Assam: News
Will exit polls be released for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry today?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned the release of exit polls till April 29. This decision comes as voting is underway in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry on Thursday.
Heavy rain expected in Jammu, Assam, Himachal, other states
An active western disturbance is likely to trigger a spell of rain with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several parts of India.
Polling for 296 assembly seats in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry begins
Polling for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry began at 7:00am on Thursday.
'Eat beef at home, not in public': Assam CM clarifies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he doesn't want to ban it but restrict it to private spaces.
Lucknow sanitation suffers as Assam, Bengal workers leave for elections
Lucknow's sanitation system is facing a major crisis as hundreds of sanitation workers have left for their native villages in Assam and West Bengal to cast their votes.
Assam Police reach Pawan Khera's Delhi residence to question him
A four-member team of Assam Police, assisted by Delhi Police, has reached Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Nizamuddin, Delhi.
How to check your name in voter list ahead polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 State Assembly Elections, which will be held in April.
'Press material from Pakistan': Himanta Sarma hits back at Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied allegations that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds multiple passports.
'Cash, liquor, drugs': Election Commission seizes assets worth over ₹650cr
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has seized assets worth ₹651.51 crore in poll-bound states and union territories.
Singapore police close Zubeen Garg's death case: No foul play
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has concluded its investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Assam polls: BJP releases 'Sankalp Patra' for state assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto, called the "Sankalp Patra," for the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Prolonged wet spell imminent over several parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a prolonged wet spell over several parts of India from March 30.
Curbing...not enough, every illegal immigrant must go: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has successfully curbed infiltration in Assam over the past decade, it isn't enough.
'99% Hindus want out of Congress...will become single-community party': Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 99% of Hindu members of the Congress want to leave the party.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall in parts of India
India is set for a spell of unsettled weather from March 27, with rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in several parts.
No foul play in Zubeen Garg's death: Singapore coroner
A state coroner in Singapore has ruled that the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg was due to "an unfortunate and tragic accidental drowning" near an island in September last year.
Assam minister Nandita Garlosa joins Congress after BJP denies ticket
In a major political shift, Assam Minister Nandita Garlosa has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joined the Indian National Congress, The Indian Express reported.
Delhi gets brief rain; heatwave, storms in store across India
Delhi started its day with a pleasant morning and light rain in several areas on Monday.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma files nomination from Jalukbari
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed his nomination from the Jalukbari Assembly constituency for the upcoming state elections, according to news agency ANI.
BJP releases 1st Assam candidates' list; Congress defectors get tickets
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Congress creating panic in India over Israel-Hamas war: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Indian National Congress of trying to create panic among Indians in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
IAF pilot killed in Sukhoi crash participated in Op Sindoor
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who died in a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong on Thursday, was part of Operation Sindoor.
2 IAF pilots killed after Sukhoi jet crashes in Assam
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the deaths of two pilots in a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet loses radar contact in Assam
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter plane has gone missing in Assam after losing radar contact.
BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Zubeen Garg death case: Court unfreezes Shyamkanu Mahanta's bank account
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court in Assam on Monday ordered the de-freezing of the bank account of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case.
Zubeen Garg's death case: Wife welcomes Assam government's fast-track court
The Assam government's decision to seek a fast-track court for the trial in Zubeen Garg's death case has been welcomed by the late singer's wife, Garima Saikia Garg.
Assam woman dragged out of car, gang-raped by 7 men
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of seven men in Silchar, Assam, on February 19.
'Pradhan mantri banega': Sadhu blesses Priyanka Gandhi in viral video
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Assam on Thursday for a two-day visit. The trip is crucial as the party gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Assam: Oil tanker fire paralyzes NH-27 traffic in Kokrajhar district
A major fire incident on National Highway 27 near Raikhunbari in Kachugaon, Assam's Kokrajhar district, has caused a massive traffic jam.
Assam polls likely in April first week in single phase
The 2026 Assembly Elections in Assam are likely to be held in a single phase in the first week of April, according to reports.
India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel to be built in Assam
The Union Cabinet has approved an ₹18,662 crore ($2.5 billion) project to build a four-lane access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.
'Poll-bound states always your priority': Khera to PM Modi
Congress leader Pawan Khera has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit violence-affected Manipur during his ongoing North-East trip.
C-130J with PM Modi makes historic landing on Assam highway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft has made a historic landing at the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran, Assam, on Saturday morning.
Bharat Bandh today: Check which services face disruption
India is gearing up for a nationwide strike today, led by various central trade unions and farmers' organizations.
Nationwide general strike on February 12, unions expect 30cr participants
A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has announced a nationwide general strike on February 12, PTI reported.
Rahul Gandhi's 5-word reply to Modi's Rajya Sabha speech
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long speech in the Rajya Sabha with five words.
Republic Day Parade 2026: S-400 system to feature in tableau
The 2026 Republic Day Parade will showcase India's advanced S-400 air defense system for the first time.
Assam violence: Tensions rise in Kokrajhar after mob-lynching; internet suspended
Tensions are running high in Assam's Kokrajhar district after clashes between the Bodo and Adivasi communities.
Arson, violence, internet shutdown: Assam's Kokrajhar on edge after tensions
Tensions between the Bodo and Adivasi communities in Assam's Kokrajhar district have escalated into violence.
Manipur gang-rape horror: No suspects identified 2yrs after FIR filed
A 20-year-old woman from the Kuki-Zo community has died after suffering severe physical and psychological injuries from an alleged gang rape incident during the May 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur.
PM Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda Town Railway Station in West Bengal.
'You'll die here': Assam student assaulted at MP university hostel
A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam, Hirosh Jyoti Das, was allegedly assaulted at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Madhya Pradesh's Annuppur district.
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Republic Day invites celebrate Northeast craftsmanship
President Droupadi Murmu's "At Home" reception for India's Republic Day on January 26, 2026, comes with a unique touch.
Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated,' refused life jacket: Singapore Police
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was "severely intoxicated" and had refused to wear a life jacket before he drowned in Singapore last year, reported The Straits Times.
Early detection of gallbladder cancer might soon become easier
In a major breakthrough, scientists from Assam's Tezpur University have discovered unique chemical signatures in blood that could help in the early detection of gallbladder cancer.
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife Rupali injured in road accident
Bollywood actor and popular vlogger Ashish Vidyarthi (60) and his wife, Rupali Baruah, were injured in a late-night road accident in Guwahati on Friday, according to NortheastLiveTV.
Zubeen Garg's family establishes trust to preserve his legacy
The family of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) has announced the formation of a trust in his name.
India's semiconductor push: 4 plants start chip production in 2026
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that four companies will begin commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India by 2026.
Couple burned alive over witchcraft suspicion in Assam
A couple was allegedly beaten and burned alive by villagers in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday.
'Terrorists in Bengal did Pahalgam attack?': Mamata jabs Shah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegations of terror activities in the state.
Assam: ECI releases draft rolls; 10.5L names deleted post-SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the integrated draft electoral rolls for Assam, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Army deployed in Assam's Karbi Anglong as violence continues
On Wednesday, the Army was deployed to maintain law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam, the state DGP said.
Assam: Clashes erupt in Karbi Anglong for second day
Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday over the issue of eviction, according to news agency PTI.
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Lies must stop...': Congress slams Modi's Assam-Pakistan charge
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing it of conspiring to hand over Assam to Pakistan before India's independence.
3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Rohtak in Haryana
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5km, and was felt at 12:13pm.
'SIR to ensure infiltrators are out...': Modi in Assam
Addressing a rally in Guwahati, Assam, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to keep "infiltrators" out of the electoral process.
PM Modi inaugurates new terminal at Guwahati airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
Assam: 8 elephants killed by Rajdhani Express, 5 coaches derail
At least eight elephants were killed and a calf was injured after the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in the Hojai district in Assam on Saturday morning, according to a report by the PTI, which cited a forest official.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.
Ex-IAF officer arrested in Assam on spying charges
A retired Indian Air Force officer has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district on charges of having links with a Pakistani espionage network.
Zubeen Garg death case: SIT files 3,500-page charge sheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg has submitted its charge sheet to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Guwahati, Assam.