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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

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Assam Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah arrested for derogatory remarks against priests, seers, says police

Assam Police on November 8 said it arrested a Congress MLA for allegedly making derogatory remarks about priests, Namgharias (residents of Namghariya village in the Dhemaji district) and seers.

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Muvattupuzha double murder: Prime suspect detained in Odisha

SIT tracks down prime suspect in double murder case in Kerala; detained in Odisha. Suspect Gopal Malik, 22, of Odisha, allegedly slit throats of co-workers Deepasankar, 40, and Mohanto, 37, both from Assam. Police suspect he fled scene after committing crime. Odisha Police detained suspect; motive to be known after…

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India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi…

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Check smuggling of areca nuts from Myanmar, get votes: Mizoram farmers

Manning a “check-gate” at Zamuang on northern Mizoram’s border with Assam for 12 hours in turns takes some quality time away from their areca nut plantations for Biakdika and four others. It is a small price to pay, they say, in the battle to protect their livelihoods from a threat…

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Assam illegal immigrants | SC postpones hearing on challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act to Dec. 5

As a result, the provision fixes March 25, 1971 as the cut-off date for granting citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants in Assam.

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Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Bhutanese King flew to Delhi from Guwahati, which was the first ever official visit by a Bhutanese monarch to Assam.

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NUPPL achieves synchronization of Unit-1 of its supercritical thermal power plant in U.P.

NUPPL successfully synchronizes Unit-1 of 1980 MW supercritical thermal power plant in Ghatampur Tehsil, UP. Preparing for coal firing to pave way for COD. Power purchase agreements in place with UP and Assam. CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli proud of achievement, committed to delivering efficient electricity. NUPPL also developing Pachwara South…

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Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple

The King and his entourage will leave for the Kaziranga National Park, famed for its one-horned rhino, on November 4 where he will take a safari.

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Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance in India | Data

Most Indian cities financially dependent on State governments, lack control over staff: ASICS 2023 report. Only Assam empowers cities to collect taxes, most need State approval to borrow. Mayors/councils lack power in staff appointments/promotions. Poor transparency in publishing civic info, financial statements. High vacancy in local governments, worse than global…

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Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma gets EC notice for speech targeting Chhattisgarh Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Bhupesh Baghel opened "big market of religious conversion" in Chhattisgarh to weaken Sanatan Dharma. Criticizes Congress for failing to construct Ram temple in 70 years, attacking Baghel for farm loan waiver

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Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

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Seven men killed in accident near Chengam in Tiruvannamalai

Seven men killed in SUV-bus collision in Tiruvannamalai. Five Assam natives, two from Krishnagiri district, and four injured. Accident occurred on Tindivanam-Krishnagiri National Highway 77.

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Rajnath Singh embarks on two-day visit to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh today

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a two-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh today.

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Migrant worker arrested in Kochi on charge of sexual assault of minor

In yet another case of sexual assault on children in the Ernakulam Rural police district, a worker from Assam was arrested on Saturday on charge of assaulting the four-year-old daughter of his colleague at a plywood factory at Iringol near Perumbavoor.

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Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

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In Assam, blinking LEDs being used as jumbo deterrents

Efforts to keep wild elephants off human settlements in Assam are riding on a flash of hope - light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs blinking to a rhythmic pattern.

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Boy electrocuted from wild animal trap in Malappuram

13-yr-old Rahmatullah from Assam electrocuted in illegal power trap set by farmer Unnikrishnan Arayil. Police arrested Unnikrishnan & charged him with murder. Farmers increasingly using illegal & dangerous traps to kill wild boars & other animals. Cases of human & elephant deaths reported from Palakkad. Police, Forest & KSEB stepped…

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New train services provide boost for rail connectivity in North East and J&K

Union Railways Minister flags off two new trains, extends two more to remote parts of North East. Vistadome coach in Budgam-Banihal train in J&K also flagged off

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Assam approves grant for Durga Puja pandals

Assam Cabinet approves ₹10,000 grant-in-aid for 6,953 Durga Puja pandals to discourage 'Chanda' (donation) culture. CM Sarma appeals to committees not to raise funds forcibly.

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Santosh Trophy | Goa beats Kerala narrowly, progresses to the next round

Goa and Kerala progress to final round of Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Railways top their respective groups. Goa remain unbeaten to top Group A standings. Results from Groups C-F.

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Kerala scores facile win over Chhattisgarh

Kerala, Manipur & Assam win 3rd successive match in Santosh Trophy, topping respective groups.

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