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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: AIUDF

Lack of development, a need for change — why Assam’s Dhubri voted AIUDF chief Ajmal out

Badruddin Ajmal lost to Congress's Rakibul Hussain 'because of loopholes in his leadership', say analysts. AIUDF chief says he'll now work for party’s prospects in 2026 assembly polls.

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal trails by 7L+ votes in Assam’s Dhubri, Congress set to regain lost ground

Ajmal’s likely defeat can impact AIUDF’s prospects in the electoral landscape of the state, but keep the Congress afloat in the 2026 assembly elections.

‘Buying votes with holy water is offence’ — Assam CM takes swipe at AIUDF’s Badruddin Ajmal

Sarma clarifies that his government is not banning healing practices unless it has 'ulterior motive'. Uniform Civil Code & Healing Bill are unrelated, he adds.

‘Till Himanta Biswa Sarma is alive…’: Assam CM firm on child marriage ban, slams Muslim Marriages Act

Sarma challenges opposition leaders saying he will end child marriage by 2026. Government will resume drive against social evil after the Lok Sabha polls, he adds.

Assam Congress MLA, arrested for remarks on temple priests, gets bail. Asked to apologise by party

Aftab Uddin Mollah had said priests behind crime in state after AIUDF chief held Muslims responsible for same. Raijor Dal says action against him 'political gimmick' by ruling BJP.

‘No. 1 in robbery, dacoity, rape’: Badruddin Ajmal decries high crime rate among Muslims in Assam

AIUDF chief also condemns lack of interest among the community in studies, says Muslim youth have gone astray and should be uplifted through rational thinking, medium of education.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.