BRICS New Delhi Declaration Welcomes Guwahati Declaration on Drug Trafficking

  GUWAHATI: The New Delhi Declaration adopted by the 11 BRICS nations on Saturday, September 12, welcomed the Guwahati Declaration aimed at strengthening cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics. ALSO READ: Guwahati Likely to Receive Rain, Thunderstorms Over Next Seven Days The 45-page declaration expressed concern over illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse worldwide, stating that…

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India Secures Consensus as BRICS Nations Unanimously Adopt New Delhi Declaration 2026

  GUWAHATI: The BRICS countries on Saturday, September 12, unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking a diplomatic success for India despite differences among member states over the ongoing crisis in West Asia. ALSO READ: Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Reaches 4,075 Globally, Assam Accounts for Nearly 80%…

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Delhi Gears Up for BRICS Summit as Putin Arrives, Xi Jinping Set to Attend

  GUWAHATI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, September 10, ahead of the two-day BRICS summit, with the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global economic challenges and shifting geopolitical ties expected to dominate discussions. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Panbazar Durga Puja to Showcase Dashavatar Theme in 91st Year Putin arrived at…

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‘Let This Be the Last Such Incident’: Last Rites Held for Manipur Musician Killed in Delhi

  GUWAHATI: The last rites of renowned Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in South Delhi, were performed in Imphal on Wednesday, September 9. ALSO READ: Man Found Dead Inside Car Near West Guwahati DCP Office Singh’s mortal remains were brought to Imphal International Airport in the afternoon, where a large…

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Manipuri Musician's Death in Delhi Sparks Outrage and Political Reactions; Rijiju Promises Swift Chargesheet

  GUWAHATI: 54-year-old musician C. Vikram Singh, originally from Manipur, died in Delhi following an alleged physical assault in the Maharani Bagh area of the city. His death has triggered widespread condemnation and political controversy over the safety of people from Manipur and the broader Northeast region in Delhi. ALSO READ: Guwahati Durga Puja Pandal to…

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Manipuri Music Teacher Dies After Assault Over Noise Dispute In Delhi

  GUWAHATI: A 54-year-old Manipuri music teacher and guitarist, Chongtham Vikram Singh, died after he was assaulted by a group of men following a dispute over noise and nuisance outside his residence in southeast Delhi. ALSO READ: Unborn Baby Dies After Ambulance Carrying Woman In Labour Stuck In Pothole In Agra The incident took place in…

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Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Six, Rescue Operations Continue

  GUWAHATI: The death toll in the building collapse at a PG hostel in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan rose to six on Monday, September 7, after one more person rescued during overnight operations was brought dead, officials said. ALSO READ: Woman Murdered, Severed Head Found in Fridge in Guwahati’s Basisthapur; Husband in Custody Eleven people have…

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Several, Including Students, Feared Trapped After Building Collapses at Satya Niketan in Delhi; Rescue Underway

GUWAHATI: Several people, including students, are feared trapped after a building collapsed at Satya Niketan, RK Puram in Delhi on Sunday afternoon, September 6, triggering a major rescue operation. Two people have been rescued from the debris so far, while authorities are yet to ascertain how many others remain trapped. ALSO READ: Two UKNA Cadres Killed in…

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16-Year-Old Allegedly Raped Inside Moving Bus During 47-km Journey From Greater Noida to Delhi

  GUWAHATI: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped inside a sleeper bus during its nearly 47-km journey from Greater Noida to Old Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, with reportssaying the vehicle passed through the route without being stopped or checked at any police picket.  ALSO READ: Another Accident In Khetri As Guwahati-Lakhimpur Passenger Bus Overturns, Several Injured The…

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India Open 2028 Shifted to Guwahati, Delhi to Host 2027 and 2029 Editions

  GUWAHATI: The 2028 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held in Guwahati instead of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements in the national capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra said on Sunday, August 23. ALSO READ: Illegal Dog Smuggling Bid Foiled in Assam’s Karbi Anglong, Dogs Rescued…

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Two Guwahati-Bound Passengers Held with ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash at Delhi Airport

  GUWAHATI: CISF personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi have detected unaccounted cash worth ₹68.53 lakh from two passengers travelling to Guwahati, in the latest instance of a currency seizure at the country's busiest airport. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Tourism Bodies Condemn Protest Violence, Call for Security Review and Strict Action The detection…

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Guwahati Police Arrest Absconding POCSO Accused in New Delhi

  GUWAHATI: A team from Basistha Police Station has arrested an absconding accused in connection with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) (Amendment) Act, 2019. ALSO READ: Missing Assam Forest Team Traced Safe After Two-Day Communication Blackout The accused, identified…

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India Orders GitHub to Remove Bitchat App Used During Delhi Internet Shutdowns

  GUWAHATI: The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, after protesters used it to communicate during internet shutdowns in central Delhi. ALSO READ: Upper Assam Floods Caused by 500 Per Cent Excess Rainfall, Not Cloudburst, Says Assam CM The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre…

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Mobile Internet Reportedly Suspended in Parts of Central Delhi Amid 'Chalo Sansad' Protest

  GUWAHATI: Mobile internet services were reportedly suspended in parts of Central Delhi on Monday as thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Jantar Mantar for the 'Chalo Sansad' march. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Temporary Release from Hospital to Join Parliament March The suspension was reportedly enforced around sensitive areas,…

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CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March Halted as Police Lathi-Charge Protesters in Delhi

  GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' protest march was stopped by police in the national capital on Monday, July 20, amid heavy security arrangements, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued to remain at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from Jantar Mantar last week. ALSO READ: Spain Crowned FIFA World Cup Champions After Beating Argentina…

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Delhi HC Orders Daily Health Monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk Amid Indefinite Hunger Strike

  GUWAHATI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 16, directed the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is monitored daily and that any medical intervention required to address his deteriorating condition is provided without delay. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now…

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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt’s Response Over Sonam Wangchuk’s Deteriorating Health

  GUWAHATI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday July 16, has sought responses from the centre and the Delhi govt on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. ALSO READ: Victim's Son-in-Law Behind Guwahati's Sarumotoria…

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