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‘Overriding powers’ for DCs in Assam’s new co-districts. How system will work & why there’s scepticism

In the first phase, 18 sub-districts were announced Saturday, while 21 others became operational Friday across Eastern (Upper), Central, Lower Districts & Barak Valley.

Back to AGP after resigning from Congress? Assam leader slams party for neglecting North Cachar polls

BJP retained power by sweeping 25 of 28 seats in North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council polls. Compelled to leave party & submit resignation, says Apurba Bhattacharjee.

Key AASU, AGP leaders in its fold & ethnic politics in margins — how BJP ended Assam movement

A lot of the BJP’s leadership in Assam isn’t what the party otherwise is — comprising leaders who have risen up the RSS-ABVP ladder. It is full of ‘outsiders’.

How BJP has reduced AGP, leading party of Assamese aspiration, into a crumbling hanger-on

As part of the seat-sharing deal with the BJP, the AGP has given away Mahanta’s Barhampur constituency. He is now reviving his old outfit, AGP (Progressive).

BJP, AGP wrangling over seat-sharing for Assam polls, senior leaders to meet Amit Shah, Nadda

The AGP is seeking around 40 seats, a demand that is not amenable to the BJP. In 2016, the former had contested 24 seats while the latter fought 84.

BJP ally Asom Gana Parishad to file petition against citizenship act in Supreme Court

Ex-AGP Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, who had been vocal about his opposition to the amended Act, claimed the party never adopted any resolution supporting the law.

AGP’s decision to re-unite with BJP taken without my knowledge, says Prafulla Mahanta

Former AGP chief Prafulla Mahanta says he's against alliance move, believes AGP shouldn't have gone back to BJP after snapping ties over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

BJP-AGP allies again: Poll opportunism or was Citizenship Bill clash just political optics?

The Asom Gana Parishad has formed a pre-poll alliance with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Experts weigh in.

Modi govt position on Rafale papers in SC is going from bad to worse

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

BJP and Assam’s AGP make moves to patch up for Lok Sabha polls as Citizenship Bill lapses

Sources say talks and discussions between a few representatives from both sides are on, but a section BJP's state unit 'not keen' to rebuild the alliance.

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Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.