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Dibrugarh, July 13: The Dibrugarh Police have arrested Pratim Bora, the prime accused in a case involving the circulation of morphed and explicit images of a woman on social media. Bora, identified as the woman's former partner, allegedly used advanced artificial intelligence tools to superimpose her face onto pornographic visuals, falsely portraying her as part of the adult entertainment industry and residing in the United States. The malicious act, apparently driven by personal vendetta follo ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 12: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasised the need to balance ecological preservation with developmental aspirations, particularly in states like Meghalaya. Speaking at an interactive session in Shillong, she acknowledged that the climate crisis has intensified to the extent that even the best meteorological tools struggle to predict weather patterns accurately. "Extreme weather events have become the norm. Flash floods and intense rains, which used to ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 12: Following a crucial meeting with representatives of the Forum for Hills Autonomous State Movement (FHASM) Alliance in Guwahati on Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned that he would push for a tripartite meeting involving the Centre and a coalition of 21 organisations from Karbi Anglong to address and resolve their long-standing demands. The alliance, involving political as well as apolitical organisations, has been pressing for a "state within state" for Karbi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12: Fuel control switches of the Air India plane were cut off and later turned on before it crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people, according to the preliminary report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The Bureau also noted that there is no recommended action for now for the operators of Boeing 787-8 operators. Releasing its 15-page report, a month after the fatal plane accident that happened in around 30 seconds after lift-off, the AAIB, on Saturda ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 12: Underlining the persistent challenges, including poor price realization, unregulated market intermediaries, and limited policy safeguards, faced by small tea growers, the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Associations (CISTA) has moved the Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal seeking introduction of a price protection scheme. The flawed price sharing formula (PSF) has failed to ensure fair and transparent price realization for small tea gardens (STG), the apex body of small ...Read More >
Goalpara, July 11: A day before a scheduled eviction drive to clear over 1,000 bighas of encroached forest land in Goalpara district's Paikan Reserve Forest, nearly 95% of the alleged encroachers have already vacated the area, district officials confirmed on Friday. Goalpara Deputy Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury said that the district administration is fully prepared to assist the forest department to ensure a smooth anti-encroachment operation. "Around 90-95% of the settlers have already mov ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 10: In a major relief for flood and landslide-affected northeastern states, the Centre has approved a financial package of Rs 458 crore for Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The funds form part of a larger Rs 1,066.80 crore allocation for six states -- including Kerala and Uttarakhand -- reeling under the impact of this year's intense southwest monsoon. Assam, among the worst-hit states in the Northeast, has been sanctioned Rs ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 10: The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has recorded a significant improvement in performance during the April-June quarter of 2025, with total tea sales reaching 32.21 million kg, up from 25.37 million kg in the same period last year - reflecting a 27 per cent year-on-year increase. CTC teas remained the leading segment, with sales rising from 16.17 million kg in 2024 to 20.46 million kg in 2025. However, average prices in this category witnessed a decline of Rs 14.68 compare ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that Dalai Lama should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. He further mentioned that he will write to the Central Government to recommend India's highest civilian award for the Tibetan spiritual leader. In an interview with PTI Videos on Tuesday, Khandu also said that Beijing has no locus standi in the selection of the next Dalai Lama since Tibetan Buddhism is not even practised in mainland China unlike in Tibe ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently onboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Space Mission 4, has conducted experiments on sprouting seeds like green gram and fenugreek on the orbital lab, said NASA. Shukla is the first Indian to be onboard the ISS and the second astronaut from the country, after Rakesh Sharma, to be in space. While in space, Shukla is undertaking several experiments, developed under a collaboration between the Indian Space Rese ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9: While market volatility has made some investors cautious, we're also witnessing a healthy shift towards hybrid and arbitrage funds -- a trend that shows maturing investor behaviour and a preference for balanced risk strategies in uncertain times, Venkat N Chalasani, CEO of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), said on Wednesday. India's economic fundamentals remain strong, and we continue to encourage investors to stay committed to their financial goals, he said wh ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 9: An Indian Air Force fighter jet 'Jaguar' crashed in Bhanuda village under the Rajaldesar police station area of Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, reportedly claiming two lives. Churu SP Jai Yadav confirmed the crash and said police teams have been dispatched to the site. "Severely mutilated body parts have been recovered near the wreckage," he said. A massive crater has formed at the crash site, and aircraft debris is scattered across the area. Eyewitnesses from the vi ...Read More >
Dhubri, July 9: A day after violence broke out during a massive eviction drive in Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the government's action, asserting that there is "nothing humane about eviction" and that some resistance was to be expected during an operation of such scale. "It was a huge eviction and we were expecting some retaliation. Ninety percent of the people cooperated. Only about 10% retaliated. It was a peaceful eviction," Sarma said, speaking to the press o ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 9: Intense fighting between rival Chin groups in Myanmar's Chin state continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the Mizoram border on the edge. Meanwhile, the number of refugees taking shelter in Champhai district has risen to over 4,400 since July 2, official sources stated. Security concerns deepened along the Myanmar border as the Chin National Army (CNA) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) continued their armed conflict near Leilet village, with no sign ...Read More >
Nazira, July 9: The British-era vertical-lift bridge over the river Dikhow in Sivasagar district has, of late, generated an animated debate on whether the bridge should be preserved or demolished. There are people who think the bridge needs restoration. But there are also calls for the bridge to be dismantled. A controversy surrounding the colonial-era bridge in Sivasagar has been going on for quite some time. However, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's recent visit to Sivasagar gave a fresh ...Read More >
Imphal, July 8: In a move aimed at modernising visitor management and improving travel convenience, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) registration process at Imphal Airport has gone digital for the first time, airport officials announced on Tuesday. As part of the Manipur government's initiative to streamline entry procedures, a new digital ILP kiosk system has been installed at the airport, enabling faster and more efficient permit issuance. Officials confirmed that the same system will soon be rol ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 8: The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that it will contest all the 126 constituencies in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections independently and ruled out any alliance with the Congress or the BJP. Terming both parties as "two sides of the same coin", AAP stated they are part of the "same failed political establishment that has stalled real development". "Congress institutionalized corruption and exploitation, and BJP only strengthened it. AAP cannot b ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 7: A war of words has broken out between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi over alleged corruption linked to the under-construction house of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang. On Monday, Chief Minister Sarma asserted that any attempt to discredit Karbi Anglong by individuals "acting at the behest of hostile forces like Pakistan" would not hold ground. His ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 8: Coal production in the Northeast by Coal India Limited (CIL) is going down, with the state-owned coal producer suspending mining operations in many mines due to various constraints like difficult geomining conditions, economic unviability, non-availability of suitable mining methods and non-availability of forest and environment clearances, according to a Coal Ministry report. CIL's production dropped from 7.84 lakh tonnes in 2018-19 to 2 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, the report sta ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 7: Train services to Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and southern Assam have been disrupted after a landslide blocked railway tracks in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), an official statement said on Monday. "Services of trains running in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section got disrupted due to a landslide at KM- 51/1-2 between Mupa-Dihakho stations of Lumding Division. Due to which train movement along the affected stretch has been suspended unt ...Read More >
Agartala, July 7: Thousands took to the streets of Agartala on Monday in response to Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma's call for an apolitical rally against illegal immigration from Bangladesh. The rally, which drew participants from across Tripura, began with a gathering in front of the Raj Bhavan. After brief addresses by key leaders, demonstrators marched through the city's main thoroughfares before concluding at Swami Vivekananda Maidan. According to police estimates, around 5,000 people p ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7: The India A men's hockey team is all set to commence their tour of Europe, with the opening game against Ireland at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood, Eindhoven, Netherlands on Tuesday. The tour of Europe, organised by Hockey India will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players. The squad, which is a healthy mix of youth and experience, is led by Sanj ...Read More >
Kohima, July 7: Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, officials said, on Monday. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Kuda Village, th ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 7: As the Bhagadatta II Flyover officially opened to traffic, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday used the occasion to roll out an ambitious roadmap for Guwahati's infrastructure transformation -- including a sleek elevated corridor to the airport from Jalukbari. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 660-metre-long flyover in the city, Sarma said that construction on a new elevated corridor between Jalukbari and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airp ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 7: With the number of refugees fleeing Myanmar's Chin state crossing 3,000, Mizoram Chief Minister's political adviser Lalmuanpuia Punte on Sunday rushed to the tense India-Myanmar border and crossed over to hold talks with leaders of the warring Chin rebel factions in a bid to defuse the escalating crisis. Since Saturday, more than 2,845 civilians from Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar villages have crossed into Zokhawthar in Champhai district. Local officials believe the actual number is ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 6: The city added another flyover to its expanding network on Sunday with the official inauguration of the Bhagadatta II flyover at Rukminigaon. After nine months of construction -- and amid numerous traffic snarls, delays, and disruptions -- the flyover was opened to the public by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing the gathering after the inauguration, the Chief Minister announced a series of upcoming development projects and championed homegrown talent, descr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh administration has strengthened security arrangements across several districts including Lucknow, Sambhal, and Moradabad to ensure peace and avoid any disruption, as Muharram processions and the Kanwar Yatra are being held at the same time.Large crowds gathered for Muharram processions across different regions, while preparations for the Kanwar Yatra are also underway. Police personnel have been deployed in all sensitive areas, and surveillance is being carried out u ...Read More >
Jorhat, July 6: An illegal ice cream and ice manufacturing unit in Jorhat has sparked alarm after revelations of unhygienic production and unsafe ingredients, with products mostly consumed by children. The factory, located in Letekujan in Titabor, has reportedly been running for a long time without any license or official permission from the authorities. Local sources allege that the factory has been producing various colorful ice creams and ice blocks using dirty water and artificial chemical ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 6: The outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam has taken a worrying turn, with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reporting 13 deaths linked to the disease in the past three months. According to hospital authorities, a total of 57 encephalitis patients have been admitted to GMCH during this period. As of Friday, 47 patients are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. In the past 24 hours alone, GMCH admitted 10 new JE cases, indicating a sharp surge ...Read More >
Agartala, July 6: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Sunday, refused to pass any comment over Tipra Motha Party (TMP)'s MLA Ranjit Debbarma's threat to pull out of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state. Debbarma had stated on Saturday that the party is prepared to withdraw its support from the Manik Saha government for failing to fulfil the promises made regarding the Tiprasa Accord. "He belongs to a separate party. What he is saying is his view. It is not wise for me t ...Read More >
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