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14 May

Routledge title by Meghalaya IAS Officer gains global market traction in metaphysics segment

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Shillong-based IAS officer and medical doctor Dr. Joram Beda has entered the international academic publishing market with his new book, Nature of Information: Shaping Reality, Life, and Consciousness, published by UK-based Routledge under the Taylor & Francis Group.The title is witnessing growing traction across online academic and retail platforms, signalling rising reader interest in interdisciplinary subjects linking science, consciousness, artificial intelligence and philosophy. The book explores information as a possible foundational organising principle of reality, drawing from fields such as physics, biology, neuroscience, cognition and technology studies.Market performance indicators show strong early momentum for the publication. On Amazon India, the…

14 May

AI could add $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030: IBM-IndiaAI study

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute more than $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030, according to a new study released by the IBM Institute for Business Value and IndiaAI. The report said AI is rapidly emerging as a key driver of India’s economic transformation and could position the country among the world’s leading AI-powered economies. The study, titled ‘From Promise to Power: How AI is Redefining India’s Economic Future’, found that 80 per cent of Indian business leaders believe AI investments will directly influence the country’s GDP growth, while 73 per cent expect India to emerge as a global AI…

14 May

British Film Institute Screens Film Made by Assam Director

riya EditorAssam

Chalo India With Eric Ji (Varanasi), directed by Assam filmmaker Rajdeep Choudhury, was recently screened at the British Film Institute (BFI) in London following its official selection in the Indian Panorama Non-Feature section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The documentary is part of a larger travel and cultural anthology presented by Eric Ollerenshaw OBE, former Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and a former history teacher, whose long-standing interest in India forms the basis of the project. Choudhury, who has been based in London for over 17 years, conceptualized the documentary anthology to explore different…

14 May

Seven-Day Exhibition by Indian Museum Kolkata Begins at Royal Global University

riya EditorAssam

Bharat – Contours of Continuity”— a seven-day-long special museum exhibition got underway at Assam Royal Global University (RGU) on Wednesday celebrating the International Museum Day 2026 and commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram. The programme has been hosted by RGU in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The inaugural ceremony was graced and addressed by Kumar Sanjay Krishna, former Chief Secretary of the Government of Assam, as chief guest; Sayan Bhattacharya, Director of the Indian Museum, Kolkata, as guest of honor apart from other officials. Significantly, this marks the first time the…

14 May

Devajit Saikia Reappointed as Assam Advocate General

riya EditorAssam

In one of the first decisions of the new government in Assam, Devajit Saikia has been reappointed as the Advocate General for a fresh term of five years, ensuring continuity in the state’s legal leadership. Chief Minister Sarma announced the decision during his media interaction following the first cabinet meeting of the new government. Notably, Devajit Saikia stepped down from the post on May 6, following the end of the tenure of the previous government. The resignation was in line with the constitutional convention, after serving a nearly five-year term since his appointment in 2021. In 2021, Saikia became the youngest Advocate General of…

14 May

Gaurav Gogoi Alleges FIR on Pawan Khera Was Intended to Deter Critics

riya EditorAssam

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has said that the intention of the FIR filed against Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera was to dissuade people from talking about illegal assets of Himanta Biswa Sarma. "But the people know this now. Nobody trusts Himanta Biswa Sarma when he denies such charges. And if the BJP, Himanta Biswa Sarma think that such FIR would intimidate Congress, then it is their mistake. We don't expect the BJP to take action; they are like a washing machine." "The FIR filed by the family of Himanta Biswa Sarma, on the basis of that, Assam Police had…

13 May

Probe Against Pawan Khera Will Continue as Per Law, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Paromita EditorAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 13 said the investigation against Congress leader Pawan Khera would proceed according to law after the latter appeared before the Crime Branch in Guwahati. Speaking at a press conference after chairing the first cabinet meeting of his second consecutive term, Sarma said the police would continue questioning Khera in connection with allegations involving fake documents, multiple passports, and undisclosed overseas properties. “As per the Supreme Court order, he appeared before the Crime Branch on Wednesday, and the police will definitely ask him questions,” Sarma said. The Assam chief minister also claimed that the state government…

13 May

PM’S Austerity Call: Assam Governor Announces 70 Percent Reducetion In Official Carcade

Paromita EditorAssam

Responding to the clarion call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “economic self-reliance” and responsible nation-building, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday announced measures aimed at promoting fuel conservation and sustainable living in the state.As part of the initiatives, Governor Acharya stated that the size of the official carcade used for his travel would be reduced by 70 per cent.The Governor has also initiated measures to reduce electricity consumption at Lok Bhavan, Assam.Earlier, he had taken steps to reduce the standard fuel utilisation by 10 per cent as part of ongoing efforts towards resource conservation and administrative efficiency.The Governor…

13 May

Vi reports 65% surge in data usage in Assam, Northeast amid network expansion

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday said its data consumption in Assam and the North East circles grew by 65 per cent between January and December 2025, driven by major network expansion and rising demand for unlimited data plans among customers. The telecom operator said it added more than 890 new network sites across key spectrum bands in the region during the period, extending its coverage to 19 additional towns. Vi stated that the expansion is part of its broader national network transformation programme aimed at improving connectivity and increasing 4G population coverage across the country. According to the company, the…

13 May

Pawan Khera Appears Before Assam Police Crime Branch; Ripun Bora Alleges Political Vendetta

Paromita EditorAssam

Pawan Khera on Wednesday appeared before the Crime Branch of Assam Police in Guwahati for questioning in connection with cases filed by Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. The cases were filed after Khera raised allegations that she possessed multiple passports and had undisclosed foreign properties and assets. Speaking to reporters outside the Crime Branch office, Khera said he was cooperating with the investigation. He stated that he had been summoned by the police and had appeared accordingly, adding that he respects the law and the judiciary and was present as per legal procedure. Khera also said he would…