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Manipur students' death: CBI arrests 4, shifts to Guwahati
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons in connection with the murder of two students from Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday.
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Help tortured, made to eat garbage by Army major, wife
An Indian Army major and his wife have been arrested in Assam for allegedly torturing their 16-year-old domestic worker for two years, The Sentinel Assam reported.
Assam: NIT students clash with police after suicide on campus
Students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar's Cachar district, Assam, clashed with the police on Friday night during an agitation after a fellow student reportedly died by suicide at the college hostel.
10-year-old boy's dead body found at Assam BJP MP's residence
A 10-year-old boy's dead body was reportedly found hanging at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Rajdeep Roy on Saturday evening in Silchar, Assam.
Delhi: Government to sell onions at subsidized rates from today
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) will reportedly sell onions on behalf of the central government at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kilogram in Delhi from Monday onwards.
BJP leader kills self after intimate photo-leak with senior leader
In a shocking incident in Assam, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Indrani Tahbildar was reportedly found dead at her residence in Guwahati on Friday.
Assam: Engineer's COVID-19 lockdown love story ends in triple murder
In a shocking development, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer killed his wife and her parents before surrendering to the police with his nine-month-old son in his arms.
Assam CM removes 'India' from Twitter bio amid opposition alliance
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday removed "India" from his Twitter bio and added "Bharat" to it.
NCB destroys 1.4 lakh kilogram drugs worth Rs. 2,300 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday destroyed more than 1,44,000kg of drugs in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Owaisi responds after Himanta blames 'Miya Muslims' for vegetable prices
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) supremo and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday bashed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for blaming Miya Muslim vendors for the soaring prices of vegetables.
Assam on alert as Bhutan prepares to release excess water
All Assam districts bordering Bhutan are on high alert after the neighboring country informed the state government regarding its decision to release excess water from the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant on Friday.
Monsoon to cover India in two days, hills under alert
The southwest monsoon progressed further into the country, with rains and storms lashing north, northwestern, and central India on Tuesday.
Landslides kill 6 in Himachal; rainfall forecast in several states
At least six people have been killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Landslide blocks Himachal highway; Delhi, Mumbai under heavy rain alert
After lagging behind, the southwest monsoon caught up with its usual pace and reached most parts of India.
Assam floods: Situation critical, Amit Shah assures Centre's help
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured the Assam government of all possible assistance in dealing with the state's flood crisis.
Assam floods: 4.88 lakh people, 1,538 villages affected
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday as over 4.88 lakh people have been affected so far, reported PTI.
Assam floods: 1.2 lakh people affected in 20 districts
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday morning as heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of the state.
Weather update: Rain batters TN, schools shut in several districts
While the monsoon remains sluggish in many parts of the country and people are struggling to get a reprieve from heatwave conditions, heavy downpours across Tamil Nadu prompted schools in several districts to declare a holiday.
PM Modi virtually flags off Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday.
Assam: Mosque committee bans burial of drug addicts
The Moirabari Town Kabristan Committee in Assam's Morigaon district has decided not to permit and to participate in the funerals of people who died because of drug consumption or have been involved in the illegal drug trade, reported ANI.
IMD predicts light rain in Delhi, dust storms to continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted the ongoing dust storms in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), Rajasthan, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, would continue till Thursday.
Assam Police announces plan to get rid of unfit cops
Assam's Director General of Police GP Singh on Tuesday said a fitness survey of all the state police personnel would be conducted, and those found "unfit" would be asked to take voluntary retirement.
Guwahati: Doctor couple abused, tortured adopted 4-year-old daughter; arrested
In a horrific incident, a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly torturing their adopted four-year-old daughter in Guwahati, Assam. Per ANI, the couple tied the girl to a pole on their terrace and tortured her in the Paltan Bazaar area of the state.
1,000+ flee violence-hit Manipur to Assam; situation improving, say police
The violence in Manipur led to the forced inter-state migration of hundreds of people to Assam's Cachar district.
Don't blame me: Assam CM to Congress over harassment case
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday responded to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's allegations that the former wanted to arrest Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Srinivas BV.
Congress expels ex-Assam youth chief days after she alleged harassment
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday expelled Angkita Dutta, former president of the Youth Congress in Assam, for a period of six years owing to "anti-party activities."
Assam: Indian Army personnel to learn Mandarin at Tezpur University
The Indian Army and Assam's Tezpur University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to train soldiers in Mandarin, reported The Hindu.
Ex-Assam Youth Congress chief gets notice for 'defaming' national head
Hours after Angkita Dutta, former Youth Congress President of Assam, accused the party's National President Srinivas BV of "sexism" and "harassment," the latter sent a criminal defamation notice to her.
Baishakhi, Bihu, Vishu, and Puthandu: Why these harvest festivals matter
Spring harvest festivals are a time of great celebration in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and culture.
PM Modi inaugurates Northeast's 1st AIIMS in Assam
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Northeast India's first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday.
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President Murmu takes maiden sortie onboard Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet
In what marked her maiden sortie, Indian President Droupadi Murmu set off onboard a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft on Saturday from the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.
Rice beyond Basmati: 5 lesser-known rice varieties in India
When it comes to Indian cuisine, Basmati rice is the one of most well-known and commonly used varieties.
Assam: CM Sarma warns Kejriwal ahead of AAP rally
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against defaming him ahead of the latter's first political rally in the state on Sunday.
Centre decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in northeast
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the central government decided to reduce the jurisdiction of "disturbed areas" in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA.
Membership of banned outfit sufficient for prosecution under UAPA: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that membership in an outlawed group will constitute an offense under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
Pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh's 4 aides flown to Assam's Dibrugarh
In a major development in the crackdown against Waris Punjab De chief and pro-Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh and his associates, four of his arrested close aides were reportedly flown to Assam's Dibrugarh in a special aircraft, reported India Today, citing top police sources.
Closed 600 madrassas in Assam, will shut all: BJP's Himanta
Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Yatra in Belgavi district of poll-bound Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he has closed 600 madrassas and intends to shut all because he wants schools, colleges, and universities.
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