SILCHAR: A 60-year-old pedestrian, identified as Zakir Hussain Mazumdar, a resident of Barhali in Sonai, was killed after being hit by a speeding motorcycle on NH-306 near Aulia Bazar in Uttar Krishnapur on Bijoy Dashami evening. The accident reportedly occurred…

MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) has identified 3,897 customer records containing personal information during a preliminary review of approximately 3.75 lakh records found on the dark web. The exposed details reportedly include names, mobile numbers, dates of birth, email…

GUWAHATI: Assam’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected to grow by 16.93% in the 2026-27 financial year, reaching ₹8,71,451 crore at current prices. The projection marks an increase from ₹7,45,292 crore in 2025-26, according to the state’s economic estimates…

GUWAHATI: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has condemned the alleged racial harassment of a young man from Tripura by content creator Amir Shokeen. AASU president Utpal Sarma said such incidents insult the dignity of people from the Northeast and…

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday presented the Lalit Kala Akademi awards to selected artists at the 65th National Exhibition of Art. She also felicitated the Grand Prize winners and Honourable Mention recipients of the 3rd Print Biennale India…

GREENVILLE: US President Donald Trump has announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina, alongside plans for a new quartz manufacturing facility to support the chip industry. The announcements were made during a Republican campaign…

KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister and Naga People's Front (NPF) president Dr. Neiphiu Rio has called for an honourable, inclusive and mutually acceptable solution to the decades-old Indo-Naga political issue while addressing the party’s 64th Foundation Day at Capital Cultural Hall…

GUWAHATI: Young people from Northeast India aspiring to enter the civil services will have an opportunity to access financial assistance for their preparation through the NECTDAM 2.0 Scholarship Examination 2027. The initiative, launched under the NEXT IAS corporate social responsibility…

MANIPUR: The Assam Rifles paid solemn homage to the brave personnel of 5 Assam Rifles who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1962 Indo-China War while defending the Tawang region of present-day Arunachal Pradesh. The tribute ceremony was held on…

GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has continued its spot-fine enforcement drives across the city to improve cleanliness, strengthen public hygiene and maintain a healthier urban environment. The civic body is stepping up monitoring and taking action against violations of…

China: The country’s benchmark CSI 300 Index fell as much as 1.6% on Thursday, October 22, taking its losses from the June peak to around 20% and entering bear-market territory. Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks also declined, reflecting growing investor concerns…

GUWAHATI: Researchers and academics will have an opportunity to explore the cultural, ecological and economic importance of rivers at an upcoming international conference to be organised by Gauhati University in partnership with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Titled River Cultures, Regional…

Guwahati: An auto-rickshaw driver, identified as Tunmun Ali, was allegedly beaten to death by three men in the Panjabari area. The accused reportedly assaulted him with wooden sticks and looted Rs 5,000 and a gold ring before fleeing. Dispur Police…

Guwahati: Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Police raided Bengali Basti in Kamrup (Metro) and apprehended a suspected drug peddler. During the operation, police seized 611 grams of heroin and 277 grams of morphine, with an estimated street value of Rs…

Numaligarh: Four people were seriously injured when a Swift Dzire car (AS03AK2480) rammed into an e-rickshaw from behind at Parghat, near Numaligarh, under Kamargaon police station on Wednesday evening. The injured were identified as car driver Azad Rahman and e-rickshaw…