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Topic: ULFA

ULFA’s Paresh Baruah ‘hopeful of positive result’ in Quippo abduction, says 60% Assam backs us

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, ULFA(I) chief Paresh Baruah says negative social media comments not the voice of everyone.

ULFA(I) defers decision on fate of two oil firm employees it abducted in 2020

Two employees of Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Ltd were abducted by the ULFA(I) insurgents on 21 December 2020 from Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Arunachal Pradesh.

Insurgent outfit threatens to take ‘ultimate step’ on 2 Quippo workers it abducted in 2020

Pranab Kumar Gogoi and Ram Kumar were taken by ULFA (I) on 21 December last year from Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Arunachal Pradesh.

‘Secure our release’ — abducted oil firm employees urge Assam, Bihar CMs in ULFA-I video

Assam ADGP (Law & Order) said they have been working with Arunachal Pradesh Police to ensure safe return of the two employees abducted from Changlang on 21 Dec.

ULFA-I faces survival test after dy chief’s surrender — All about the rebel outfit in Assam

Rebel group ULFA-I suffered a blow with the surrender of its deputy commander last week. A pro-talks ULFA leader has called on the group to now join the peace talks with Centre.

Top ULFA(I) leader Drishti Rajkhowa surrenders in Meghalaya

SS Col Drishti Rajkhowa, along with four accomplices SS Corporal Vedanta, Yasin Asom, Ropjyoti Asom and Mithun Asom, surrendered with a huge quantity of arms.

NIA files chargesheet against 7 ULFA cadres for killing Assam Police officer in 2018

Sub-inspector Bhaskar Kalita was killed and his service rifle, an AK-47, looted when his party was attacked two years ago on 4 May by ULFA militants in Tinsukia district.

How an Apple Mac from Dhaka changed militant group ULFA’s ‘publicity wing’

As a journalist reporting from a conflict zone, I am always intrigued by the publicity wing of the militant outfits.

Assam’s 35-year saffronisation

RSS changed Assam's political fault line from anti-outsider to anti-migrant to anti-Muslim infiltrator, and simply borrowed leadership from other parties. 

Lynching incident makes Assam look more ‘awful’ than ‘awesome’

Assam now seems to be following in the footsteps of several other states that have made lynching the new normal in the country.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.