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TopicHitesh Dev Sarma

Topic: Hitesh Dev Sarma

‘NRC scam?’ Facebook post sets off war of words between 2 ex-coordinators of Assam exercise

Hitesh Sarma claims an All Assam Students' Union leader collected Rs 16L/month from predecessor Prateek Hajela. Latter says these are irresponsible remarks based on 'bazaar ki khabar'.

FIR filed against former NRC official after data disappears from website

The complaint against a former contractual NRC officer was filed as she 'did not provide the password to document, despite written reminders'.

Assam NRC data disappears from website, Home Ministry says data safe

The Home Ministry said a technical glitch affected the list's visibility on the cloud and that the issue would be resolved soon.

Supreme Court seeks Assam govt explanation on allegations against NRC coordinator

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition seeking the removal of Assam NRC coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma for allegedly making communal remarks.

New Assam NRC coordinator yet to take office amid row over ‘biased Facebook posts’

Hitesh Dev Sarma was appointed NRC coordinator after the Supreme Court removed IAS officer Prateek Hajela from the post. 

Can’t accept foreigners even if they speak Assamese — new NRC coordinator said on Facebook

Hitesh Raj Sarma, a 1989-batch Assam Civil Service officer, has replaced Prateek Hajela, who was released from duty on 18 October by the Supreme Court.

On Camera

Jemimah Rodrigues shows real strength lies in vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder

When an athlete or a cultural icon speaks openly about these challenges, it goes beyond personal healing; it becomes an act of public good, breaking stigma and inspiring others to seek help.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.