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Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his direct intervention and oversight in the investigation into the sudden and tragic death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg. In his letter on Tuesday, Gogoi called for an urgent, transparent, and impartial probe, monitored by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), to ensure justice is delivered. Gogoi specifically requested that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Assam Police to in ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into the untimely death of singer Zubeen Garg by summoning several key individuals for questioning. DSP Sandipan Garg appeared on Tuesday, September 30, at the CID office for questioning. According to reports, Sandipan Garg was among the people aboard the yacht in Singapore when Zubeen Garg passed away. Earlier that day, CID officials interrogated Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta for an entire day before ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Nagaland Police has launched a significant recruitment drive for 1,176 Constable (GD) posts, exclusively reserved for members of the state's indigenous Naga tribes. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the launch on Tuesday at the Police Headquarters in Kohima, describing the initiative as a step toward a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible hiring process. Applications will be accepted only through an online portal, which opens on October 6 at 12 noon and wil ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the final voter list, concluding the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The Commission launched the SIR exercise to update the electoral rolls by removing ineligible voters, such as those deceased, permanently relocated from Bihar, or registered in multiple constituencies, and including any missing eligible voters. The revision, condu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe and the immediate arrest of all accused in the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Gogoi took to social media after the meeting, stating, "With your blessings, we had a long meeting with the Governor of Assam, Sri Lakshman Prasad Acharya. We submitted a memorandum seeking a CBI inquiry and the immediate arrest of all a ...Read More >
Guwahati: India's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 began under overcast skies and heavy emotions in Assam's Guwahati, where the Barsapara Cricket Stadium hosted the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka. Batting first after losing the toss, India reached 43/1 in 10 overs before rain forced a halt to play. The early breakthrough came when in-form opener Smriti Mandhana fell cheaply for just 8 runs with only 14 on the board. Harmanpreet Kaur's side faced an unpredictable Sri L ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) summoned several key individuals for questioning including DSP Sandipan Garg who appeared at the CID office in connection with the case. Reports indicate that Sandipan Garg was among those present aboard the yacht in Singapore at the time of Zubeen Garg's death. Earlier, Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta were summoned and grilled for an entire day before being released. CID officials stated eight additional persons connected to the ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Leh Apex Body declared that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy is restored in Ladakh. "We have unanimously agreed that the situation that is prevailing in Ladakh, keeping that in view, as long as peace is not restored in Ladakh, we will not participate in any talks," Chairman of Leh Apex Body Thupstan Chhewang said at a press conference at Leh. "We will urge the Home Ministry, UT administration, and the administration t ...Read More >
Guwahati: Ranbir Kapoor who celebrated his 43nd birthday on September 28, has announced he will be stepping behind the camera soon. During an Instagram Live session from the account of his brand, ARKS, he updated his fans on his upcoming work. During the session, Ranbir said that he would soon be making his debut as a director. The Animal star also said that filming of Animal Park will begin in 2027. "Just imagine, it's just seven years till I hit 50, it just hit me. I was making a video and ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UP ...Read More >
Guwahati: The governments of India and Bhutan will launch two cross-border railway projects, connecting Banarhat to Samtse (Bhutan) and Kokrajhar to Gelephu, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday. The two railway lines will be linked to West Bengal's Banarhat and Assam's Kokrajhar. "This will be the first set of rail connectivity projects with Bhutan. The memorandum of understanding for this connectivity was actually signed during the visit of the Prime Minister to Bhutan last yea ...Read More >
Guwahati: A 13-year-old boy was found hanging inside a relief camp at Jiribam Higher Secondary on Sunday, It sent shockwaves among displaced families taking shelter in the camp. The deceased, hailing from Lamtai Khunou under Borobekra sub-division in Jiribam district, was at the camp after his family was forced to leave their village in the wake of ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Their homes were reportedly destroyed during the unrest, leaving them with no choice but ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
Guwahati: Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public for their unwavering support during what she described as the most difficult period of her life. "I'm truly thankful to everyone who stood by me. I hope people continue to support and love Zubeen in the same way," Garima said, speaking publicly for the first time since her husband's untimely demise. She recalled Zubeen's deep-rooted passion for youth empowerment, envi ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces arrested three Maoist rebels and one member of the Red Army after busting an insurgent hideout during anti-militant operations conducted in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Sunday. According to police reports, they captured Ngairangbam Apollo Meetei, also known as Ibungo (37), a cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist), from his residence under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. They also arrested Angom Achou Singh (34), a KCP (City Meite ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
Guwahati: Burglars targeted the Faridabad residence of six-time world boxing champion Mary Kom earlier this week, while she was away in Meghalaya attending a marathon event in Sohra, officials confirmed on Saturday. Mary Kom received the news while participating in the Northeast event and informed the organisers about the burglary. "I'm scared, nervous, and worried. I was supposed to return to Delhi today, but this incident has left me shaken," she told them. She added that the theft reported ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Teachers' Association of Tezpur University in Assam has demanded the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, accusing him of serious financial irregularities and administrative misconduct. In an official statement, the association said it submitted a detailed memorandum outlining their concerns to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the university's chancellor, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The teachers' group raised serious questions about Singh's ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg during the 126th edition of his Mann Ki Baat radio programme on September 28, describing the beloved artist as the "Kohinoor, the brightest gem of Assamese culture." Modi's emotional message became the centrepiece of the broadcast, as he honoured Garg's legacy just days after the 52-year-old singer tragically drowned in Singapore on September 19. Reflecting on the loss, the Prime Minister rea ...Read More >
Guwahati: Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain and seasoned all-rounder, took over as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday. The Board unanimously elected him during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai. Manhas becomes the 37th president of the BCCI, stepping into the role after Roger Binny's resignation last month due to the Board's age limit policy. Binny stepped down upon turning 70, in accordance with BCCI regulations. Having represente ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Bodoland People's Front (BPF), led by Hagrama Mohilary, secured a decisive victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections in Assam, winning 25 out of 40 seats as counting concluded on Friday. The State Election Commission is expected to address the media today with final updates. Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of BTC and president of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), was visibly emotional during the proceedings but refrained from making a statement ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday, September 26, 2025, extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months. In Manipur, affected by ethnic violence since May 2023, AFSPA has been extended across the entire state except for 13 police station jurisdictions in five valley districts. The excluded areas include Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung, Thoubal, B ...Read More >
Imphal: Assam and Manipur police on Friday arrested two senior cadres of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) in connection with the September 19 ambush on Assam Rifles personnel in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The attack claimed the lives of two Assam Rifles personnel and injured five others. The arrests, coordinated by the Crime Branch Police Station, Guwahati, have brought the total number of PLA cadres detained in the case to three, officials said. One of the arrested, Chongtham Ma ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam CID on Friday sent notices to people present during or aware of the circumstances surrounding singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. They have been directed to to appear within 10 days, a senior official said. The Special Investigating Team (SIT), searched the residence of North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta for the second consecutive day. "Investigation into Garg's death is continuing. Today, we served notices to all persons familiar with the incidents lea ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prominent artistes from Assam have stepped up demands for justice following the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, filing complaints at the CID office in Guwahati against musician Siddhartha Sharma and Northeast India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. Leading actors and directors, including Jatin Bora, Ravi Sharma, and Sasanka Samir, met CID officials on Friday, providing detailed statements about Garg's health, his last days in Singapore, and his interactions with the accused ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Allahabad High Court has shocked Rahul Gandhi by refuting his petition challenging a Varanasi special court order which had accepted a revision petition against him over controversial remarks he made about the Sikh community last year. Rahul's plea was dismissed and it will now pave the way for the revision petition to proceed in the Varanasi MP/MLA court. The case was triggered by Rahul Gandhi's statement during his three-day US tour, where he allegedly stated that Sikhs in Indi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested by Leh Police on Friday as unrest continued in Ladakh, following violent protests that have left at least four people dead and over 90 injured. The violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), which is demanding an extension of the Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Authorities said at least 50 people have been detained so far in connection with the unrest. ...Read More >
Guwahati: The All Assam Lawyers' Association will not represent the accused in a case linked to the death of Zubeen Garg. It cited social responsibility and moral obligation. The association stated that gibing legal support to those facing serious allegations in this case would be a "historic mistake." The decision comes in the wake of Assam suffering from the sudden loss of Zubeen, whose passing in Singapore has left widespread grief and raised suspicions of foul play. Several FIRs have been ...Read More >
Guwahati: Hagrama Mohilary, current Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) candidate, surged ahead in the Debargaon constituency of Kokrajhar in Assam during the initial phase of vote counting for the fifth BTC elections. By noon, BPF maintained its lead with 19 seats, while BJP and UPPL each secured 9 seats. Congress had not won any seats, and other parties held 1 seat. By 10 am, Mohilary had secured 2,779 votes, placing him 659 votes ahead of Kampa Borgoya ...Read More >
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