Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday on value buying after falling sharply in the previous session, with bank stocks driving the rally in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 332.63 points, or 0.45 per cent, to settle at 74,336.45. During the day, it jumped 502.04 points, or 0.67 per cent, to 74,505.86. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 99 points, or 0.43 per cent, to end at 23,217.60. Among the 30 Sensex firms, ITC, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharat Electronics were among the major winners. Tata
Guwahati, September 16: Filmmaker Rima Das acclaimed feature Village Rockstars 2 is set for a nationwide release on September 25, bringing the award-winning Assamese film to audiences in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The announcement follows its earlier theatrical run in Assam and its screening at MAMI Independent. A continuation of Das 2017... The post Assam Filmmaker Rima Das Village Rockstars 2 to Release Nationwide on September 25 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Rupee loses 7 paise to settle at 95.95 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The rupee stayed weak for the seventh consecutive session, declining 7 paise to 95.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a strong greenback overseas and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said the rupees slide was capped by positive domestic equity markets, even as crude oil prices remained elevated amid escalating US-Iran conflict. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 and moved in the range of 95.85 to 95.98 against the greenback. The unit finally settled 7 paise lower at 95.95 (provisional) against the American currency. The local unit ended 34
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Complainant gets final chance to argue, next hearing on Sept 21
Sultanpur (UP, Sep 16 (PTI) A court here on Wednesday gave the complainant in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a final opportunity to present arguments, fixing September 21 for the next hearing with a warning against further delay. The case relates to alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi against the then Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Bengaluru in 2018. The hearing before the MP/MLA special court was deferred after Santosh Kumar Pandey, appearing for complainant and local BJP politician Vijay Mishra, sought more time to prepare his arguments, citing his engagement in a religious event. Gandhis
PM has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul on
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to prostrate before US President Donald Trump and give a huge amount of money to America, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday and demanded a rollback of the governments decision to levy a fee on UPI payments. In a video posted on X, Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to stop lying down in front of the US, have a spine, stand up and rollback the UPI tax. Modi ji, roll back the UPI tax. Now. pic.twitter.com/IIt46zMgCG Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 16, 2026 The government on Tuesday introduced
Iron Lady Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman To Head CRPFs Elite CoBRA Commando Unit
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, known as the Iron Lady of Assam, has become the first woman officer to head the CRPFs elite jungle warfare commando unit, CoBRA. The 2006-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre officer was appointed Inspector General of CoBRA after serving in Assam Police and the National Investigation Agency. Parashar earned her moniker after leading a crackdown against the National Democratic Front of Bodoland as Sonitpur SP in 2013-14, an operation that resulted in the killing of 16 militants and arrest of 64 others. She takes charge as CoBRA operates in forest areas of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and two battalions remain deployed in Manipur. Her appointment is also part of the CRPFs wider effort to place women officers in key operational and combat-heavy leadership roles.
Hyderabad: Two Held With 17.1 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 9 Lakh
The accused were identified as Dheeraj Das, 39, and Rabali Ali, 25, natives of Assam. Police seized 17.1 kg of ganja worth around Rs 9 lakh from their possession.
Sanjukta Parashar: Assam's Iron Lady Is CRPF CoBRA's 1st Woman Chief
Sanjukta Parashar previously served in the National Investigation Agency.
Assam Rifles, DRI Seize Yaba Worth
Agartala, September 16, 2026: In one of the biggest seizures of Yaba tablets in the region, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized 109.2 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approximately 327 crore during a joint operation in Hailakandi district of Assam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a... The post Assam Rifles, DRI Seize Yaba Worth 327 Crore in Hailakandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam CM Reviews Flood Damage Survey, Sets October 10 Deadline
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the rapid assessment survey being conducted in flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The survey, aimed at evaluating the extent of damage caused by the recent floods, is currently in its second phase. During the review, Sarma directed officials to ensure... The post Assam CM Reviews Flood Damage Survey, Sets October 10 Deadline first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Govt to Set Up Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Every District: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Sep 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will establish rehabilitation centres in every district to provide structured support for individuals struggling with drug addiction. The initiative aims to help affected people return to normal life while ensuring safe and regulated facilities. Speaking at a press conference in Jorhat after... The post Assam Govt to Set Up Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Every District: CM Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Warsh likely to side with financial markets over Trump as Fed rate hike expected
WASHINGTON, September 16, 2026 (AP) Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged. Economists expect that on Wednesday, Warsh and his fellow policymakers will side with the markets. Warsh, economists say, has largely boxed himself into a rate hike after delivering a high-profile speech last month warning that inflation remains too far above the Feds 2% target and might require higher borrowing
RPF Constable Saves Man Who Falls Between Train, Platform at Tambaram
Since there was no injury, he travelled in the same train to Assam
Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world
September 16, 2026 (Conversation) This year, the European summer has been sweltering. It is unprecedented in many ways, marked by extreme heat, drought and record-breaking fires. Across the continent, fires have consumed hundreds of homes and demanded the evacuation of thousands of people. Europes wine regions have been particularly hard hit, including around Frances Bordeaux region. Aside from the direct dangers of fires, exposure to smoke can give grapes a burnt or ashy flavour, and this smoke taint can discourage people from buying wine from fire-affected regions. However, it is not only European wineries that are battling increasingly fierce fires.
Man Sentenced To Death For Rape, Murder Of 4-Year-Old Assam Girl In 2023
The sentence comes three years after a four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and subsequently killed at Krishnakali Tea Estate.
Iron Lady Of Assam Sanjukta Parasor Becomes First Woman To Lead CRPFs 10-Battalion CoBRA
The 2006-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer brings counter-insurgency, field policing and NIA experience to CoBRAs top post.
Do pimple patches actually work? Here
Youre standing in the skincare aisle and pimple patches are everywhere clear ones, flesh-coloured ones, stars, hearts. They promise to flatten a pimple overnight. Then there are those satisfying social media videos where someone peels off a pimple patch to reveal a much calmer-looking pimple underneath. But do pimple patches actually work? And what are they really doing to your skin? Whats a pimple? A pimple forms when a hair follicle gets clogged with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria, causing inflammation, redness and sometimes a pus-filled head. You might also hear a pimple called a spot or a
Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.91 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The rupee fell 3 paise to 95.91 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, facing pressure from a strong American currency and outflow of foreign funds. Positive domestic equity markets, however, supported the local currency, even as crude oil prices remained elevated amid heightened tension in West Asia, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 against the US dollar and fell further to 95.91, trading 3 paise lower from its previous close. The rupee settled 34 paise lower at 95.88 against the American currency on Tuesday, after
Delhi-NCR braces for another rainy day as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather across the region and adjoining parts of northwest India. The national capital and neighbouring regions are likely to experience another spell of unsettled weather on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated places. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at isolated locations in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. The weather system could result in short spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas, rather than continuous rainfall throughout the day. The wet conditions are expected to continue into Thursday, with the IMD forecasting fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated areas could also receive heavy rain during this period. Bihar is also likely to witness rain and thunderstorm activity on Wednesday. Several parts of the state may receive showers, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible in some areas. Odisha is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms in several districts. The IMD has warned of lightning and thunderstorm activity, along with the possibility of gusty winds in some parts of the state. In Rajasthan, weather conditions are likely to shift from partly sunny skies to increased cloud cover, followed by rain and thunderstorms in some areas. The IMD has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings for both East and West Rajasthan, with gusty winds likely at isolated places. Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with scattered showers mainly expected during the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to remain relatively moderate, although weather conditions could stay unsettled in some parts of the state. Haryana is expected to witness rain, with thunderstorms possible during the morning and thundery showers likely in the afternoon. Uttar Pradesh may experience cloudy periods, with light rain in the morning followed by brief showers in the afternoon. Thunderstorms could occur at isolated places, prompting residents to exercise caution during lightning and sudden downpours. Uttarakhand is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers at a few places. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells of rainfall at isolated locations, particularly in the hill districts. The rainfall activity is expected to extend beyond northwest India. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on September 16.
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal to contest Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam
Assam's opposition party, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has named party chief and Binnakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal as its candidate for the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. With Ajmal entering the fray,...
Govt aware of Langpih SIR claims
Shillong, Sep 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government is aware of concerns raised by villagers in Langpih along the Meghalaya-Assam border over attempts to enrol them in Assams Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Sangma said the matter has not yet been discussed at his level but the Political Department is looking [] The post Govt aware of Langpih SIR claims first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam Court Sentences Man to Death for Rape and Murder of Four-Year-Old Girl
A man in Assam has been sentenced to death for the 2023 rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, highlighting a lengthy legal process. Assam Court Sentences Man to Death for Rape and Murder of Four-Year-Old Girl
Adani Foundation Extends Aid to Flood-Affected Families Under Mission Relief
Adani Foundation is providing crucial support to families impacted by floods in Assam through its Mission Relief initiative. Adani Foundation Extends Aid to Flood-Affected Families Under Mission Relief
Assam plans Rs 50,000 crore investment for Viksit Assam 2047
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Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma believes the Nagaon by-election could signal a major shift for BJP, aiming for all 126 assembly seats. Assams Nagaon By-Election Could Pave the Way for BJPs Ambitious 126-Seat Goal, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal To Contest Lok Sabha Bypoll From Assam's Nagaon
The AIUDF had earlier indicated that Rezaul Karim Sarkar could be its nominee, but eventually opted to put its supremo directly into the electoral contest.
Dibrugarh gives cattle owners 24hrs to get animals off roads, markets
Assam plans district-level land banks to support industrial investment: CM
Mistaken for another species for years, Mizoram frog gets its identity
Dibrugarh Aasu unit calls for stronger action against drug trade, holds rally
BVFCL marks Engineers Day, unveils Visvesvaraya bust
Healthcare on wheels reaches Meghalayas 93 last-mile villages
1 held with pistol in Tinsukia, Ulfa-I link under lens
Ulfa-I cadre who spent 15 yrs in Myanmar surrenders in Tinsukia
Tension flares on Mizorams river border after trade dispute with Myanmar group turns violent
Tripura to implement UCC if Centre directs: CM Saha
Brahmaputra erosion reaches doorstep, closes in on Dhubri drinking water project
Nagaland warns traders against use of unverified weighing tools
Cabs to offer reduced fares for travel to Zubeen Kshetra on death anniv
Majuli masks inspire Dutch dancers artistic journey
5-yr-old girl dies after snakebite in Cachar
Stranded Manipur-bound trucks choke NH in Cachar, locals struggle to get through
11 suspected Bdeshis held at Silchar station for illegal stay
542 found ineligible in Meghalaya draft electoral roll scrutiny
Assam plans Rs 50,000 cr investment to achieve Viksit Assam 2047
Assam's Chief Minister concluded a conference focused on administrative reforms and development. Discussions covered student dropout rates and healthcare infrastructure upgrades across districts. Plans were made for industrial land banks and embankment reconstruction after recent floods. A 'Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan' will commemorate Prime Minister Modi's 25 years in governance. Flood damage assessment and timely assistance distribution were also prioritized.
Assam CM directs completion of second phase flood damage survey by October 10
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Congress gets ground on lease for
Indore, Sep 15 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed nearly 2 lakh students have registered for its September 19 Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore, to be addressed by Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi, and the party has been allotted a plot of land in front of a park for Rs 10 lakh fee for the programme. Amidst a political war of words, a Madhya Pradesh government body on Tuesday allocated 12,000 square meters of land on a temporary lease for the Opposition partys student outreach programme, whose fifth edition is being held in the states commercial capital, an official
Assam plans Rs 50,000 crore investment push to achieve Viksit Assam 2047
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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2026 (AP) The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trumps support for a cut. A quarter-point increase in the Feds rate, currently about 3.6%, isnt guaranteed because Fed Chair Kevin Warsh doesnt provide the signals about next moves that his predecessors did. Still, most analysts and economists expect a hike after a speech two weeks ago at the Feds annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,
Assam Elephant Durga Arrives at Madurai Temple
A five-year-old female elephant named Durga arrived at the Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple from Assam through Seva Trust, Chennai. She joins Parvathi, the temples existing female elephant.
Gaurav Gogoi urges Assam to bring five-year-old elephant Durga back
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Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 15 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday expressed confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election, while alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been making a secret pact with Badruddin Ajmal-led all India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) out of panic of a probable win of the Congress in the vacant Lok Sabha seat. Speaking to reporters here, Gogoi said the Congress was preparing for an aggressive campaign and remained confident of defeating its rivals in the October 6 bypoll. We are very confident of putting up a solid campaign, and we are confident of a victory in the forthcoming Nagaon bye-election, he added. Gogoi's remarks came amid indications that the AIUDF may field its President Badruddin Ajmal from Nagaon, potentially adding another significant player to what is already shaping up to be a closely fought political contest. The Congress leader claimed that the AIUDF had reconsidered its earlier candidate strategy after the Congress announced its nominee. According to Gogoi, the development reflected the strength of the Congress' position in the Lok Sabha constituency. Earlier, the AIUDF was thinking about another candidate, but after the Congress party announced its official candidate, the AIUDF have done a rethink, he said. Gogoi also targeted the BJP, alleging that the ruling party in Assam had become concerned after the Congress fielded a strong candidate. He claimed that a possible Badruddin Ajmal's candidature would ultimately work in favour of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The BJP has panicked and understood that the Congress has put forward a strong candidate, Gogoi said, alleging that the BJP had turned to its rusted political ally AIUDF to strengthen its position. The bypoll has consequently emerged as an important political test for both major parties ahead of the 2029 general election. The BJP has fielded former IAS officer and former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devasish Sharma, while the Congress has nominated former Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora. The political contest assumes additional significance because the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat was won by Congress in the 2019 and 2024 general elections. The seat fell vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned as MP and subsequently joined the BJP ending his long association with the Congress just before this year's Assembly polls in the state. Bordoloi also contested successfully on a BJP ticket from Dispur Assembly constituency and he became an MLA. For the BJP, winning Nagaon would represent more than a Parliamentary bypoll victory. It could strengthen the party's claim that its organisational and electoral influence is expanding into areas traditionally dominated by the Congress. For the Congress, retaining the seat would provide a crucial counter-narrative and demonstrate that its traditional support base in central Assam remains intact. With both parties treating Nagaon as a political bellwether, the October 6 verdict is likely to be closely watched as an early indicator of Assam's electoral mood.
Do direct democracies really exist?
THE ESSENTIALS September 15th is International Democracy Day. There are forms of direct democracy in the world: in Switzerland, in Uruguay, in a dozen American states or even in the state of Bavaria in Germany, for example. Citizens do not make all political decisions, but no institution can wield power beyond their control. Petitions and referendums are the tools that allow for the direct expression of the people in modern democracies . At a time when direct democracy is generating increasing interest , the term produces as much hope as confusion. For some , direct democracy refers to a regime
3,260 one-horned rhinos in Assam, 80% of global count: Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam recorded zero incidents of poaching (in 2025), and said there are around 4,075 one-horned rhinoceroses in the world
Assam Has 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, 80% Of Global Count: CM Himanta
Guwahati, Sep 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state is home to 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses, representing nearly 80 percent of the global population of the species. Sarma Emphasized that the latest survey recorded this impressive figure, crediting the achievement to Assams strong conservation measures and the absence of poaching incidents in... The post Assam Has 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, 80% Of Global Count: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .
Covids true toll, cervical cancer kit, MODY discovery & more |HealthWrapby The Hindu | Ep 01
This week on Health Wrap by The Hindu, we explore how new data and emerging technologies are reshaping public health in India and beyond. The latest maternal mortality figures from the Registrar General show a steady national decline, yet states such as Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Uttar Pradesh continue to report alarmingly high numbers, highlighting the urgent need for equitable access to maternal healthcare. Meanwhile, Indias COVID-19 death toll is under renewed scrutiny, as Civil Registration System data reveals 15.5 lakh excess deaths in 202021figures that contrast sharply with earlier international estimates. In a breakthrough for womens health, the US FDA has approved an at-home HPV screening kit, reflecting a shift towards decentralised diagnostics that could hold relevance for India. Scientists in Chennai, in collaboration with researchers in the US, have identified a new subtype of MODY, a rare genetic form of diabetes, reinforcing the call for wider genetic screening. A migraine drug is also showing promising results in reducing depressive symptoms, offering new hope in the overlap between neurological and mental health. As we approach World Hypertension Day, new data from the ICMR shows nearly one in three Indian adults suffers from high blood pressureyet more than half are unaware of their condition. These developments underscore the importance of accessible data, inclusive care, and innovation-led health systems that leave no one behind.
Covids true toll, cervical cancer kit, MODY discovery & more |HealthWrapby The Hindu | Ep 01
This week on Health Wrap by The Hindu, we explore how new data and emerging technologies are reshaping public health in India and beyond. The latest maternal mortality figures from the Registrar General show a steady national decline, yet states such as Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Uttar Pradesh continue to report alarmingly high numbers, highlighting the urgent need for equitable access to maternal healthcare. Meanwhile, Indias COVID-19 death toll is under renewed scrutiny, as Civil Registration System data reveals 15.5 lakh excess deaths in 202021figures that contrast sharply with earlier international estimates. In a breakthrough for womens health, the US FDA has approved an at-home HPV screening kit, reflecting a shift towards decentralised diagnostics that could hold relevance for India. Scientists in Chennai, in collaboration with researchers in the US, have identified a new subtype of MODY, a rare genetic form of diabetes, reinforcing the call for wider genetic screening. A migraine drug is also showing promising results in reducing depressive symptoms, offering new hope in the overlap between neurological and mental health. As we approach World Hypertension Day, new data from the ICMR shows nearly one in three Indian adults suffers from high blood pressureyet more than half are unaware of their condition. These developments underscore the importance of accessible data, inclusive care, and innovation-led health systems that leave no one behind.
Death For Child Rape-Murder In Assam
A POCSO court in Assam's Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Ray to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023, terming the crime arest of rare. The convict also received life imprisonment for rape and other sentences for related offences.
Sensex tanks 778 points, Nifty closes at 5-month low amid surging oil prices, rate hike fears
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex tanked 778 points while the broader stock index Nifty closed at a five-month low on Tuesday amid surging oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak trends in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 777.94 points, or 1.04 per cent, to settle at a three-month low of 74,003.82, dragged by losses in blue-chip banking, auto and oil & gas shares. The index opened higher but lost steam in late-morning deals as selling gathered pace. The barometer later tanked 787.73 points, or 1.05 per cent, to a days low of 73,994.03. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped
CRPF appoints IPS officer Sanjukta Parasor as the first female Inspector General of CoBRA unit
Sanjukta Parasor becomes the first woman to lead CRPF's elite CoBRA commando unit. She is a 2006-batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. The CoBRA unit was established to combat Left Wing Extremism and insurgency. Commandos have been credited with successful jungle warfare operations against Naxals. V K Birdi also takes charge as IG of CRPF VIP security wing.
Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at 95.92 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 38 paise to close at 95.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by escalating Middle East conflict and soaring Brent crude oil prices, which hit USD 108 per barrel. Forex traders said surging dollar demand from oil importers has sparked fresh concerns over inflation and Indias external trade balance. Moreover, weak domestic markets, a strong US dollar and worries over rising global treasury yields further dented investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.84 against the US dollar, then lost ground and closed at 95.92
Assam Court Hands Death Penalty In Child Rape-Murder Case
Guwahati, Sep 15: A special POCSO court in Assams Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Roy to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Bilasipara Additional and District Court Special Judge Rana Dutta, who found Roy guilty of sexually assaulting and subsequently killing the... The post Assam Court Hands Death Penalty In Child Rape-Murder Case first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Introduces GPS and SOS Buttons in State Buses for Enhanced Safety
Assam enhances public transport safety with GPS and SOS buttons in state buses, ensuring a secure travel experience for passengers. Assam Introduces GPS and SOS Buttons in State Buses for Enhanced Safety
Dhubri Court Awards Death Penalty In Child Rape-Murder
A POCSO court in Assam's Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Roy to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023. The judge cited the 'rarest of rare' category for the capital punishment.
ASTC buses go smart: Real-time tracking, SOS systems to boost passenger safety
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 15 (IANS) Assam is set to give a major technology push to its public transport system, with Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) buses being equipped with an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) aimed at improving passenger safety, operational efficiency and travel experience. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the states buses are being made not just smarter, but incredibly safer through the adoption of the new system. Under ITMS, ASTC buses will have real-time GPS tracking, allowing their movement to be monitored and providing passengers and transport authorities with greater visibility over bus operations. The system is also designed to support smarter scheduling, potentially helping reduce passenger waiting times and improving fleet management. A key component of the initiative is the introduction of emergency panic/SOS buttons inside buses. According to the information shared by the Chief Minister, these emergency systems will be directly linked to control centres, with the objective of strengthening emergency response and enhancing safety, particularly for women passengers. The upgraded system will also support automated ticketing and e-payments, reducing dependence on conventional ticketing processes and bringing digital payment facilities into everyday public transport. The government says the technology-driven overhaul is intended to make ASTC operations more responsive and efficient while improving the overall safety environment for passengers. The introduction of ITMS comes as Assam continues to expand the use of technology in public services and transport infrastructure. Real-time monitoring can also help authorities track fleet movement, identify operational delays and respond more effectively to incidents on the road. The initiative could prove particularly significant in a state where public buses remain an important mode of transportation connecting urban centres with smaller towns and rural areas. With GPS-enabled tracking, digital ticketing, emergency response mechanisms and smart scheduling being integrated into the fleet, the Assam government is positioning ITMS as a new phase in the modernisation of ASTC. The move is expected to make public transport more technology-driven while placing greater emphasis on passenger security, accountability and convenience.
Congress Fields Former MLA Shivmoni Bora for Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election in Assam
Assam bypoll: BJPs Devasish Sharma vs Cong Sibamoni Bora sets up tussle between ex-bureaucrats
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 15 (IANS) The Congress has fielded former Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora for the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, setting up a high-stakes contest against BJP nominee Devasish Sharma, a former IAS officer and former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner. The contest is shaping up as a direct political battle between two candidates with administrative backgrounds but sharply different electoral journeys. Bora, a former Block Development Officer, entered electoral politics in the 2021 Assam Assembly elections and emerged as one of Congress' prominent winners. Contesting from Batadroba, she defeated sitting BJP MLA and actor-turned-politician Angoorlata Deka by 32,820 votes, polling 84,278 votes and securing nearly 60 per cent of the votes. Her victory gave Congress a significant foothold in a constituency that had earlier been represented by the BJP. Bora also carries a considerable political legacy. She is the daughter of former Batadroba MLA Kiran Bora and a daughter-in-law of Golap Borbora, Assam's first non-Congress Chief Minister. While her family background provides an established political network, her 2021 victory demonstrated her ability to convert that legacy into an electoral mandate. The constituency, however, has undergone major political and geographical transformations since then. The 2023 delimitation exercise abolished the Batadroba Assembly seat and incorporated the area into the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency. Bora's return to electoral politics, therefore, comes in a substantially altered political landscape. The BJP, meanwhile, has placed its bet on Devasish Sharma, a former IAS officer who served as Nagaon's Deputy Commissioner before taking voluntary retirement to enter politics. His administrative tenure could give him familiarity among voters, local officials and political networks, while his candidature represents the BJP's continuing effort to leverage governance credentials in electoral contests. The bypoll became necessary after Congress' Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat and joined the BJP ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Bordoloi, who had also won Nagaon in 2019, subsequently contested and won the Dispur Assembly seat. The result will therefore carry significance beyond the individual candidates. For Congress, retaining a seat it won in 2019 and 2024 would provide a crucial political boost. For the BJP, capturing Nagaon would underline the party's expanding electoral strength in Assam and convert Bordoloi's defection into a decisive parliamentary gain. Voting will take place on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9.
No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government has not specified whether charges would be applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, to be paid by merchants. So far, there has been no charge on UPI transactions, irrespective of the amount. As per a gazette notification dated September 14, no bank or system provider would impose, whether directly or indirectly, any charge on a person making or receiving a
US judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay
BOSTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) A federal judge on Monday blocked U.S. President Donald Trumps administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the U.S. without applying for extensions. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston in favor of a coalition of unions and higher education advocacy groups a day before the Department of Homeland Securitys rule was set to take effect. Saylor said DHS adopted the policy based on exceptionally weak rationales. The agency had cited national security and the need to prevent fraud in the visa program,
Meta agrees to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies: Govt sources
New Delhi, Sept 15 (PTI) Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a fundamental principle for any social media platform operating in India and absolutely non-negotiable. The government will take action against platforms that fail to take proactive steps to ensure childrens safety online, the sources said, underlining its tough stance on platforms responsibility to protect minors from harmful content and activity. The government also remains engaged with other online platforms to ensure that they proactively identify and remove such content, the
Weeks after the Nepal flood disaster, families of the missing hold out hope
NEW DELHI/BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) Every day since a torrent of mud and rocks destroyed a Nepal-China border crossing high up in the Himalayas last month, Arushi Guptas parents have called and messaged their missing daughter hoping she somehow survived. The last photo she sent on the day of the flood was the facade of the Gyirong Port immigration post. But the calls and messages from her parents, who are among many families in Nepal and abroad awaiting news of loved ones, have gone unanswered. 15 minutes walk to the border, the 33-year-old wrote on WhatsApp to her father
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BJP is bringing UCC to target Muslims, says Asaduddin Owaisi
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is bringing Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the states where it is in power to target the 18 crore Muslims across the country. Reacting to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that all 21 NDA-ruled states will implement UCC before 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Owaisi said that BJP is not bringing the UCC for equality but only to target Muslims. The BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are doing this against Articles 25 which guarantees freedom of religion, Article 14 which guarantees the right to equality, and Articles 26 and 29 of the Constitution, the Hyderabad MP told media persons. So, the first thing we need to understand is that the BJP is not doing this for equality. It is only to target Muslims. The second thing you need to understand is that the soul of this country is pluralism. The third point is that Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP and the RSS are trying to impose Hindu laws on non-Hindus. The fourth point is that the Law Commission, which was constituted by the Narendra Modi government, said in its report that a UCC is neither necessary nor desirable for India, Owaisi said. Fifthly, we want to ask: Why do you have the 'Disturbed Area Act' in your states, under which a Hindu cannot sell his property to a Muslim. And why do you have laws regarding Love Jihad? The AIMIM Chief challenged Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP, and the RSS to go ahead and implement the UCC there. If Amit Shah talks about 'understanding the chronology', then let me tell youstand in Goa and declare that you will implement the same UCC law there that you introduced in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam, Owaisi said. The Hyderabad MP added that those who are against Muslims say that Goa has the UCC. They are fooling themselves and trying to mislead the world. In Goa, if a Hindu marriage takes place according to Hindu religious customs, and after the marriage, if a Hindu woman does not have a child by the age of 25, her Hindu husband can take a second wife. There is also a provision that if, by the age of 30, she does not give birth to a male child, he can marry again. This provision exists in Goa. The third point is that there is an exemption for Catholics. What is the exemption? Their marriage registration can be done through a Catholic priest rather than through the government, Owaisi said. The Hyderabad MP criticised the West Bengal government's order to close 252 madrassas across the state, saying this was being done out of BJP's hatred towards Muslims and Islam. He said that they were shutting down madrassas because Muslims who study there receive Quranic education according to their religion. He termed this as a clear violation of Article 30 of the Constitution, saying minorities have the right to establish institutions of their choice. On row over food served at BRICS Summit 2026, Owaisi said that India's diversity includes different cultures, religions, languages and food habits. According to the AIMIM Chief, around 20 per cent of minorities in India are vegetarian. We do not know what discussions took place with China, what will happen to the land occupied by China where we used to patrol, Owaisi said. Why are you playing with them, the AIMIM Chief asked on Indian women's cricket refusing to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council President and Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi. When the Indus Water Treaty has been put on abeyance, how is the ICC contract an obligation? You are allowing the BCCI to make money through TV rights. Why doesn't the government have empathy towards the people whose family members were butchered by the terrorists in Pahalgam, Owaisi asked and claimed that even the recent Red Fort suicide blast was again sponsored by Pakistan.
Assam Police Rescue 82 Cattle from Smuggling Operation, Seize Two Vehicles
Assam Police rescued 82 cattle from illegal smuggling in Bongaigaon, seizing two vehicles in a significant operation. Assam Police Rescue 82 Cattle from Smuggling Operation, Seize Two Vehicles
