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New Delhi: A sharp shift in the weather conditions is set to sweep across large parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of a rapid rise in temperatures in North India even as heavy rainfall continues to batter parts of the Northeast. After nearly three weeks of unseasonal rain linked to active Western Disturbances, North India is now heading toward a sudden onset of heat. The IMD forecasts that temperatures could rise by 8-10°C over the next few days, marking a sw ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Voting for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections has begun, with voters across all 126 Assembly constituencies stepping out to cast their ballots since polling opened at 7 am. Polling will continue till 5 pm, while counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for May 4. In a significant shift from the previous Assembly polls held in three phases in 2021, this year's election is being conducted in a single phase, with over 2.5 crore voters expected to ex ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia Garg votes despite illness, gets emotional remembering the singer and seeks justice. Watch video. As voting for the Assam Assembly elections took place on April 9, several public figures stepped out to exercise their democratic right. Among them was Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, who arrived at a polling booth in Dispur despite being unwell. "It Is Our Duty To Vote" Speaking to the media after casting her vote, Garim ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday alleged that voters in Assam were turning out in large numbers to "save democracy" from what he described as a "fascist BJP government". Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sivasagar constituency, criticised the state government and expressed confidence that the opposition would form the next government. "We are facing an undemocratic government. It is a fascist government," he said. He ...Read More >
Sivasagar, Apr 9: Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, on Thursday, claimed that the people of Assam were voting to save democracy from the "fascist BJP government". Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sibsagar seat, claimed people of the state were turning up at polling booths in large numbers to change the government. "We are facing an undemocratic government. It is a fascist government. The Chief Minister is a fascist," he alleged, speaking to the press after casting his vote. "The BJP ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
IMD forecasts rain, storms and below normal temperatures across many Indian regions due to western disturbances, with heavy showers in Northeast. Delhi likely to see clear skies.A spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and strong winds is likely to persist across several parts of India as an active western disturbance continues to influence weather systems across the country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The disturbance, along with multiple cyclonic circulat ...Read More >
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday (April 6, 2026) reaffirmed his 'One Northeast' mission to build a common political platform for the indigenous communities across the region. Campaigning for the candidate of the National People's Party (NPP) contesting the Boko-Chaygaon constituency in south-western Assam, Mr. Sangma said the NPP had been expanding across the northeast gradually. He said the NPP's broader objective of having elected representatives across the region was to p ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: The stage is set for the 126-seat Assembly elections in Assam on Thursday. An Opposition front, comprising Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPM, CPI(M-L) and All Party Hill Leaders Conference, will take on the might of the ruling BJP-led NDA, which is seeking a third straight term in power. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland People's Front are the two other NDA entities. The NDA had an aggressive campaign, wooing voters by promising to drive out the "infiltrato ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Assam is set for a high-stakes electoral battle today as polling for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections will begin in just a few hours at 7 am and continue till 6 pm across all 126 constituencies in the state. The votes will be counted and results declared on May 4. In a significant shift from the previous Assembly polls held in three phases in 2021, this year's election is being conducted in a single phase, with over 2.5 crore voters expected to exercise their fra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre for "taking things lightly" as it flagged continuing discrimination faced by people from the north east region residing across the country. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran questioned the Central government for failing to convene meetings of a court-mandated monitoring committee every three months to address issues faced by people from north east. The bench said, "We are not going to close ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 8: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, accompanied by a delegation from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), met Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Wednesday to express concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The delegation, which included Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, and other senior church representatives, highlighted the critical role played by Christian education ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the central government for not taking the incidents of racial attacks as well as the grievances of the people from the Northeast seriously, and for "failing" to even call meetings of the "monitoring committee" set up for this purpose. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran expressed clear dissatisfaction over the government's approach. The court noted that despite clear orders, the government failed to conduct regular ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI) The Gujarat BJP on Wednesday welcomed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's expression of regret over his "illiterate" remarks about Gujaratis, but questioned the delay in his response and flagged another controversial comments made by him in poll-bound Assam. Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson Dr Anil Patel noted that Kharge's apology was a "good thing" and deserved to be welcomed. "Respected Kharge ji does not have the kind of personality to make ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 8 (PTI) The Chhattisgarh Congress on Wednesday passed a resolution strongly criticising Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks against party president Mallikarjun Kharge and its MP Rahul Gandhi, and said use of abusive language has no place in a democracy. The resolution was passed during a meeting of presidents and in-charges of district units of the party in Chhattisgarh held at Rajiv Bhavan, the state Congress office in Raipur, state Congress chief Deepak Baij t ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a combined investment of over Rs 40,000 crore, signalling a significant push to expand hydropower capacity in the Northeast. The projects include the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, aimed at strengthening energy generation, grid stability and peak demand management. T ...Read More >
DC vs GT Weather Today: The excitement in the national capital is tangible, as Delhi Capitals prepare themselves to welcome Gujarat Titans in Match 14 of IPL 2026. Nevertheless, while the multitude of fans are making their way towards the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8 2026, the main issue on most people's minds is not only the battle between Axar Patel and Shubman Gill but also the unpredictable weather. With a western disturbance currently active over North India, ticket holders are anxiously ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to flag concerns over provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) affecting charitable institutions in the state. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was also attended by representatives of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and other stakeholders, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office here said. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress has instructed its booth teams to be on guard against bogus voting ahead of polling on April 9 in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry where the stakes are high for the grand old party. All 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala and 30 in Puducherry will go to polls on April 9. The results will be out on May 4. According to Congress insiders, preparations for the April 9 Assembly elections in the two states and the Union Territory were reviewed by the senior leaders on Wednesday and ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
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India received above-normal rainfall last year, with 7.9% excess compared to the LPA. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said northwest India recorded 747.9mm of rainfall last season. That was the highest rainfall since 2001 and the sixth highest since 1901. East and northeast India recorded their second-lowest rainfall since 1901 last year. Monsoon is the lifeblood of India's economy. According to the agriculture ministry, 51% of India's farmed area, accounting for 40% of production, is ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the Centre nominating an officer of the rank of under secretary to attend a high level meeting on the installation of CCTVs in all police stations across the country, and then exempted Union home secretary Govind Mohan's personal presence at the next hearing after Attorney General R Venkataramani agreed to resolve the matter. With the home secretary present in court, the bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A partial internet shutdown was in place in northeastern India's troubled Manipur state on Tuesday (Apr 7) after renewed violence caused the deaths of four people, including two children, officials said. Manipur has seen periodic clashes for nearly three years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community. The conflicts have killed more than 250 people. The latest flare-up on Tuesday came after months of relative peace and followed a reporte ...Read More >
Hailakandi (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the voters to form the BJP's third consecutive government in Assam, promising to drive out the "infiltrators" from the state. Addressing an election rally in Hailakandi on the last day for campaigning, Amit Shah asked the voters not to vote for Himanta Biswa Sarma or a legislator, but for the BJP to end illegal immigration in Assam. Also Read | Air India Ticket Prices To Rise As Airline Revises Fuel ...Read More >
Hailakandi (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the voters to form the BJP's third consecutive government in Assam, promising to drive out the "infiltrators" from the state. Addressing an election rally in Hailakandi on the last day for campaigning, Amit Shah asked the voters not to vote for Himanta Biswa Sarma or a legislator, but for the BJP to end illegal immigration in Assam. Driving out illegal immigrants has been the poll plank for the BJP ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 7: Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at the inauguration of Myanmar's new President, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, scheduled to be held in Nay Pyi Taw on April 10. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Singh will undertake a four-day visit to Myanmar from April 8 to 11. During his visit, he will attend the inauguration ceremony and participate in a series of bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening ties between t ...Read More >
If your evening plans involve stepping out, keep an umbrella handy. This is because isolated thunderstorms, with rain and hail, are likely over parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana from this evening into the night, with a 50 to 70 per cent chance of activity. Not every part of the city will get hit. These cells are patchy by nature, soaking one neighbourhood while the next stays bone dry, but the odds are significant enough to plan around. The system behind all of this is a Western Disturbance, a mo ...Read More >
The Arunachal Pradesh government has described the case against it as "sponsored litigation" New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into award of contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives. The preliminary enquiry will cover execution for public works, contracts and work orders between January 2015-December 2025. The top court has asked the state to fully cooperate with the ...Read More >
Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur's territorial integrity would always be preserved. He further credited PM Modi for transforming the Centre's 'L ...Read More >
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