Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 (AP) Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill forcing the Justice Department to release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership. When a small, bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a petition in July to maneuver around Speaker Mike Johnsons control of which bills reach the floor, it appeared a longshot effort especially as Trump urged his supporters to dismiss the matter as a
Nod to probe against Zubeen murder accused
GUWAHATI: On the 53rd birth anniversary of music icon Zubeen Garg on Tuesday, the Centre granted the mandatory sanction to the Assam Police to proceed against the accused linked to his death in Singapore on September 19. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Home Minister Amit Shah granted the sanction under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Section 208 of BNSS says: if a crime is committed outside India, the case can be taken up by the court only after the Central government gives prior sanction, Sarma said. He said the MHA sanction is a crucial legal step. This allows us to file charge sheet and move forward firmly and lawfully for trial of the case. We remain committed to filing the charge sheet against the accused within 10th of December, Sarma said. Paying tributes to Garg, the CM said on X, Today marks the 53rd birthday of our beloved Zubeen Garg a day that reminds us of his music, his voice, and his irreplaceable place in Assams heart. Programmes were organised across the state to mark the singers birthday.
Congress meet for higher BLA vigilance in SIR drive
The party discussed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and underlined the need for active participation of its booth-level agents across 11 states, a Union Territory and Assam. Leaders alleged the Election Commission was favouring the BJP and that the ruling party was using the revision process for political gains.
Evicted people can enroll at new address, says Assam CEO on Special Revision of electoral rolls
The Election Commission has begun the Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam. Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel said people displaced in recent eviction drives must reapply to be included in the rolls from their new address using Form 8.
Assam: SIR after NRC; EC orders Special Summary Revision Before elections, Says CM Himanta
100-plus minors, held as bonded labourers, rescued from Raipur factory
NHRC member says that the children mostly tribals from Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha were exposed to formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer
New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday raised questions over the SIR process at a meeting with key AICC office-bearers of 12 states and Union Territories where the revision of electoral rolls is underway, and said the party must fight this politically, organisationally and legally, sources said. During the meeting, Gandhi also said it is the Election Commissions duty to provide clean electoral rolls but instead, it was trying to put the onus on political parties, according to the sources. Gandhi claimed that the procedure is being adopted hurriedly and claimed that it is intended to
On Zubeen Gargs birthday, Shah approves action against singers death accused
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah granted sanction under Section 208 of the BNSS to the Assam government to proceed against those linked to the death of Zubeen Garg in Singapore, allowing the police to file charge sheet, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, the first birthday of the singer post his death. 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 .
Gold plunges Rs 3,900 to Rs 1,25,800/10g as US Fed rate cut hopes recede
New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Gold prices plunged by Rs 3,900 to Rs 1,25,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking a decline in global rates amid fading expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next month. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity tanked by Rs 3,900 to Rs 1,25,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices were also under pressure as the white metal tumbled by Rs 7,800 to Rs 1,56,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). Gold and silver experience
On Zubeen Birthday, Shah Grants Sanction To Proceed Against Singer's Death Accused: Assam CM
Crucial legal step in Zubeen's case, allowing the administration to file a charge sheet
Delay in implementing Bodo Accord: Assam group to protest in Delhi
The All Bodo Students Union also wants the Centre to fast-track the 125th Constitution Amendment of Article 280
Amit Shah grants sanction to proceed against accused in Zubeen Garg death case: CM Sarma
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved legal action against those linked to singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. This sanction under BNSS Section 208 allows prosecution for crimes committed abroad. The Assam government plans to file a charge sheet by December 10, 2025. Garg's 53rd birthday was celebrated across Assam with various events.
After evictions, thousands in Assam face fresh hurdles to get on voter rolls
As the Election Commission starts the process of special revision of electoral rolls in Assam, hundreds of people evicted during the eviction drives in Assam have to apply again to get their names enlisted in the electoral rolls in their new locations.
EC working on 'sinister design' to 'destroy' democracy, Opposition parties through SIR: Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of working on a sinister design to destroy democracy and opposition parties through the SIR exercise, and vowed to take to the streets by holding a protest rally at Ramleela Maidan here in the first week of December. Upping the ante over its 'vote chori' pitch, the Congress said the poll body's conduct during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has been deeply disappointing as the exercise is aimed at deleting targeted votes and demanded that it must immediately demonstrate that it is not operating under the BJP's shadow. AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal told reporters after the meeting that the Election Commission's motive is to destroy democracy and opposition parties, which has never happened in history. We are going to the streets. During the first week of December, the Congress party is organising a massive rally in Ramleela Maidan with lakhs of people attending it, he told reporters, adding that the Congress will expose the Election Commission by organising the protest event. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who chaired a meeting with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) where the SIR is underway, alleged that the BJP is attempting to weaponise the exercise of the electoral rolls process for vote chori. Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretaries participated in a review meeting with state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway. The states and UTs are Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Among these, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to the polls in 2026. Phase-II of the SIR exercise began on November 4 with the enumeration stage and will continue till December 4. The Congress party is unequivocally committed to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral rolls, Kharge said on X after he chaired the meeting. We held a comprehensive strategy review with AICC General Secretaries, AICC In-Charges, PCCs, CLPs, and AICC Secretaries from the states/UTs where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is underway. The Congress Party is unequivocally committed to safeguarding the pic.twitter.com/cVcjyaJGEo Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 18, 2025 At a time when public confidence in democratic institutions is already strained, the Election Commission's conduct during the SIR process has been deeply disappointing, he said. It must immediately demonstrate that it is not operating under the BJP's shadow and it remembers its Constitutional oath and allegiance to the people of India, not to any ruling party, Kharge said. We firmly believe that the BJP is attempting to weaponise the SIR process for vote chori. And if the EC chooses to look the other way, that failure is not just administrative - it becomes a complicity of silence, the Congress chief said. Our workers, BLOs, and District/City/Block Presidents will therefore remain relentlessly vigilant. We will expose every attempt, however subtle, to delete genuine voters or insert bogus ones, Kharge said. The Congress will not allow democratic safeguards to be eroded by partisan misuse of institutions, he asserted. Venugopal said while purification of electoral rolls is an undeniably necessary objective, it must be carried out in a bona fide manner. The ECI's conduct thus far has been to further the BJP's 'vote chori' agenda, setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality. We will relentlessly fight against their attempts to manipulate voter rolls through unfair deletions or the insertion of bogus voters to create space for the BJP to carry out its nefarious activities, he said on X. It is our democracy at stake, and we will stand up to every attempt - big or small - that threatens our Constitutional framework, Venugopal asserted. After the meeting, he said that the general feeling of the Pradesh Congress Committees was that the Election Commission was purposefully trying to delete votes of some sections of the society. The design of the SIR itself is to delete targeted votes. This is what we experienced in Bihar also and now they are going to start it in 12 states, he said, adding that they announced on Monday a different 'Special Revision' for Assam. This is a sinister attempt by the Election Commission to destroy democracy in this country. It is completely unethical and completely undemocratic, he alleged. Noting that the revision of the voter list normally takes place during elections for a longer time, but it is now done within one month. Due to this, several suicides by BLOs are taking place because of pressure, he claimed, adding that they are being pressured by EC officials to complete this exercise within one month. In Kerala, he said, the BLOs have been asked to submit the final list of the SIR on December 9, the day the first phase of local body elections will be held. He said even though the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution for postponing the SIR exercise, the state's chief electoral officer asked the EC to defer the exercise, saying this is not the right time to conduct it, and all political parties except the BJP made the same demand, but the EC is not listening. It is very clear that they are working only on behalf of the BJP and (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi. It is quite surprising, he claimed. Congress leader Pawan Khera also said the party's rally at Ramleela Maidan against the SIR exercise will expose the 'mal-intention' and politicisation of the EC. The SIR is to delete names and not add new names of voters, he asserted.
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Centre Gives Sanctions To Proceed Against Accused
On the 53rd birth anniversary of Assam's iconic singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the Union Home Ministry has granted the mandatory legal sanction required to move forward in the case.
Existing Voters Will Not Face Problems: Assam Poll Body On Special Revision
As the Election Commission rolled out 'Special Revision' of electoral rolls of Assam from Tuesday, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel stressed that existing voters will not face any problem under the exercise.
Zubeen Garg death probe: Centre grants sanction to proceed against accused
On Zubeen Gargs 53rd birth anniversary, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Union Home Ministry has granted legal sanction under Section 208 of BNSS, allowing the state to proceed with charges in the singers Singapore death case
Assam Celebrates 53rd Birth Anniversary of its Cultural Icon Zubeen Garg
The fans of Garg gathered outside his Kahilipara home at midnight to cut a cake and set it in front of his picture. His sister, Palmee Borthakur and wife, Garima Saikia Garg, were also present.
20-Kg Cake, New Statue For Zubeen Garg: On Singer's 53rd Birthday, Assam Pays Emotional Tribute
From political parties to student bodies and fan clubs, organisations across the state marked the day with memorial events
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Assam launches national programme to push innovation and traceability in tea sector
The initiative, held at the Assam Water Centre Auditorium in Guwahati, brought together central ministries, export agencies, global brands, research institutions and startups to chart a technology-led future for Assams tea sector.
Dont view every Kashmiri Muslim with suspicion: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the white collar terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed. I raised the issue yesterday at the North Zone Chief Ministers conference as well. Union Home Minister was there, Union Home Secretary, CMs of north zone, governors, LGs, were there. I appealed to them to not see every citizen of J-K, especially every Kashmiri Muslim, with suspicion, he told reporters after visiting a hospital here to inquire about those injured in
JD(U) would have been bundled up with 25 seats had it not given Rs 10,000 to women: Prashant Kishor
Patna, Nov 18 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor on Tuesday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) would have been bundled up with just 25 seats had his government not given Rs 10,000 to 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency just before the assembly elections and promised Rs 2 lakh to 1.5 crore women across the state under self-employment initiatives. Addressing a press conference here, Kishor said that his Jan Suraaj Party made an honest effort but failed to make a mark in the polls, and that he took full responsibility for the debacle. Kishor also alleged that
NHIDCL awards J Infratech Rs 116 crore highway project in Assam
The company said it has already received the letter of acceptance (LOA) from NHIDCL for the project valued Rs 116 crore. This crucial stretch serves as a vital link between major economic and industrial zones in Upper Assam. Its reconstruction is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity, enhance road safety, and facilitate smoother movement of goods and people.
Your Boy Is Finally Home, Dilli: DC Shares Welcome Post For Nitish Rana
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals franchise shared a welcoming post for Nitish Rana, whom they traded from Rajasthan Royals for Donovan Ferreira ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026. Rana began his professional career in 2013 when he made his List A debut for Delhi against Assam during the 2012-13 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He had played age-group and domestic cricket for Delhi until 2022. A couple of years later, in 2015, he made his first-class debut for Delhi against Vidarbha in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. In his debut first-class season, he amassed 557 runs to end as Delhis top run scorer. 10 years later your boy is finally home, Dilli, DC shared on X with a video, in which Rana said, Log usually bolte hai ki Dilli wale... jab dekho ladayi jhagda hi karte rehte hai... Par ye koi nahi bolta ki sabse jyada pyaar bhi Dilli wale hi karte hai. Aur Dilli se jyada pyaar mujse koi nahi karta. See you soon, Dilli. In 2016, Rana made his Indian Premier League debut but had limited opportunities that season. He had a breakthrough year in IPL 2017, scoring 333 runs and playing a key role in Mumbai Indians' title win campaign. However, he was released by the Mumbai franchise before the 2018 Indian Premier League auction. The Kolkata franchise showed faith in him and signed him for the 2018 season. He was released before the 2022 mega auction but re-signed for INR 8 crore, scoring 361 runs at a strike rate of 143.82. However, he was released by the Mumbai franchise before the 2018 Indian Premier League auction. The Kolkata franchise showed faith in him and signed him for the 2018 season. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With Iyer returning to lead the side in 2024, Rana's campaign was marred by a finger injury, which sidelined him for 10 consecutive matches. He managed only a couple of appearances in what turned out to be a title-winning season for Kolkata. Ahead of the 2025 auction, Kolkata decided to release him, and Rajasthan secured his services for Rs 4.20 crore. Article Source: IANS
Assam and India honor Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary, remembering a cultural icon. From Jibon Borthakur to a national sensation, his journey began with a teenage debut. His Bollywood breakthrough with 'Ya Ali' and singing in nearly 40 languages showcased his immense talent. Known as 'Luit Kontho,' his voice deeply connected with Assamese pride and culture.
Equity markets fall in early trade after 6-day rally
Mumbai, Nov 18 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday due to emergence of profit-taking in-tandem with a weak trend in global equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 292.95 points to 84,658 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 83.3 points to 25,930.15. From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro were among the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, and Adani Ports were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South Koreas Kospi, Japans Nikkei 225 index, Shanghais SSE
Diabetes drug metformin could block exercise benefits, new study warns
Many assume that combining exercise with the diabetes drug metformin delivers double the health benefits, but new research from Rutgers University challenges that assumption. In a 16-week trial, the study found that metformin actually reduced the improvements in blood vessel function, fitness and blood sugar control that exercise normally provides. Metformin and exercise Type 2 diabetes affects most of Indians, and prevention strategies routinely emphasize a combination of lifestyle change and pharmacotherapy. One major contributor to diabetes and heart disease is metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess abdominal fat and abnormal cholesterol.
ECI to Conduct Special Revision of Electoral Roll in Assam
This 'special revision' is not the same as the Special Intensive Revision drive being carried out by the EC in 12 states and union territories
Assam will undergo special revision of its electoral rolls: EC
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday that Assam will undergo a special revision of its electoral rolls, an exercise that will culminate in the publication of the final voters list on February 10, 2026. The decision comes at a time when the state is heading toward the 2026 Assembly elections 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 .
Explained: 'D-Voters' In Assam's Special Summary Revision Before Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a special summary revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam, separate from the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise whose groundwork is set in 12 other states.
EC Orders Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Of Voter List In Assam, Final Roll-On Feb.10
There are special provisions for citizenship in the state of Assam. The verification of citizenship is already being done under the supervision of Honble Supreme Court and is at the final stages: Election Commission of India (ECI)
'Special revision' of electoral rolls to commence in poll-bound Assam soon
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam which is expected to go to elections in March or April next year. The Commission has directed a Special Revision u/s 21 of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1950 with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date in the State of Assam, the Commission instructed Assams Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The SR stands between the annual special summary revision and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was away in London on Monday, posted on X, The Govt of Assam welcomes the Election Commission of Indias decision to undertake a Special Revision of the electoral roll with 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date. He was confident the exercise would help ensure clean, updated and accurate electoral rolls for all eligible citizens. Assam will extend full cooperation to the @ECISVEEP to complete the revision in a transparent and time-bound manner, he further wrote. The ECI said Electoral Registration Officer of each Assembly segment would be responsible for ensuring that no eligible citizen is left out while at the same time, no ineligible person is included in the electoral roll. Any person is entitled to be an elector and on application to be registered in the electoral roll for that constituency if that person is a citizen of India, not less than 18 years of age as on 01.02.2020, ordinary resident of the constituency, not disqualified under any law, and not of unsound mind, the ECI instructions to the Assam CEO read. The Commission had last month ordered the SIR for 12 states and Union Territories Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to elections in 2026. As Assam is also going to polls next year, its exclusions from the SIR raised questions. However, the ECI clarified that separate provisions of the Citizenship Act apply in Assam where the Supreme Court-monitored exercise to verify citizenship was about to be concluded.
AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal announced the party will contest 35 seats in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, aiming for better results than Congress. Talks are underway with AIMIM and UDF, despite the Congress having previously resolved to sever ties with AIUDF after the 2021 elections.
EC orders 'Special Revision' of Assam voter list, final roll in Feb; how it differs from SIR
The Election Commission has ordered a Special Revision of Assam's electoral rolls, with January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date and the final list due February 10, 2026. This focused update aims for accuracy, falling between routine and intensive revisions. The process involves door-to-door verification by BLOs using pre-filled registers.
EC orders 'Special Revision' of voter list in Assam, final roll on Feb 10, 2026
According to instructions issued by the poll panel for the chief electoral officer of Assam, January 1, 2026 will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.
Congress launches 'National Talent Hunt' in Assam
The programme has been initiated across the country to strengthen freedom of speech, Congress national spokesperson and Assam In-charge of the Talent Hunt programme Ragini Nayak said.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat begins two-day Assam visit, to travel to Manipur next
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is on a two-day visit to Assam as part of the organization's centenary celebrations. He will engage with intellectuals and young minds, and address a citizens' meet on Tuesday. Bhagwat will then proceed to Manipur on November 20 for similar outreach programs.
Elections 2026: Which State, Local Bodies Will Go To Polls
Assam will go to the polls for all 126 seats, Kerala for 140 seats, Tamil Nadu for 234 seats, West Bengal for 294 seats, and the Union Territory of Puducherry for 30 seats -- all in 2026.
ECI orders Special Revision of voter list in Assam
According to instructions issued by the poll authority for the chief electoral officer of Assam, January 1, 2026 will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.
Election Commission Orders Special Revision Of Voters List In Assam Ahead Of Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Revision of Assam's electoral rolls with January 1, 2026 as the qualifying date.
Debacle of Bihar Unites Opposition In Assam Ahead Assembly Polls In 2026
Mr Akhil Gogoi in a letter to Assam Congress president Gauarv Gogoi on Monday asked to settle the seat sharing and all other modalities in advance to present a formidable challenge to the ruling alliance
Bangladeshs ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdown
DHAKA, Nov 17 (Reuters) A Bangladesh war crimes court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. The ruling is the most dramatic legal action against a former Bangladeshi leader in decades and comes months ahead of parliamentary elections expected to be held in early February. Hasinas Awami League party has been barred from contesting and it is feared that Mondays verdict could stoke fresh unrest ahead of the vote. The International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladeshs domestic war crimes
Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards
LOS ANGELES, November 17, 2025 (AP) Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night. Making movies is not what I do, its who I am, said Cruise. He was composed as always, but at moments seemed near tears as he spoke, grasping the gold honorary statuette that celebrated his more than 40 years at the apex of the industry at the film academys annual Governors Awards. In that theater we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together,
Assam bans movement of pigs to check spread of African swine fever
Animal husbandry and veterinary officials have identified 297 epicentres of the contagious and lethal disease across almost all 35 districts in the State
Self-styled 'Major' among four arrested in Manipur; huge cache of arms seized
A senior police official said that Koijam lbochouba is the self-styled 'Major' of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and its sister outfit Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), and he was a wanted insurgent in connection with the 2017 Ambush on Assam Rifles at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district, the official said.
Assam Locals Detain 44 Labourers From Jammu And Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Nov 17: Locals in Assams Tinsukia district detained 44 individuals from Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning after finding them moving around the Tinsukia Railway Station. The group was later handed over to the Railway Police Force for verification. According to locals, the men were brought by a contractor for work in Arunachal Pradesh. The group appeared suspicious to them in the backdrop of the recent blast in Delhi. We handed them over to Railway Police for verification, the [] The post Assam Locals Detain 44 Labourers From Jammu And Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sangeet Natak Akademi,RGU jointly commemorate Sudhakanthas contributions
Guwahati, Nov 17: The Department of English, The Assam Royal Global University (RGU), in collaboration with Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, organised Reminiscing Sudhakantha: A Colloquium on His Life and Variegated Contributions to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. Held on Saturday, the day-long programme brought together scholars, journalists, authors, and cultural figures []
Violence is a normal part of life for many young children: study traces the mental health impacts
Cape Town, Nov 17 (The Conversation) Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the impact can be profound. Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old enough to go to school. Researchers are learning that early adversities can have lifelong consequences. We are researchers in paediatric neuroscience and psychology who set out to understand how early experiences
Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says hell work something out with New York Citys mayor-elect
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., November 17, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York Citys mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said theyll work something out, in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils. Trump has for months slammed Mamdani, falsely labeling him as a communist and predicting the ruin of his hometown, New York, if the democratic socialist was elected. He also threatened to deport Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and became a naturalized American citizen, and to
Bangladesh beefs up security ahead of verdict against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
DHAKA, Bangladesh, November 17, 2025 (AP) The interim government in Bangladesh beefed up security in the nations capital and elsewhere Monday ahead of an expected verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who faces charges of crimes against humanity involving last years uprising that killed hundreds of people and ended her 15-year rule. Paramilitary border guards and police were deployed in Dhaka and many other parts of the country as Hasinas Awami League party called for a nationwide shutdown Monday to protest against the verdict, calling the tribunal a kangaroo court. The prosecution in a special tribunal has sought
Markets rise in early trade on strong quarterly performance by corporates
Mumbai, Nov 17 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a positive note on Monday amid buying in blue-chip stocks on the back of healthy earnings performance by corporates in the second quarter. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 234.42 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 84,797.20 in morning trade. The NSE Nifty advanced 56.10 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 25,966.15. Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, Titan, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Electronics Ltd, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv were
How to connect with old friends and why it matters
NEW YORK, November 17, 2025 (AP) When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own language. They shared sleepovers and went on each others family vacations. But they gradually drifted apart after Austins family moved to Germany before the girls started high school. Decades passed before they recently reconnected as grown women. Strong friendships really do stay for the long haul, Austin, 51, said. Even if there are pauses in between and they fade, that doesnt mean they
Inter-district movement of live pigs banned in Assam amid African Swine Fever outbreak
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has banned inter-district movement of live pigs with immediate effect, amid an alarming rise in cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) across the state, officials said. Sale of pork has also been prohibited in seven districts, which have reported high concentrations of ASF cases, an order issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said on Sunday. It said that ASF, with a 100 per cent mortality rate, has devastated the piggery industry in the state. ASF cases have been alarmingly rising across the state with no bound since January this year, with 297 epicentres reported, spreading to almost all districts with more concentration in seven of them, the order said. These seven districts are Dhemaji, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Darrang, Jorhat and Dibrugarh. The order said 84 epicentres were notified during the month of October alone. In view of the situation and under provisions of the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, the inter-district movement of live pigs in the state has been banned for the time being with immediate effect, and until further notice to prevent further spread of the disease, it added.
After 18 silent months since Wayanad disaster, Mundakkai tea factory regains life
KALPETTA: Reigniting hopes among the landslide-battered community in Wayanad, Harrison Malayalams Sentinel Rock tea factory at Mundakkai has resumed operations first time since the 2024 catastrophe. The move is a step towards rebuilding the hill villages of Mundakkai, Attamala and Chooralmala, which have been grappling with economic paralysis and personal loss. One of Wayanads largest tea-processing units, the Sentinel Rock factory was shut down after 85% of its workforce was wiped out in the landslide. Many families lost multiple members, and surviving residents were forced to migrate in search of work. Government restrictions in hazardous zones and an acute labour shortage halted all activities in the 515-hectare estate, long considered the economic lifeline of the region. Factory manager Reji V said the reopening is both an emotional and economic milestone. The landslide hit the factory heavily. Eighty per cent of our employees were affected. We lost 43 of our co-workers that day. If we count their family members, the number will climb to 98, he said. With government curbs, the plantation suffered immense losses. Many temporary workers were stranded without jobs. Before the tragedy, the factory employed 50 permanent workers. Today, only 15 remain on the rolls. Dozens died in the landslide, and many took transfers to other estates. When we decided to reopen the factory, we reached out to the surviving workers. Only two employees have returned. Troubled from trauma, a majority of them chose not to return. The rest are guest workers from Assam, Reji said. With reduced manpower, the factory has restarted only the withering stage of tea processing, sending processed leaves to Harrison Malayalams Arapetta and Chundel factories for further stages. Once operating round-the-clock in three shifts, the factory now functions on restricted hours, from 6am to 6pm, after being shut for nearly 18 months. During the closure, green leaves plucked from all four estate divisions had to be transported to distant factories, increasing costs and slowing production. Assamese workers have now taken over the jobs of the landslide victims. They are now residing in the plantation quarters, once a peace hub of many Mundakkai residents. 85% workers wiped out One of Wayanads largest tea-processing units, the Sentinel Rock factory was shut down after 85% of its workforce was wiped out in the landslide. Many families lost multiple members, and surviving residents were forced to migrate in search of work. Before the tragedy, the factory employed 50 permanent workers. Today, only 15 remain on the rolls
ECI may go for routine SSR in Assam, not SIR ahead of 2026 polls
The ECI has held several rounds of internal deliberations to assess the feasibility of an SIR in Assam and to examine alternatives, ET has learnt. While an SSR is routinely undertaken before elections, the version planned for Assam may involve strengthened verification mechanisms, ET has learnt. In the past too, SSR has often come with intensive pre-revision exercises such as house-to-house verification.
India strengthens eastern defences with three new garrisons near Siliguri Chickens Neck
Lachit Borphukan station in Assam and forward bases at Kishanganj and Chopra to bolster surveillance, readiness and coordination with BSF
Assam bans movement of live pigs in seven districts as ASF cases rise
African Swine Fever is devastating Assam's piggery industry. Incidences have risen alarmingly since January 2025. The state government has banned inter-district movement of live pigs. Intra-district movement and pork sales are also banned in seven specific districts. These measures are in effect immediately to prevent further disease spread.
Security forces clear 25 acres of illegal poppy fields in Manipurs Kangpokpi district
Security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district have destroyed approximately 25 acres of illegal poppy cultivation. This joint operation, involving Assam Rifles, CRPF, and Manipur Police, dealt a significant blow to drug networks by preventing the yield of over 170 kg of opium. The crackdown underscores efforts to foster a drug-free Northeast and promote regional stability.
Assam Minister's Cauliflower Post On NDA's Bihar Win Sparks Huge Row
Right in the middle of Friday afternoon, as counting of votes in Bihar pointed to a big NDA win, a minister in the Himanta Sarma cabinet celebrated it with a cauliflower post, a stark reminder of the 1989 Bhagalpur massacre.
Shashi Tharoor condemns Assam Ministers controversial Gobi farming post
Ashok Singhals Bihar approves Gobi farming post with cauliflower field image evoked a strong response from people who said the image was an apparent reference to the 1989 Bhagalpur violence in Bihar
Security forces destroy poppy plantations in over 470 acres in Manipur
GUWAHATI: Security forces in Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in over 470 acres of land during multiple joint operations carried out in two hill districts over the past few days. A joint team of police, Assam Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed poppy plantations in around 20 acres of land at Loibol Khullen village under New Keithelmanbi police station in Kangpokpi district on Saturday. Two sacks of salt packets found at the plantation site were seized, while spray pumps, pipes, herbicides etc, used in cultivation were destroyed and burnt. A statement from the defence ministry said the operation was launched based on intelligence regarding illicit poppy cultivation. Conducted under challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, the operation highlights the unwavering efforts of Assam Rifles to curb illicit narcotics cultivation and dismantle the financial networks that fuel insurgency and other anti-national activities, the statement said. It added that the successful operation reaffirmed the Assam Rifles commitment to a drug-free Northeast and to promoting long-term peace, stability and socio-economic development in the region. In another operation in the district the same day, a joint team of police, CRPF and forest officials destroyed poppy plantations spread over about 20 acres in the Kotlen hill ranges. Five huts were burnt down, and three bags of fertiliser, two roundup herbicides and two bags of salt were destroyed. Security forces carried out extensive poppy plantation destruction also in the hill ranges of Somdal, Lamlai Chingfei and Litan in Ukhrul district in collaboration with other government agencies from November 11 to 15. Poppy plantations around 436 acres of land were destroyed, and 51 huts found at the sites were burnt down, the police said.
Assam cabinet minister shares gobi farming post, draws opposition ire
Guwahati: The use of gobi farming imagery by an Assam Cabinet minister after Bihar poll results has evoked sharp criticism from opposition, who are alleging that it is an apparent reference to the Bhagalpur communal riots. They have questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the matter, maintaining that 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 .
Use of 'Gobi Farming' Imagery by Assam Minister Draws Opposition Ire
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale, in a post on X, claimed that such posts have the approval of the prime minister
'Joint Statements Not My Job': Tharoor On Bihar Gobi Farming Row After Assam Minister's Post
Shashi Tharoor condemned any glorification of the 1989 Bhagalpur riots after Assam Minister Ashok Singhals 'gobi farming' post was linked by netizens to the massacre.
One more arrested in Assam for putting up social media posts supporting Delhi blast
CM Himanta Sarma asserted that no person lending support online to terrorists will be spared.
Gauhati High Court seeks reply from Assam govt. on teens death in makeshift shelter
Aynal Haque, 19, died more than a month after his family was evicted during a drive to clear government land in western Assams Goalpara district in June
Ex-IPS Officer Anand Mishra, Who Fought In Assam, Meghalaya, Wins Bihar Polls
Anand Mishra, a 2011-batch IPS officer, defeated Congress candidate Sanjay Kumar Tiwari by a margin of over 28,000 votes in Buxar.
Assam Police nab individual for posts supporting Delhi terror attack; total arrests 21
Assam Police have arrested 21 individuals across the state for expressing support online for terrorists involved in the recent Delhi terror attacks. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the government has a zero-tolerance policy towards such anti-national sentiments. The arrests are part of an intensified crackdown on social media.
Assam to ink deal with British Museum to bring back Vrindavani Vastra
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma left for London on Saturday to initiate the process for the revered silk textile linked to 15th-16th century saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva
VIP beacons are meant to signal the presence of public officials, and using them without approval violates government rules.
Wherever Rahul Gandhi goes, BJP wins: Himanta Biswa Sarma taunts Congress chief
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that wherever Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaigns, the BJP emerges victorious, predicting a 100% win in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections if Gandhi visits. Sarma also dismissed a recent opposition unity meeting in Guwahati as politically irrelevant and targeted Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi.
Controversy erupts as Assam minister Ashok Singhal's 'Gobi farming' post referring to Bhagalpur riot
GUWAHATI: An Assam ministers cryptic social media post has stoked controversy, with netizens linking it to the 1989 Bhagalpur riots between Hindus and Muslims. On Friday, when it was more or less clear that the NDA would sweep the Bihar elections, Assams Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal took to X and shared the photo of a cauliflower field, captioning it, Bihar approves Gobi farming. He did not provide any explanation, but a section of netizens linked it to the cauliflower burial case during the Bhagalpur riots, in which over 1,000 people were killed and an estimated 50,000 others displaced. At Logain village, buried bodies were camouflaged by the plantation of cauliflower. Following the Assam ministers social media post, reactions flooded in on X. Sums up nation we are living in! Ruling party politician is openly supporting violence, a user wrote. When Gobi farming is mockingly used to dehumanise an entire community, despite the painful history of violence in places like Bhagalpur and yet they complain why only Muslims become extremists. Dehumanisation has consequences, another user posted on the microblogging site. If this is how a cabinet minister acts, imagine the confidence it gives to the people who follow him, yet another user wrote. However, some users shared different viewpoints on the post. People are unnecessarily seething at this. He is actually talking about how a government scheme in Bihar that provided subsidy and support to cauliflower farmers contributed to NDA victory in Bihar. Another wrote, Cauliflower is one of the most nutritious vegetables and increasing cauliflower production is a key step towards building a healthy India. Singhal (56) is a two-time legislator who was first elected to the Assembly in 2016. He represents northern Assams Dhekiajuli constituency.
Chirp OClock organised across three Assam districts to honour the Birdman of India
Guwahati, Nov 15: Regions leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with Wipro earthian has launched a month-long birdwatching and learning initiative titled Chirp OClock, aimed at inspiring citizen-led action for sustainability and environmental stewardship. The initiative commemorates the 129th birth anniversary of Dr. Salim Ali, fondly remembered as the Birdman of India. Dr. Salim []
First albino Asian water snake recorded in Assam
Albinism is an extremely rare genetic trait in wild snakes, characterised by the absence of melanin pigment
Manipur Police Arrest Two People From Assam With 18.2 Kg Opium
Two people from Kamrup, Assam were arrested in Senapati, Manipur after 18.2 kg of opium was seized. Security forces continue operations amid ongoing ethnic violence since May 2023.
More than 18kg of opium seized in Manipur; two from Assam held
The contraband was seized in the presence of a magistrate and independent witnesses, a senior officer said
Bihar poll result: Assam Ministers cauliflower post stirs controversy
Netizens were quick to point out that Ashok Singhal was referring to an incident during the 1989 Bhagalpur riots
BJPs social media accounts celebrate Bihar win with memefest
New Delhi: The social media handles of the BJP were abuzz with memes and jibes targeted at Congress and Rahul Gandhi on Friday, soon after the bumper performance of the saffron party in the Bihar assembly polls, with the partys Assam unit apologising for upsetting the national child on Childrens Day. We sincerely apologize for 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 .
PM Modi credits new M-Y formula for Bihar win, says will throw out 'jungle raj' in Bengal next
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday evening, celebrating the NDA's victory in the Bihar assembly elections. He said Bihar has given a new M-Y -- Mahila and Youth formula with the people destroying the communal M-Y formula of the jungle raj people. ...This election has further strengthened the public's trust in the Election Commission of India. The consistently high voter turnout over the past few years, the increased turnout by the deprived and the exploited, is a significant achievement for the Election Commission, he added. Modi also vowed to throw out 'jungle raj' from West Bengal and said that just as river Ganga flows to Bengal through Bihar, this victory has cleared the path for the BJP's victory there also. Addressing party workers and supporters at the BJP headquarters here, Modi said the Congress has become 'Muslimleegi Maowadi Congress -- MMC' and will witness a big split soon. In a swipe at the top Congress leadership, he said some 'naamdars' within the party are drowning everyone with them. Bihar ensured that the people attacking democracy 'bite the dust', he said, adding that Bihar is the land that gave India the pride of being the mother of democracy. Bihar has shown again that lies are defeated and people's trust wins, he added. He also called the victory the beginning of a new era and said the state will progress faster in the next five years. Bihar will witness new industries, investments and jobs for youth, and prove its might to the world, Modi said. In a scathing attack on the Congress, Modi said it has no positive vision for the country and he had warned the Congress's allies that the party is a parasite and a liability for them. Gloomy 'Children's Day' for Lalu as sons struggle; big challenges loom for victorious Nitish He also hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and congratulated NDA allies for the electoral win. The people of Bihar, with this massive victory and their unshakable confidence, have taken the state by storm ('garda uda diya'), he said in Bihar's lingo. Today, Bihar is among the states with a high youth population, and these youths belong to all religions and castes. Their wishes, aspirations and their dreams have destroyed the communal M-Y formula of the 'jungle raj' people, Modi said in a swipe at the Opposition. He said the Bihar polls have also shown that the voters, especially the young ones, take the purification of the electoral list seriously. The youth of Bihar have also extended tremendous support to the revision of electoral rolls, he said. Modi also hailed the Election Commission for ensuring that elections take place smoothly and recalled how violence was the norm during the 'jungle raj', an apparent reference to the RJD rule. His remarks come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been alleging vote chori in state polls and accusing the EC of colluding with the BJP to ensure the party's victory. Modi said the victory in Bihar had infused new energy in BJP workers of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. (With inputs from PTI)
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma releases first Rs 10,000 aid to 32,860 SHG women
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan. This initiative aims to empower women with financial independence. The first installment of Rs. 10,000 has been distributed to thousands of Self-Help Group members. The program intends to help women become 'lakhpati' by supporting their entrepreneurial ventures.
Modis coalition heads for landslide win in Bihar election, bolstering his popularity
NEW DELHI, November 14, 2025 (AP) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis ruling coalition is on track to win in Bihar election in a vote seen as a crucial test of the leaders popularity in one of the countrys poorest yet most politically influential states. Leads and partial results Friday from the Election Commission of India, the countrys election watchdog, show the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, or NDA, headed toward a landslide victory in the 243-member legislature in the eastern state of Bihar. A simple majority to form the government is 122 while Modis alliance was poised to
Assam Cabinet approves Rs 3217 cr for road project
Guwahati, Nov. 14:The Assam Cabinet has taken key decisions to boost road connectivity across 34 districts, transform the state into a sporting powerhouse and formulate a policy to protect riverbanks. Addressing mediapersons after chairing the Cabinet meeting on Thursday evening, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Cabinet has approved the implementation of Asom Mala []
Adani Group announces Rs 63,000 crore investment for major energy projects in Assam
GUWAHATI: The Adani Group has announced that it will invest 63,000 crore in Assam for two major energy projects, marking the largest private sector investment in the Northeast. Two portfolio companies of the group have allegedly received Letters of Award from the Assam government for what the company described as two transformative projects, a state-of-the-art thermal power plant and a pioneering pumped storage facility. Adani Power Ltd, Indias largest private-sector power generator, will invest Rs 48,000 crore to set up a 3,200 MW greenfield ultra-supercritical power plant in Assam. Separately, Adani Green Energy, Indias largest renewable energy company, intends to invest Rs 15,000 crore to set up two pumped storage plants (PSP) in the state with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. These landmark initiatives underscore the Adani Groups strategic focus on the advancement of Indias northeastern region, aligning with Chairman Gautam Adanis pledge in February this year to invest 50,000 crore in the regions development and growth, the Adani Group said in a statement. Adani said, The Northeast is emerging as a vital frontier in Indias growth story and we are proud to contribute to its transformation. Our 3,200 MW thermal power project and 2,700 MW PSP projects in Assam collectively represent not only the largest private sector investment in the region but also firm steps towards energy security, industrial development and job creation. According to him, these projects will not only energise Assam but also catalyse progress across the entire northeastern corridor. We are honoured to contribute to Assam and the entire Northeasts progress and look forward to building partnerships that uplift local communities and drive Indias energy transformation, he further stated. Adani Power is implementing Indias largest private sector capex programme to secure the nations growing baseload demand. It has a current operating capacity of 18.15 GW from 12 thermal power plants and one solar plant, and is aiming to achieve an overall generation capacity of 42 GW by 203132, the statement said.
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party has retained the Tarn Taran assembly seat in Punjab, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating his nearest rival and Shiromani Akali Dal nominee Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa by 12,091 votes. An independent candidate supported by the rebel Akali faction finished in third position, while the Congress and BJP trailed in the fourth and fifth positions respectively. Sandhu secured 42,649 votes against Randhawa's 30,558 after the completion of all 16 rounds of counting. Randhawa was leading in the first three rounds of counting before Sandhu took over and maintained a steady lead. The bypoll was seen as a litmus test for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the ruling AAP. With todays win, the party has won six of the seven bypolls held in the state since it came to power in March 2022. Tarn Taran falls within Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency which is represented by Amrit Pal Singh who has been booked under the National Security Act and is lodged at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. The Akali Dal had fielded Randhawa, a retired principal having the family legacy of Dharmi Fauji, referring to those who had abandoned the defence services and fought against the Army during Operation Blue Star. Independent candidate Mandeep Singh was in the third spot with 19,620 votes. He was the joint candidate of the Amritpal Singh-led party Waris Punjab De (WPD) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Punarsurjit). Mandeep is the brother of Sandeep Singh Sunny, an accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri. Sunny is currently lodged in the Sangrur jail and had hit the headlines recently for assaulting former police officers, convicted in fake encounter cases, in Patiala jail. Political observers said that the tough fight given by Randhawa testified that the rebel Akali faction has failed to loosen the SADs Panthic grip. Karanbir Singh Burj of the Congress came fourth with 15,078 votes and Harjit Singh Sandhu of the BJP was a distant fifth with 6,239 votes. While Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini along with the top brass of the party both at the state and central level campaigned for him, Sandhu failed to make an impact in the bypoll. There were celebrations at AAP offices in Tarn Taran and Chandigarh with party workers dancing to dhol beats and bursting firecrackers to celebrate the victory. Meanwhile, taking a dig at the Punjab Police, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal wrote on X, I congratulate @DGPPunjabPolice Gaurav Yadav and his team comprising State Intelligence Chief PK Sinha, CP Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, DIG Ferozepur range Harmanbir Singh, SSPs of Tarntaran, Amritsar (Rural), Batala and Moga districts for ensuring the victory of Punjab Police candidate Harmeet Sandhu in the Tarn Taran bye election. God save democracy! A total of 15 candidates were in the fray. The Tarn Taran seat fell vacant after the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June.
Delhi Red Fort blast: Three more arrested in Assam for social media posts supporting the explosion
State government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach against anyone showing support for the attack, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Himanta says govt wants to table T.D. Tiwari report as it remains relevant today
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the government's intention to table the T. D. Tiwari Commission report in the Assembly, deeming it relevant to the state's current situation. The report, completed in 1985, focuses on demographic changes and the impact of immigration on indigenous Assamese identity, rather than solely on the 1983 violence.
Assam Police push back 16 illegal migrants through Gate 39
Guwahati: In a swift midnight operation aimed at tightening border security, Assam Police successfully pushed back six Bangladeshi nationals and ten Rohingyas through Gate 39 along the Indo-Bangladesh border at around 00:30 hrs on Friday. Officials said the coordinated exercise was part of the states intensified efforts to curb illegal infiltration and ensure that undocumented [] The post Assam Police push back 16 illegal migrants through Gate 39 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Adani to invest Rs 63,000 crore in transformative energy projects in Assam
Adani Power will invest Rs 48,000 crore for a 3,200 MW ultra super critical power plant in Assam. Adani Green Energy will invest Rs 15,000 crore for two Pumped Storage Plants totaling 2,700 MW. These initiatives align with Gautam Adani's Rs 50,000 crore pledge for the Northeast's development.
Adani Group to invest Rs 63,000 cr in power projects in Assam
Adani Group will invest 630 billion rupees in Assam. This includes a large coal-fired power plant and pumped storage projects. The coal plant is expected to begin operations in phases from December 2030. This marks a significant increase in private investment for new coal power projects in India. Adani Green Energy also plans substantial investments in renewables.
