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Saturday, January 10, 2026
TopicThe Assamese

Topic: The Assamese

Assamese made compulsory for official work across Assam, except few Barak Valley & BTR districts

In three Barak Valley districts, Bengali will be used alongside English, while in five BTR districts, Bodo will be used with English for all offical work, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

An Assamese can never be fully vegetarian—Even temple ‘praxad’ is often incomplete without meat

In ‘The Assamese’, author and journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty details the diverse cultures and peoples of Assam.

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Toxic air is driving people out of India’s cities, threatening urban growth

As toxic air drives families out of metropolises, India faces health, economic and demographic shifts in its urban landscape.

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

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, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.