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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicAssam assembly

Topic: Assam assembly

Assam Assembly passes polygamy ban bill, clears jail terms up to 10 years

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says law is 'not against Islam' as Assam passes tough penalties, protections for women under the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025.

2,000+ Muslims killed in Nellie. But Assam panel report buried for 42 yrs says it wasn’t communal

The report does not indicate that Nellie massacre, which took place against backdrop of anti-immigrant agitation led by AASU and AAGP, was the result of any larger conspiracy.

Assam assembly ends practice of 2-hour Jumma break, started in 1937

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this would prioritise productivity and ‘shed another vestige of colonial baggage’.

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XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.