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Assam CM Tarun Gogoi Dances While Nation Mourns APJ Abdul Kalam's Demise, Apologises Later

When the entire nation was mourning the demise of APJ Abdul Kalam, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi courted controversy by dancing at a tea estate. Tarun Gogoi was vehemently criticised for his insensitivity, forcing him to apologise

Jul 30, 2015

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi Slams Narendra Modi for 'Drastic Cut' in State Funding

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stated that "Northeast can't be developed from Delhi".

Jul 29, 2015

Pakistan: Malik Ishaq, Mastermind of 2009 Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attack, Killed in Encounter Along with Sons, 11 LeJ Militants

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi had been banned in 2001 by former President Pervez Musharraf.

Jul 29, 2015

After Punjab Terror Attack, Assam CM Declares High Alert in State

Following the terror attack in Punjab, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has declared high alert in the Northeastern state.

Jul 28, 2015

President Pranab, PM Modi, Others Pay Tributes to APJ Abdul Kalam at his Delhi Residence [PHOTOS]

President Pranab Mukherjee and PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to APJ Abdul Kalam after receiving his mortal remains at Palam airport.

Jul 28, 2015

Failed to Attack Rajnath Singh in Assam, ULFA Targeted Hindi-Speaking Family: Reports

ULFA recently attacked a Hindi-speaking family in Tinsukia district of Assam after it reportedly failed to target the Union home minister and other BJP leaders.

Jul 26, 2015

Cloudburst Kills Three at Amarnath Camp, Seven Missing; Army Launches Rescue Operations

"There were cloudburst-triggered landslides at three places between Baltal gate and Rangamor," defence ministry spokesman Lt. Col. N.N Joshi said.

Jul 25, 2015

Intelligence Agencies Warn Assam of Possible Isis Attack ahead of Independence Day

Assam has always faced threats from local outfits like ULFA, and now Isis has also reportedly shifted its focus towards the Northeastern state, according to intelligence reports.

Jul 25, 2015

Assam Gangrape: 'WhatsApp Boyfriend', His Friends Rape Teenager on First Date

A 19-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by seven men, one of who was her 'Whatsapp boyfriend', in Nagaon district of Assam.

Jul 24, 2015

Shashi Tharoor's Scalding Oxford Union Speech Against Colonial Britain [FULL TEXT + VIDEO]

Tharoor, who was seated in the room, acknowledged the praise with a smile.

Jul 24, 2015

Assam: 13 Die of Encephalitis in Jorhat District

While seven died due to acute encephalitis syndrome, six succumbed to Japanese encephalitis.

Jul 23, 2015

Assam: Kailash Satyarthi-led NGO Rescues 14 Children from Trafficker

The group was waiting at the Rangiya railway station for a train to Bengaluru.

Jul 22, 2015

Assam: Security Forces Kill NDFB-S Militant in Encounter

The 24-year-old was suspected behind the killings of tribal villagers in Kokrajhar in December 2014.

Jul 21, 2015

Assam: 63-Year-Old Woman Beheaded for 'Practising Witchcraft'; 3 Arrested

A couple had branded the woman as witch and held her responsible for the many villagers falling ill.