Assam Police Cracks Down on Child Marriage: 416 Arrested

22 Dec 2024

Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 416 people were arrested in the third phase of a crackdown on child marriage. This operation began on the night of December 21-22. Details of the Crackdown In this latest phase, police registered 335 cases. The arrested individuals will appear in court...

Himanta Biswa Sarma Raises Concerns Over Muslim Population Growth in Jharkhand

28 Oct 2024

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP's co-in-charge for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, made controversial remarks on Monday regarding the changing demographics in the state. He alleged that the Muslim population is on the rise while the tribal population is declining, attributing this shift to infiltration. In a statement to ANI,...

Champai Soren Meets Amit Shah in Delhi, Set to Join BJP on August 30

27 Aug 2024

In a significant political shift for Jharkhand, Champai Soren, a senior leader of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a former chief minister, is preparing to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to sources familiar with the matter. Champai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday...

Himanta Biswa Sarma Slams National Conference Manifesto As Anti-India, Pro-Pakistan

25 Aug 2024

After the Congress and National Conference announced their alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised the National Conference manifesto on Saturday. He described it as "anti-India and a pro-Pakistani document," noting that the manifesto explicitly supports engaging in constructive dialogue...

Assam CM Accuses Meghalaya University of Conspiring Against State’s Education

12 Aug 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday accused the Meghalaya University of Science and Technology (USTM) of conspiring to undermine Assam's education system. Defending his previous comments about the university, Sarma drew parallels with former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's assertion that Jorabat was responsible for Guwahati's recurring floods. Sarma...

Sarma Announces Life Imprisonment Law, New Domicile Policy for Assam

04 Aug 2024

In a recent BJP meeting, Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted upcoming legislative changes, including a new law to address 'love jihad,' which would mandate life imprisonment for such offenses. Sarma, a key BJP leader in the North East, also revealed plans for a new domicile policy in Assam, restricting government jobs...

Historically Speaking: Who Will Steer India Forward? The Contenders You Need to Know

03 Aug 2024

Dr. Aishwariya Pandit Sharma and Priya Sehgal, on their YouTube channel “Historically Speaking,” explore the leading candidates, their backgrounds, and what sets them apart in the race to lead India. The channel, known for its engaging discussions on politics and art, delves into the intersections of history, politics, and culture...

Assam Chief Minister Raises Alarms Over Shifting Demographics

17 Jul 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious apprehensions regarding what he perceives as a substantial demographic transformation in the state. In an interview with ANI, Sarma highlighted a significant increase in the Muslim population in Assam, rising from 12% in 1951 to approximately 40% currently. He emphasized the...

Assam Floods: 8 More People Lose Their Lives, Death Toll Reaches 66 In Past 24 Hours

08 Jul 2024

In the past 24 hours, the situation in the northeastern state of Assam continues to be critical, as 8 more people lose their lives including three children to flood waters. As a result, the death toll now stands at 66. According to ASDMA flood report, 2 people respectively died in...

26 Casualties Reported, 1.61 lakh People Impacted Due To Floods In Assam

19 Jun 2024

The flood situation in northeastern state of Assam remains critical, affecting 1.61 lakh people across 15 districts, with approximately 26 reported casualties so far. As per Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, one person lost his life, after drowning in floods in Hailakandi district on Tuesday. The situation in...