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05 Feb

Indian embassy staff arrested for spying

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Indian embassy employee of Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP-ATS) was caught red handed for working with Pakistan's ISI. According to the sources, the employee identified as Satyendra Siwal working in the Embassy of India, Moscow at the Ministry of External Affairs. Under Section 121(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Indian embassy employee was arrested.

01 Feb

Islands to be upgraded for tourists in India

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently unveiled the planning of the Interim budget, 2024 which highlights the significance of tourist centres in the nation. To reports, inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has gained tourism bonanza and also island Lakshadweep has gained immense attention after PM Narendra Modi posts Keeping the scenario in view, the government is planning to develop iconic tourist centres with focus on spiritual tourism. However, the projects are to take place at islands like Lakshadweep.

30 Jan

Assam jawan reaches DGP office over his missing family

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A family of a jawan in Assam have been missing from three months. The jawan was seen crying for not received any help from the police department. According to the sources, the jawan is identified as Sabin Nath, since October 2023 his wife and mother both have been missing. To reports, the jawan's salary have also been withhold since December. As the jawan didn't receive any help from the police, he went to the DGP office for help but no updates about the missing.

30 Jan

Numerous congress leaders to join BJP party in Assam

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Many Assam Congress members have resigned from the party and joined BJP in recent days. BJP leaders has claimed that they have been receiving numerous calls daily from the Congress leaders for aligning with the party. State Minister Pijush Hazarika has revealed that numerous members from the Congress are set to join the party BJP in Assam. He also added that the BJP has been receiving many calls daily from the Congress leaders to align with the party. Also, on February 5 the members are expected to join the party.

29 Jan

Assam CM accuses Rahul Gandhi for body double

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for using body double for 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' within the state. Sarma during a program at Sonitpur district, Assam, he alleged that "the person sitting and waving at people from the Yatra bus was probably not Rahul Gandhi at all. I don't just say things. The duplicate's name and how it was done I will share all details. Just wait for a few days". Additionally, Sarma said he is busy for works this days, once he is back to Guwahati he will prove his allegations right against…

29 Jan

Bihar gets new Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar

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Nitish Kumar, JD(U) President becomes Chief Minister of Bihar for ninth time. The newly elected CM of Bihar took oath on Sunday. According to the sources, Kumar has earlier resigned from INDIA Bloc to form a new government with BJP. He claimed while resigning that things were not working well for him in the 'Mahagathbandhan' and in the bloc INDIA. Along with other leaders of BJP, Kumar took oath as the CM at the Raj Bhavan.

27 Jan

Tableau of Manipur showcasing ‘Nari Shakti’

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India celebrated Republic Day on 26 January, 2024, state Manipur took part and to showcase the featuring iconic Ima Keithel, affectionately known as the “Mother’s Market.” About Ima Keithel, a 500-year-old market that is fully managed by women, which stands for "Nari Shakti". The tableau displayed resilience of women in commerce carring age old process of spinning wheels, lotus which are transformed to fine fibre.

27 Jan

Mizoram keen to maintain peaceful border issue

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Mizoram newly reconstituted boundary committee, Home Minister K Sapdanga has expressed his desire about resuming boundary talks with Assam, old border dispute on Thursday. According to the sources, the border dispute talks were closed due to Assam assembly polls in November. The Minister told his committee about solving the border dispute as he cares for his people's protection and safety, especially those living in border areas.

25 Jan

TMC will fight alone in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

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There have been speculations regarding Congree Party, Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal CM about contesting together for upcoming Lok sabha elections 2024. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced to play alone for this year, 2024 Lok sabha election. Further she clarified about not discussion done with the Congress party about sharing seats. "I have consistently mentioned that we will contest independently in Bengal. I am not bothered about the national scenario; however, as a secular party, we will alone defeat BJP,” statement by Mamata Banerjee.

25 Jan

17 Platoons to participate in Republic Day celebrations at Guwahati

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Ahead of Republic Day on 26 January, Guwahati, Assam is all set to celebrate the day at Veterinary college field in Khanapara. According to the reports, atleast 17 platoons will be participating at the event tomorrow along with Assam Police. Meanwhile, Governor of Assam, Gulab Chand Kataria will hoist the national flag in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other top officials of the state, Assam.