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Topic: Guwahati

Shinzo Abe’s visit to India uncertain as Assam unrest continues: Report

According to a Japanese news agency, PM Shinzo Abe is considering cancelling his visit to India, which was scheduled from 15-17 December in Guwahati, given the escalating citizenship bill protests.

2 die in Guwahati after police open fire on anti-citizenship bill protesters

One person was 'brought dead' while another succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment, said an official of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Indefinite curfew in Guwahati, Army in Assam⁠— citizenship bill plunges Northeast in chaos

The Army was deployed in Tripura and Assam, while internet has been suspended across both states as violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill rocked the usually restive region.

At least 6 injured in a grenade blast in Guwahati

Guwahati Police said two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall.

Ex-editor of The Sentinel sentenced in defamation case filed by Himanta Biswa Sarma

A district court of Assam also fined the journalist Rs 5,000 in the case filed by the Assam minister.

Why tea from this Assam estate costs Rs 39,001 a kg, making it India’s most expensive

The orthodox tea from an estate in upper Assam yields a golden colour produce and is derived from a special variety of tea clone.

Assam police nab man who allegedly spread rumours that led to lynching of two

The prime accused who was constantly on the move was arrested from Belurghat area, where the incident took place.

Guiltless in Guwahati

Assam no longer holds the country to ransom by choking oil supplies or by chanting the mantra of anger and alienation. The old story of the state, the guaranteed front page, has disappeared.

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Bengal had a real chance at Hindu-Muslim unity before Partition. It was Syama-Huq govt

Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s coalition government with AK Fazlul Huq in undivided Bengal was a sincere attempt to dilute the hate-filled politics of the Muslim League.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.