Assam flood toll rises to 58, more than 23 lakh affected

The grievous flood situation in Assam over the past month has claimed 58 lives across the state, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported. IMAGE: A man rows a boat through a......

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded......

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Houses of five people, including three rape and murder accused, were demolished in Assam's Goalpara district on Sunday for alleged encroachment on government land, officials said. Image used for......

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

The Assam cabinet has given its nod to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 in a bid to end child marriage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "This Act......

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'You are working with the best of the lot.''The best part is that they treat you equally, unlike in India.' IMAGE: Adil Hussain in Star Trek: Discovery. It's a big Friday for Adil Hussain. The......

Star athlete Hima Das makes appeal for flood-hit Assam

IMAGE: People stand on a damaged embarkment washed out by the floods due to incessant rainfalls, at Hajo in Kamrup. Photograph: PTI Photo India's rising track and field star Hima Das has made an......

Star athlete Hima Das appeals for flood-hit Assam

IMAGE: People stand on a damaged embarkment washed out by the floods due to incessant rainfalls, at Hajo in Kamrup. Photograph: PTI Photo India's rising track and field star Hima Das has made an......

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday IMAGE: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary celebrates his half century. Photograph: Ashok Bhaumik/PTI Opener Abhimanyu Easwaran cracked a second......

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Mukund's century, stand with Indrajith help TN to 215 for 3 A patient century by Test discard Abhinav Mukund and his 155-run partnership with captain Baba Indrajith (86) helped Tamil Nadu......

How BCCI is getting North Eastern states battle ready

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's main emphasis this year is to ease the North Eastern teams into mainstream. In a departure from convention, the Board of Control for Cricket in Indiawill......