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12 May

Narendra Modi Congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on Third Consecutive NDA Government in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

In a post on X, Narendra Modi said, “A great day for Assam! For the third consecutive time, the NDA government assumes office. Congratulations to Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath.” He added that Sarma has made a mark as an excellent administrator and has carried out pioneering work for the state. The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes for the new tenure. Modi further congratulated newly inducted ministers Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog, expressing confidence that they would help strengthen Assam’s development journey. Responding to the Prime Minister’s message, Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked…

12 May

HP launches 20+ AI-powered devices and solutions in India, expands into new product categories

Business BureauBusiness

HP India on Monday unveiled more than 20 new products and solutions across personal systems, printing and workforce technologies, marking one of the company’s biggest India-focused launches aimed at supporting the future of work and AI-driven computing. The company introduced the India-first HP OmniPad 12 tablet and the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, described as the world’s first AI keyboard PC designed for collaborative workplaces. HP said the new lineup targets students, creators, professionals and enterprises amid rising demand for flexible and intelligent technology solutions. The HP OmniPad 12 combines tablet portability with PC-style productivity and runs on…

12 May

Nitin Gadkari Says Projects Worth ₹2 Lakh Crore in Pipeline for Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Nitin Gadkari said infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore are in the pipeline for Assam, expressing confidence that the BJP-led government under Himanta Biswa Sarma would honour the trust reposed by the people with renewed focus on development. Speaking ahead of Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati, Central Minister of Road Transport & Highways Gadkari said the people of Assam had once again placed their faith in the Bharatiya Janata Party by giving it a third consecutive mandate. “The trust that the people of Assam have shown in the BJP for the third time will be justified. Assam will continue…

12 May

Devendra Fadnavis Backs Himanta Biswa Sarma, Praises Assam’s Growth Potential

Paromita EditorAssam

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma as he took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term.Mr. Fadnavis thanked the people of Assam for electing the NDA government for a third straight term and said the state would play a crucial role in the country’s growth in the coming years.“For the third time, the Bharatiya Janata Party government is being formed in Assam. I bow to the people of Assam for the immense faith they have placed in Narendra Modi and our popular Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma,”…

12 May

Simon Wong Congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma, Reaffirms Support for Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Simon Wong on Tuesday, May 12, congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma as he began his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, reaffirming Singapore’s continued support for the state and its development journey. In a message posted on X, Wong highlighted the growing partnership between Singapore and Assam and expressed confidence in the state’s progress under Sarma’s leadership. “Big congratulations to our dear friend Himanta Biswa. Your new term as Chief Minister will no doubt propel Assam to greater heights. As your trusted friend, we will stand by Assam as always,” Wong said. Earlier in the day, Sarma visited the…

12 May

Stalled Bridge Projects Hinder Nepal-China Trade Route

nanika EditorInternational

The Bheri Corridor, a strategic artery intended to link India, Nepal, and China, is facing a significant bottleneck. While over 50 kilometers of the Jajarkot–Dolpa section approach final blacktopping, a critical failure in infrastructure remains: five major bridges have been left incomplete for over six years. Despite the road being opened by the Nepali Army in 2019, these missing "lifelines" are preventing the corridor from becoming the year-round transport hub the Karnali Province desperately needs. The 118-kilometer stretch from Jajarkot to Dunai in Dolpa has seen mixed fortunes. While 56 kilometers of track are nearing completion, the transition from earthen…

12 May

Man Detained After Live Bullets Recovered at Assam Swearing-In Ceremony Venue

Paromita EditorAssam

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 12, after a few rounds of live bullets were allegedly recovered from him during security screening at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Assam, police said.The incident took place at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, where Himanta Biswa Sarma was set to take oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.According to police, the bullets were recovered from the man during routine security checks at one of the entry gates of the venue.“He was taken into custody for questioning and is being taken to Basistha…

12 May

Non-tech professionals lead AI upskilling boom at Great Learning in FY26

Business BureauBusiness

Professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66 per cent of enrolments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes at Great Learning during FY26, reflecting a growing shift towards no-code AI learning across industries. According to the ed-tech company, nearly 64 per cent of these enrolments came from professionals with over 12 years of work experience, including senior leaders and business heads from sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, FMCG and retail. The company said professionals across functions including marketing, HR, finance, operations and sales are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to automate workflows, improve efficiency and support decision-making without requiring deep…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

12 May

NEET-UG 2026: NTA Cancels NEET UG 2026, Reports Of Widespread Leak Emerge; New Dates To Be Announced

anuprova EditorNews

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination which was held on 3rd May due to serious allegations of paper leak with the approval of Government of India. The decision, made on May 12, 2026, is meant to preserve the sanctity of the medical entrance process after inputs from central agencies and the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) indicated that the 'sanctity' of the examination had been compromised. Investigators first homed in on a “guess paper,” with some 410 questions that allegedly circulated up to a month before the test. Reports indicate that about 120…