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The 4th North East India Festival, celebrating India-Singapore ties and the India-ASEAN Year of Tourism, will be held in Singapore from Sept 19-21. Showcasing the northeast’s cultural heritage and economic potential, the event features stalls, B2B meetings, and cultural performances. High-ranking officials and prominent artists will attend, aiming to connect the region with global markets.

R Vaishali’s exceptional form propelled her to the sole lead in the FIDE Grand Swiss women’s section with a third consecutive victory. Meanwhile, D Gukesh showcased his prowess in the open section, outplaying Daniil Yuffa. Other Indian players experienced mixed results, with Vantika Agrawal facing a defeat and D Harika drawing her game.

Search operations are ongoing for Swagmoni Saikia, a 24-year-old NEHU student, who reportedly drowned in the Brahmaputra near Jalukbari. Rescue teams from Pandu and Dispur F&ESS have deployed boats, divers, and sonar equipment to scan the river. The search area has been expanded downstream due to strong currents and limited visibility, with efforts continuing until…

Bhupen Hazarika’s son, Tej Hazarika, has arrived from the US with his family to participate in the centenary celebrations of the legendary artist. Tej believes there are still undiscovered aspects of his father’s work.

Gauhati University is creating a digital archive of Bhupen Hazarika’s songs and films. The university’s folklore research department is spearheading the project, collaborating with various organizations to preserve Hazarika’s legacy. They’ve collected prints of his films, “Shakuntala” and “Chiraj,” along with approximately 100 songs. Efforts are underway to gather more audiovisuals as the state prepares…

In Hotwasi village, Ranchi, two groups clashed violently over a disputed plot of land, resulting in physical altercations and the burning of a car.

Morigaon police arrested Ajanta Deka for allegedly helping two convicts, Jiyarul Islam and Subrata Sarkar, escape from the district jail. Deka reportedly supplied a hacksaw blade to the convicts during her monthly visits, which they used to cut through iron bars. Islam and Sarkar, both serving 20-year sentences under the Pocso Act, were later recaptured…

Shawn Shen, Cambridge alumnus and ex-Meta scientist, is making waves with his AI startup Memories.ai by offering up to $2 million to lure top researchers from Meta and Google DeepMind. With a strong academic record, industry experience, and bold recruitment strategy, Shen aims to build an elite team shaping the future of visual memory-driven AI.

A 12-hour bandh paralyzed Sribhumi, formerly known as Karimganj, due to protests against the Assam government’s renaming decision. Clashes erupted between bandh supporters and opponents near the head post office, resulting in injuries to protesters and police. Students enforcing the bandh blocked a national highway, leading to further confrontations with law enforcement and injuries.

In Bokaro, nine individuals have been apprehended following an attack on a police sub-inspector during a clash between two groups on Friday. The conflict erupted over a land dispute in Kala Pathar village, escalating when police intervened. Sub-inspector Maksud Alam suffered head injuries, and his uniform was torn in the assault.