Assam: News
Using bed-sheets, lungis 5 prisoners escape Assam jail
Five undertrial prisoners, all booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, escaped from Morigaon District Jail in Assam on Friday.
Video: Biker chased, mauled to death by rhino in Assam
A 37-year-old biker named Saddam Hussain was chased and mauled to death by a rhino near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district on Sunday.
Assam government gets contempt notice from SC over 'bulldozer' action
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a contempt notice to the Assam government in response to a petition filed by 47 residents, who accused the state of violating the court's order that no demolitions should occur without its approval.
Amritpal Singh, aides pose serious threat to Punjab CM: Police
The Punjab Police have claimed that radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), pose a significant threat to the life of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
What's the new 'strict' rule Himanta Sarma announced for immigrants
In a bid to curb the "influx of illegal foreigners," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that all new applicants for Aadhaar cards must provide their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number (ARN).
Assam: 22-year-old arrested for ₹2,200 crore stock market scam
A 22-year-old man from Dibrugarh, Assam, identified as Bishal Phukan, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a massive stock market fraud of approximately ₹2,200 crore.
Explained: How weaponized drones are escalating Manipur crisis
The ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur has taken a dangerous turn with the first-ever use of drones to drop bombs.
Assam scraps 2-hour namaz break on Fridays in assembly
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the cancelation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
BJP slams Mamata over 'not only Bengal will burn' remark
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and other states during a rally on Wednesday.
'Assam frustrated with illegal Bangladeshis': Devoleena Bhattacharjee defends Assamese Muslims
Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently defended the Muslim community in Assam, her home state, in a Twitter spat with journalist Rana Ayyub.
'Many conspiracies': Kangana reveals difficulties during 'Emergency' casting
Kangana Ranaut, who is preparing for her directorial project Emergency, recently opened up about the challenges she faced during the film's production.
Assam gangrape accused escapes police custody; body found in pond
Tafazul Islam, a 24-year-old man accused in the alleged gangrape of a minor in Assam's Nagaon district, died while in police custody.
Assam Cabinet approves bill restricting clerics from registering Muslim marriages
The Assam Cabinet has given its approval to a new bill, the Assam Compulsory Registration of Marriage And Divorce Bill, which prevents qazis or clerics from officiating the registration of Muslim marriages.
Champai Soren may join BJP with 6 JMM MLAs: Reports
Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday along with six other party MLAs, according to reports.
Assam college under fire over advisory with 'misogynistic undertones'
Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam has come under fire for issuing an advisory asking female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out in deserted, dimly lit, and sparsely populated areas at night.
How many elephants are in India? You'll know by 2025
India, home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, will not receive the results of its latest elephant census until June 2025.
After 'flood jihad', Himanta slams Meghalaya University's 'Mecca-like' gate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the university displays images of Mecca—Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia—at its entrance, while lacking symbols of Hindu or Christian faiths.
Kerala landslide: A look at India's recent extreme weather events
India has been facing a series of severe weather conditions in recent years, including torrential rain, floods, droughts, and cyclones.
President Droupadi Murmu appoints 6 new governors, reshuffles 3 others
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed six new governors and reshuffled three others, as per a communiqué from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Assam will absorb majority of Agniveers from state: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that his government would absorb the majority of the state's Agniveers into the Assam police force.
Ramen Barua missing case: Police search Brahmaputra for potential body
Ramen Barua, a legend in Assamese music, has been reported missing since Monday, prompting state-wide concern and a police investigation.
Assam to abolish law that allowed underage Muslim marriages
The Assam Cabinet has given its approval for a bill aimed at repealing the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which allowed underage marriages under certain conditions.
BJP's Rajya Sabha strength drops, NDA below majority mark
The Bharatiya Janata Party has seen a decrease in its strength in the Rajya Sabha, dropping to 86 members.
Assam: Removal of Mahatma Gandhi statue sparks protests; know why
Locals in the Doomdooma town of Assam's Tinsukia district have taken strong offense to the removal of a 5.5-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi to visit relief camps in Manipur today
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to tour Manipur and visit relief camps on Monday to meet people displaced by ethnic violence.
'Deeply hurt': Amritpal disagrees with his mother's comments on Khalistan
Newly-elected Khadoor Sahib MP, Amritpal Singh, has said he is "deeply hurt" by a statement made by his mother, Balwinder Kaur, about his position on Khalistan.
Assam floods: 52 dead, over 24 lakh affected
The flood situation in Assam has worsened significantly over the past 24 hours, resulting in 52 deaths and leaving thousands homeless.
Heavy rainfall causes traffic disruptions in Delhi
Heavy showers during the morning and afternoon hours disrupted traffic in Delhi on Thursday.
Assam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains
As heavy rains persist in the northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical.
India battles severe heatwave; over 40,000 heatstroke cases reported
India is currently grappling with a severe heatwave that has resulted in over 40,000 suspected cases of heatstroke and at least 110 confirmed deaths between March 1 and June 18, as per health ministry data.
Assam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Delayed monsoon progress likely to revive by late June
The monsoon in India has been weaker than usual, with meteorologists predicting a revival only by the last week of June.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for NE states, others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states over the next five days due to multiple cyclonic circulations and a Western Disturbance.
Assam: BJP vs. BJP after losing Jorhat seat to Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is facing internal criticism from his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following a loss in the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat.
7 independents win Lok Sabha polls; who are they?
Seven independent candidates have emerged victorious in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
IMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).
Northeastern states isolated from mainland due to flooded railway tracks
Several northeastern states of India, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and the southern part of Assam, have been cut off from the rest of the country due to waterlogged and damaged railway tracks.
15 killed in stone quarry collapse, landslides in Mizoram
At least 15 people were killed in multiple landslides across Aizawl on Tuesday, including 11 in a stone quarry collapse, as Mizoram faced storms triggered by Cyclone Remal.
Savor the flavor of Assam's vegan ingredients
Assam, a state celebrated for its lush greenery and vibrant culture, offers a unique vegan culinary experience.
Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh receives 'mike' as election symbol
Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh, who is currently incarcerated in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, has been assigned the 'mike' as his election symbol.