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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Amit Shah Praises Assam’s Anti-Drug Drive, Signals Continued Federal Backing for Crackdown

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has praised the Assam Chief Minister and the Assam Police for their sustained action against narcotics trafficking and for delivering decisive blows to drug networks. The remarks underscore New Delhi’s continued emphasis on coordinated enforcement in India’s Northeast, a region long exposed to cross-border trafficking routes and organized criminal supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM IST

BJP Reclaims Assam’s Nagaon Seat After Seven Years, Deepening Its Reach in Muslim-Dominated Areas

The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political recovery in a constituency where Muslim voters form a decisive majority. The result underscores the party’s expanding footprint in areas long considered difficult terrain, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma saying Muslims account for 62% of the electorate in the seat.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 02:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Extends Mahalaya Greetings as Festive Season Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya, marking the formal beginning of the Durga Puja season for millions of devotees across India and the Bengali diaspora. The message, though ceremonial in tone, underscored the continuing role of public greetings in India’s political communication during major cultural and religious observances.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

First International Cargo Vessel Sails from Eastern Assam in 78 Years, Reviving Dibrugarh’s River Trade Ambitions

A cargo vessel carrying international goods has departed from eastern Assam for the first time since 1947, marking a symbolic and potentially strategic revival for Dibrugarh’s river port economy. The movement underscores renewed efforts to use the Brahmaputra corridor for trade, logistics and regional connectivity in India’s northeast.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 10:13 AM IST

Himanta Says Flood Aid Delayed as He Refuses to Let Akhil Gogoi Claim Credit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said financial assistance for flood-hit people is being delayed because he does not want Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi to take political credit for the relief effort. The remark comes as Gogoi continues an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises in Guwahati for the third consecutive day, demanding the swift disbursal of aid.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal to Flag Off Dibrugarh’s First International Cargo Voyage

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to inaugurate Dibrugarh’s first international cargo voyage, a move that underscores the government’s push to strengthen inland waterways as a trade corridor for India’s Northeast. The launch is being watched as both a logistical milestone and a policy signal for deeper regional integration with cross-border commerce routes.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal to Flag Off Dibrugarh’s First International Cargo Voyage

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to flag off Dibrugarh’s first international cargo voyage, a milestone that underscores the government’s push to strengthen inland waterways and expand trade connectivity from India’s northeast. The move is expected to spotlight the strategic role of the Brahmaputra corridor in linking regional producers to cross-border and global markets.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 02:15 AM IST

Assam Flood Relief Delayed as Himanta Says He Will Not Let Akhil Gogoi Claim Credit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said financial assistance for flood-hit residents has been delayed because he will not allow Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi to take political credit for it. The remark comes as Gogoi continues an indefinite sit-in at the State Assembly premises, pressing for the swift release of aid to affected families. The exchange has sharpened the political contest around disaster relief delivery in the state.

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