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I was beaten up, jailed in Assam, recalls Amit Shah

Recalling his detention during Hiteshwar Saikia's tenure as Assam Chief Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that during the Congress government in Assam, he was beaten up and......

Assam Congress leader held for social media post on BJP leaders

Assam Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh was arrested on Saturday for a social media post enquiring about the status of cases registered against three senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders,......

Cong slams Assam CM after govt reports 72 encounters

The opposition Congress on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam of running a 'police raj' after official data tabled in the assembly revealed that 72 accused persons were......

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing was the first man to hoist the Tiranga in Tawang.He also brought Bum La under Indian control. IMAGE: Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Major......

Why are more than 60 envoys from different nations visiting Assam?

Over 60 heads of missions of different countries will be on a trip to Assam from Sunday during which they will visit the Kaziranga National Park, witness a mega Jhumur dance performance and attend......

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23. Kindly......

GST collections indicate economic revival, say experts

Gross GST collections rose by 9.1 per cent to about Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February, boosted by domestic consumption and indicating potential economic revival. Illustration: Dominic......

'PSB is exploring digital lending solutions'

'We plan to launch new initiatives, including cash flow-based lending, to ensure borrowers are not burdened and can access funds more quickly.' Punjab & Sind Bank expects total recovery of......

FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 7 lakh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, targeting everything from......

Budget 2025: FM announces 1.5 lakh rural post offices

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the government's plan to transform India into a large logistics organisation with 1.5 lakh rural post offices. Image only for......

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

From the biggest brat of the family growing up against Assam’s idyllic farm life devouring books and movies to finding friendship for the ages while assisting Kaizad Gustad along with Zoya......

'I've Never Written With The Market In Mind'

'When I am working on a series, be it Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime or Kohrra on Netflix, I never take it for granted that we will be back with another season.''It's only at the end of the season that......

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.' IMAGE: Nikita Grover cast 400-450 characters in Paatal Lok, seasons 1 and 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy Nikita......

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married! IMAGE: Bendang Walling as Sub-Inspector Isaac Longkumer in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

P T Usha backs Assam's boxers for Nationals

IMAGE: The Assam team, including Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, was allegedly forced to boycott the Women's National Boxing Championships by state unit secretary Hemanta Kalita.......

Guwahati to host India-SA Test?

IMAGE: Will India host South Africa in a Test match in Guwahati in November. Photograph: BCCI Assam's largest city Guwahati is set to be the first Test cricket venue in the northeast region when......

Spinners in the IPL need to be braver: Harbhajan

IMAGE: Last season, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first bowler to pick 200 wickets in the IPL. Photograph: IPL/X The ban on the use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming IPL was lifted on Thursday......

Big shake-up at Rajasthan Royals before IPL kickoff

Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in the first three IPL games, as regular captain Sanju Samson will be playing as a specialist batter cum Impact Substitute as he is yet to get......

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Assam boxers forced to withdraw from Nationals, alleges BFI chief. IMAGE: Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain is one of the boxers who are allegedly being stopped from......

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