Assam

From Assam to Tamil Nadu: As trade talks gather pace, US envoy Sergio Gor expands outreach beyond Delhi

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai and continued a broader outreach across India aimed at deepening cooperation in trade, technology, energy, security and people-to-people ties

Big boost for Assam tourism as EU removes travel restrictions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the European Union (EU) has withdrawn its negative travel advisory for Assam, except for three districts that remain under the AFSPA

At least 5 personnel killed as IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes while landing at Assam's Jorhat airbase

Indian Air Force's AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at Roureah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, with authorities fearing the pilots were dead.

7 hill-top temples in India you must add to your travel bucket list in 2026

Looking for the most beautiful hill temples in India? These seven revered shrines, spread across India, sit atop mountains that attract both pilgrims and travellers. From Uttarakhand to Tamil Nadu, each of these destinations offer a unique blend of faith, history and natural beauty

5 places in India where you can witness the country's earliest sunrise

From the remote valleys of Arunachal Pradesh to the misty hills of Darjeeling, these stunning destinations are among the first places in India to greet the sun each day. Offering breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable morning views, they promise a magical sunrise experience for every visitor

Assam tables UCC bill after Uttarakhand and Gujarat: What changes for live-in couples?

A Uniform Civil Code bill has been introduced in Assam. It mandates 21 years as the minimum age of marriage for men and 18 years for women, bans polygamy and calls for live-in relationships to be registered. The bill says this will help protect the rights of both partners, as well as children born of such unions

Which city is called the Tea Capital of India?

From the mist-covered tea gardens to teacups across the world, the state’s rich, malty brew has created a global identity of its own. But what makes the tea so unique and how did the state become the undisputed tea capital of India?

US envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Guwahati for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in | Watch

The ambassador's visit coincides with a landmark political moment for the state, as Sarma becomes the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam to be sworn in for a second consecutive term. It also marks a diplomatic first for a US Ambassador to attend the swearing-in of an Indian chief minister

The fall of bigwigs: Meet the giant slayers from Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The drama has come to an end after the counting of votes in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. There have been a striking set of ‘giant-killer’ moments. Here's a look at those who defeated political heavyweights

Election results Updates: Saffron wave in Bengal, Assam; Vijay’s TVK key player in TN, solitary win for Congress in Kerala

Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: In a strong saffron surge, the BJP has won 207 seats. Suvendu Adhikari has defeated Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur seat. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay has made a strong political debut, with his party emerging as the single-largest.