The court has held 20 out of the 45 indicted shamefaced in the sensational Abhi- Nil mob lynching case. Pronouncing the verdict moment, the Nagaon Sessions Court acquitted the remaining 25 chargesheeted indicted owing to lack of substantiation against them. Two youths, Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath of Guwahati, were returning after visiting the Kangthilangso…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused the Opposition Congress of trying to delegitimise the delimitation exercise in the state. Taking to social media on Sunday, Sarma, who is currently on an election tour of Bengal, said that delimitation was a “long overdue correction after decades of political neglect and vote-bank appeasement”. “Assam’s delimitation…
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Sunday urged civil society groups to withdraw the five-day statewide shutdown, warning that the agitation would adversely affect daily life in the state. Addressing mediapersons, Konthoujam said after three rounds of discussions with the JAC and the victim’s family, a consensus had been reached on most of the charter…
India’s bullion trade has come to a standstill as banks pause fresh gold and silver import orders, leaving large consignments stranded at ports due to the absence of a new government authorisation. According to trade sources, more than five tonnes of gold and around eight tonnes of silver are currently stuck at customs, awaiting clearance….
In this passage, Khera was granted anticipatory bail that was to last to April 10, 2023 by Justice K. Sujana (Telangana High Court). The bail granted by the Telangana High Court will only be valid while Khera applies to the Gauhati High Court for further relief, and certain conditions are enforced on Khera while he…
Indian Central Armed Police Forces’ (CAPF) discontent comes to the forefront as personnel assert that pension disparity and leadership structure are eroding morale from below. The CAPFs are comprised of CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB; their internal security, counter-insurgency and border management role is critical. However, although the CAPFs are legally defined as “Armed…
Asha Bhosle, often regarded as the most renowned and versatile vocalist in modern India, passed away at the age of 92, it was confirmed by her son. Following heart problems that required her to be hospitalized, she died in Mumbai. Her death ends a landmark chapter in Indian cinema. Over an eight-decade career, Asha Bhosle…
Tinsukia district Police have apprehended seven alleged linkmen of ULFA (Independent) from different parts of the district, officials said. According to police sources, the detained individuals were allegedly involved in sharing information with ULFA (Independent) over an extended period. The arrests were carried out through multiple operations across various locations in the district. Police stated…
In Ukhrul district of Manipur, yesterday a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed by extremist gunfire. During a clash between Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga volunteers, a stray bullet hit the on-duty jawan. This tragic incident occurred around 4:45 PM in Mankot Chepu village under Litan police station. The deceased jawan has been identified as…
The Telangana High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera for one week in connection with an FIR filed against him by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. Khera had alleged that she has multiple passports and properties abroad. “The petitioner is granted time time for one week…
