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TopicLachit Borphukan

Topic: Lachit Borphukan

Modi unveils 125-ft bronze statue of ‘Ahom general’ Lachit Borphukan in Assam’s Jorhat

The 'Statue of Valour' in Jorhat was unveiled by the PM at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project at Hollongapar near Teok.

Assam’s moment is here and now—India recognising Lachit Borphukan, the humble gamusa

Significant efforts have been made to recognise Assam's heritage. This newfound acceptance and celebration of the state's unique culture was long overdue.

History proves Bagh Hazarika fought beside Lachit Borphukan. Assam govt is denying Muslims

Assamese indigenous Muslims are unhappy that CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed the non-existence of Bagh Hazarika when the Hindu-Muslim divide is already on the rise.

On Camera

If fundamental right to property can be taken away, so can all the others: AG Mulgaokar

If this step even partially achieves its desired results, there will be so much dislocation in the country’s economic structure as to prove a national calamity, advocate AG Mulgaokar wrote in 1969.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.