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Topic: Assam

The final goodbye for Zubeen Garg. Tears, cheers, 4 am screenings of Roi Boi Binale

Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, shared the late singer’s handwritten letter on Instagram, which says, “Roi Roi Binale is my latest film. Come and watch. Love, Zubeen".

Polygamy in Assam—what the upcoming bill proposes

Uttarakhand has already passed a law making polygamy punishable under state law. Assam Chief Minister is following the same approach.

SIR from tomorrow in 12 states & UTs including those headed for polls, except Assam

EC's reason for excluding Assam: Indian citizenship law has separate provision for Assam, also NRC process nearly complete in the state. Congress says EC's credibility on SIR under question.

Our take on new AI rules, Urdu revival, Delhi pollution & Piyush Pandey—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Of ignored alerts, ‘cover-up’—revisiting 1983 Nellie mayhem as Assam govt looks to table long-buried report

On 18 February, 1983, 3,000 people, mostly migrant Muslim men, women and children, were slaughtered within 6 hours. Despite 668 FIRs, no one was ever convicted.

How a bolt from Bodoland rattled Himanta & forced BJP to make BPF an ally ahead of Assam polls

After Bodoland People's Front swept Bodoland Territorial Council polls, Sarma inducted its MLA Charan Boro into cabinet. CM had earlier fought hard to discredit Hagrama Mohilary-led party.

CBI unearths web of assets, seizes Rs 2.6 cr in cash as it widens net in Assam NHIDCL bribery case

CBI had registered a case against NHIDCL executive director and two representatives of a private company on the basis of source-based information.

Zubeen Garg’s death: Singapore Police Force suspects no foul play after preliminary probe

SPF set to take up to 3 months to complete investigation into the death of the Assamese singer on 19 September. Assam govt has formed SIT to look into case.

Violence erupts outside Assam’s Baksa jail as accused in Zubeen Garg death case arrive

Police resorted to lathi charge and tear gas as protesters started pelting stones targeting the vehicles carrying the 5 accused in the singer's case were taken for judicial custody.

On Camera

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 Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur 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.