Alert sounded in Assam
The Assam government today sounded an alert throughout the state in view of the Mumbai serial blasts this evening.
Bodo peace talks chances brighten
In a major breakthrough on the insurgency front, the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has expressed its willingness to engage in the peace process in Assam.
Strong Lokpal Bill will bolster UPA: Swami Agnivesh
Social activist Swami Agnivesh on Thursday said the whole of India will support the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government if a “strong draft” of the Lokpal Bill is placed before Parliament in August.
Agencies caution govt on China’s dam plans
The Indian security agencies are extremely worried over the ignorance of New Delhi in strengthening its claim on river Yarlung Tsangbo (as the Brahmaputra is known in Tibet) by expediting construction
Court asks for fresh medical report on Morani
The Delhi high court on Thursday directed Tihar Jail authorities to submit fresh medical report on Cineyug Films founder Karim Morani, who is in jail for alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum case and is seeking interim bail.
MHA to sign deal to end Karbi rebel crisis
The home ministry is set to sign the final memorandum of settlement with rebels of United People’s Democratic Solidarity to bring an end to decades old hostility in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
Tragedy averted as police defuse bomb on Assam train
About 1,000 passengers of a long-distance train had a miraculous escape here when a powerful bomb was found on board early on Friday.
Ulfa may target pro-talk faction
The security agencies have alerted the Assam police that the anti-talk faction of Ulfa led by Paresh Baruah has sent 35 armed cadres to launch offensives in oil-rich Upper Assam districts and target t
Pro-talk Ulfa reluctant to surrender weapons
The pro-talk faction of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom, led by its chairman Arbinda Rajkhowa, has threatened to pull out of peace talks if the government forces them to surrender arms be
Dissident Cong MLAs in Delhi, demand CM’s exit
Rebellion in the ruling Congress against Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma is refusing to die, with a group of dissident MLAs still camping in New Delhi demanding change in leadership in the state