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BJP Crosses Majority Mark Alone, Opposition Crumbles

BJP Crosses Majority Mark Alone, Opposition Crumbles

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has returned to power in Assam for a third straight term with a strong mandate, winning 102 out of 126 seats in the Assembly elections. The result gives the alliance a clear two-thirds majority and marks one of its best performances in the state so far. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led the victory, securing 82 seats out of the 90 it contested. This is the first time the party has crossed the majority mark on its own in Assam. Its allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), won 10 seats each,…
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Tata Motors posts 28% rise in CV sales in April 2026

Tata Motors posts 28% rise in CV sales in April 2026

Tata Motors Limited reported a 28 per cent year-on-year growth in commercial vehicle sales in April 2026, driven by strong demand across truck, passenger carrier, and cargo vehicle segments. The company said its total domestic and international sales stood at 34,833 units in April 2026, compared to 27,221 units in the same month last year. According to the company, domestic sales rose 27.9 per cent to 32,965 units, while international business sales increased 28.2 per cent to 1,868 units. Sales of heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) trucks grew 23.4 per cent to 8,969 units, while intermediate, light and medium commercial vehicle…
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Congress Leader Jitendra Singh Resigns from Assam Responsibility

Congress Leader Jitendra Singh Resigns from Assam Responsibility

Senior Congress leader Jitendra Singh has resigned as the party's general secretary in charge of Assam with immediate effect, taking responsibility for the party's poll debacle in the state. In his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Singh said it is in the best interest of the organization that he steps aside to allow for fresh leadership and renewed direction. "I write to tender my resignation as General Secretary in Charge of Assam with immediate effect. The recent election results have been deeply disappointing, and I take full responsibility for my role in the outcome," Singh said. "Despite our…
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Suspected IED Blast and Gunfire Reported in Changlang; FIR Filed, Probe Underway

Suspected IED Blast and Gunfire Reported in Changlang; FIR Filed, Probe Underway

A suspected explosion involving an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by alleged gunfire, has been reported from Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. The incident reportedly targeted Nuravi Group Director Ravi Ranjan Choubey. Sources indicate the incident may have occurred on April 23 night along Jinny Road between Kharsang and Jairampur. However, officials have said that confirmation is awaited. Empty cartridges recovered from the site have added weight to claims of gunfire, and the material is being analysed by investigators. Police have registered an FIR at Kharsang Police Station and initiated a probe into the matter. Further details are expected as the…
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Renault Group India moves NCLT for operational realignment, eyes €2 billion exports by 2030

Renault Group India moves NCLT for operational realignment, eyes €2 billion exports by 2030

Renault Group India has approached the National Company Law Tribunal to seek approval for a proposed structural realignment of its India operations as part of its long-term business strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s role as a major manufacturing and export hub. The proposed restructuring plans to separate the powertrain manufacturing business into a dedicated powertrain entity, while vehicle manufacturing and sales operations will be integrated under a unified operating structure. The company said the move is intended to create clearer and more focused operational structures aligned with the distinct industrial requirements of each business segment. The company stated that…
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Times Business Awards Recognizes Dibrugarh’s Samim Akhtara Ali for Excellence

Times Business Awards Recognizes Dibrugarh’s Samim Akhtara Ali for Excellence

Samim Akhtara Ali, a resident of Dibrugarh, was honoured with the prestigious “Excellence in Social Impact Leadership” award at the Times Business Awards – North East 2026, held on April 30 at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati. This recognition was conferred in appreciation of her long-standing contributions to social service, women’s empowerment, and her unwavering support for underprivileged communities across Northeast India. Through her humanitarian initiatives, she has consistently stood beside the poor, visually impaired individuals, and flood-affected families, creating a meaningful and positive impact on society. Samim Akhtara Ali is the second daughter of late Rahmat Ali, a senior journalist from…
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Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026

The Supreme Court of India today declined to grant an interim stay on the recently enacted Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, dealing a procedural setback to petitioners challenging its constitutional validity. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued formal notices to the Union government and various states and Union Territories, directing them to file their responses within six weeks. The court has decided to refer the batch of petitions, which argue that the new law dismantles the fundamental right to self-identification of gender established in the landmark 2014 NALSA…
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HPCL tightens LPG vigilance as nationwide cylinder deliveries cross 404 lakh

HPCL tightens LPG vigilance as nationwide cylinder deliveries cross 404 lakh

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has intensified its vigilance and enforcement measures across India as LPG demand continues to rise, with the company delivering 404 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and May 2, 2026. The company said 12.3 lakh cylinders were delivered on May 2 alone, reflecting strong nationwide demand and operational capacity. HPCL said it carried out 6,424 inspections across its LPG distribution network between March 14 and May 2. The company also conducted 664 raids, registered 44 FIRs, and seized 4,155 LPG cylinders to prevent diversion and misuse. Action was initiated against 177 distributors, including the suspension of…
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Bajaj Auto Reports 83% Jump in International Shipments

Bajaj Auto Reports 83% Jump in International Shipments

Bajaj Auto Ltd has reported a stellar start to the month of April, with total sales jumping an impressive 40 per cent year-on-year. The company dispatched a total of 513,792 units this month, a significant leap from the 365,810 units recorded during the same period in 2025. This performance signals a robust recovery and an aggressive expansion strategy across both its two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments. The primary engine of this growth was the company’s export division. Total exports grew by a staggering 83 per cent, reaching 265,582 units compared to 145,195 units in the year-ago month. Within this category,…
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Jorhat Result: Gaurav Gogoi Suffers Defeat

Jorhat Result: Gaurav Gogoi Suffers Defeat

In a big setback for the Congress, the party's chief ministerial face and Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi lost to his BJP rival Hitendranath Goswami by 23,182 votes in Jorhat Assembly constituency. Gogoi, who is the Lok Sabha member from Jorhat, made his electoral debut in this Assembly polls against Goswami, a five-time MLA who has represented the constituency thrice as an AGP leader and twice as a BJP legislator. The two other seats won by the BJP so far are Dhemaji and Sissibargaon. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has won from Dhemaji constituency by a margin of 32,229 votes, while…
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