Assam

Wajahat Khan, whose complaint led to the arrest of social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, has been arrested by Kolkata Police. Khan was charged with hate speech and hurting religious sentiments through social media posts. He had been evading arrest since June 1st, ignoring multiple summons. The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding Khan as police from Assam and Haryana were closing in on him.

India Today exclusively interviews Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of victim Raja Raghuvanshi. Vipin discusses Sonam's potential involvement, stating she could be '90-10% involved'. He recounts Raja's travel plans to Assam and Shillong, questioning the sudden trip and alleged network issues. The interview delves into the circumstances surrounding Raja's murder and the family's suspicions.

Rosmita Hojai from Assam went missing in Delhi after appearing for an RRB exam on June 5, 2025.

In this episode of India Today Explains, Anjilee Istwal covers multiple topics, including Ukraine's drone attack on Russia, compared to Pearl Harbor for its surprise and scope, Assam's recurring flood problem and more.

What sounds like a foot-tapping army anthem is actually a tribute to a fallen soldier whose name stayed on the ration list, and helped his brothers in arms survive.

Incessant rains and flash floods have ravaged Northeast India, leading to 36 deaths and affecting 5.5 lakh people. NDRF and army are conducting rescue operations on war footing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey about the situation arising from heavy rainfall and floods in the Northeast.

Incessant rains and flash floods have devastated northeast India, causing over 30 deaths and displacing lakhs. Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram are facing severe flooding, with 10 major rivers flowing above danger levels. In Assam alone, over 5 lakh people are affected. The Indian Army and NDRF are conducting round-the-clock rescue operations. Manipur has experienced 47 landslides in 48 hours, while Arunachal Pradesh reported 10 casualties and significant infrastructure damage.

The northeastern states of India are facing severe floods and landslides. In Assam, over 3 lakh people have been affected across 19 districts.

Heavy monsoon rains turned streets into rivers in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, forcing children in the Ghunasuti area to use wooden logs to navigate the floodwaters.

Heavy rainfall and landslides have affected multiple states in Northeast. In Manipur, over 19,000 people have been impacted and more than 3,300 houses damaged due to flooding.

Incessant rains have triggered floods and landslides across North-East India. Over 3 lakh people in 19 Assam districts are affected, with rivers breaching danger levels. Sikkim’s Teesta river has caused bridge collapses. The Indian Air Force rescued 14 people from Arunachal's Bomje river as NDRF, SDRF, and Army-led rescue efforts continue amid more rain alerts.

Relentless monsoon rains have triggered widespread landslides and flash floods across Northeast India, resulting in multiple fatalities. The states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Sikkim are severely affected. Thousands have been impacted in Assam, with the Brahmaputra river crossing the danger mark in Dibrugarh. In Manipur, continuous rainfall has damaged hundreds of houses, while in Arunachal Pradesh, flash floods have claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have launched Operation Jal Rahat 2 in response to the severe flooding.

A video by news agency ANI shows residents using wooden logs to navigate through water in Ghunasuti Area of Assam's Lakhimpur, which is the worst-hit district in Assam with over 40 thousand people affected.

Massive rescue and relief operations are underway in Assam following flash floods and landslides. Over 2800 people have been rescued so far. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles are conducting rescue operations under 'Jalrahat-2' mission, with SDRF also deployed. The Brahmaputra river has crossed the danger mark in Dibrugarh, causing widespread devastation and loss of lives.

The Indian Army has launched Operation Jal Rahat II to rescue people affected by floods in the North-East due to torrential rains. Over 800 people have been rescued across the region, with more than 200 in Assam and 400 in Imphal. The Army and Assam Rifles are conducting this special rescue mission to aid flood victims in the affected areas.

Flash floods and landslides have killed 25 people across North-East India, with Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur heavily affected. In Guwahati, 5 people died in mudslides, while 9 drowned in Arunachal Pradesh. Over 78,000 people are directly impacted by the Assam floods. The government has issued red alerts for several districts, with NDRF and SDRF conducting rescue operations. There is growing public frustration over the government's perceived inefficiency in handling the flood situation.

Binita Chetry wants to win £250,000… to buy a pink princess house.

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and actor Kamal Haasan is all set to enter the Rajya Sabha following a poll deal with Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK. Elections for eight Rajya Sabha seats - six in Tamil Nadu and two in Assam - will be held on June 19.

Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sharma has responded to Bangladesh's Mohammad Yunus's comments about choking India's North East. Sharma stated that Bangladesh has two 'chicken necks' of its own and should be careful. The two corridors mentioned are an 80-kilometre stretch from Dakshin Dinajpur to Meghalaya in northern Bangladesh, and the Chittagong corridor. Sharma's statement comes as a rebuttal to Yunus's controversial remarks about the Siliguri or Chicken's Neck corridor.

PM Modi announces the launch of development projects worth ₹26,000 crore. They highlight India's massive infrastructure push, with a six-fold increase in spending compared to previous years. The speech mentions iconic projects like the China Bridge in the north, Bogibeel Bridge in Assam, Atal Setu in Mumbai, and Pamban Bridge in the south as examples of India's infrastructure development.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan at the invitation of ISI. Sarma claims to have documents supporting this allegation, which he promises to make public after verification. Gogoi has denied these claims, calling them baseless and expressing concern about the Chief Minister's mental state. The Congress MP emphasizes his focus on the welfare of Assam's children, highlighting issues such as increasing dropout rates and worsening conditions in government schools.

The BJP has criticised the Congress party's choices for a delegation, alleging that some named MPs face grave accusations. The list includes Tarun Gogoi, deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, whose wife is claimed to have Pakistan connections by Assam's Chief Minister. Shashi Tharoor is set to lead the delegation and present India's view on Operation Sindoor. The government plans to send an official from the Ministry of External Affairs with the delegation.

In Assam’s Chirang district, 60-year-old Bitish Hajong allegedly beheaded his wife Baijayanti Hajong following a domestic dispute.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned Yunus' recent remarks on the Northeast, calling them "offensive" and warning that such provocations should not be ignored. Sarma emphasised the need for vigilance against statements that could fuel unrest, suggesting that Yunus' comments might have deeper implications.

A 48-year-old Indian-origin woman, Saritha Ramaraju, has been charged with murder for slitting her son's throat after a Disneyland vacation in the US.

A five-member Supreme Court judges' delegation, led by Justice D.R. Kavai, has arrived in Manipur to assess the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The judges are visiting relief camps and meeting internally displaced persons in Churachanpur and Vishnupur. The visit comes amid sporadic incidents of violence following the 2023 unrest, which resulted in over 200 deaths and thousands displaced. Security measures have been heightened for the delegation's visit.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Aurangzeb failed to destroy Hinduism and perished instead. He asserted that Hinduism is eternal and warned Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi against attempting to erase it.

S. Jaishankar hosted a diplomatic safari in Kaziranga to enhance Northeast investment and ties.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with Heads of Mission from 61 countries, visited Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accused the Union government of imposing Hindi through the National Education Policy and curbing the state's growth.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi rejects allegations of his wife's links to Pakistan's ISI. The accusations by Assam's Chief Minister have led to intensified BJP pressure for an investigation. Congress members, including Jairam Ramesh, consider these charges baseless and are evaluating legal options. This controversy is expected to influence the 2026 Assam elections.

Assam Police have issued summons to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani and others over vulgar jokes at India's Got Latent. The police will also summon the remaining three panellists—comedian and host Samay Raina, content creator Apoorva Mukhija, and comedian Jaspreet Singh.

A day after the Assam Police filed a case against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina and others, now the Maharashtra Police has filed a case against them after their remarks made on a comedy show India Got Latent sparked a controversy.

The Supreme Court criticised the Assam government and the Centre for indefinitely detaining declared foreigners instead of deporting them. Questioning the delay, the court asked if authorities were waiting for a "mahurat" and ordered the deportation of 63 detainees within two weeks.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while addressing a BJP poll rally in Delhi, on Sunday attacked Aam Aadmi Party's mohalla clinic model. He said that while AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal brags about his mohalla clinic model in Delhi, these centres lack facilities such as surgery, MRI scanning devices and are not equipped to treat serious illnesses.

Rescue teams recovered the bodies of two additional workers from a flooded 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday, as the death toll mounts to three.

A flooded rat-hole mine near the Assam-Meghalaya border has trapped nine workers, with one body recovered so far.

A miner's body has been recovered as rescue efforts continue for nine trapped workers in Assam's coal mine.

The body of one of the nine miners trapped in a 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered on Wednesday by a diving team from the Indian Army.