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Assam: A man is detained for reportedly using a stone slab to kill his wife.

Police in Assam’s Tinsukia district have arrested Kishore Tanti for allegedly killing his wife, Manisha Moran, during a domestic dispute in Doomdooma. Tanti, a former electricity department employee, reportedly struck Moran on the head with a stone slab following a heated argument before fleeing the scene. He was apprehended in Dibrugarh and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case adds to a spate of recent domestic violence incidents in Assam, with authorities expressing concern over the rising trend.

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India is alarmed as China starts building a contentious mega project on the Brahmaputra.

China has commenced construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project in Tibet, a massive undertaking on the upper Brahmaputra that has raised fresh concerns in India and Bangladesh. The project, expected to cost $167.8 billion and feature five major power stations, involves straightening river bends and diverting water through tunnels—measures Beijing claims will boost regional energy supply. However, downstream nations worry the dam could disrupt water flow and local ecosystems. India has reiterated its demand for transparency and consultation, highlighting the risk to livelihoods and water security in its northeastern states. Bilateral mechanisms such as the Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) continue to facilitate dialogue, with both countries discussing hydrological data sharing and potential impacts. The dam’s construction highlights the intersection of renewable energy ambitions, critical water resources, and ongoing tensions in India-China relations.

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Assam CM: PM Modi will travel to Assam on September 8.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8, 2025, to attend three key government programmes. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that during the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the year-long birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. The prime minister will also lay the foundation stones for major infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,000 crore, including a medical college in Darrang, a Brahmaputra bridge connecting Kuruwa and Narengi, and the Guwahati ring road. Additionally, Modi is expected to address a public meeting at the Government Sericulture Farm near Mangaldai. The visit underscores the Centre’s focus on boosting Assam’s development through health, connectivity, and cultural initiatives.

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Guwahati: Residents of Hatigaon express their outrage over the complete excavation of a major road without prior notice.

A vital road connecting Hatigaon Main Road to Lakhimi Nagar, Journalist Colony, and Janakpur in Guwahati has been completely excavated by a contractor building a culvert drain, sparking strong protests from residents and commuters. The work, carried out without advance notice or consultation, has rendered the road unusable and caused severe disruptions to daily life. Locals have condemned the move as irresponsible and are demanding immediate accountability and a clear timeline for restoration, while municipal authorities have yet to issue a statement on the matter.

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In H1 2025, Apple sets a new “iPhone manufacturing record” in India.

Apple has set a new milestone in India, achieving its fastest-ever growth in iPhone production and exports in the first half of 2025. According to market research firms Canalys and CMR, iPhone output surged 53% year-on-year to 23.9 million units, while exports rose 52% to 22.88 million units valued at $22.56 billion. The United States emerged as the largest destination for Indian-made iPhones, receiving 78% of exports. The Prime Minister’s Office celebrated the achievement, highlighting India’s expanding role in global tech manufacturing. The Tata Group has also become a significant exporter, now accounting for nearly 40% of India’s iPhone exports. This rapid growth underscores Apple’s growing confidence in India as a core manufacturing base and provides a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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A ceasefire in Chin state has allowed over 3,000 Myanmar refugees to return home.

Nearly 3,000 refugees from Myanmar who recently took shelter in Mizoram have returned to their villages following a temporary ceasefire between rival Chin rebel groups. The exodus began after armed clashes in early July forced over 4,500 civilians from Myanmar’s Chin state to cross into Mizoram’s Champhai district. Most refugees stayed in border villages such as Zokhawthar and Vaiphai; officials say the return movement accelerated after the ceasefire took effect on July 12. Mizoram, which shares a 510-km border with Myanmar, has provided shelter to over 32,000 refugees since the 2021 military coup. Authorities plan to initiate biometric and demographic data collection of remaining refugees by the end of July to aid in identification and monitoring.

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Assam: According to Swachh Survekshan 2024–2025, Guwahati is the cleanest capital in the Northeast.

In a striking turnaround, Guwahati has been recognized as the cleanest capital city in the Northeast in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings, a dramatic improvement from its previous position as one of the region’s dirtiest urban centers. Announcing the achievement on Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited dedicated cleanliness initiatives, enhanced waste management systems, and widespread public participation for the city’s progress. Key projects such as door-to-door garbage collection, expanded recycling facilities, the use of smart technology, and community engagement were highlighted as driving forces behind the transformation. Urban experts have lauded Guwahati’s example for other northeastern capitals, while the state government has pledged to build on these gains and continue elevating cleanliness standards.

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Assam: Axom Nagarik Samaj accuses corporate land acquisition and denounces govtment evictions.

The Axom Nagarik Samaj has strongly condemned recent government eviction drives in Assam’s Dhubri and Goalpara districts, alleging a conspiracy to facilitate land grabs for multinational corporations under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership. In a press release, the organization accused the government of systematically alienating land from ordinary citizens and handing it over to corporate groups, including Adani and Ambani, for major projects. Highlighting examples such as the Barduar satellite town and solar and thermal power projects, the Samaj said the evictions disproportionately harm indigenous, tribal, and immigrant communities who often lack formal land rights. The statement urged the government to prioritize granting land rights to local farmers and condemned ongoing policies that, according to the organization, benefit large corporations at the expense of Assam’s vulnerable populations.

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Bangladesh Army officers force the Gopalganj corpses to be buried and cremated quickly without an examination in an attempt to hide the truth.

A day after at least four people were killed in army firing in Gopalganj, south-central Bangladesh, the military hastily buried the bodies without conducting mandatory autopsies, despite the presence of mortuary facilities at Gopalganj General Hospital. Unofficial reports suggest the death toll may be as high as 19, with at least nine others injured and hospitalized. Video evidence and eyewitness accounts point to the use of excessive force by the 55th Infantry Division, whose commanding officers were identified as having authorized the firing on unarmed civilians and Awami League party cadres. Despite mounting evidence, the Army’s public relations wing claimed the firing was in “self-defence.” The incident has sparked public outcry, particularly over the lack of medico-legal procedures and transparency in handling the aftermath.

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Two are detained by the NIA in an Assam IED conspiracy connected to ULFA(I).

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two individuals, Bhargob Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi, from Assam’s Dibrugarh district in connection with a plot by the banned militant group ULFA (Independent) to carry out a series of IED blasts across Assam during last year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to officials, the accused were directly involved in the conspiracy to plant explosives aimed at spreading fear and destabilizing the region. The arrests bring the total number of suspects held in the case to three. The NIA, which took over the investigation from Dispur Police in September 2023, continues to probe what it describes as a terror conspiracy aimed at disrupting peace and threatening national security.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.

State

Farmers in Assam received compensation from Pobitora Sanctuary for crop losses brought on by wildlife infiltration.

Regional

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Regional

Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

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Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

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Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

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The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

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USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

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ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

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Himanta Biswa Sharma, the chief minister of Assam, says Guwahati would get five new foot over-bridges.

Regional

The Meghalaya Transport Department mandates that unlawful vehicle modifications be reversed.

Regional

Bishramganj, Tripura, is tense following a molestation accusation; prohibition orders have been issued.

State

Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.