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Congress objects to Dalit man’s stylish attire: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika

GUWAHATI: The Congress is facing criticism from Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika after making remarks on social media about his clothing choices. The dispute arose when the Congress accused Hazarika, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, of wearing a jacket worth 3.75 Lakhs, linking it to alleged “loot.” In a tweet, INC Assam stated, “While CM @himantabiswa […]

Delhi: Trans woman charged in revenge murder for boyfriend’s arrest

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have formally charged a 23-year-old trans woman, Shifali, for the alleged cold-blooded murder of a man, Ram, as part of a revenge plot to avenge her boyfriend Deepak’s jail term. Sources close to the investigation revealed to The New Indian that Shifali harboured intentions of marrying her boyfriend, Deepak. Unfortunately, Deepak found himself […]

Vibrant Gujarat 2024: Ambani praises PM Modi, envisions India as $35 trillion economy by 2047

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance will forever be associated with Gujarat. During his address at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the state’s primary investment event, the second wealthiest person in Asia commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging him as the most accomplished Prime Minister in the history of India. For the unversed, […]

Youth Congress to stage statewide demonstrations to protest state pesident’s arrest

The arrest stems from his alleged involvement in a protest march that turned violent on November 20.

ULFA, Centre, Assam govt to sign tripartite peace pact

GUWAHATI: In a significant development, the Central government is on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement with the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The tripartite accord, scheduled for December 29, is set to involve the pro-talks faction of ULFA, the Centre, and the Assam government. The primary goal […]

Year-ender 2023: Look back at India’s top 10 achievements this year

NEW DELHI: Each year, the catalogue of notable accomplishments by Indians seems to expand, and this time around, it appeared as if there was a news story about an Indian breaking a record almost every week. Earlier in the year, the world was captivated by Chandrayaan-3’s successful moon landing, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. […]

Intruder leaps into Lok Sabha on anniversary of Parliament attack with gas canisters | watch

NEW DELHI: A significant security breach occurred during Parliament’s Zero Hour at 1:02 pm on Wednesday. Two individuals, each wielding smoke canisters releasing a strange yellow smoke, leaped from the visitors’ gallery and made their way into the Lok Sabha chamber. A video footage from the House’s surveillance system depicted a man in a dark […]

Mizoram election 2023 results: ZPM celebrates victory, CM Zoramthanga loses constituency

NEW DELHI: The electoral battle for the 40 Assembly seats in Mizoram on November 7 was fiercely contested, featuring prominent contenders such as the Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), Congress, and BJP all striving for dominance. Since achieving full statehood in 1987, the political arena in Mizoram has been predominantly occupied by […]

Decoding Congress’ lone success in Telangana

NEW DELHI: As the Congress appears poised to clinch Telangana in the 2023 assembly elections, the victory narrative is a stark departure from the initial scepticism that shrouded the party’s prospects in the state earlier this year. Despite early challenges, the strategic manoeuvres employed by the Congress have turned the tide in its favour. The […]

Mizoram elections 2023 result: Witness Zoramthanga govt’s fate unfold on Dec 4

NEW DELHI: The conclusion of the Mizoram battle is approaching, and it is now the moment for the final revelation. The outcomes of the Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023 are scheduled for announcement on December 4, with the vote counting starting at 8 am. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will officially publish the results on […]