The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has secured a major win in the Gauhati University Post-Graduate Students’ Union elections, clinching the president and general secretary posts. While ABVP celebrated, the All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) claimed victory in eight other positions. Tensions briefly flared on campus post-results, with police intervention restoring order.
LG Electronics India made a strong debut on the NSE and BSE, with shares surging over 48% against the issue price. Managing Director Hong Ju Jeon’s decision to deliver his entire listing speech in Hindi garnered significant attention and applause, going viral on social media. The successful IPO, despite a market dip, marks India’s most…
Google announced its largest-ever investment in India, committing $15 billion over five years to establish an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative includes a gigawatt-scale compute capacity, a new international subsea gateway, and large-scale energy infrastructure, aiming to accelerate AI innovation and drive growth across the country.
On its 41st foundation day, Asom Gana Parishad president Atul Bora stated that singer Zubeen Garg’s vision for Assam aligns with the party’s core principles. Bora highlighted the growing regionalism as a sign of awakening and emphasized AGP’s commitment to protecting Assam’s indigenous people and fostering unity, rather than solely seeking power.
Manas National Park staff and other enforcement agencies seized 220 kg of pangolin scales and arrested three individuals at Barpeta Road railway station. The contraband was found in luggage on a train traveling from Chennai to Guwahati. The accused face charges under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with mobile phones seized for further investigation.
Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has greenlit a new Regional Plant Resource Centre in Keonjhar, set to open by 2027. This expansive 134-acre facility will champion biodiversity, research, and eco-tourism, featuring diverse thematic gardens and a children’s play area. The project also aims to mitigate human-elephant conflict through preventive measures.
Meghalaya has been recognized as the nation’s top-performing state in adult Aadhaar enrolment verification by UIDAI. This achievement follows a May 2023 reform where the state began verifying all new adult Aadhaar enrolments linked to Meghalaya, regardless of generation location. The citizen-centric approach has enhanced accuracy and reduced fraud.
Assam Police SIT met with six civil society members to update them on the Zubeen Garg death case, excluding the autopsy report. While some declined due to legal concerns, others attended to seek justice. The SIT assured a thorough investigation and a strong chargesheet within 90 days, addressing public sentiment.
