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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.
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Gift on I-Day: Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Eight New Sub-Districts

The government is expected to take further steps to establish the necessary administrative infrastructure and ensure the effective functioning of the newly created sub-districts
Jayanta Malla Baruah

‘Our History Must Reflect Every Voice’: Jayanta Malla Baruah Honours Assam’s Tribal Freedom Fighters

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah honours forgotten tribal freedom fighters, highlighting their sacrifices, heritage and contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Death Threat During Independence Day Address

Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Death Threat During Independence Day Address
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
Amit Shah

Centre Releases Rs 2,117.85 Crore SDRF Aid for Flood-Hit States, Assam Gets Rs 379.35 Crore

Centre approves Rs 2,117.85 crore SDRF aid for flood-hit states, including Rs 379.35 crore for Assam, amid ongoing monsoon relief and rescue efforts.
Independence Day

Assam Legislative Assembly Celebrates 80th Independence Day Of India

The ceremony featured a rendition of the National Anthem from the ramparts of the Assembly building
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma Highlights Vision for a Developed and Self-Reliant Assam

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines a vision for a peaceful, self-reliant Assam, focusing on economic growth, youth opportunities, women’s welfare and inclusive development.
President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu Calls for Unity on Eve of 80th Independence Day

The President added that the target of creating three crore Lakhpati Didis has been achieved, with efforts now underway to create another three crore
Independence Day

Independence Day 2026: The History Behind August 15 and India's Freedom

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day in 2026. Know the history of August 15, Partition, Pakistan’s August 14 date, and the significance of Independence Day.
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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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