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HC acquits all 6 in 2004 I-Day blast in Assam that killed 18

The Gauhati high court on Thursday acquitted all six accused in the 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case in which 18 people, including 13 school children, were killed on Independence Day. IMAGE: Kindly......

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender......

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The veteran Congress leader urged all those who came in contact with him recently to get......

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies on Thursday won 26 of the 51 assembly seats at stake in the bypolls across 18 states and the Congress emerged victorious in 12 constituencies while......

By-elections in 6 states pass off peacefully; high voting in TN, WB, Tripura

By-elections to Lok Sabha and assembly seats in the states of Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil and West Bengal passed off peacefully on Saturday amidst tight security.......

Mining: Canada, India to boost trade

India and Canada are looking at exploring more opportunities in the mining sector. Over 140 industry leaders attended the India Mining and Metals Forum in Toronto. V I Lakshmanan, co-convener of......

Balco arbitration over; Vedanta may buy govt pie

Vedanta Resources said on Monday the long-drawn arbitration process for buying government's remaining 49 per cent stake in Balco is over and the group expects to complete the acquisition by the end......

Why SAIL chief opposes sharing profits from mines

Last week, Chandra Shekhar Verma did something rather uncharacteristic for a state-owned company chieftain, especially one reputed to be a stickler for rules. The Steel Authority of India (SAIL)......

Mining: Profit-sharing to help locals; not firms'

The Union mines ministry on Wednesday said its profit sharing plans are not focussed on any corporate houses like Tatas and Jindals, but aims at providing compensation to the people displaced by......

Mining Bill as per GoM's study: Minister

Amid a furore over 26 per cent profit-sharing with locals under the proposed new mining law and demands for watering down the provision for PSUs, the Mines Ministry said its final draft will go......

Spotted: Amitabh in New York

Reader Jyoti P Handique acknowledged her 'unbelievably good luck' as she and her family caught up with the one and only Amitabh Bachchan in New York. Last November, Jyoti and her family walked out......

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

With the silver trophy tucked under one arm and cradling her daughter Jada in the other, Kim Clijsters provided a huge lift for working mothers around the world as she was crowned US Open champion......

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