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…
GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…
GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Qdenga®, India's first vaccine for the prevention of dengue, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. ALSO READ: One Held in Siliguri Over Alleged ₹25 Crore Fake ITC Racket, Another Absconding Manufactured by Takeda GmbH, Germany, and imported by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., the…
GUWAHATI: Speculation over Rohit Sharma's international future has reached fever pitch ahead of India's third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday, July 19, with multiple reports suggesting the match could mark his farewell to international cricket. ALSO READ: Assam Marks World Snake Day with Rescuer Training, New App and Booklet on Bodoland's…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes Nearly 300 Bags of Banned Single-Use Plastic in Overnight Drive The train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route and cover the distance in around two hours, with 12…
GUWAHATI: Instamart has expanded its quick-commerce offerings by partnering with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to introduce on-demand LPG cylinder deliveries. The service, claimed to be the first of its kind on a quick-commerce platform in India, has been rolled out in Bengaluru, with plans for a phased expansion to other cities. ALSO READ: Direct…
GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…
GUWAHATI: India's five-member team won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. With all five participants securing gold, India secured the World No. 1 rank jointly with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. ALSO READ: Jorabat Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic, Guwahati Police Issue Diversion Advisory The competition brought…
GUWAHATI: A rare purple-flowered Himalayan plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been recorded in India after 158 years, with its presence confirmed in the Chuna Valley of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. The finding marks the first confirmed record of the species in the state and is being considered a significant development in Indian botany. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday, July 5, issued the notification for by-elections to three vacant Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, setting the electoral process in motion. ALSO READ: Assam Launches First Digital Platform to Document Bird Diversity The bypolls will be held in the Budhni Assembly constituency in…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan declined an offer to import E20 petrol from India, calling the information incorrect. ALSO READ: No Proposal to Remove Bodo from Assam Assembly Proceedings, Says CM In a clarification issued on Sunday, July 5, the ministry stated that no such…
Most travellers book their ticket, save the confirmation email, and think about the flight again only on the day of travel. Usually, that's enough, but flight schedules can change. Delays happen, departure gates get updated, and arrival times sometimes shift without much notice. Spending a few minutes to check your flight before leaving for…
GUWAHATI: Assam has added a new chapter to its rich tea legacy by becoming the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea. ALSO READ: 3,750 Kg Banned Single-Use Plastic Items Seized In Guwahati’s Machkhowa Area On July 3, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development in a post on X, announcing…
GUWAHATI: As many as 18 armwrestlers from Assam will be part of the Indian contingent for the World Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championships, set to be held in New Delhi later this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Loses iPhone 16 Pro After Buyer's ₹69,000 Cheque Bounces The Assam armwrestlers named in the Indian contingent are…
GUWAHATI: India and Japan on Thursday, July 2, unveiled a series of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in economic security, defence, energy resilience and emerging technologies following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi. ALSO READ: IMD Forecast: Light Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Guwahati Over Next Week The two…
GUWAHATI: Several government notifications and financial rule changes came into effect on Wednesday, July 1, impacting taxation, banking, identity services, credit card benefits, fuel prices and passport charges across India. ALSO READ: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Areas in Arunachal Pradesh The changes include revised income tax return (ITR) deadlines…
GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinder prices were reduced by up to ₹183.50 across major cities on Wednesday, July 1, marking the first cut this year and providing relief to hotels, restaurants and small businesses. The revised rates took effect on July 1, while domestic LPG prices remained unchanged nationwide. ALSO READ: Assamese Announcements to Begin at…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard rescued six people after a fishing boat suffered hull damage and started flooding in rough seas off the Mangaluru coast on Monday, June 29, averting a potential maritime tragedy. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The rescue operation was…
Shree Ji Steel Private Limited has expanded its operations across Northeast India and the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a significant step in the growth of India’s infrastructure and steel trading sector. As one of the country’s leading steel exporters, the company plays a key role in shaping India’s structural steel market while steadily strengthening…
GUWAHATI: India's campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end on Sunday, June 29, after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Australia in a must-win Group A match at Lord’s. ALSO READ: CBSE Issues Fresh Three-Language Policy Guidelines, Exempts Current Class 10 Students Chasing a challenging target of 171, the…
