A worker from Assam was slain in a noise argument in Itanagar, and the culprit is being held.

A 22-year-old construction worker, Prabash Doley from Assam, was found murdered near a roadside drain in Chimpu’s Saturday Market area on Tuesday night. Police have arrested Tai John, a 26-year-old car wash operator from the nearby 7 Brothers Car Wash, in connection with the killing. Investigations suggest the incident stemmed from a dispute over construction noise, which escalated into a fatal confrontation. Forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene, and the case is being thoroughly investigated by Arunachal Pradesh Police to ensure justice for the victim.

A retired major general from Bangladesh who is connected to the 2004 Chittagong arms haul case pays a discreet visit to Guangzhou.

Six months after his early release from a life sentence, former Bangladesh DGFI Director Major General (retd) Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury made a 12-day trip to Guangzhou, China, returning to Dhaka on June 18, 2025. Chowdhury, who was acquitted by the Bangladesh High Court in December 2024 for his role in the notorious 2004 Chittagong arms haul case, is now the focus of renewed speculation about his ongoing activities. The 2004 case involved the seizure of ten truckloads of arms, allegedly destined for Indian insurgents and traced to a Chinese state-controlled company. Bangladeshi intelligence agencies are investigating the purpose of Chowdhury’s recent visit, amid concerns about possible links to regional security dynamics.

Assam CM distributes appointment letters to 400 health officers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 400 newly recruited health officers, marking a major step in the state’s push for more government health jobs and improved healthcare access. Sarma highlighted the significant reduction in maternal mortality rates and outlined ambitious plans to expand Assam’s medical colleges, aiming for 30 by 2029. The initiative underscores Assam’s dual focus on employment generation and enhanced healthcare services for all its residents.

Free speech and expression are still suppressed by the Yunus-led interim government.

An alleged graft case filed by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against a former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) and several others has reignited concerns over the Yunus-led interim regime’s ongoing efforts to stifle free speech and independent journalism. The accused, including prominent educationist Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, are charged with embezzlement and financial irregularities, charges they contest as politically motivated. Since taking power in August 2024, the interim government has been accused of widespread media repression—dismissing over a thousand journalists, forcibly taking over private TV channels, and canceling press accreditations. The International Federation of Journalists’ latest report highlights the mounting challenges faced by Bangladesh’s media, as the regime continues to project a reformist image while deepening its control over the press. The current political climate underscores the fragile state of press freedom and democratic institutions in Bangladesh.

 The Meghalaya High Court orders NHAI to finish the repairs on NH-6 by August 18.

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete improvement works on the Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of NH-6 and submit a progress report by August 18, 2025. During a recent PIL hearing, the court noted that adverse weather has slowed construction, with current completion rates at 75% for the Jowai-Wahiajer sector and 80% for the Wahiajer-Ratacherra stretch. The court has extended the reporting deadline and appointed an amicus curiae to monitor the project’s advancement.