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Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information allegedly sourced from a social media post, terming it part of a “fake AI campaign”.In a post on X, Hazarika claimed that details related to a “Golden Card” were lifted from a Facebook group where a user had reported losing a wallet in Ajman, UAE. The original post sought public help to recover important documents, including Emirates ID cards, car registr…

Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit back strongly at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged corruption, questioning the credibility of the accusations and asserting that such statements were politically motivated. Addressing a public gathering, Sarma said neither the “people of Assam” nor the “courts of the country” had found any basis for the allegations being levelled against him. In a sharp retort to Gandhi’s warning of l…

Silchar (Assam), April 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that the BJP-led NDA government in Assam has ushered in significant strides in infrastructure development and governance. Addressing an election rally at Rongpur in Assam’s Cachar district, the Manipur Chief Minister said that over the past decade, the BJP-led NDA government in Assam has brought notable progress in infrastructure, public welfare, economic upliftment of the people, and governance.“Wit…

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A total of Rs 319 crore worth cash, liquor and other freebies have been seized by election flying squads and enforcement agencies in West Bengal till Sunday, an official said.Among the five poll-bound States/UTs, Bengal tops the table for recovery of freebies (Rs 150 crore), liquor (Rs 55 crore), precious metal (Rs 39 crore) and cash (Rs 11 crore) which were allegedly being used for inducement of electors.Drugs valued at Rs 65 crore have been recovered from the state by…

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that the process of commissioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with candidate settings for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections has been successfully completed across all 126 Assembly constituencies in the state.Over 41,000 ballot units will be used in the election scheduled for April 9, according to an official statement.The EVM commissioning exercise was carried out from March 31 to April 4 at designa…

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Sunday that enforcement agencies have seized illegal cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies worth more than Rs 650 crore so far to ensure inducement-free elections in the ongoing state Assembly polls and bypolls.According to the Commission, a total seizure of Rs 651.51 crore has been recorded since the activation of the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) on February 26, reflecting intensified vigilance i…

Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday strongly refuted allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera, terming the documents circulated against his family as “fabricated” and part of a “malicious propaganda campaign.” In a post on X, Sarma claimed that the documents being shared publicly contain “glaring inconsistencies” that point towards “crude and poorly executed digital manipulation.”Highlighting the discrepancies, the Chief Minister sai…

Imphal, April 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government’s primary objective is to restore peace and harmony in the state. Currently on a three-day visit to the mixed-populated Jiribam district, which shares its border with southern Assam, the Chief Minister announced plans to develop the district into a model region. Addressing media persons at the proposed site of the Inter State Truck Terminus in Jiribam, Ch…

Imphal, April 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government is making all possible efforts to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence, extending support in every capacity available to the state.Accompanied by state BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi and nine party MLAs, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden visit to the mixed-population Jiribam district, which shares its border with southern Assam.“I may …

Rajgir (Bihar), April 4 (IANS) Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar registered wins in their respective matches, whereas Assam and Le Puducherry played out a draw on the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-junior Men National Championship 2026 held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar, on Saturday.In the first match of the day, Delhi Hockey registered a commanding 30-0 win over Hockey Gujarat in Pool A of Division B. Siddharth starred with eight …