting work, the officer said
Assam: ACA inaugurates floodlights at Umrangso cricket stadium in Dima Hasao
Haflong: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday inaugurated a floodlighting system at the ACA Cricket Stadium in Umrangso, Dima Hasao, enabling the venue to host day-night matches and expand cricketing activities in the hill district. The facility was inaugurated by Dima Hasao Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Debolal Gorlosa in the presence of Board [] The post Assam: ACA inaugurates floodlights at Umrangso cricket stadium in Dima Hasao appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam floods: Death toll reaches 66; BJP launches Rs 12 crore relief drive - top developments
Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-six people as the situation shows improvement. Over six lakh people remain affected across six districts, while water levels are receding. The state BJP has initiated a twelve crore rupee relief campaign for flood-hit families. This campaign aims to provide clothing to two lakh women and children. An inter-ministerial central team has arrived to assess the extensive flood damage.
A viral video showing children in flood-hit Assam drying their mud-soaked textbooks and notebooks under the sun has prompted the state government to announce free replacement textbooks for affected students.
Assam flood situation improves as water levels recede
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday, July 26, as water levels were receding in most of the affected areas with those places not receiving overnight rainfall, even as over 6.5 lakh people remained hit in six districts and 66 people lost their lives in this years deluge, officials said. An official of 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 .
'History will judge him': Assam CM Himanta on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation | More reactions
Assam flood situation improves marginally; four more deaths take toll to 66
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with nearly 2.9 lakh people reeling under the deluge, followed by 1.9 lakh people in Charaideo and more than 1.3 lakh people in Jorhat
Will talk to her, but dont troll her father: Assam CM on Ministers daughter joining NEET protest
Himanta Biswa Sarma said, I don't think we should attack or troll Keshab Mahanta for the protest by his daughter. She may not follow her father's political ideology.
Assam STF busts Pakistan-linked terror module, arrests three
Assam Police's Special Task Force has arrested three alleged operatives after uncovering a terror module linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network. Investigators allege the network, operating under ISI direction, was involved in recruitment, radicalisation, espionage and sleeper-cell activities, with links to several front organisations across India.
Easy access, rising addiction: The new face of Northeasts drug problem
Northeast Indias narcotics crisis is no longer confined to cross-border trafficking. As heroin becomes widely available across parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, recovering users recount how addiction devastated families and finances. Grassroots groups are helping users rebuild their lives, while authorities continue targeting trafficking networks linked to Myanmar.
Assam Flood Death Count Rises To 66, Over 6 Lakh People Affected
While more than 7.05 lakh people were hit by floods across nine districts on Friday, the situation showed signs of improvement a day later, with 6,54,800 still affected by the deluge
Assam flood situation improves marginally with over 6.5 lakh affected; deaths toll at 66
Assam's flood situation saw a slight improvement on Saturday. Nearly 6.55 lakh people remain affected across six districts. Four deaths were reported in a single day, bringing the total to 66. Sivasagar district is the most severely impacted by the ongoing deluge. The administration continues to operate relief camps for displaced individuals.
Assam's cabinet approved waiving stamp duty on loans for SHG members up to ten lakhs. New rules will govern Ayurvedic medical officers' recruitment and service conditions. Procurement of Masur Dal and Sugar will occur through NAFED for a specific period. Compulsory registration of various property-related agreements has also been approved by the cabinet. Changes to medical college admissions include seat allocations and reservations for orphans.
Assam labourer killed in hit-and-run accident while walking to Jadcherla after running out of money
Assam Police arrest 3 linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network
Operation resulted in the seizure of five mobile phones, seven SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, debit cards and incriminating documents, police say
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews Assam flood relief, visits Sivasagar camps
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed flood relief efforts in Sivasagar district. He assured affected families of continued government support and essential services. The central and state governments are coordinating assistance for all citizens. Community-led relief missions also complement official government operations. Collective efforts will help Assam overcome this challenging natural disaster.
PM Modi reviews Assam flood situation as death toll rises to 62; assures Centre's full support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the critical Assam flood situation on Saturday. He spoke with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about ongoing relief operations. The Indian Air Force and Army are actively assisting in rescue efforts. Over 7 lakh people are affected across twelve districts in Assam. The government is providing support for relief and rebuilding initiatives.
'We Know The Pain': Assam Island Sends 20 Boats To Flood-Hit Neighbour
In a remarkable act of solidarity amid the ongoing flood crisis in Upper Assam, residents of Salmora in Majuli, world's largest river island, have voluntarily sent 20 traditional country boats to neighbouring Sivasagar to assist rescue operations in flood-hit areas.
3 Arrested In Assam Over Links To ISI-Backed Sleeper Cell Network
The coordinated operation was carried out on July 24 in connection with STF Police Station Case No. 06/2026, following specific intelligence inputs.
HVFI, Fortis Escorts launch Rs 50 lakh cardiac care initiative for Assam patients
The Heart Valve Foundation of India announced a Rs 50 lakh grant for cardiac treatment. This initiative will provide advanced cardiac care to eligible patients from Assam. Specialized training sessions will also be conducted for medical professionals in Guwahati. These programs aim to strengthen cardiac care infrastructure and expertise within the region. The partnership seeks to reduce financial barriers for patients needing complex procedures.
Assam floods: Bhumi Pednekkar asks people to step foward and support
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekkar has urged people across the country to come forward and support those affected by the devastating floods in Assam. Assam remained critical on July 24, with over 7.21 lakhs people affected across 11 districts
PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support
He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Assam Floods Remain Grim: Death Toll Climbs to 61, Over 7 Lakh Affected
A total of 856 villages under 37 revenue circles are inundated, and floodwaters have damaged over 56,606 hectares of cropland.
Child of migrant workers injured by pellets during scuffle between planter and workers in Mudigere
The child was injured when the owner allegedly opened fire to threaten workers from Assam during a heated argument over wages
Assam floods worsen: 47 dead, over seven lakh people hit across 11 districts
Around 40 people are still missing and the toll might increase, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 61, 14 deaths in last 24 hours
Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-one after fourteen more people perished. Over seven lakh people are affected across twelve districts, with Sivasagar being the worst hit. Agricultural lands and livestock have also suffered significant losses due to the ongoing deluge. Rescue operations are underway to evacuate marooned individuals to safer locations. The Chief Minister described the situation as serious and anticipates further fatalities.
Assam flood toll rises to 47; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls it 'unusual'
Assam's chief minister reported forty-seven flood-related deaths and eight missing persons. Exceptionally heavy rainfall in Nagaland and Charaideo districts triggered the severe flooding. Water from Nagaland flowed downstream while Charaideo experienced extreme rainfall simultaneously. The India Meteorological Department ruled out a cloudburst, citing excessive rainfall instead. An inter-ministerial team will visit Assam on July 25 to assess flood damage.
Watch: Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 47
Over 7.2 lakh people across 11 districts have now been affected, with the death toll rising to 47. Sivasagar stands as the worst-hit district, with nearly 3.8 lakh people suffering under the deluge.
25% of flood-hit districts inaccessible: Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma says close to 11 lakh people have been affected in more than 2,000 villages of the State
Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police apprehend senior United Kuki National Army cadre
In a major operation, security forces successfully captured a top ranking member of the United Kuki National Army, identified as the Finance Secretary, in Churachandpur district, Manipur. This high-value target was linked to severe extortion activities and gunfire incidents in the locality. The successful operation signifies a crucial step toward bringing stability and peace to the region.
Union Minister Sonowal announces Central assistance, high-level team visit for flood-hit Assam
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep concern over Assam's severe flood situation. Over 742,000 people across eleven districts have been affected by the floods. The Central government assured Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of all necessary assistance. A high-level team will visit Assam to assess the extensive damage caused. The Union Cabinet decided to extend special financial assistance to the flood-affected state.
7 Missing In 2 Assam Districts, 25% Flood-Hit Areas Not Reachable
Around seven lakh people have been affected across Sivasagar and Charaideo, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, describing the situation as very grim and unlike anything recently witnessed by the two districts.
Guwahati: Assam Cabinet Minister Keshab Mahantas Daughter Joins Student Protest
Dibisa Mahanta raises slogans against PM Narendra Modi in a student-led protest in Guwahati
Assam's Chief Minister stated the flood death toll will likely increase soon. Many areas remain disconnected, preventing accurate reporting of missing persons. Heavy rainfall in neighboring Nagaland contributed to the severe flooding across Assam. Relief efforts are underway, though some areas are still inaccessible to authorities. The state government is assessing damage and seeking additional funds for recovery.
Assam Flood Alert: Authorities Warn Residents to Stay Away from Dikhow River
Guwahati, July 24: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) issued an advisory on Friday, urging residents to avoid the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district. Despite a decrease in water levels, they remain dangerously high. Officials reported that the warning was prompted by the Central Water Commission (CWC), which indicated that the flood situation in ... Read more Assam Flood Alert: Authorities Warn Residents to Stay Away from Dikhow River
Assam flood situation: 47 dead, 40 missing, 7.21 lakh people affected
Assam's flood situation remains critical with 47 deaths and over 7.21 lakh people affected. Many rivers continue to rise due to incessant rains, impacting eleven districts severely. The Chief Minister will review the deteriorating situation with district officials today. Around 40 people are still missing, and the death toll is expected to increase. A central government team will visit the state on July 25 to assess damage.
Assam floods: Death toll reaches 47, over 7.2 lakh affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Friday, July 24, with many rivers continuing to rise following incessant rains, while 47 people died in the deluge and over 7.21 lakh people are affected across 11 districts, officials said. Around 40 people are still missing, and the toll might increase, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa 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 .
Will Cooperate: Pawan Khera Appears Before Assam Police In Defamation Case
Pawan Khera appears before Assam Police Crime Branch for questioning in defamation case.
Assam floods death toll rises to 47; over 6.53 lakh people affected
Sivasagar worst-hit; Affected districts are Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Charaideo, Kamrup, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Dhemaji, Hojai and Kamrup (Metro)
Assam floods leave 41 dead as over 6.5 lakh battle deluge in 11 districts
487 relief camps and relief distribution centres are operational in 10 districts, sheltering 24,418 displaced people
Centre providing all necessary support to affected states, UTs: MHA
New Delhi, Jul 23:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday said it is proactively monitoring the monsoon situation across the country. The MHA said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it was providing all necessary support to affected states and Union Territories in managing challenges posed by heavy rains. It said that in July 2026, country has faced heavy rains and landslides in some parts like J&K, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, and Daman. The MHA said that it's Integrated Control Room (ICR-ER) is working in close coordination with other central agencies including India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Water Commission (CWC), and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) for raising timely alerts to State Emergency Operation Centres and District Emergency Operation Centres. It said that besides disseminating early warnings up to states, UTs, and districts, the control rooms are monitoring all the rescue activities round the clock. The MHA said that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had worked tirelessly with state government agencies, state police, and SDRF in all these places for rescue and relief operations to save human lives. It said that NDRF pre-positioned its teams at vulnerable places to reduce response time. During the last one week, 52 civilians have been rescued by NDRF teams whereas 2206 civilians were evacuated to safer places across all the affected states and UTs, the MHA said. In coordination with MHA, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) also mobilised its resources within shortest possible time to save stranded people, to provide assistance to rescue agencies in transportation of men and material and distributing relief materials. A review meeting regarding preparedness for pre-monsoon floods and heatwaves across the country, was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 10. In follow up, another meeting was held by MHA on June 3 to review the overall preparedness on heavy rain, cloudburst, floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. Preparedness along the Char Dhamyatra route was also reviewed by MHA regularly. Under directions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the inter-ministerial central teams have already visited the affected areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam from July 7 to 10 for assessing the extent of damage and to provide necessary financial assistance to these states from NDRF. Another Inter-Ministerial Central Team is scheduled to visit the affected area of Assam from July 25, 2026, for assessing loss and damage caused due to incessant rains and floods. Though recent rains have caused difficulty to people in some states, overall it has reduced the earlier predicted rain deficit of approximately 30 percentage to about 15 percentage.
Flood toll climbs to 47 in Assam; over 7 lakh affected
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says localised heavy rainfall 436% above normal and cloudbursts upstream in Nagaland combined to cause the unprecedented devastation
Defamation case: Pawan Khera appears before Assam Crime Branch again
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch. This appearance is in connection with a defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. Khera faces allegations regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign properties. He is cooperating with the ongoing investigation after receiving a summons. Khera has secured interim protection from arrest from the Supreme Court.
ENGLISH WITH INDIAN WINGS There was a time when many children entered an English classroom with quiet fear. They are worried about making mistakes. They feared speaking in front of others. They believed that English belonged only to books, examinations, or a few people who spoke it well. For many learners, the language became a wall rather than a bridge. Today, India stands at the edge of a different journey. Across the country, schools are slowly changing the way they think about English. The question is no longer, How many grammar rules can students remember? The more important question is, What can students do with the language? This small change carries a very large promise. English is becoming less about repeating correct answers and more about asking thoughtful questions. It is becoming less about copying sentences and more about sharing ideas. It is becoming less about fear and more about confidence. That is the journey India has begun. The National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 invite us to see language in a fresh light. English is not expected to replace our home languages. It is expected to grow beside them. A child who speaks Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, or any other Indian language does not begin from zero. That child already carries stories, songs, ideas, feelings, and dreams. English becomes another window through which those ideas can travel. This is one of India's greatest strengths. Many countries teach children through one dominant language. India teaches children who often think in more than one language before they enter school. This is not a problem to be solved. It is a gift to be celebrated. When a learner compares words across languages, new understanding grows. When a child explains a local festival in English, both languages become richer. When students discuss village life, family traditions, rivers, forests, markets, music, or crafts in English, they discover that learning a new language does not mean leaving their own world behind. Instead, they carry that world with them. That is what makes learning English in India unique. The classroom itself must also change. Imagine entering a classroom where the first five minutes are filled with conversation instead of silence. The teacher smiles and asks, What surprised you this morning? Another day, the question is, If you could improve your village or your neighbourhood, what would you begin with? Students talk to one another. They laugh. They disagree politely. They listen. They build confidence before opening a textbook. Language begins to live. The lesson then moves towards a story, a poem, an article, or a speech. Students do not read only to answer questions at the end of the page. They read to understand people. They read to discover ideas. They read to compare one life with another. A poem becomes a conversation. A story becomes an experience. An article becomes an invitation to think. When students write, they do not simply fill pages with memorised sentences. They write letters to their grandparents. They prepare speeches about clean rivers. They write reviews of books they enjoyed. They create travel guides for visitors. They record family memories before they disappear. They describe the smell of rain on village roads. They write about friendship, hope, courage, and change. Language slowly becomes personal. Speaking also changes. Instead of repeating lines after the teacher, students interview local farmers, artists, doctors, shopkeepers, sports players, and grandparents. They ask questions. They collect stories. They return to school carrying real-life stories from their communities. Every conversation becomes a lesson. Listening changes too. Students learn to listen with respect. They listen not only for correct answers but also for different opinions. They discover that understanding another person is one of the deepest forms of learning. This simple act builds kindness. Many people still ask whether grammar is important. The answer is yes. Accuracy matters because language helps people understand one another clearly. Yet accuracy grows best when learners have something meaningful to say. Children who write about their own experiences care more about making their writing clear. Students who prepare speeches naturally revise their words. Grammar becomes a helpful guide instead of a frightening gatekeeper. Fluency and accuracy are not enemies. They walk together. India also has an opportunity that few countries possess. Its classrooms hold many cultures. A single classroom may include children from different religions, traditions, languages, and family backgrounds. If guided well, this diversity becomes one of the richest classrooms in the world. Students learn that another language is never a threat to their own identity. Instead, every new language opens another friendship. This understanding is deeply important in today's world. The future will belong to people who can work with others, even when they speak differently, think differently, or live differently. English therefore becomes much more than an academic subject. It becomes a meeting place. The world itself is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is growing. Digital communication crosses continents every second. Climate change affects every nation. Health, science, trade, and technology connect people across borders. Young people will need to work with teams from many countries. They will need to solve problems together. They will need to explain ideas with clarity and respect. English can help them do this. But there is an important difference between speaking English and thinking wisely. Language alone does not make a responsible citizen. Character does. Schools therefore carry a larger responsibility. They must help students ask honest questions. They must encourage them to examine facts before accepting them. They must help them distinguish truth from falsehood. They must teach them to disagree without hatred and to express confidence without arrogance. Language becomes the path through which values find expression. This is perhaps the greatest purpose of education. Another powerful change is taking place in classrooms that encourage creation rather than repetition. A group of students designs a podcast about local history. Another group prepares a short play on water conservation. Others create posters encouraging kindness. Some prepare a digital story about traditional crafts. Others write a newspaper report about a community event. Learning begins to resemble real life. Students are no longer only consumers of information. They become creators. Creation naturally leads to collaboration. No important work in today's world is completed alone. Scientists work in teams. Doctors work in teams. Engineers work in teams. Artists work in teams. Teachers work in teams. Students must therefore learn how to listen, contribute, encourage, and share responsibility. These qualities are learned through practice rather than lectures. The English classroom offers many opportunities for this growth. One group writes together. Another debates respectfully. Another solves a problem. Another presents findings. Every activity teaches both language and life. As students grow, they also learn to bring ideas together. A poem reminds them of a newspaper article. A science lesson connects with an environmental campaign. A history lesson inspires a speech. A family story becomes a research project. This ability to connect ideas is one of the highest forms of learning. It allows knowledge to become wisdom. India's future classrooms should therefore be places where languages meet, ideas meet, people meet, and dreams meet. No child should feel that English belongs only to someone else. Every child should believe that English is another instrument through which their own voice can be heard. That voice may speak about the Himalayas. It may describe the deserts of Rajasthan. It may celebrate the boats of Kerala. It may explain the traditions of Nagaland. It may tell stories from Kashmir. It may carry songs from Assam. It may introduce the world to the colours of Gujarat. It may speak of the hopes of every village and every city. The language becomes richer because India is rich. The learner becomes stronger because the learner remains rooted. Perhaps this is the greatest lesson of all. The goal is not to produce children who sound alike. The goal is to help every learner speak with confidence, write with clarity, think with honesty, listen with respect, and act with responsibility. When this happens, English becomes far more than a classroom subject. It becomes a bridge between home and school. Between village and city. Between India and the world. Between knowledge and action. Between imagination and reality. The flight toward better English is therefore not a race. It is a journey. Each learner travels at a different pace. Each classroom discovers its own path. Each teacher lights another lamp. Each family encourages another dream. Together they create a generation that is fluent without losing humility, accurate without losing creativity, multilingual without losing identity, proudly Indian while remaining open to the world, and ready not only to succeed but also to serve. That is the promise before us. If our schools continue to nurture curiosity instead of fear, conversation instead of silence, understanding instead of memorisation, and purpose instead of mere performance, the English classroom will become one of the strongest spaces for building thoughtful citizens. In the end, the true measure of language learning will not be found only in examination marks or certificates. It will be found in young people who can comfort a friend, explain a new idea, solve a common problem, celebrate their culture, respect another culture, work with others, and speak for what is right. When English helps learners do these things, it has fulfilled its highest purpose. And when India achieves this vision, the world will not simply notice that Indian students speak English well. The world will notice that they use English with wisdom, compassion, confidence, and hope. (The author is an educator committed to reimagining education through thoughtful leadership, reflective practice, curriculum innovation, and transformative learning; bridging local wisdom with global perspectives to empower every learner for a changing world. Feedback at: sheikhgulzar1970@gmail.com )
Assam flood: Over 6.43 lakh affected; Central team will visit soon, Shah tells CM
Report says 35 revenue circles and 889 villages in the 10 districts are affected; a crop area of 24891.66 hectares also remains submerged
Assam floods: 41 dead, 9 lakh affected; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says destruction 'unimaginable'
Assam faces unimaginable flood destruction impacting over nine lakh people. Forty-one lives have been lost, and many remain missing after heavy rainfall. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured central assistance for rebuilding efforts. An inter-ministerial team will soon assess the extensive flood damages. Rescue and relief operations are underway with government and air force support.
Assam faces worst floods in 60 years as death toll rises to 30
Assam is facing its worst flooding in 60 years, with over 8 lakh people affected and at least 30 deaths reported. Authorities say a cloudburst in Nagaland triggered flash floods across several districts, while fresh rainfall warnings continue to raise fears of further flooding and landslides.
Assam Flood Toll Rises to 41, Over 7 Lakh Hit as Monsoon Fury Continues
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calls the crisis the worst in 60 years as rescue operations intensify across 16 districts.
100 people remain missing in three worst-affected districts, Assam CM Himanta Sarma said
Assam flood situation remains critical; 41 dead
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical, with 41 people killed so far and over 6.50 lakh reeling under the deluge across 11 districts, officials said on Thursday, July 23. The Army, Air Force and other agencies continued relief and rescue operations, with drones being pressed into service, too, to provide essential items to 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 .
10 killed, 6.53lakh affected byfloods in Assam
Guwahati: Assam reeled under intense flood on Wednesday, July 22, that hit 11 of its districts, affecting 6.53 lakh people and killing 10 people in one day, with no respite in sight as the weather department warned of more rains over the next few days. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 10 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 .
Africans, Russians, Ukrainians among 2,089 deported from Assam since 2016
The State government tells the Assam Assembly that 61,259 Hindus and Christians were among 1,72,673 foreigners detected in Assam till May 31
Indian Army Rescues Over 700 People Amid Assam Flood Crisis
Guwahati, July 23: The Indian Army has intensified its flood relief and rescue operations in the most affected districts of Upper Assam. As of Wednesday, officials reported that over 700 stranded individuals have been rescued, and hundreds of flood-affected residents have received medical assistance and essential supplies. According to an official statement, soldiers from the ... Read more Indian Army Rescues Over 700 People Amid Assam Flood Crisis
Police barricades keep BJP, Congress workers apart during face-off in Jammu
Jammu, Jul 22:Despite heavy rain, BJP and Congress workers came face-to-face at ShaheediChowk near the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on Wednesday, prompting massive police deployment and the erection of barricades to prevent any confrontation. Police formed a security cordon and kept the rival groups apart with barbed wire as both parties raised slogans within proximity to each other. The BJP protest was led by the Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, who, along with senior party leaders and workers, marched towards the JKPCC headquarters despite heavy downpour, raising slogans against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Congress workers led by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra and working president Raman Bhalla came out of the party headquarters and staged a counter-protest, chanting slogans demanding the resignation of Prime Minister NarendraModi and against alleged hooliganism of the BJP. Sharma accused Gandhi of abandoning parliamentary debate and attempting to incite unrest among the youth. We are marching to the JKPCC office to convey one clear message that India believes in democracy, not in political theatrics, the BJP leader said. He claimed that Gandhi walked away from debate and left Parliament the country's highest democratic institution and the foremost forum where national policies are debated. By doing so, he committed an act that appears to be part of a larger conspiracy. He (Gandhi) is attempting to instigate the youth, who are the foundations of the vision of a developed India by 2047, trying to create an atmosphere of anarchy. The Congress seems to believe that, just as movements were launched in countries like Bangladesh and Nepal in the name of so-called public uprisings to capture power, a similar strategy can succeed here. That is their misconception, Sharma said. Stating that the people of India, especially the youth, have faith in democracy, he said. If Gandhi wants to come to power, there is a democratic process for that he should seek people's mandate through elections. After suffering electoral defeats in Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and several other places, it appears they believe they can create unrest and build a political atmosphere through disorder. JKPCC president Karra defended the Congress protest as a democratic right, alleging that the BJP was trying to suppress dissent instead of allowing a discussion in Parliament on the students' agitation. Accusing the ruling party of using force against the protesters and targeting the Congress, Karra claimed that BJP workers had come to the party office to intimidate its members, asserting that the Congress was prepared to peacefully resist what he termed the BJP's hooliganism. A protest is undoubtedly a part of democracy there is no doubt about that. But our protest is against the BJP's hooliganism. Our protest is also against the fact that the BJP does not want to discuss such a sensitive and contentious issue in Parliament. We are protesting because students have gathered at the JantarMantar in Delhi to voice their grievances, hardships and demands, yet, instead of engaging with them, the government chose to lathi-charge them, Karra said. He alleged that the police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi on Monday indicated that the BJP and Prime Minister NarendraModi had realised that protests were spreading across the country. It is the BJP which is creating unrest and attacking people across the country. Today, BJP workers came to attack our party office. We were sitting peacefully inside, but when we learned that they had come to attack us, we could not simply remain seated we had to come outside as well, Karra said. What the BJP is doing is not protest but hooliganism. Using the government, the administration and the police, they have come here to attack us. But we are standing our ground, fully prepared to face any such attack, he added. The BJP and the Congress have been at loggerheads over the police crackdown on protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who gathered at the JantarMantar on Monday for a 'SansadChalo' march, demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, among others, despite heavy security deployment. The matter took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party's AkhileshYadav, were forcibly removed by police after they staged a dharna outside Prime Minister NarendraModi's residence in Delhi, demanding his resignation.
Assam Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over NEET Paper Leak Controversy
Guwahati, July 23: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has called for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in response to the NEET paper leak scandal. On Wednesday, they organized a protest rally in Guwahati, demanding a detailed discussion on the issue in Parliament. The protest march commenced from Rajiv Bhawan in ... Read more Assam Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over NEET Paper Leak Controversy
10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days
Assam Floods: Chief Minister Sarma Reports Severe Conditions, Thousands Trapped
Guwahati, July 23: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that the flood situation in the state is far more severe than official assessments indicate. Numerous villages remain completely cut off, with bodies being recovered and thousands of people trapped due to flooding. Speaking to reporters in Sonari, Charaideo district, the Chief Minister ... Read more Assam Floods: Chief Minister Sarma Reports Severe Conditions, Thousands Trapped
Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Assam, Rescues 990 Individuals
Guwahati, July 23: The Indian Army has ramped up its flood relief efforts in Assam under Operation Jal Rahat. Working alongside state administration and various civilian agencies, the Army is actively conducting rescue, relief, and medical assistance operations in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat. As of July 22, at 4 PM, four relief ... Read more Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Assam, Rescues 990 Individuals
Eastern Assam floods worst in 60 years, says State Minister
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days
Toxic gas kills two illegal miners in abandoned Assam coal field
A rights body claims the duo died after inhaling toxic gas in an illegal mine, while the Tinsukia district police say the cause of death is under investigation
Assam Floods: Gaurav Gogoi Urges Swift Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
Guwahati, July 22: Gaurav Gogoi, the Assam Pradesh Congress President and Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat, has called on the state government to expedite relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected areas. He emphasized that the governments priority should be to deliver timely assistance to every impacted family. During his visit to several flood-hit regions ... Read more Assam Floods: Gaurav Gogoi Urges Swift Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
Assam Courts Face Over 5.7 Million Pending Cases Amid Staffing Shortages
Guwahati, July 22: Assams Law and Justice Minister Sushant Borgohain informed the state assembly during the ongoing monsoon session that over 5.7 million cases are pending in the states courts, with 40 judicial positions currently unfilled. In response to a question from senior Congress MLA Zakir Hussain Sikdar, Minister Borgohain stated that Assam has an ... Read more Assam Courts Face Over 5.7 Million Pending Cases Amid Staffing Shortages
Assam floods leave 35 dead, over 100 missing; toll may rise, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam's chief minister reported thirty-five flood deaths and over one hundred missing people. He expressed apprehension that the casualty figure will rise further due to widespread devastation. Several areas remain inaccessible to rescue teams, leaving thousands stranded in floodwaters. Floods were triggered by a cloudburst in Nagaland's Mon district, affecting multiple districts. Opposition questioned the government's preparedness and flood management strategy during the assembly session.
Environmental CSR in India has grown steadily over the past decade, with Corporate India investing Rs. 17,377 crore across environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources and agroforestry initiatives. However, a new report by Sattva Consulting, powered by India Data Insights (IDI), finds that while environmental CSR has expanded, funding remains concentrated among a relatively small group of companies and is not always aligned with the geographies and sectors facing the country's greatest environmental challenges. The report, A Decade of Green Spending: What Rs. 17,000 Crores of Environmental CSR Reveals About Corporate India, lands at a moment when India, ranked the 9th most climate-vulnerable nation in the Climate Risk Index 2026, is under growing pressure to align corporate giving with climate resilience goals under Viksit Bharat 2047 and its 2070 Net Zero commitment. Environmental CSR spending fell to a post-pandemic low of 4.4% of total CSR outlay in FY2020-21, as companies redirected funds towards health and relief efforts. It has since recovered, stabilising at 8.4% of total CSR spend in FY2023-24, still well behind enduring priorities such as education and health. The report notes that with an estimated $2.5 trillion needed to meet India's Nationally Determined Contributions by 2030, and $10 trillion required to build a climate-resilient economy by 2047, CSR capital has a distinct role to play in bridging gaps where public systems face capacity or resource constraints. While environmental CSR is growing, corporate philanthropy is not yet fully aligned with India's highest climate risks, especially sectors with the greatest environmental footprint. A Concentrated Funding Base Just one out of five companies that report CSR spending direct any of it towards the environment. Less than a fifth of smallest CSR spenders allocate funds towards climate action. In contrast, nearly all of the companies with CSR budgets over Rs. 50 crore reserve a portion of their outlay for environment-related projects. European-headquartered MNCs operating in India show markedly higher participation (about two-thirds) than Indian companies (54%), a gap the report links to the influence of stringent European regulatory frameworks, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Growth Without Scale The growth in environmental CSR is being driven almost entirely by a rising number of small and mid-sized projects rather than larger, systemic investments. The number of environmental CSR projects grew 20% over the past three years, while aggregate spending grew only 6% in the same period, leaving the average project size flat at Rs. 45 lakh. Only 29 projects in FY2024 carried budgets of Rs. 10 crore or more, barely up from 22 such projects in FY2020-21. Divergence In Environmental Footprint And Funding The report finds a marked disconnect between industries' environmental footprint and their environmental CSR behaviour. Sectors with some of the largest environmental footprints, including Energy, Mining, and Oil, Gas, Coal & Petroleum, show relatively low participation in environmental CSR. Even where companies in these sectors do undertake environmental initiatives, they allocate only 5-7% of their CSR budgets towards environmental causes, well below several consumer-facing industries. By contrast, consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, Food and Beverages, and Automotive, despite a comparatively lighter environmental footprint, allocate over 10% of CSR spend to environmental causes, a pattern the report attributes to brand positioning and consumer-facing ESG commitments rather than direct impact alignment. Climate-Vulnerable Districts Underfunded The report's starkest finding concerns geography. Nearly 45% of environmental CSR funding is directed to pan-India or multi-state programmes, and a further 22% flows to Tier-1 cities, leaving just over a third of funding for more localised, place-based interventions. States including Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, all classified as highly climate-vulnerable, receive less than Rs. 25 per capita in environmental CSR. The pattern sharpens at the district level: among India's 50 most climate-vulnerable districts, 30 of them received only 1% (Rs. 106 crore) of total environmental CSR spending over the past three years, with a handful of districts in Assam alone accounting for 60% of what little vulnerable-region funding exists. Traditional Themes Dominate Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport and climate. Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport, climate governance and carbon MRV, and circular economy alongside nearly Rs. 500 crore embedded within Health, Livelihoods, and Education CSR programmes that integrate water, clean energy, and climate-resilience programmes. What This Means For Corporate India "India's climate ambitions will require every form of capital to work more strategically. As climate risks increasingly affect business operations, supply chains and communities, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from project-based philanthropy into catalytic capital, supporting climate-vulnerable regions, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and complementing broader sustainability and ESG efforts," said Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder and CEO, Sattva Consulting . Looking Ahead The report's authors argue that as ESG disclosure norms tighten and climate risk becomes more immediate for business operations, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from a fragmented, theme-led funding mechanism into a more targeted, catalytic lever for climate resilience. It should align more closely with industry's environmental footprint, channel funding towards India's most climate-vulnerable geographies, and complement existing project-led giving with longer-horizon, systemic interventions in areas such as air quality, circular economy, and climate governance. Realising this shift, the report notes, will require coordinated, collective action across corporates, philanthropy, and ecosystem actors, rather than standalone funding approaches. The report is based on an analysis of CSR disclosures filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for FY2014-15 to FY2023-24, covering 17,377 crore in spending across Environmental Sustainability, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Agroforestry. www.sattva.co.in/quick-read/environmental-csr-in-india-lessons-from-%e2%82%b917000-crore-of-investments/ . About Sattva Consulting Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009, we have engaged with communities, business, and government to achieve societal impact at scale. We believe that Civil society, Business, and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms—built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships. To know more, visit sattva.co.in . About India Data Insights India Data Insights (IDI), an initiative by Sattva Consulting, aims to empower India’s development sector with actionable, ready-to-use data insights to enable sharper decisions and maximise impact. Built as a public good, IDI consolidates public data across SDG practice areas on one, unified platform, offering insightful visualisations, interactives, blogs and ready-to-use-charts and dashboards. To know more, visit indiadatainsights.com .
Guwahati, July 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported on Wednesday that floods from April 29 to July 21 have impacted 727,506 individuals across 25 districts in the state. He assured that the state government is actively working on relief, rehabilitation, and restoring livelihoods for those affected. The Chief Minister shared updates on the ... Read more Assam Floods Affect Over 727,000 People Across 25 Districts, Chief Minister Sarma Visits Relief Camps
The Centre has announced a new recruitment category for Ex-Agniveers in Constable (General Duty) posts in CAPFs and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, three years' upper age relaxation, a five-year age relaxation for the first batch and exemptions from the Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test and written examination. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also created a dedicated Ex-Agniveer wing.
Former Agniveers will receive fifty percent reservation in constable posts. This reservation applies to Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. Candidates receive a three-year upper age limit relaxation. First batch Agniveers get an additional five-year age concession. Ex-Agniveers are exempt from physical and written recruitment tests.
Assam floods: 21 killed in a day, over 5.6 lakh affected
At least 21 people died in a single day as floods worsened across Assam on July 21, taking this years flood death toll to 31. More than 5.6 lakh people have been affected across 16 districts, with Sivasagar emerging as the worst-hit district. Relief operations by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are underway as authorities continue rescue efforts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit the affected areas on July 22.
21 killed in a day as flood situation worsens in Assam; 5.4 lakh people affected in 16 districts
A total of 3,59,535 people were affected in Sivasagar, followed by 87,662 in Jorhat and 72,646 in Charaideo
46 KCP-PWG cadres surrender in Manipur, lays down sophisticated weapons
Around 46 active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) surrendered to the Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh, at the Mantripukhri Garrison, HQ Assam Rifles (South) in the Imphal East district
