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Conrad Sangma

Conrad Sangma Highlights Meghalaya’s Growth on 80th Independence Day

Meghalaya celebrates 80th Independence Day with CM Conrad Sangma highlighting development, Meghalaya Police’s honour and the launch of the ‘Tracing the Roots’ programme.
Independence Day

School Hosts Independence Day Awareness Programme on Plastic Waste and Sustainability

The event began with the hoisting of the National Flag and the singing of the National Anthem
Lakhimpur Schools

Lakhimpur Schools to Start at 7 AM Amid Rising Temperatures in Assam

Assam’s Lakhimpur district has revised school timings amid intense heat, with classes starting at 7 AM to reduce students’ exposure to high daytime temperatures.
Police Sub-Inspector Dies

Dima Hasao: Assam Police Sub-Inspector Dies in Road Accident a day before I-Day

Das had previously served at Bokoliaghat and Diphu police stations in Karbi Anglong district
National Testing Agency

NTA to Release Provisional Answer Keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR Exams Tomorrow

NTA will release provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections.
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges Migrants in Assam to List Assamese as Mother Tongue in Census

Census data shows that the proportion of Assam’s population identifying Assamese as their mother tongue fell from 59.53% in 1971 to 48.80% in 2001 and 48.38% in 2011
Nabajit Das Death Investigation Takes New Turn, Vehicle Owner Detained in Nagaon

Nabajit Das Death Investigation Takes New Turn, Vehicle Owner Detained in Nagaon

Quddus is allegedly an accused in a drug trafficking case and has reportedly been named in multiple cases
Central Board of Direct Taxes

CBDT Notifies FAST-DS 2026 Rules, Foreign Asset Disclosure Window Opens August 16

CBDT notifies FAST-DS Rules 2026, allowing eligible small taxpayers to disclose certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by December 31, 2026, on payment of specified tax or fee.
Morigaon: Tailor Detained in Over Alleged Facebook Death Threat to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Morigaon: Tailor Detained in Over Alleged Facebook Death Threat to Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mutaleb has denied making the threatening post and claimed that someone had created a fake Facebook account using his photograph to implicate him
Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha

Assam to Celebrate 800 Years of Sukapha’s Arrival with Grand Programme in 2028

Assam will mark 800 years of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha’s arrival in 2028 with a grand celebration showcasing his legacy and Assam’s rich cultural heritage.
LPG Consumers

Assam LPG Consumers Have One Day Left to Complete e-KYC

Consumers can complete the process free of cost either online or offline
Akhil Gogoi

Akhil Gogoi Begins 8-Hour Hunger Strike in Sivasagar, Demands Rs 10 Lakh Flood Compensation

Akhil Gogoi begins an 8-hour hunger strike in Sivasagar, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation for flood-hit families, a CBI probe and urgent infrastructure reconstruction.
PM Modi

PM Modi Unveils ‘Sapt Dhara’ Vision for India’s Next Phase of Growth

PM Modi outlines India’s growth vision on Independence Day, focusing on Sapt Dhara, self-reliance, AI skills, nuclear energy, youth empowerment and global opportunities.
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National News

NSA Ajit Doval

‘We will go after them’: Ajit Doval recalls PM Modi’s uncompromising Operation Sindoor message after Pahalgam terror attack

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi pays tribute to victims, hails resilience of displaced families

Centre unveils 40-question framework for Census 2027, introduces comprehensive caste enumeration for first time since Independence

True meaning of freedom lies in ensuring citizens can use opportunities to fulfil their aspirations: President Murmu

International News

India Day

US States Mark August 15 as India Day, Honouring Indian-American Contributions and Bilateral Ties

US targets India, 40+ nations in tariff-dodging ‘transhipment’ crackdown

Iran’s Araghchi warns US over ‘fake intelligence’ after Trump claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

China’s Panchen Lama Abduction Exposes Beijing’s Grip on Religious Succession and Power

Business

Indian rupee

Rupee climbs to near one-month peak on lower crude oil prices

Medical Insurance Policy for Family in 2026: Guide to Coverage & How it Works

Artarium Introduces Its Premium Ganesh Murti Collection: Tradition Meets Modern Living

Over 40,000 Food Samples Fail Safety Norms in FY26, Convictions Below 2,000: Govt

Editorial

Independence Day

Independence: A Sacred Trust and the Youth’s March Towards Viksit Bharat

Enablers of the Northeast’s food-processing ecosystem

Letters to the Editor: Zubeen Nagar: A Beacon of Hope

Unsung Freedom Fighters of Northeast India

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