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Topic: Assam

‘Northeast believes in Modi’s guarantee’ — PM announces big projects in Assam, no mention of Manipur

Addressing large crowd in Guwahati, he announced development projects worth Rs 11,600-cr to 'boost connectivity in Assam & Northeast as well as with neighbouring South Asian countries'.

‘Rahul Gandhi’s body double cheered crowd most of Nyay Yatra, will reveal his identity soon,’ says Himanta

The Assam CM further said that a media house had uploaded a photo of the alleged doppelganger, who then quietly left Guwahati.

Kharge writes to Amit Shah to look into ‘security issues’ during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

In letter addressed to the Home Minister, Kharge seeks action against 'miscreants associated with BJP', says Assam Police 'been found wanting in providing adequate security' to the Congress MP.

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam for ‘violence’ during Nyay Yatra, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Alleged acts of violence took place while Congress supporters and leaders broke barricades and clashed with police personnel in their bid to enter Guwahati. FIR also filed against other leaders.

Assam CM Himanta directs DGP to book Rahul for ‘provoking crowd’ during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

This comes hours after Congress MP's yatra was reportedly stopped from entering Guwahati, prompting incensed party workers to smash barricades and clash with police.

Rahul protests after bid to visit Assam shrine on ‘pran pratishtha’ day fails. Ram bhajans sung at sit-in

Rahul’s visit to shrine of Assam saint-scholar Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardev triggered a controversy over his plans to pay obeisance during Ram Lalla’s consecration in Ayodhya.

Stop seeing population control measure as anti-Muslim. They also benefit from small families

As a Pasmanda Muslim, I often wondered why Indians have low expectations from the Muslim community, supporting problematic traditions in their desire to be saviours.

‘Bihu & Bandook cannot blend’: Assam analysts react to ULFA-I’s video of armed cadres

In video released by insurgent outfit, armed cadres dance to beats of self-composed Bihu song at training camp. Song seeks to strike emotional chord with Assamese people.

Back to AGP after resigning from Congress? Assam leader slams party for neglecting North Cachar polls

BJP retained power by sweeping 25 of 28 seats in North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council polls. Compelled to leave party & submit resignation, says Apurba Bhattacharjee.

BJP retains power in Assam’s North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, bags 25 seats

Polling for the 13th NCHAC was held on January 8, and a voter turnout of 85.78 per cent was recorded, officials said.

On Camera

Poker face: How AI is beating humans at our own games

New paper applies cutting-edge AI technique to the game of Liar’s Poker, testing it against some of the best human players who are also successful financial traders.

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.