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  'If Gaurav Gogoi is arrested now, I'll be accused of doing politics before Assam polls': Himanta

  February 08, 2026 13:45 IST

  Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth have 'deeper' links with Pakistan agent Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who visited India 13 times from 2010 to 2013.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to send case of Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links to MHA

  February 08, 2026 23:53 IST

  CM Sarma said the matter was serious and required examination at the national level. He added that the state government believes the issue goes beyond Assam and should be handled by the Centre.

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  Earthquakes strike Sikkim, series of tremors jolt Gyalshing and other regions

  February 06, 2026 7:09 IST

  A late-night earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Gyalshing in Sikkim, triggering panic among residents. People rushed out of their homes as the tremors were felt across the area.

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  Meghalaya: 18 Assam workers killed in coal mine blast in East Jaintia Hills, PMO announces ex gratia

  February 05, 2026 22:14 IST

  Meghalaya coal mine blast: Rescue operations were launched after 16 of the trapped labourers died in an explosion in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. PMO and CM Conrag Sangma have condoled the loss of lives.

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  Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur Chief Minister after President's Rule ends

  February 04, 2026 19:03 IST

  Kuki BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen also took the oath as Manipur Deputy Chief Minister virtually. Naga People's Front (NPF) MLA Losii Dikho was also sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, while BJP's Govindas Konthoujam and K Loken Singh of the NPP took oaths as Manipur ministers.

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  Manipur govt formation: BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh likely to take oath as CM today

  February 04, 2026 9:43 IST

  Manipur govt formation: Y Khemchand Singh was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Manipur on Tuesday, paving the way for the formation of a popular government in the northeastern state with him as its head.

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  Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki leader, to be next Deputy Chief Minister in Manipur

  February 03, 2026 20:14 IST

  Several senior BJP leaders, including MLAs, from the state travelled to Delhi for a high-level meeting with the party’s central leadership, which took place just days before the second term of President’s rule in Manipur is set to conclude.

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  Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh? Know about Manipur CM-designate with black belt in martial arts

  February 03, 2026 19:19 IST

  BJP officially initiated the process to form the government in Manipur on Monday by appointing party’s national general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer to oversee the process.

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  Yumnam Khemchand Singh elected as BJP's Legislative party leader, to be next Manipur Chief Minister

  February 03, 2026 19:07 IST

  The development comes after Manipur BJP MLAs held a key meeting with Amit Shah in New Delhi. Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected the Legislative party leader on Tuesday and will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur.

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  Manipur government formation underway: Take a look at 6 probable CM names in BJP

  February 02, 2026 20:58 IST

  Manipur has been under the President's rule since February last year after the resignation of N Biren Singh amid ethnic violence between the Kukis and the Meiteis. But earlier in the day, several NDA MLAs arrived in Delhi after being summoned by saffron party's top leadership.

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  BJP initiates process to elect Chief Minister in Manipur; Tarun Chugh appointed as central observer

  February 02, 2026 23:52 IST

  All BJP MLAs from Manipur were called to Delhi for a meeting today, just days before the second term of President's rule in the state is set to end.

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  Manipur government formation efforts gather pace, 20 BJP MLAs headed for Delhi to meet leadership

  February 01, 2026 21:57 IST

  Former chief minister N Biren Singh said that since MLAs from all NDA partners have been invited, he was expecting a favourable development.

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  '64 lakh infiltrators present in seven districts': Amit Shah tears into Congress in poll-bound Assam

  January 30, 2026 16:56 IST

  Home Minister Shah urged people of Assam to vote for the BJP in the upcoming election to 'stop the infiltrators.'

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  Assam: CM Sarma clarifies 'trouble miyas' remark after backlash, quotes Supreme Court's observation

  January 29, 2026 16:29 IST

  CM Sarma had stated that he supports putting pressure on the 'Miya Muslims' as a means of forcing them to leave the state. This comment created a massive row, with many seeking an apology.

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  Congress lost trust of people as it gives message of negative politics: PM Modi at rally in Assam

  January 18, 2026 14:02 IST

  PM Modi arrived in Guwahati on a two-day Assam visit on Saturday, and witnessed the Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba', with over 10,000 artistes participating in the programme at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium in the city's Sarusajai area.

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  Himanta Biswa flags concerns over demographic changes: Assam to have 40% Bangladeshi Muslims by 2027

  December 27, 2025 12:38 IST

  In his remarks, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the eviction of infiltrators will continue in Assam to send a 'strong message' to Bangladesh. He also alleged that the Congress is supporting infiltrators.

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  Pre-Christmas vandalism rocks Assam's Nalbari, four arrested; CM Himanta promises action

  December 26, 2025 11:25 IST

  The incident had happened on Wednesday the four accused entered the St Mary’s School in Panigaon village and vandalised the decorative items there for Christmas celebrations. According to officials, the school falls under the jurisdiction of the Belsor police station.

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  7 elephants killed as 5 coaches of Rajdhani Express derail in Assam's Hojai

  December 20, 2025 12:36 IST

  According to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, five coaches and the engine of the train - which connects Mizoram's Sairang to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal - derailed, but no passenger was injured. Forest and railway officials have arrived at the spot and a rescue operation is underway.

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  Itanagar Municipal Corporation Election Results highlights: BJP sweeps civic poll, wins 14 wards

  December 20, 2025 15:05 IST

  Itanagar Municipal Corporation Results 2025 LIVE: In the Itanagar Municipal Corporation, 24,604 voters exercised their franchise out of 47,877 electors, registering a turnout of 51.39 per cent.

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  Retired IAF officer arrested in Assam for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence

  December 13, 2025 19:52 IST

  The accused was a junior warrant officer in the IAF and had retired in 2002 from Tezpur's Salonibari base. He had later joined the electronics department of Tezpur University, but quit.

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  Zubeen Garg's death: SIT files 3,500-page chargesheet in Guwahati court after extensive probe

  December 12, 2025 14:25 IST

  The SIT was formed by the Assam government after Garg died in Singapore on September 19. The singer died while swimming in the sea, shortly after travelling there to attend the 4th North East India Festival.

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  Investigation in Zubeen's death almost complete, charge sheet to be filed on Dec 12: Assam Police

  December 06, 2025 18:14 IST

  The Special Director General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Munna Prasad Gupta, stated that the investigation into Zubeen Garg's death is almost complete and that the charge sheet will be filed by December 12.

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  Assam Assembly passes bill to ban polygamy: All you need to know about it

  November 27, 2025 18:11 IST

  After the passage of the bill, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government, if it returns to power after the assembly elections slated to be held in 2026, will table the uniform civil code (UCC).

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  Zubeen Garg's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes big claim

  November 25, 2025 14:38 IST

  The special investigation team (SIT) that has been probing into the circumstances of Garg's death have added murder charges to the case. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that the singer's death was 'plain and simple murder'.

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  Brahmaputra's Warrior: How Lachit Borphukan turned Assam's rivers into a fortress against Mughals

  November 24, 2025 8:30 IST

  Today, Lachit stands as a symbol of courage, integrity, and patriotic leadership. Lachit Divas renews his legacy, reminding generations that love for the motherland, united with strategic genius, can turn even rivers into fortresses.

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  EC orders 'Special Revision' of voter list in Assam ahead of 2026 assembly polls

  November 17, 2025 17:08 IST

  As per the instructions issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO) in Assam, January 1, 2026 will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.

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  R Lalthangliana wins Dampa Mizoram Bypoll 2025, beats ruling ZPM candidate Vanlalsailova

  November 14, 2025 13:58 IST

  The Assembly went to the Bypolls on November 11 after the death of sitting MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo in July. More than 82% of the electorate - approximately 20,790 registered voters - cast their ballots, marking it as a high‑turnout poll.

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  Dampa Bypoll Results 2025 Live: Lalthangliana wins Mizoram Byelection seat, beats Vanlalsailova

  November 14, 2025 15:31 IST

  Dampa Bypoll Results 2025 Live: The Mizo National Front party won the Dampa Bypolls in Mizoram as the party reiterated the stance of the state's main opposition party. R Lalthangliana won the bypolls as he secured 6,981 votes.