Rising temperatures in Assam are reducing tea yields and driving plantation workers away, compounding financial pressures from stagnant global tea prices.

TIFF will honor Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen, Fan Bingbing, cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz, and filmmaker Bassam Tariq with special tribute awards at this year's gala fundraiser, with Variety confirming the full list of honorees.

Five individuals have been arrested in Guwahati, Assam, following the alleged gang rape of a minor girl at a local homestay. Police are investigating the incident.

The Meghalaya government has invited the KSU for talks as tensions along the Assam border begin to ease, following a swift response from the government.

The ongoing cab crisis between Assam and Meghalaya persists, with commercial vehicles being stopped at the Shillong border as operators claim the Meghalaya government has not addressed their concerns amid rising tensions.

Floods described as a 'tsunami' have caused widespread death and destruction in India's Assam region, with many searching for missing loved ones.

Security measures have been significantly increased in Shillong's Police Bazaar due to heightened tensions following a recent attack on an Assam-registered commercial vehicle.

The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities to intensify efforts against those responsible for the violence during a KSU rally, as fresh arson and tensions along the Assam border raise law-and-order concerns.

Protests continue at the Assam-Meghalaya border, with a tit-for-tat cab blockade in effect. An officer reported that protesters damaged a Meghalaya-registered taxi at Khanapara, though the situation was quickly brought under control.

A month after devastating floods hit Sivasagar and Charaideo in Assam, waters have receded, but the disaster's impact lingers for many survivors, with at least 105 deaths reported.

A Rajdhani Express train was brought to a halt in Assam to safely allow a herd of wild elephants to cross the railway track, captured in a viral video.

Police in Gujarat have arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam who is allegedly linked to a digital fraud scheme worth ₹1,071 crore, playing a role in routing funds from cyber frauds across India and converting them into cryptocurrency for a foreign-based network.

New rules clarify that INEM doctors available for emergencies will be eligible for bonuses, even if not called, specifically during the last block of the year, to incentivize their participation in overtime and on-call shifts.

The Chief Minister of Assam announced that nearly 97,000 flood-affected families have received Rs 15,000 each, with plans to cover around 3,000 more families in the next phase.

Over 26,000 houses have been damaged in Assam due to July's floods, and the second phase of monetary relief has begun, according to the Chief Minister.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has appealed to longtime settlers in the state to register 'Assamese' as their mother tongue in the upcoming census.

Assam's Chief Minister has announced a massive ₹1.5 lakh crore investment in infrastructure over the next five years. This ambitious plan aims to transform Assam into a developed state by 2047.

A 52-year-old local BJP leader, Bikash Dhar, was found murdered in an abandoned house in Assam's Yogicherra area near the Tripura border, leading to the arrest of five suspects.

The 149th Battalion of the CRPF in India has been preparing and distributing hot, freshly cooked meals to flood-affected families in remote and difficult-to-reach areas of Assam. These central forces are also involved in saving lives as floods have blocked access to essential services.

Emergency room wait times in Portugal have once again increased, now surpassing 11 hours. This rise indicates ongoing pressure on the healthcare system.

The Assam-Arunachal border is tense after local groups launched an economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh, protesting alleged firing that injured 11 indigenous people from Assam, leading to police opening fire to disperse crowds.

The Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh announced that most border issues between the two Indian states have been resolved, with disputes remaining in only 52 villages.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will appreciate and recognize genuine contributors, including YouTubers and influencers, for their efforts in flood relief.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced his intention to visit a temple in Alappuzha, Kerala, after an appeal from local villagers, sparked by a political commentator's video.

Eight people were injured, with four in critical condition, after unidentified individuals opened fire along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, described the situation as a local issue and stated it was almost resolved.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spoke with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and announced a ₹5 crore aid package for flood-affected Assam.

As India prepares for Independence Day, Hindustan Times is revisiting former Prime Minister V.P. Singh's historic 1990 Independence Day address from the Red Fort, which warned about separatism in Kashmir, Punjab, and Assam.

Luxury vehicles, including a Porsche and a Mercedes, have been seized in Assam as part of a fraud investigation. The accused allegedly operated a marketing scheme, with the probe initiated by the CBI's anti-corruption branch in Guwahati.

The Assam Christian Forum has raised concerns regarding provisions in the proposed Foreign Funding Bill, stating that they could negatively impact funds for schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations serving disadvantaged communities.

More than one million people in India's Assam state have been affected by severe flooding since July, triggered by heavy monsoon rains that have displaced thousands.

Popular YouTuber Triggered Insaan successfully conducted a 50-hour livestream, raising an impressive Rs 70 lakh to aid victims of the Assam floods.

The Union Cabinet has approved an ₹8,970 crore highway corridor project connecting Guwahati and Tezpur in Assam, aiming to halve travel time and boost connectivity in the Northeast.

Two additional young men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the alleged gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Hailakandi, Assam. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to four.

Nearly 2,000 volunteers from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) provided rescue, food, and essential supplies to over 40,000 flood-affected families across three districts in Assam, also organizing medical camps.

Union Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected areas in Assam to assess the damage, where nearly 90 people have died and over 1.22 lakh people remain impacted across five districts.

A CRPF jawan in Assam shot and killed two of his colleagues with his service rifle before taking his own life. Police have launched an investigation into the motive behind the incident.

An on-duty CRPF jawan in an Assam camp killed two of his colleagues before taking his own life.

Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation across India, leading to flash floods in Kashmir and a death toll exceeding 100 in Kerala and Assam.

Amazon MGM Studios' Orion Pictures released the trailer for 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,' a dramatic action thriller starring two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, written and directed by Bassam Tariq.

Himanta Sarma assured residents of Assam that the government would support them through both relief and rehabilitation phases, committing to rebuild the worst-hit villages.

A 15-year-old girl in Assam's Hailakandi district was allegedly raped, bludgeoned, and had a rod inserted into her private parts, with her body discovered by her family upon returning from a feast.

Four individuals have been arrested following the discovery of a 15-year-old girl's body at her home in Assam, with her family alleging rape and mutilation.

The article details the dramatic and often tragic history of two prominent French cinema families, including a succession battle involving Thomas Langmann following the death of Claude Berri.

The Adani Foundation has distributed relief kits to approximately 8,000 families in the Nazira Sub-Division of Sivasagar district and Silapathar in Dhemaji district, as part of its flood relief drive in Assam.

The Assam government has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against activist Pranab Doley, who was arrested after protesting a hotel project near the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, with the NSA being applied the day after he received bail.

Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has donated ₹11 crore to the Assam Flood Relief Fund, with the Chief Minister expressing gratitude for the support during one of the state's worst flood situations.

Assam Chief Minister Homanta Sarma announced key measures for flood-affected families, including a month-long loan moratorium and free textbooks, prioritizing support for those who suffered losses.

Residents of Delihi Gohain village in Assam's Sivasagar district continue to face challenges as roads remain submerged and boats are the only means of transport despite receding floodwaters.

Artists priced out of Abidjan have revitalized Grand Bassam, a city in Côte d’Ivoire, transforming it into a 'calm and soothing' creative haven, years after it was hit by a jihadist attack.

A suspected timber poacher was shot dead in a gunfight with forest guards in Assam’s Kokrajhar district after the poachers opened fire on personnel, who then retaliated.

The Assam Board has announced that it will provide free educational documents to students affected by recent floods in the region.

Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt have launched and urged support for a flood relief drive in Assam, calling on India to assist the victims of the devastating floods.

Seven additional deaths have pushed the toll in the Assam floods to 75, although the number of affected people has decreased to 3.32 lakh across seven districts.

Air India Express has announced it will waive cargo charges for relief materials destined for flood-hit Assam. This initiative aims to facilitate the swift movement of essential supplies to communities affected by the floods.

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Assam, India, have decided to donate one month's salary to aid flood relief efforts. The decision was welcomed by Congress MLA Nurul Islam.

A leopard lunged at a man in an Assam farm and was subsequently chased away by locals. The animal is believed to be roaming the area, causing panic among villagers.

Seven years after its initiation, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process in Assam remains incomplete, raising concerns about its status and future.

Floods continue to devastate Assam, impacting over 500,000 people and causing the death toll to rise to 68. Villages are submerged, and the region faces a severe humanitarian crisis.

The Assam government has announced it will withdraw all cases and legal proceedings initiated against individuals who participated in protests concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.

Sivasagar in Assam is slowly returning to normalcy after experiencing its worst flood in five decades, with residents in affected villages beginning to clean their homes and salvage belongings.

Assam's flood relief plan includes an initiative to provide Mekhela Chadors for women and T-shirts for children affected by the floods, an effort estimated to cost around Rs 12 crore.

A massive explosion involving molten metal at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others injured. The incident caused body parts to be scattered, indicating the severity of the blast.

Two districts in Assam have experienced unprecedented mass-scale flooding, which experts believe is part of a wider pattern of incidents in India's northeast region.

Following floods in Assam, children were seen drying their damaged books on roads, prompting the government to promise free replacements for the affected educational materials.

Three individuals were arrested in Assam following a coordinated operation on July 24, based on specific intelligence inputs regarding their links to an ISI-backed sleeper cell network.

A 53-year-old elephant miraculously survived a 55-kilometer journey down a raging river, swept away by turbulent floodwaters from Nagaland. The animal eventually washed ashore in Assam, suffering from an injured leg and exhaustion.

At least 50 people have died and 700,000 have been displaced in the Indian state of Assam due to severe floods caused by days of heavy monsoon rains and overflowing rivers.

The Indian central government has sanctioned nearly ₹5,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to construct 3.8 lakh houses in Assam, providing critical housing relief to families displaced by recent flooding.

A 25-year-old man stole ₹50 lakh and gold from a house in Jorhat before his father traveled to Ahmedabad, brought him back, and surrendered him to local authorities.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'Hindu baiter' amidst a controversy surrounding the ancient Hindu text Manusmriti.

Tensions between Assam and Meghalaya have severely impacted tourism, leading to nearly 90% of bookings being cancelled following violence during a Khasi Students' Union rally in Shillong.

Tensions have subsided following recent violence in Shillong, with Assam and Meghalaya now planning to create a joint peace mechanism.

Residents in Shillong are engaging in panic buying of fuel after the North-East Petroleum Mazdoor Union threatened to suspend the transportation of petrol, diesel, and LPG from Assam to Meghalaya due to safety concerns for Assam-registered vehicles.

Cab operators from Assam have been blocking the national highway towards Shillong at Jorabat on the Assam-Meghalaya border, causing a standoff that has left tourists stranded.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss flood recovery efforts, rehabilitation, and rebuilding in areas affected by floods that killed 105 people.

As floodwaters recede in Assam, India, victims face immense challenges rebuilding their lives due to widespread destruction of homes and essential supplies, with the government assessing damage and providing initial aid.

Two Brazilian men, Charles Evangelista dos Santos (39) and Irídio Gomes da Silva (37), died after a crane collapsed in Massamá, Sintra, Portugal, an incident described by residents as a 'bang and then the horror'.

A 103-year-old woman from Assam, India, has donated her lifelong savings to families affected by recent floods. The Deputy Commissioner received the donation and expressed gratitude for her generosity.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma made a 'pure naxal' jibe at P. Chidambaram, who had earlier stated he was 'proud to be dimagi naxal,' following Prime Minister Modi's call to identify and isolate 'dimagi Naxals.'

Assam is considering a policy to deduct 20% of the salary of government employees who abandon their first wives without divorce and remarry.

In Hatikhuli-Ronghang village, Assam, a unique relationship with wild elephant herds has developed, with the community establishing dedicated feeding zones of grass and fruits to reduce crop damage and address food shortages along traditional migration routes.

Assam Police have arrested a man for threatening Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media, demanding ₹1 crore.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rejects the labels 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha,' suggesting they be referred to as 'son' or 'daughter' instead.

The amount of time spent online has steadily increased over the last decade, with four out of ten 18-year-olds now spending at least five hours per day on the internet, alongside a rise in young people starting internet use before age ten.

The King of Bhutan has expressed solidarity with the victims of floods in Assam, with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, thanking him for his support.

Payments from Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) have surpassed 14 billion euros, representing 63% of the contracted value and 75% execution. Companies, public entities, and municipalities are the main recipients, with over 537,000 applications received.

A 19-year-old woman from Assam was found dead in a locked room in Noida, with police suspecting a man from the same building killed her after an argument. The accused has been taken into custody.

Fresh clashes have broken out between protestors from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, coinciding with an ongoing call for an economic blockade of Itanagar.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park will be reduced from 10km to 1km, aligning with Supreme Court guidelines.

The Congress party reportedly spent Rs 136 crore in the recent assembly elections held across Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bengal, and Puducherry.

Janmoni Konwar, a young girl from Assam, has won a national gold medal in karate, a significant achievement overshadowed by her family's challenging living conditions in a tent, having sold buffaloes to fund her training.

The Assam government has commenced a flood damage survey, which will continue until August 30, to assess losses for affected families and begin providing compensation by mid-September.

Police in Assam's Tamulpur district have arrested two individuals and seized two elephant tusks valued at Rs 6 lakh, in a crackdown on wildlife trafficking.

Tech-led relief efforts are underway in Assam, India, where new AI and community platforms are connecting flood-affected people with volunteers, NGOs, and relief providers to coordinate aid and rehabilitation.

Two tribal girls reported being abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Assam, with the incident coming to light in the early hours of August 3.

The flood crisis in Assam has escalated, with the death toll reaching 97 and over 1.68 lakh individuals affected across fifteen districts, particularly Golaghat, where nearly 54,000 inhabitants are struggling.

The Assam government will begin the final assessment of flood-related losses to pave the way for compensation to affected families, and will also monitor individual collection of flood relief funds.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed gratitude to Anil Agarwal of Vedanta for his contribution of Rs 7 crore towards flood relief efforts.

Bhupender Yadav chaired a meeting focused on mitigating human-wildlife conflict, where states including Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh presented their specific conflict scenarios to the committee.

BJP President JP Nadda, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited flood-affected regions in Assam, including Nepalikhuti, and assured all necessary help from the Central government.

The death toll from widespread flooding in India's Assam district has risen to 87, with victims living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused extensive damage.

Bangladesh has warned India that hosting political activities by a fugitive former leader could harm improving bilateral ties, as Assam continues to battle devastating floods.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma visited the flood-ravaged Nepalikhuti area of Bihubar, inspecting the damage and announcing that compensation for flood victims would begin after August 9.

Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee expressed distress as her mother is reportedly stuck amidst the severe Assam floods, with the actress stating 'Everything is finished'.

The southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, with Assam reporting the highest death toll of 82 and nearly 1.78 lakh affected, while Gujarat faced severe flooding.

Floods in Assam have resulted in 82 deaths and affected 178,000 people, as relief efforts intensify across the region.

Pranab Doley, an Assam activist, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) after being granted bail, following his arrest on July 12 for protesting a proposed luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that flood-hit families are returning home as the government launches a time-bound rehabilitation plan, with the death toll from the floods rising to 82.

Heavy rains in Nagaland have severely disrupted the journey of Assam riders, causing flooded roads, landslides, and cracked sections that impede travel.

Four men tragically died while cleaning a water tank in Cachar, Assam, according to local police. The incident highlights the dangers associated with such tasks.

Pranab Doley, an activist previously jailed for protesting against a hotel in Assam, is now facing charges under the National Security Act (NSA).

Floods in Assam, India, have claimed 80 lives and affected 200,000 people across four districts, while the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan has resulted in 34 deaths, including related incidents.

Assam has revised its heritage land law, redefining who qualifies as an 'original inhabitant,' a move that could have significant implications for land rights and identity in the region.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma flagged off a Rs 16 crore relief fund to aid the state's rebuilding efforts, acknowledging severe destruction despite improved flood conditions since July 21.

The story of Mamadou Gassama, an undocumented African migrant, is recounted, detailing his heroic act in 2018 when he scaled a Paris apartment building to save a four-year-old boy hanging from a fourth-floor balcony. His bravery earned him French citizenship and an internship with firefighters.

Several NDA-ruled states in India have begun withdrawing protest cases filed against students, though hundreds of detained students reportedly remain unreleased.

An individual accused in the NEET protest case has sought bail, arguing that the Assam government's policy to withdraw protest-related cases should also apply to him.

Extreme rainfall has led to recurring floods in Assam, with over 37,000 hectares of crops submerged and more than 26,000 animals washed away, highlighting the region's vulnerability to such disasters.

A new water law in Portugal tightens regulations for public fountains that are the sole source of water, requiring alternative potable water sources within 200 meters for 172 such fountains.

Jadav Payeng began planting a tree a day in 1979 on a sandbar in Assam, India, after seeing hundreds of dead snakes. His efforts over 40 years resulted in a forest, which authorities only discovered when a hundred elephants entered it.

A 13-year-old in Assam, India, tragically died while attempting to save her pet puppy during severe floods, with a video shared by her parents deeply moving many.

An explosion at a metal factory in Assam, India, resulted in four fatalities, with investigators believing molten metal burst out during the incident. The factory owner and four others have been arrested.

Actor Adil Hussain's family home in Assam has been severely affected by flooding, with the actor describing the situation as 'terrible'.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly supported Keshab Mahanta, whose daughter protested against NEET, stating that children do not always follow their parents' political ideologies, drawing a parallel to his own family.

An explosion at Kade Global Infrastructure LLP’s metal processing unit in Pangram, Assam, has killed four people, with police initiating an investigation into the incident.

Twenty-three forest personnel who lost contact during patrolling and survey operations in remote areas along the Dima Hasao-Karbi Anglong-Nagaland border in Assam have been found safe after a two-day search.

Assam Police have arrested six individuals and detained over two dozen others in connection with a protest in Guwahati that was held in support of a demonstration in Delhi.

Floods in Assam, India, have claimed at least 62 lives and affected over 700,000 people across 12 districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority continues to report rising casualties and widespread impact.

Floods in Assam have left seven people missing across two districts, with 25% of affected areas unreachable. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has clarified his earlier remark regarding a cloudburst being the cause of the floods, stating there is no confirmation.

An Assam woman died following a C-section procedure, leading to her husband and daughters receiving 40 lakh rupees in compensation.

Yash Agarwal fled Jorhat after stealing a large sum from his father to fund a lavish lifestyle with his girlfriend, but cyber security investigators tracked his location to Ahmedabad via his cellphone.

Jerina Bora journeyed from West Baligaon to Guwahati to demonstrate outside the Assam Secretariat, holding a photograph of her deceased son to demand accountability.

A joint team of Thoubal CDO and 11 Assam Rifles arrested 28-year-old Thiyam Boycha Singh alias Balin during a search operation, in connection with a 2021 ambush in Manipur that resulted in the deaths of a Colonel, his wife, and son.

Cab operators in Assam are warning of protests as a blockade in Jorabat continues, initiated in response to alleged attacks on Assam residents and vehicles during violence in Shillong.

The Indian state of Assam is seeking to reduce the eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park, a move that has sparked debate and requires explanation regarding its potential environmental impact.

Cab operators in Assam are maintaining a highway blockade in protest against attacks on Assam residents in Shillong, despite discussions between the chief ministers of Assam and Meghalaya.

Vantara has airlifted an elephant named 'Joymoti', which was injured in the Assam floods, to provide it with necessary hospital care.

The Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have joined forces to defuse tensions following violence in Shillong, which escalated after a KSU black-flag motorcycle rally.

Hundreds of people were left stranded after cab drivers in Assam blocked a highway to protest violence that occurred in Shillong, triggered by a 'black-flag' motorcycle rally.

Anwesha Saikia, a woman from Jorhat, Assam, died after falling ill following a party at a friend's home. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with suspicions of drug overdose or assault.

The main accused in a gang-rape case in Assam was shot by police after he reportedly attacked officers during a visit to the crime scene.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticized P Chidambaram, stating his remark was 'pure Naxal' and not 'dimagi'. Sarma called for an investigation into Chidambaram's statement to determine if he had prior knowledge of attacks that killed Congress leaders.

Police in Assam have arrested three individuals in connection with the abduction and gang-rape of a minor girl, after a video of the incident was shared on social media.

An Assam police sub-inspector died after being hit by a car while on duty, prompting police to investigate a possible link to drug movement.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has urged settlers in the state to list Assamese as their mother tongue during the census, while stating that people in Barak Valley and tribals can exercise their own discretion.

Floods in Assam, India, are attributed not solely to the Brahmaputra River but also to broken landscapes causing widespread devastation.

Tensions escalated in Assam following the killing of a BJP leader, leading to protests, incidents of vandalism, and arson in the Chagalmowa and Bazaricherra areas.

More than 100 people have died and thousands are homeless due to severe floods in India's Assam state, a climate disaster exacerbated by deforestation and mining.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will propose to the Union government to reduce the Kaziranga buffer zone from 10 km to 1 km.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed the positive and reassuring remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a recent border clash between the two Indian states.

Renewed clashes broke out along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, prompting police to fire warning shots to disperse a mob. This follows an earlier confrontation where eighteen Assamese villagers were reportedly injured.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced that over ₹1,000 crore will be needed for the rehabilitation of flood victims in the state. This substantial amount is required to provide compensation and support to those affected by the devastating floods.

A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue on a banana raft highlights how Assam's devastating floods are now reaching areas previously considered safe.

A clash erupted on the Assam-Arunachal border over an encroachment dispute, resulting in 18 injuries, with four critically. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and challenges in the border region.

The death toll from the Assam floods has risen to 100, with over 1.3 lakh people affected across the region. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing as the state grapples with the severe impact of the flooding.

Several celebrities and prominent personalities, including actors Kartik Aaryan and Randeep Hooda, have made significant contributions and appealed for widespread support for Assam's flood relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Devastating floods in Assam, India, have resulted in the deaths of 98 people and affected over 155,000 residents across thirteen districts. The region continues to grapple with the severe impact of the ongoing deluge.

Flooding in Assam has impacted over 155,000 people, with the death toll reaching 98. Damage assessment is scheduled to begin on Sunday.

A flood-damaged rail link in Assam, India, has been restored, allowing train services to resume after the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway inspected the affected tracks, bridges, and infrastructure.

Three men from Assam's Cachar district were arrested after two minor girls from Mizoram reported being abducted and gang-raped inside a moving car.

A multi-state GST fraud network, valued at Rs 33 crore, has been busted in Assam, India, leading to the arrest of 12 individuals, including the alleged kingpin Vinit Kumar Poddar.

A 16-year-old girl in Assam was allegedly raped and murdered, with her family reporting that her face was smashed and body mutilated, including a rod inserted in her private parts. The investigation points to a possible love triangle.

Police in Assam, India, are investigating the brutal rape and murder of a teenage girl, with authorities stating the accused intended to 'teach her a lesson'.

Floodwaters continue to devastate Assam, with the death count rising to 88. Sivasagar district has been identified as the worst-affected area, accounting for over half of the state's flood-related fatalities.

An active monsoon system is expected to bring intense rainfall across India's Northeast, prompting red alerts in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh and heavy rain forecasts for Assam.

A CRPF officer in Assam, India, killed two of his colleagues and injured another before taking his own life.

The Assam film and music fraternity, including Zubeen Garg's wife, continued its flood relief fundraising drive, with artists and volunteers seeking public support for families affected by recent floods in Upper Assam.

Applications for higher education in Portugal have already exceeded the numbers from 2025, with 47,960 candidates registered by August 6, and are expected to surpass the total of 49,595 candidates from the previous year.

CM Sarma said that an assessment on the permanent damages incurred due to flooding will be carried out from next week and completed in ten days

Actor Randeep Hooda has appealed for support for the victims of floods in Assam, highlighting that people in the region are still suffering.

A Class 10 dropout in Assam, despite lacking formal training or a motorboat, successfully rescued 2,000 people during the recent floods. The flood situation in Assam has shown slight improvement, with the number of affected people dropping to 1.78 lakh.

Railway tracks in Assam have been severely damaged and washed away due to ongoing floods, significantly impacting rail services under the Tinsukia Railway division.

A boy in Assam tragically lost his life after being swept away by floodwaters while attempting to rescue his three-month-old pet dog.

The death toll from the Assam floods has climbed to 80, as authorities in the state shift their focus from rescue operations to rehabilitation efforts for those affected.

The Indian state of Assam is experiencing severe flooding, with satellite maps revealing extensive areas underwater and entire villages being washed away. Residents describe the floods as unprecedented, surpassing anything seen by previous generations.

The Indian Army successfully rescued a couple from neck-deep floodwaters in Assam, with a video of the dramatic rescue operation going viral.

Social influencers and non-profit organizations are actively supporting flood relief efforts in Assam, India, where the government has increased ex gratia payments for flood victims.

A man in Assam, India, started planting trees in 1979 after finding hundreds of snakes dead from heat on a treeless island. His decades-long effort has transformed the sandy area into a thriving forest, now home to hundreds of plant and animal species.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo motu case regarding the deaths from a factory blast in Assam and has requested a report from the Assam government's chief secretary and senior superintendent of police within two weeks.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has called on fans to support flood-affected Assam, highlighting the severe crisis, with Salman Khan also joining efforts by distributing food packets.

The Assam government has announced an increase in ex gratia payments for the next of kin of flood victims and relaxed norms for compensation, aiming to provide more relief to those affected by the recent floods.

Police in Kerala busted a human trafficking racket that lured pregnant women and sold their newborns, following a complaint from a 22-year-old pregnant woman from Assam.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take over the case of an IED blast in Nagaland that killed one Assam Rifles soldier, following communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Members of Parliament from Assam to address the ongoing flood situation in the state, assuring them of government support for relief and restoration efforts.

Survivors in Sivasagar, Assam, are recounting their harrowing escapes from recent floods and are now facing a long recovery period in the aftermath of the disaster.

Key topics for UPSC exams include discussions on pellet guns, the ongoing Assam floods, and recent typhoon activity.

Many of the 27 Assam residents previously declared foreigners have been granted a second chance, citing illness, poverty, illiteracy, or confusion about the legal process as reasons for not appearing before the foreign tribunal.

A forest team that went missing near the rugged and inaccessible Assam-Nagaland border has been successfully traced and found safe after two days.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged people not to harass a minister whose daughter joined a student protest, adding that he wouldn't be surprised if his own son participated in similar demonstrations.

The daughter of an Assam minister joined a protest against NEET, prompting Chief Minister Himanta Sarma to comment on her right to independent views. Sarma urged people not to troll her for her participation.

In a remarkable act of solidarity amidst the ongoing flood crisis in Upper Assam, residents of Salmora in Majuli, the world's largest river island, have voluntarily sent 20 traditional country boats to neighboring Sivasagar to assist rescue operations.

The Indian state of Assam is currently grappling with severe and unprecedented flooding.