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07 Oct

Bangladeshi Group Entered India Via Meghalaya Without Documents: Assam Police

Preeti SinghAssam, Bangladesh

The Assam Police has apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals in two separate operations conducted in Guwahati and arrested four persons accused of facilitating their stay and movement within the city. According to a press release issued by the police, a team from the Border Branch and Panbazar Police Station intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals, including four women and one man, during a routine inspection aboard the Lokamanya Tilak Terminal Express at Guwahati Railway Station on October 6. Police said the group was allegedly attempting to travel to Mumbai in search of employment. During questioning, they reportedly admitted to being Bangladeshi nationals who…

07 Oct

No Road-Blocking Pandals, No DJ After 10 PM: Police Issues Durga Puja Guidelines in Jalukbari

Preeti SinghAssam

In the Jalukbari Police Station area, where around 85 small and big public Durga Pujas, the highest within Guwahati city, are held, the Puja celebration committees have started preparations to ensure that the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated smoothly in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by the police and administration. In parallel, a general meeting was held today at the Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia Auditorium at Maligaon Boripara under the joint initiative of the Pandughat Immersion Committee and Jalukbari Police Station to ensure that idol immersion can be conducted in an orderly manner in the Brahmaputra at…

06 Oct

DIG Somashekar in Custody After Forgery and Sexual Assault Allegations Surface

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A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…

06 Oct

Nobel Physics Prize 2026: Francis Halzen Celebrated for Cosmic Particle Research

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen. As announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, the physicist was honoured with this highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. Born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium, Halzen is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He played a pioneering role in establishing the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' in Antarctica at the South Pole to search for the universe's mysterious and hidden neutrino particles.…

05 Oct

Allegations of Ignoring Other Commissioners: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Election Commission and Centre Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Actions

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Allegations raised against the Election Commission, an independent constitutional body of the country, have continued to spark intense reactions nationwide. A significant hearing was held in the Supreme Court today regarding allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took unilateral decisions while keeping the other two commissioners in the dark. Taking up the petition filed against Gyanesh Kumar’s alleged authoritarianism, the Supreme Court today issued notices to the Central Government and the Election Commission. A three-judge special bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Jaymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohanan directed the respondents to file their replies…

05 Oct

From Crisis to Commendation: Captain Smit Machhar Receives ₹1 Crore for Life-Saving Bravery

Preeti SinghIndia

Indian Captain Smit Machhar is being globally acclaimed for his extraordinary bravery in saving the lives of 174 people during a terrifying mid-air crisis. The spine-chilling incident occurred on September 30 aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel. Despite facing a sudden attack by the co-pilot and a life-threatening situation, the Indian aviator remained undeterred and safely landed the aircraft, emerging as a true hero in the eyes of the world. Captain Machhar’s exceptional heroism and crisis leadership have earned high praise from the Prime Minister of India, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump and…

04 Oct

CM hands over 50 motorcycles to Assam Police for patrolling

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today formally handed over 50 Mavrick 440 motorcycles provided by Hero MotoCorp under its ‘Ride Safe India’ CSR initiative to the Assam Police at the Lok Sewa Bhawan complex in Dispur, with the objective of strengthening traffic management, patrolling, law enforcement and emergency response mechanisms.During the programme, the Chief Minister also rode a motorcycle wearing a helmet on the roads within the Janata Bhawan complex, sending a strong message on the importance of road safety and responsible riding.The motorcycles handed over to the Assam Police will enable police personnel to move more easily and swiftly…

04 Oct

Mizoram NCC Cadets Experience Military Life at Premier Jungle Warfare School

Preeti SinghMizoram

Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte conducted an intensive training programme for 83 NCC cadets from Mizoram from September 21 to October 4.The training provided young boys and girls an opportunity to train in the professional environment of one of the Indian Army’s premier training institutions.The two-week programme was conceived to take the cadets beyond routine NCC training and expose them to the discipline, physical standards, field skills and team spirit of military life. The cadets underwent drill, physical training, firing, map reading, fieldcraft, survival training, first aid and team-building activities, while also receiving an introduction to jungle…

03 Oct

AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal Sparks Row with Explosive Remarks Against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Preeti SinghAssam

As the election dates draw closer, the political atmosphere in Nagaon has intensified. Alongside the peak of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election campaign, a series of attacks, counter-attacks, and tense situations have erupted among political parties. Addressing an election rally at Borbori in Laharighat, AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal made several controversial and explosive remarks targeting Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister Pijush Hazarika, and BJP candidate Debashish Sharma. Meanwhile, in Rupohihat, the situation turned volatile as a group of people staged a protest by showing black flags to a Congress election procession. Speaking at the Laharighat rally, AIUDF President…

03 Oct

Urgent Call for Action: Kharge Highlights Misery of 3.1 Million Karnataka Farmers

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded immediate intervention from the Central Government regarding the severe drought situation in Karnataka and the extreme plight of farmers. Informing this through the social media platform 'X' on Friday, he stated that he has sent a detailed letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting urgent financial assistance and relief for the state. Simultaneously, he has sent a separate letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the same issue. According to the Congress President, this devastating drought has led to large-scale crop failure, and more than 31 lakh farmer families are facing extreme distress.…