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'Koi bhi situation ho, koi bhi bowler ho, kar dunga' - says Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is finally living up to his reputation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season as the Rajasthan Royals batsman is reaping benefits of replicating the thought process he has while playing domestic cricket for Assam.

The Times of India

Raped and murdered after her Class 10 exam, Assam girl posthumously secures first division

Tragic story of a 16-year-old rape victim who achieved first division in Assam's Class 10 exams.

The Hindu

SC seeks Centre, Assam's reply on fresh plea challenging CAA rules

With the unveiling of the rules on March 11, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, the Modi government kicked off the process of granting Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

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Assam MP files nomination after court faults Scheduled Tribe certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania files nomination from Kokrajhar after court dismisses his ST status, plans to challenge decision.

The Hindu

60 candidates filed nominations in Assam for four seats

60 candidates filed their nomination for four Lok Sabha seats in Assam where elections will be held in the third phase on May 7.

The Hindu

Assam CM vows citizenship for Bengali Hindus, scholarship for female students

Assam election updates: 'Mama ka warranty' follows 'Modi ka guarantee' as BJP makes promises for the future.

The Hindu

Loss of ₹650 crore likely if 10% of migrant workers in Kerala go home to vote

A rough estimate reveals that if at least 10% of the migrant labourers in Kerala return to their home State to vote, the total financial loss incurred will be around ₹650 crore.

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Gauhati HC dismisses Assam MP's petition challenging cancellation of ST status

The Gauhati High Court on April 18 dismissed a writ petition by two-time MP Naba Sarania, challenging a State Level Scrutiny Committee’s order striking down his Scheduled Tribe (Plains) status.

The Hindu

Over 1800 polling stations ready for Lok Sabha elections in Assam's Sonitpur

The Sonitpur district election office dispatched polling parties to their respective polling stations on Thursday for the first phase of elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP turned Congress-created problems into possibilities in northeast: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises free ration and healthcare for all in Nalbari, Assam during election rally.

The Hindu

Ahead of poll rallies, PM holds roadshow in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Guwahati, ahead of his election rallies in Assam and Tripura.

The Hindu

‘BJP duping people, women to vote against it’: Cong’s Gaurav Gogoi on polls, Assam, CAA

Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader and deputy leader of opposition, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Jorhat. The constituency, which was a Congress stronghold for 18 years till 2009, has recorded the BJP’s win in the last two general elections.

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Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed near Namdhang; one personnel injured

At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle of the security force at Namdang area in Margherita. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Plight of tea garden workers becomes poll issues in Dibrugarh again

Health is also a major concern in tea gardens with at least one or two tuberculosis patients in most families and the outbreak of gastro-enteritis is common in these estates, said CPI-ML leader Subhas Sen, who works with tea garden workers.

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105-year-old Assam woman honoured for inspiring voters

The authorities of central Assam’s Kamrup district felicitated 105-year-old Ramati Baishya for inspiring people to exercise their franchise.

Dynamite News

LS polls: This big, fat Assam family has nearly 350 voters!

With nearly 350 voters, the family of the late Ron Bahadur Thapa of Phuloguri Nepali Paam in Assam's Sonitpur district is one of the largest that to exercise their franchise in Assam during the opening phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, on April 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP manifesto drops NRC, says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’

BJP drops NRC from manifesto, focuses on CAA implementation, sparking concerns over impact on Muslims.

The Hindu

AAP will form govt. in Assam in 2026, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

AAP will form the government in Assam after the 2026 Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said

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Student died by suicide at IIT Guwahati

A student allegedly died by suicide at the Indian Institutte of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati in Assam, police said on Friday. Reportedly, the student was found dead inside his hostel room on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Northeast calculus: 25 Lok Sabha seats in eight States crucial for NDA’s target of 400

Northeastern India's 25 Lok Sabha seats are crucial for political parties aiming to achieve national targets in Mandate 2024.

The Hindu

CAA unacceptable to Assam's indigenous population: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi opposes CAA in Assam, a critical issue in 2024 elections, fighting for indigenous rights.

The Hindu

Assam CEO issues notice to Congress over model code violation charges

Assam CEO issues notice to Congress for violating Model Code of Conduct by distributing 'guarantee cards'.

The Hindu

Crusaders against two contrasting laws face off in Assam’s Dibrugarh

Electoral battle in Dibrugarh between BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal and AJP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi over migrant laws and CAA.

The Hindu

Food delivery personnel arrested in Bengaluru for peddling drugs

The anti-narcotics wing of the Central Crime Branch on Monday arrested a food delivery executive and recovered marijuana worth ₹10 lakh from him. The accused, Bhabhajyothi Doley from Assam, working as a delivery executive in the city for the last 12 years, was also allegedly peddling drugs to his customers.

The Hindu

'Exodus' of Assam Congress leaders started after Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress leaders are joining the BJP after Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Titabor.

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