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Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch processWest Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This stat...
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to visit India next week for 16th annual summit with PM ModiJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi embarks on a significant three-day visit to India from July 1-3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summi...
West Bengal to implement UCC following Gujarat, Assam model: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following legal procedures, mir...
Sujata Rout Karthikeyan enters BJD as Naveen Patnaik quells leadership speculationSujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of VK Pandian, has formally joined the BJD, sparking leadership speculation. While Chief Minister Naveen Patn...
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
Five missing as flash floods hit Arunachal PradeshFlash floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district have left at least five people missing and damaged around 20 homes following inces...
Only 4 requests from Tamil Nadu: No EVM memory check requests filed in 4 of 5 election statesIn a notable shift, EVM memory check applications were absent in four of the five recent assembly election states, a stark contrast to prev...
BJP's Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at TMC amid escalating internal power struggleWest Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is embroiled in a deep internal crisis as rival factions vie for control. Rebel MLAs, led by Ritabr...
Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
Assam set to miss hosting Japanese PM for second timeAssam may miss hosting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the second time, with her summit-level talks with PM Modi now likely shif...
Zubeen Garg death: SC seeks Assam govt's response on bail plea of accusedThe Supreme Court has requested a response from the Assam government regarding a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zu...
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
SC seeks ECI, Centre responses on plea against Aadhaar use beyond identity proofThe Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizensh...