Electors of 7 states left out of draft SIR rolls get fresh chance for inclusion in final list
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Facing allegations of disenfranchising crores of voters, the Election Commission on Friday gave a fresh chance to electors of seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD), and whose names could not be included in the draft rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. In a letter, the EC directed the chief electoral officers of Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland to facilitate the inclusion of such electors in the final electoral rolls. The decision covers electors who were issued enumeration forms but whose forms were
New Flowering Plant Species Discovered in Assam and Meghalaya
House gherao threat in Zubeen death case poses danger to my family, to be raised in court: Assam CM
The state government honours court orders, and those questioning them are trying to create disturbances in the State, said Sarma, adding that the Supreme Court will hear bail petitions of prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma on November 30
8 more held in Tripura attack on BSF personnel; total arrests rise to 18
Harmeet Dhillon exits after radical overhaul of US Justice Department
WASHINGTON, November 6, 2026 (AP) Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney who oversaw a radical reshaping of the United States Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, celebrated the mass departures of career lawyers and spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities, said Thursday that she had resigned from her post. Dhillon had been a powerful and divisive figure inside President Donald Trumps Justice Department since her confirmation last year as assistant attorney general, where she dramatically changed the direction of a division created during the countrys Civil Rights Movement to protect the rights of minorities. We ushered in the downfall of illegal
Gauhati High Court quashes Assam activists NSA detention
The State government invoked the National Security Act against Pranab Doley on July 30, a day after a court granted him bail for protesting a luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park
AMCH Dibrugarh Project Technical Support II Recruitment 2026
Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (AMCH) Recruitment 2026 for the post of Project Technical Support II (Field Worker) will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 23 November 2026 at Department of Microbiology, AMCH, Dibrugarh. Candidates should report at 11:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit amch-dibrugarh.assam.gov.in.
Watch the Official teaser from assamese movie 'Tibro' starring Zubeen Garg, Priyanka Bharali, Shankuraj Konwar, Gorisha & Mishti Chakraborty. 'Tibro' movie is directed by Abrar Khan . To know more about Tibro' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest assamese teasers, new movie teasers, trending assamese movie teasers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Assam opens online registration for Bhupen Hazarika centenary finale in Delhi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the online registration portal for Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's centenary celebration. The event is set to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on November 29, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest and will confer an award. A large number of national and local artistes will participate in the program.
US voters lashed out at data centres
Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) This weeks mid-term elections in the United States saw huge swings to the Democrats, away from President Donald Trumps Republican party. One surprisingly important factor was a rising backlash to the ongoing boom in data centre development triggered by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. Americans across ten states overwhelmingly voted in favour of candidates campaigning for local restrictions on data centres. According to exit polls, some 56% of voters said AI data centres were a crucial or major factor in their vote. The data centre push The results are a sign of
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Modi government over Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singhs remarks that voter ID will replace Aadhaar for identifying beneficiaries for social welfare programmes, saying this isnt just vote theft, its rights theft. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha termed as a conspiracy the Modi government ministers announcement that benefits of schemes will now be determined not by Aadhaar, but by Voter ID. The conspiracy runs very deep take your time to understand it. Under the guise of SIR, millions of names are being struck off
Fire at Oil India Ltd's intermediate tank farm in Assam's Dibrugarh kills 1
The fire at the Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat erupted around 9.05 am during maintenance work
PM Modi to present Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar in Delhi: Assam CM Himanta
Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) Is your new phone already slowing down or your expensive earphones acting up? Youre not imagining it. Our products are no longer designed to last, with some barely working a few years before ending up in landfill. Shortening the lifespan of a product is a strategy known as planned obsolescence. My new research takes a closer look at this concept and argues that, by strengthening existing laws, it is possible to make products that last while reducing costs for consumers and the environment. Mountains of e-waste Modern devices like laptops and smartwatches are made of a
X says police order demanding removal of Indian free-speech groups
BENGALURU, Nov 6 (Reuters) Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of Indias most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry. The orders, submitted through Xs online reporting form in the name of a senior Delhi police officer, sought the removal of the accounts of the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and the Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in), claiming they had defamed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Hindu nationalist group from which Prime Minister Narendra Modis
AUDC Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
Assam University, Diphu Campus, Diphu (AUDC) has released the official notification for 2 Guest Faculty posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 20 November 2026 at Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Diphu Campus. Candidates should report at 11:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit aus.ac.in.
5 workers seriously injured, 1 missing after explosion at Oil India facility in Assam
Major Fire At Oil India Tank Farm In Assam, 1 Dead, 6 Injured
The incident occurred while workers were operating a valve at the facility. The explosion took place in the crude oil storage section of the tank farm, triggering a massive fire.
Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS) Recruitment 2026 for 7 vacancies, including Medical Officer and Senior Medical Officer posts, will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 10 November 2026 at Office of the Principal cum Chief Supdt. of the respective institutions. Candidates should report at 10:30 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit asacs.assam.gov.in.
PM Modi to present Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar on Nov 29: Assam CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar at the closing ceremony of the birth centenary celebrations of legendary singer and composer Dr Bhupen Hazarika, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on November 29, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma said the Prime Minister has already consented to attend the event, which will feature performances by several national and state-level artists. The closing ceremony of the birth centenary celebration of Sudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika will be held in New Delhi on November 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already given consent to attend this closing ceremony. We will confer the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award in this programme. Singer Usha Mangeshkar has already given her consent to accept this award. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the award to Usha Mangeshkar in this programme, the Chief Minister said. H...
18 arrested in Tripura over attack on BSF personnel near Bangladesh border
Digital Desk | Agartala, Nov 6 (IANS) The total number of people so far arrested in connection with the brutal attack on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripuras Sepahijala district has risen to 18, including three women, following the arrest of eight more accused, police officials said on Friday. A senior police official said the fresh eight arrests were made from different parts of Sepahijala district on Thursday night and early Friday morning in connection with the November 2 incident at Ashabari village, under Kalamchaura police station, along the India-Bangladesh international border. An intensive search operation, launched immediately after the attack on BSF personnel on November 2, was still underway to apprehend the remaining accused, the official told IANS. All the 18 accused have been booked under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984. The eight newly arrested persons would be produced before a local court in Sepahijala district at the earliest, the official said. The first 10 accused arrested in the case were earlier produced before a court. Following the courts orders, the male accused were remanded to police custody, while the women were sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manik Saha, who had strongly condemned the attack and directed the authorities to take stringent action against those involved, chaired a high-level meeting with senior security officials on Thursday night to review the incident and the overall law and order situation. In a post on X, CM Saha said he chaired the meeting at the TIFT Conference Hall in Agartala in the presence of senior officials from the state administration, police, BSF, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Rifles. He said the Ashabari incident was also reviewed, and the authorities were directed to ensure strict legal action against those involved, adopt zero tolerance towards cross-border smuggling and strengthen security measures to maintain peace and law and order. According to police, the incident occurred on November 2 when BSF personnel intercepted a group of alleged smugglers attempting to smuggle ganja (cannabis) across the India-Bangladesh border. Subsequently, the BSF personnel were reportedly surrounded and attacked by a mob of around 50 men and women, leaving three personnel, including a Company Commander, grievously injured. The attackers also allegedly snatched a pump-action gun (PAG) from one of the BSF personnel and damaged a BSF vehicle. One of the alleged attackers was also injured in the incident. There have been several instances of attacks on BSF and other security personnel by suspected cross-border smugglers in Tripura. On October 16, 2017, a vehicle allegedly driven by smugglers ran over Deepak Kumar Mandal, Deputy Commandant of the BSF's 145th Battalion, at Balerdepha in the smuggling-prone Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district. Mandal, a resident of West Bengal, succumbed to his injuries on October 20, 2017. In another incident, Tripura Police Sub-Inspector Durga Kumar Hrangkhawl was killed on duty on November 21, 2019, after a vehicle allegedly operated by cross-border smuggling mafias deliberately ran him over in the same district. These incidents underline the serious risks faced by security and law-enforcement personnel while tackling organised cross-border smuggling activities in the district. Tripura shares an 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh and is surrounded by the neighbouring country on three sides. The state's geographical location makes it particularly vulnerable to cross-border smuggling, illegal movement and other transnational crimes. Except for a few stretches, most parts of the international border have been fenced to prevent smuggling, illegal crossings and the movement of criminal and other inimical elements.
Guwahati hotel firing: Body of accused handed over to family after autopsy
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 6 (IANS) The body of Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing case that claimed five lives, was handed over to his family following a post-mortem examination at the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, officials said on Friday. The autopsy was conducted in the presence of forensic medicine experts from three medical institutions, in keeping with the prescribed procedures for cases involving deaths in police custody. Gogoi, 34, was killed in a police encounter in Assam's Sivasagar district early on Wednesday. Police had claimed that he attempted to escape from custody while being taken to Sivasagar in connection with another case. An AMCH official said the post-mortem was delayed due to the time required to coordinate the presence of forensic experts from three different medical colleges. The examination continued for more than three hours. After the completion of the procedure, the body was brought out of the Forensic Medicine Department and handed over to Gogoi's family at around 7.10 p.m. The family later left for their residence with the body. The encounter occurred in the Gaurisagar area at around 3.10 a.m. on Wednesday. Gogoi had completed seven days in police remand in connection with the hotel firing case and was sent to judicial custody by a local court on Tuesday. Hours later, he was arrested from Guwahati Central Jail in connection with a separate bank fraud case registered in 2024. Gogoi, the leaseholder of Hotel Bilas Inn, was arrested after the October 26 shooting at the hotel in Guwahati's Bora Service area along GS Road. Five members of the Bharali family and a staff member were killed when gunfire erupted at the hotel, while the family's driver sustained injuries. Police alleged that a dispute over the management and use of the property led to the violence. According to police, disagreements had surfaced after Gogoi undertook renovations at the property. A meeting was scheduled on October 26 to settle the dispute, but an argument allegedly turned violent, following which Gogoi opened fire. The Assam Police had formed a six-member Special Investigation Team to probe the killings. The bereaved family had described the attack as premeditated and demanded stringent action against those responsible.
Assam Police slash pending investigations from 1.54 lakh to under 10,000: CM Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state police have brought down the number of pending investigations dramatically, claiming that the figure has fallen from around 1.54 lakh cases in 2020 to less than 10,000 at present. Taking to the social media platform X, the Chief Minister used a Diwali reference to highlight what he described as a major improvement in the functioning and efficiency of Assam Police. Every Diwali, the same dilemma, which box gets passed on? Assam Police stopped passing on cases a while ago. Pending investigations fell from 1.54 lakh in 2020 to under 10,000 today, CM Sarma said. The Chief Minister's remarks come as the Assam government continues to emphasise police reforms, faster investigations and improved delivery of justice as key components of its governance agenda. The sharp reduction in pending investigations, if sustained, would mark a significant improvement in the disposal of criminal cases and could help speed up the subsequent judicial process. Pending investigations have long remained a challenge for police forces across the country, with a large number of cases often remaining unresolved due to manpower constraints, procedural delays and the growing volume of criminal complaints. The Assam government has, in recent years, focused on strengthening police infrastructure and improving the use of technology in investigations. The state administration has also repeatedly stressed the need for greater accountability among investigating officers and the timely completion of probes. CM Sarma has frequently highlighted the role of Assam Police in maintaining law and order and tackling organised crime, narcotics trafficking and other criminal activities across the state. The Chief Minister's latest claim underscores the government's push to project a more efficient and responsive policing system in Assam. However, the government did not immediately provide a detailed breakup of the cases covered under the pending investigation figures or specify the period during which the reduction was achieved. The latest statement nevertheless reflects the state government's emphasis on clearing the backlog of criminal investigations and ensuring that cases move more swiftly through the criminal justice system.
Democratic socialist India-born Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2026 (AP) Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will alter the trajectory of the nations second-largest city. The India-born Ramans upstart campaign marked a generational shift at City Hall as voters followed the lead of New York, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected last year. Raman, though, never attracted the same level of national attention and stressed her willingness to break with the progressive party at times during the campaign. When she takes office next month,
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Nagaland workshop bats for community-led forest conservation
BJPs Amarendra Paul becomes Silchars 1st mayor
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ED searches 13 locations in Tripura, Bengal, Maharashtra over Rs 14-cr tender scam
Elderly woman killed over witchcraft suspicion in Digboi, 3 women held
Emami Q2FY27 net profit falls 2.8% to 144 cr, revenue rises 36.2%
Emami's September-quarter revenue rose 36.2 per cent on strong domestic growth, but net profit declined 2.8 per cent following the phase-out of tax benefits at its Assam unit
From gun bullets to bullet trains: CM highlights Assams transformation
Abor leader opposes Siang dam, questions national security argument
Assam Woman Killed On Witchcraft Suspicion
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
EAGLE Force busts interstate drug racket, arrests gang leader
Hyderabad: The EAGLE Force has busted an interstate drug racket in Hyderabad. The STF team, along with the Choutuppal police, arrested five, including the gangs alleged leader, on Thursday, November 5. Acting on a tip-off that two couriers from Assam had come to deliver ganja at the alleged kingpin, Bhaskar Hazarikas house in New Hafeezpet, 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 .
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Ahead of Dhanteras, gold prices climb Rs 2,200 to Rs 1.48 lakh/10gm in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Gold prices extended the festive rally for a second day in the national capital on Thursday, rising by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams on buying by jewellers and retailers ahead of the Dhanteras festival. The 99.9 per cent purity precious metal appreciated by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1,48,800 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Wednesdays close of Rs 1,46,600 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices also extended gains, climbing Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,94,500 per kg, inclusive of all taxes, from Rs 1,93,000
Children of frontier districts opening textbooks after 79 years of Independence: Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday highlighted the expansion of educational facilities to remote tea garden areas of the state, saying children living in frontier districts, located more than 500 km from Guwahati, are opening textbooks for the first time. In a post on X, Sarma shared the development, highlighting how education is gradually reaching some of Assam's most geographically isolated communities, where access to basic educational facilities has remained a major challenge. Deep in the heart of Assam's tea gardens, more than 500 km from Guwahati, children are opening textbooks for the very first time, the Chief Minister said. He further noted that 79 years after India's Independence, education had finally found its way to these remote frontier districts. This is what real change looks like, Sarma added. The Chief Minister's post sought to highlight the importance of extending educational opportunities to children in remote and underserved regions, particularly those living in areas where geographical isolation and inadequate infrastructure have historically affected access to schooling. Assam has a sizeable tea-growing population, with several tea garden communities spread across distant districts. Children in these areas often face challenges in accessing educational institutions due to difficult terrain, long distances and limited infrastructure. The extension of educational facilities to such locations is significant in addressing the longstanding gap in access to formal education and ensuring that children from economically and geographically disadvantaged communities are not left behind. The development also comes against the backdrop of the state government's broader emphasis on improving education infrastructure and expanding access to schooling across Assam. Sarma's remarks underline the importance of taking educational facilities to the doorsteps of communities that have remained outside the mainstream development process for decades. The initiative, as highlighted by the Chief Minister, reflects an effort to bridge the educational divide between urban centres and remote tea garden settlements, providing children in these areas an opportunity to access formal education and pursue better prospects.
CJP leaders questioned for 4 hours, asked around 70 questions over Jantar Mantar protest
New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were questioned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for around four hours on Thursday in connection with two FIRs related to their protest at Jantar Mantar on October 13, police said. The two leaders reached the Crime Branch office in Rajouri Garden around 11 am and the questioning concluded at around 3 pm, they said. Around 70 questions were put to them during the questioning, but they did not respond to some of them, police sources said. The CJP leaders appeared before the
Shutdown over killing of Kuki youths continues to cripple life in Manipur's Kangpokpi
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 5 (IANS) Normal life remained badly affected in Manipurs Kangpokpi district for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday as a tribal organisation continued its shutdown to protest against the alleged failure of the Manipur government to take action over the killing of two Kuki community youths. A police officer said that shops, markets, business establishments, and educational institutions remained closed, and most vehicles remained off the roads due to the shutdown. Several goods-laden vehicles bound for the state capital through National Highway-2 (NH-2) were also unable to enter Kangpokpi and remained stranded in neighbouring Senapati district, which is predominantly inhabited by the Naga community. Additional security forces had been deployed in the mountainous Kangpokpi district to prevent any untoward incident and maintain law and order during the shutdown. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), a prominent Kuki-Zo organisation, had called the shutdown to condemn what it described as the state government's inaction over the killing of two Kuki civilians. It extended the shutdown, which was to conclude at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, for another 48 hours, in view of the government's continued failure to take decisive and concrete action towards ensuring justice for the brutal killing of the two Kuki-Zo civilians and the fulfilment of the demands submitted in this regard. Any further failure to act decisively and deliver justice within this extended period will compel the Kuki-Zo people to intensify their democratic protest and pursue stronger collective measures. Should the situation deteriorate further as a consequence of the government's continued inaction, the sole responsibility shall rest with the government, the tribal body said in a statement. The bodies of the two Kuki youths, who had gone missing on October 28, were recovered on November 1 following multiple search operations conducted by joint teams of the Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), the Rapid Action Force (RAF), and the Assam Rifles. Following the recovery of the bodies, CoTU initially called a 24-hour shutdown in Kangpokpi district from November 1. The organisation subsequently extended the shutdown by another 48 hours on Monday evening, citing the government's alleged failure to take concrete steps to ensure justice for the victims. The tribal organisation further asserted that the Kuki-Zo people would not accept empty assurances and administrative excuses in place of justice and demanded time-bound action against those responsible for the killings. The recovery of the bodies of the two missing youths has added to the prevailing tension in the conflict-affected state, where ethnic divisions and security concerns continue to pose serious challenges to the administration. The two were identified as Tinginlun Chongloi, 21, and Paoginlal Hangshing, 20. They were allegedly abducted by unidentified miscreants, she had said. More than 50 people have reportedly been killed and dozens of houses torched in clashes between the Naga and Kuki-Zo communities since February this year. The violence has largely been concentrated in Ukhrul, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong, and Noney districts and parts of Senapati district.
Assam Minister visits Bordoibam Wetland, seeks consensus on bird sanctuary boundaries
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 5 (IANS) Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday visited the Bordoibam wetland along with the local Circle Officer and residents to discuss a mutually acceptable approach to demarcating the boundaries of the proposed bird sanctuary, with a focus on balancing environmental conservation and the livelihood interests of local farming communities. During the visit, the minister reviewed concerns surrounding the proposed demarcation and emphasised the need for a sustainable solution that would protect the ecologically significant wetland without adversely affecting agricultural land belonging to farmers in the surrounding areas. In a post on X, Pegu said the visit was undertaken in accordance with the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure that wetland conservation efforts do not compromise the interests of residents. He said protecting the wetland and safeguarding farmers' agricultural land must go hand in hand, underlining the importance of taking local concerns into account before finalising the proposed boundaries of the bird sanctuary. The minister also directed the Circle Officer to hold consultations with residents of the area and prepare a proposal outlining an amicable resolution to the boundary-related issues. The proposed exercise is expected to facilitate dialogue between the administration and local communities, particularly farmers whose agricultural holdings could be affected by the demarcation process. Bordoibam wetland is an important natural habitat, and its proposed development as a bird sanctuary is expected to strengthen efforts towards biodiversity conservation and the protection of local ecosystems. However, the boundary exercise has brought into focus the need to address concerns relating to land ownership, agricultural activities and the long-term interests of communities living around the wetland. The state government's approach, as outlined during the minister's visit, seeks to ensure that conservation initiatives are carried out through consultation and consensus rather than at the expense of local livelihoods. The Circle Officer is expected to submit the proposal after consultations with the affected residents.
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump
WASHINGTON, November 5, 2026 (AP) Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking. Senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress have vowed to marshal the subpoena powers and larger investigative staffs that come with their soon-to-be majorities to probe what they say is the self-enrichment that President Donald Trump and people in his orbit have done at the publics expense. The Republican president
Significant drop in Assams crime rate: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Citing government data, Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights improvements in filing chargesheets and in conviction rates
TG Eagle Force Busts Assam-Based Ganja Network, Kingpin Held
Telangana state EAGLE Force busted an Assam-based interstate drug trafficking network operating in and around Hyderabad on Thursday.
Allahabad HC junks petition against Rahul Gandhi over alleged remarks on Sikhs
Prayagraj, Aug 5 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refusing to overturn a Varanasi court order rejecting an application for an FIR against him over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his US visit in 2024. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Varanasi on October 17, 2025 rejected the application of petitioner Nageshwar Mishra to register a case against Gandhi for his alleged statement. Newspaper reports quoted Gandhi as saying that Sikhs are not feeling safe in India. Mishra filed a revision petition before the sessions court which also dismissed it on
CRPF personnel shoots self with service rifle in Aizawl
Assam Witchcraft Killing: Arrests Made
A middle-aged woman was allegedly murdered in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. Police have arrested three women in connection with the incident, which occurred on November 1. Villagers reportedly believed the victim's words brought death, leading to the crime.
2 from Bihar arrested with arms, ammo in Agartala
Fireworks on D-Street: Markets surge for 6th day; Sensex jumps 2,009 points
Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The BSE Sensex rallied nearly 2,009 points and the NSE Nifty surged 576 points on Thursday, amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hopes of a resolution to the West Asia conflict after the results of the midterm elections, where American voters gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress. Sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets also elevated optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 2,008.61 points, or 2.60 per cent, to settle at 79,310.01. During the day, it soared 2,168.63 points, or 2.80 per cent, to
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump
WASHINGTON, November 5, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesdays midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trumps own policies had smothered growth and driven costs even higher, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of roughly 100,000 midterm voters. The presidents message that the fault lay with his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, didnt land. Americans saw prices start to climb with Trumps chaotic rash of tariffs last year, and energy costs spiked after he launched a
Assam: Centre proposes uniform 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Tinsukia
Doomdooma: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed a uniform one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary in Assams Tinsukia district. The proposed zone will cover a total area of 32.01 square kilometres. The proposal is part of a draft notification issued on November 4, 2026, under the Environment [] The post Assam: Centre proposes uniform 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Tinsukias wildlife sanctuary appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Washington, Nov 5 (Conversation) The crucial test for preelection polls is whether they broadly indicate how voters are likely to decide. By that fundamental measure, the 2026 midterm polls largely succeeded in anticipating outcomes on Election Day. If somewhat tentatively, the polls overall had been signaling important gains for Democrats. And that is what voting produced. It was, perhaps, pollings most reassuring performance since accurately anticipating Barack Obamas presidential election in 2008, an outcome cited in my book, Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections. Two truisms confirmed This is not to say the 2026 preelection polls
Markets surge on sharp decline in oil prices, hopes of resolution to US-Iran conflict
Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hopes that a resolution to the West Asia conflict may happen soon after the results of the midterm elections where American voters gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress. Sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets also added to markets optimism during the initial trading. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,403.71 points to 78,689.87 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 378.85 points to 24,340.40. In
Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.55 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 94.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday pressured by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said a positive domestic market and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.36, then fell to 94.55 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 9 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee stayed firm for the second straight session to settle 29 paise higher at 94.46 against the US dollar.
Assam: Son Beel communities diversify farming as climate threats shrink wetland
Debarun Choudhury Each year, as winter begins around mid November, Arup Das looks out across the marsh surrounding his home in Dargarbond, one of the many villages around Son Beel, a seasonal wetland in Assam. The land around him was submerged under water just a couple of months ago. Now, as the water recedes, he [] The post Assam: Son Beel communities diversify farming as climate threats shrink wetland appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
MADISON, Wis., November 5, 2026 (AP) Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesdays elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and Republican-leaning states. It will be the first time Democrats control the House in Texas since Republicans took over after the 2002 election. Republicans are keeping control of the Senate in the state which also elected Gina Hinojosa its first Democratic governor since George W. Bush ousted Ann Richards in 1994. In this years
Assam, Tripura, Nagaland troupes set to participate in 1,000-drum Wangala Fest
From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 4: Cultural troupes from Assam, Tripura and Nagaland will join performers from 12 Achik sub-tribes to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Wangala Festival on November 11, which will feature a historic display of 1,000 drums. Informing this during a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of the 100 Drums Wangala []
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