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TopicAssam Assembly polls

Topic: Assam Assembly polls

Bodoland People’s Front severs ties with BJP, allies with Congress for Assam elections

The BPF will contest upcoming state elections as part of the grand alliance which has Congress at its helm. It was part of the BJP-led Assam government.

Assembly poll dates out for Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, results on 2 May

Polling will begin on 27 March. Assam will have a three-phase and West Bengal an 8-phase election. Other states to have single phase polls, Election Commission announced.

What is the Karbi insurgency, its violent past & how it could impact coming Assam election

The Karbi insurgency for a separate state of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills is in the spotlight after 1,040 insurgents surrendered to the Assam govt this week.

Why microborrowers in Assam are refusing to repay their loans this poll season

Microfinance — or small collateral-free loans meant for low-income groups — has emerged as a poll plank on the threshold of the 2021 Assam assembly elections. 

Why Congress is walking tightrope on CAA: Fiercely against it in Assam but muted in Bengal

Congress has promised to build an anti-CAA memorial if it comes to power in Assam but is not raking up the issue in Bengal, which is also due for polls this year.

Rahul Gandhi again misses the bus in Assam. His anti-CAA pitch too little, too late

Congress' criticism of the polarising CAA in Assam has been intermittent, confused and almost-reluctant. It was a potent tool to corner BJP with.

Won’t implement CAA under any circumstance if voted to power in Assam, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi made the comment while addressing his first public rally in Assam ahead of the assembly elections due in March-April.

Ahead of state elections, FM Sitharaman distributes Rs 3000 each to 7.47 lakh Assam tea workers

The Union finance minister was in Guwahati to participate in a programme to offer financial assistance to tea workers.

Not West Bengal, but it’s the Assam polls that is most crucial for Modi-Shah this year

Assam is litmus test for Modi’s political model. BJP breached the uncharted territory in 2016 but can it do a repeat?

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.