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Assam Police registers 345 cases, arrests over 430 in 3rd drive against child marriage

Among those arrested included men who wed underage girls, families and two Kazis. The first drive against underage weddings was launched in the state in February last year.

Eight arrested for gang rape in Guwahati after video clip surfaces, one absconding

Guwahati (West) DCP Padmanabh Baruah said the video showed victim unclothed and subjected to 'violent sexual assault'. She is yet to be identified, accused aged between 18 and 23 years.

80,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 8 cr seized in Assam’s Karimganj district, 2 arrested

The apprehended persons were identified as Tinku Malakar & Sujit Deb from Tripura. This comes after 10,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 cr were seized in Karimganj district Monday.

Autopsy finds antemortem, homicidal injuries in 3 Hmar men killed in Assam Police’s custody

Police had said 'armed militants' were apprehended & shot during operation to nab other militants in Cachar district. Families claimed trio killed in ‘fake encounter’.

Protest, stone-pelting erupt after Assam man dies in police custody, 2 suspended

Arsabh Ali (42) died in custody at Lakhimpur's Khelmati police outpost after being detained late Wednesday for a mobile phone theft case. A cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

16-yr-old girl raped, murdered in Assam after Class 10 exam secures first division in results

Parents had reported the 16-yr-old missing on 5 March. Assam DGP confirms that investigation has been transferred to CID, given ‘sensitivity of the case’.

Assam BJP under shadow of a ‘suicide & a scam’, Himanta faces Oppn heat & calls for ‘introspection’

The 'cash-for-jobs' scam allegedly involving BJP members was unearthed during probe into kisan morcha general secretary's death. Assam minister says it has 'dented party's image'.

Pawan Khera’s remarks on Modi part of ‘conspiracy’ to destabilise nation: Assam Police to SC

Assam Police tell SC video recording of Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's press conference 'makes it apparent that offences were intentionally planned and perpetrated by him'.

SC orders interim bail hours after Congress’s Pawan Khera arrested from airport over Modi remark

FIR lodged by Assam Police over remarks he made at press conference while demanding JPC on Hindenburg report on Adani Group. Congress leader Venugopal says party stands with Khera.

Forest guard among 6 killed in firing along Assam-Meghalaya border, internet services suspended

Internet services have been suspended in 7 districts of Meghalaya for 48 hours, a notification issued by the state home department.

On Camera

Listen to Rahul Gandhi. Fake voters should appall you, whichever party you support

An attack on the integrity of the roll is an attack on the Constitution and the people. The EC is duty-bound to cooperate with the Opposition and the majority of Indians it represents.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.