Assam: News
Delhi records hottest day of the season, yellow alert issued
Delhi is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 41.9°C on Friday. The Ridge station in north Delhi recorded the highest temperature at 43.1°C.
IMD warns of 44.5°C heatwaves, heavy rainfall in different parts
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted extreme weather conditions across different parts of the country over the next few days.
IMD warns of heatwaves, thunderstorms across India till April 25
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast a mix of weather conditions across the country for the ongoing week, up to April 25.
Guwahati flooded after heavy rain; all educational institutions closed
Severe waterlogging has affected normal life in Guwahati's Hatigaon and Anil Nagar areas due to heavy rainfall on Monday.
Heatwave forecast for North, Central India; heavy rains in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted a heatwave in parts of North and Central India over the next few days.
Assam: 4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Cachar district
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Assam on Sunday at 9:21am IST, according to the National Center for Seismology.
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.