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Assam scribe held in second case after securing bail

Assam journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder was arrested in another case on Thursday after he was granted bail following his arrest after he questioned the MD of a cooperative bank over alleged......

AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for......

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......

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Air pollution remains a serious......

2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur

Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5.7 magnitude, rocked Manipur on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Northeast, officials said. IMAGE: The tremors were felt in Assam,......

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......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

BP Plc has won a bid to operate ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field by offering up to 60 per cent increase in output over baseline, the state-owned firm said on Wednesday. Photograph: Lee......

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners. IMAGE: Farmers harvest potatoes in the......

'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......

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......

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

When young left-hander Ankit Chatterjee drove seasoned Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj for a cracking cover drive for his first scoring shot on Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal, it brought back memories......

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

IMAGE: A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration. Photograph: BCCI Devajit Saikia was......

Arjuna Awardee sprinter Baruah slams Assam govt's sports policy

'Government is not identifying and picking up talents from the ground. When someone shines, only then the government comes into the picture. That is what is happening nowadays.' IMAGE: Bhogeswar......

Power shift in BCCI: Saikia takes charge as acting secretary

IMAGE: Devajit Saikia, who hails from Assam, is a former first-class cricketer. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Devajit Saikia/Instagram Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the BCCI's acting......

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