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13 May

Minister of State Margherita Meets Newly Appointed Foreign Minister of Costa Rica

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Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held bilateral talks with newly appointed Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar during his official visit to Costa Rica as part of India’s efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Margherita represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Costa Rica’s 50th President, Laura Fernández Delgado, in San José. During discussions with Foreign Minister Tovar, both sides focused on democracy, multilateralism and strengthening the rules-based international order. The meeting marked the first official interaction between the two leaders since Tovar assumed office. On the sidelines of the…

13 May

Union Ministers Back NDA 3.0, Promise Faster Growth and Infrastructure in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Union ministers has welcomed the formation of the third NDA government in Assam and said the new administration led by Himanta Biswa Sarma would further accelerate development, improve governance and strengthen infrastructure across the state. The oath-taking ceremony was held in Guwahati in the presence of Narendra Modi, senior Union ministers and NDA leaders from different parts of the country. Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Himanta Biswa Sarma and members of the new council of ministers. Along with Sarma, BJP leaders Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog, AGP president Atul Bora and BPF MLA…

13 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath Again as CM, Sonowal Promises Growth and Indigenous Protection

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Sarbananda Sonowal has said Assam would continue moving towards development, peace, prosperity and self-confidence under the vision of Narendra Modi and the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the NDA 3.0 government began its new term in the state. Sonowal made the remarks while attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. Describing the occasion as a “historic and proud day” for Assam, Sonowal congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he took oath again as the chief minister along with members…

13 May

IndiaFirst Life rolls out GOLD Plus plan targeting long-term savings and guaranteed income market

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IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. on Monday announced the launch of its new IndiaFirst Life GOLD Plus Plan, a non-linked, participating individual life insurance savings product that combines guaranteed income, equity-linked growth potential, and life protection up to the age of 100. The company said the plan has been designed to cater to customers across different life stages, helping them meet long-term financial goals such as children’s education, retirement planning, and wealth creation. The product offers regular income either for a defined period or for whole life till the age of 100, along with maturity benefits and life cover options.…

13 May

Sonowal Says NDA 3.0 Committed to Protecting Indigenous Land and Border Security

riya EditorAssam

Union minister and senior BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the BJP-led NDA 3.0 government would continue to take strict action against infiltrators and protect indigenous land rights during its five-year term. “In the next five years, the NDA government will continue to take firm action against infiltrators and ensure protection of indigenous land rights. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and the strong, dynamic and people-oriented leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the wave of development will continue across every region of Assam,” Sonowal said after attending the swearing-in ceremony of the…

13 May

Suspected Poachers Kill Wild Elephant on Outskirts of Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

A male wild elephant was gunned down by suspected poachers in the Dikchak hills under the Topatoli Beat area of the Sonapur Forest Range near Guwahati. This incident has raised serious questions about wildlife protection in the forests along the Assam-Meghalaya. Local people said gunshots were heard in the area during the early hours of Tuesday, following which a herd of elephants was seen running frantically through the forested area, raising immediate suspicion among villagers. The matter was subsequently reported to forest officials. Sources said a search operation was launched by the Forest department, assisted by residents. However, after hours…

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

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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,”…