Following a lathi charge on Koch Rajbongshi community demonstrators in Dhubri, Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered an inquiry and suspended a police officer. The demonstrators, organized by the AKRSU, were demanding ST status, leading to a scuffle with police. The incident has sparked protests and a 12-hour bandh, while Congress has condemned…
Canada is reshaping its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), once a broad labour market tool, into a narrowly targeted framework focused on specific sectors and regions. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recalibration introduces stricter rules, higher wage thresholds, and reduced permit issuances—raising questions about its economic impact. While designed to protect Canadian workers, professionals may face…
The BPSC is set to conduct the Integrated 71st Combined (Preliminary) competitive examination on Saturday, with 50,244 candidates appearing at 70 centres in Patna. Strict measures are in place to ensure a fair and peaceful examination, including prohibiting late entry after 11am and banning mobile phones for invigilators.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from restricting migrants’ access to essential federally funded services, including Head Start, health clinics, and food banks. US District Judge Mary McElroy ruled the policy, which reinterpreted a 1996 law, was arbitrary and improperly implemented. The injunction preserves vital support for vulnerable families and underscores the balance…
Villagers near Guwahati are protesting a proposed logistics park on 150 bighas of the Dorabeel grazing field, fearing harm to the biodiversity-rich Dorabeel wetland. Despite district officials’ assurances, locals and conservationists worry about the impact, especially on the Gangetic river dolphin.
In a shocking incident at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) Naharlagun, two on-duty doctors were brutally assaulted by a patient’s attendant. Nabam Mangha attacked Dr Arvind Pusha with an iron rod and Dr Tam Tariang with a sharp weapon, leading to their injuries and the attacker’s arrest.
Grow a Garden players are eagerly awaiting the Fall Market update, set to launch on September 13, 2025, bringing seasonal content to the Roblox game. The update introduces a market mechanic with trading, event-specific currency, new seeds, pets, gears, cosmetics, and weather events. Players will have until September 27, 2025, to explore the new features…
During the Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya, police apprehended five members of an inter-state burglary gang operating near the Vishnupad temple. The arrested individuals, one from Wardhwan and four from Purulia, West Bengal, were caught after attempting to flee from a pilgrim. Authorities recovered cash and purses, and the suspects confessed to targeting women pilgrims in…
A new survey of nearly 70,000 US college students reveals a growing reluctance to engage with controversial ideas, regardless of political affiliation. Increasingly tolerant of disruptive or even violent tactics to silence speakers, students are retreating from debate, eroding critical thinking and resilience. The findings highlight a campus culture balancing ideological safety against the principles…
