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Topic: Assam

‘Lost home, at least give him justice’—kin of man killed in clash with cops after Assam eviction drive

Clashes erupted after those affected by eviction drive in Paikan Reserve Forest area confronted police ‘digging up road’. CM Sarma says ‘one encroacher’ died in police firing.

NIA arrests 2 more accused in Dispur IED case, linked to ULFA (I) terror group

Bhargob Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi are apprehended for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry out multiple blasts in Assam on Independence Day in 2024.

Mamata leads rally in Kolkata, accuses BJP of discrimination against Bengali-speaking citizens

In a fiery speech, she claimed people were being harassed based on language, identity, political bias. 'Assam govt has sent notices to Bengalis living in Bengal,' she said.

On banned militant outfit ULFA’s Wikipedia page, pro-talks leaders listed as ‘Prisoners of War’

Pro-talks faction of ULFA led by Arabinda Rajkhowa signed tripartite ceasefire agreement with Centre, Assam govt in December 2023.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

Massive eviction drive underway in Assam village for thermal power project

According to the authorities, the land clearance is essential for the implementation of a high-investment power project estimated around Rs 40,000 crore.

4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam’s Karbi Anglong district

According to the NCS, the quake occurred early morning and at a depth of 25 km. On Monday, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman Sea.

Assam, Meghalaya to sign MoU to settle decades-old border dispute, says CM Himanta

The chief minister said the MoU would allow governance to ‘shine’ in ‘once grey areas’ and many disputed areas have been earmarked for erecting boundary pillars.

Japanese Encephalitis claims 10 lives as 44 cases reported in Assam

According to health ministry data, 840 people died in Assam due to JE infection during the period from 2015 to 2024.

Assam CM holds talks with UAE ambassador, discuss trade and investment opportunities in state

During an official visit to Assam, Ambassador Alshaali called the state an important gateway to Northeast India, and discussed on cooperation in various sectors at Lok Sewa Bhawan.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.