India Rejects Pakistan's Allegations Over Karachi Terror Attack, Calls Them 'Baseless'

GUWAHATI: India on Sunday, June 28, rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent terrorist attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the claims "baseless" and asking Islamabad to take action against terror infrastructure operating from its own territory. ALSO READ: NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education In response to media queries, Ministry…

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Crude Oil Prices Return To Pre-West Asia Conflict Levels; India Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged

  GUWAHATI: International crude oil prices have fallen to levels last seen before the West Asia conflict that began in late-February 2026, offering some relief to India’s macroeconomic outlook and policymakers. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro Targets Nearly 2 Lakh Children in Three-Day Pulse Polio Drive from June 28 Brent crude, the international benchmark, is currently trading…

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Air India Maharaja Club vs Air India Express Neupass: Which Loyalty Program Is Better?

  Airlines love talking about loyalty programmes. Travellers usually care about something much simpler: "What do I actually get from joining?" If you regularly fly with Air India or Air India Express, you've probably come across two names: Maharaja Club and NeuPass. Both reward frequent travellers, but they work very differently. One is built around…

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Trump Rejected Official US Data, Insisted India Was Hitting US With Massive Tariffs: New Book

  GUWAHATI: A new book has claimed that US President Donald Trump rejected his administration’s own data on Indian tariffs during discussions leading up to his April 2025 “Liberation Day” trade announcement. ALSO READ: 'If a Passport Isn't Proof of Citizenship, What Is?' MEA Clarification Triggers Debate According to Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of…

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India Ranks 13th Globally in QS Future Skills Index 2027; AI Readiness Strong, Graduate Skills Lag

  GUWAHATI: India ranked 13th globally in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, emerging as the highest-ranked country in South Asia and among lower-middle-income economies, as the report highlighted the country’s economic readiness for an artificial intelligence-driven future while warning of widening skill gaps. ALSO READ: GMC Suspends Two, Seeks Withdrawal of Junior Engineer Over…

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Telegram Services Gradually Restored in India After Temporary Ban Linked to NEET-UG Re-Examination

  GUWAHATI: After nearly a week of disruption, Telegram services are gradually being restored across India, with the messaging platform once again available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Many users have also reported that messages are being delivered normally after days of restricted access. ALSO READ: US May Allow…

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NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Underway; Over 22.79 Lakh Candidates Appear Across India

  GUWAHATI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination is being conducted across the country on Sunday, June 21, with more than 22.79 lakh candidates appearing at 5,440 centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 overseas locations. ALSO READ: EU Lifts Travel Advisory Restrictions for Assam Following Security Review The re-test is being…

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Bangladeshi Woman Held at Guwahati Airport for Allegedly Entering India Illegally With Fake Aadhaar

  GUWAHATI: A 24-year-old Bangladeshi woman was detained at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati after security personnel allegedly discovered that she had entered India illegally and was carrying a forged Aadhaar card, officials said. ALSO READ: NHM Assam Says No Unusual Rise in Japanese Encephalitis Cases; 53 Cases, 7 Deaths Reported The…

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Telegram Temporarily Restricted in India Until June 22 Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Exam

  GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (National Testing Agency) on Tuesday, June 16, imposed temporary restrictions on Telegram in India until June 22 ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, stating that the move is aimed at curbing organised cheating attempts and safeguarding the integrity of the examination process. ALSO READ: NEIINFRA 2026 Begins in New…

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Jaspal Rana, Asian Games Gold Medallist and Renowned India Shooting Coach, Dies at 49

  GUWAHATI: Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49, dealing a major blow to the country's shooting fraternity. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 Rana, who was serving as India's high-performance coach for pistol shooters, reportedly…

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India Restricts Bulk Diesel Sales at Retail Fuel Stations for 90 Days Amid Supply Concerns

  GUWAHATI: The centre has imposed temporary restrictions on the bulk purchase of high-speed diesel (HSD) from retail fuel outlets across the country, directing institutional and commercial consumers to source their fuel requirements through authorised consumer pumps or captive facilities. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 According to…

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Saplings Planted in Shape of India Map Mark World Environment Day in Mawphlang

  GUWAHATI: A symbolic plantation drive in the shape of the map of India marked the World Environment Day observance at Meghalaya's Jathang Village under Hima Mawphlang, with participants describing it as a representation of renewal, growth and environmental responsibility. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested, 111 Grams Heroin Seized in Guwahati's Khanapara The plantation activity…

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India Name T20I Squad for Ireland and England Series with Vaibhav’s Debut Call-Up

  GUWAHATI: The BCCI on Saturday, June 6, announced India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, introducing several significant changes to the team's leadership and composition. ALSO READ: R Praggnanandhaa Scripts History by Becoming First Indian to Win Norway Chess Title Shreyas Iyer has been named captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, while Tilak Varma…

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Assam Leads India in Tree Cover Loss Between 2001 and 2025, Says Global Forest Watch

  GUWAHATI: As countries around the world struggle to halt deforestation and meet climate targets, Kamrup Metropolitan is facing its own environmental challenge; the gradual loss of forest cover amid rapid urban expansion. ALSO READ: Assam Achieves 1.2 Crore Saplings Milestone in 8 Hours; CM Sarma Praises Women's Efforts According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded…

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ARHI Hospital Opens at Jorabat in Meghalaya, Strengthening Healthcare Access in Northeast India

  Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday, June 4, inaugurated ARHI Hospital at Jorabat, marking a landmark moment for healthcare in Meghalaya and the Northeast. The facility is a unit of Far East Wellness Pvt Ltd. Addressing the gathering, Nadda called the inauguration a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for the region, crediting…

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Suryakumar Yadav Set to Lose India T20I Captaincy, Say Reports

  GUWAHATI: India's T20I captaincy is set for another change, with Suryakumar Yadav reportedly removed from the leadership role ahead of the team's upcoming tours of Ireland and England later this month, according to reports. ALSO READ: Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21; Culpable Homicide Case Registered, Co-Owner Absconding Reports suggest that the Board of Control for…

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BCCI Appoints Sairaj Bahutule as Spin Bowling Coach of India Men’s Team

  GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former India international player Sairaj Bahutule as the Spin Bowling Coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. ALSO READ: Adults Voluntarily Engaged in Consensual Sex Work Not Illegal, Cannot Be Harassed: Supreme Court Bahutule, who represented India in two Tests and eight One-Day Internationals…

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