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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India’s first AI and digital-powered “phygital” bank branch in Guwahati. The branch aims to enhance financial inclusion, offering instant credit access via UPI and AI-enabled services to support entrepreneurs and small businesses
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The Assam Cabinet has approved implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, with tribal communities exempted from its scope. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the bill would be introduced in the legislative assembly on May 26 and cover marriage, succession and divorce registration
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Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam at a grand ceremony in Guwahati, marking the formation of the third straight NDA government in the state. The National Democratic Alliance secured a strong majority with 102 seats in the 126-member assembly
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Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top NDA leaders after the BJP-led alliance secured a sweeping victory in the state assembly elections
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Himanta Biswa Sarma staked claim to form the next NDA government in Assam after the alliance secured 102 seats. Supported by BJP, AGP and BPF legislators, Sarma is set to become Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister to serve consecutive terms
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Himanta Biswa Sarma met Assam Governor to stake claim for NDA government formation after being elected BJP Legislature Party leader. He is set for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 12 in Guwahati
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Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, clearing the way for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister. Backed by BJP allies AGP and BPF, the NDA secured a commanding two-thirds majority in Assembly elections
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Leaders of the BJP-led NDA will meet Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday to take forward the process of government formation after the alliance secured a decisive victory in the Assembly elections. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for May 12
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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), BJP’s NDA ally in Assam, reaffirmed support for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership and expressed desire for his second term as Chief Minister. The alliance highlighted development achievements and prepared for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati
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National Democratic Alliance leads in 98 Assam seats, with Bharatiya Janata Party dominating trends. Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead, while Congress trails significantly as vote counting continues across 126 constituencies
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The counting of votes is set to begin in four key states — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam — on the morning of May 4. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s TMC battles the BJP’s growing influence while Tamil Nadu’s contest was disrupted by actor Vijay’s new party. Kerala faces a historic test as Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF seeks a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, Assam appears set to deliver the BJP-led NDA a third straight victory under Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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The Supreme Court of India reserved verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail by Gauhati High Court, amid arguments on defamation versus forgery allegations linked to remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife
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Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him anticipatory bail in a case filed by Assam Police over alleged remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma said West Bengal polls carry national significance, alleging cross-border infiltration impacting multiple states. He claimed demographic shifts and security risks, criticised TMC over border fencing, and projected strong BJP gains in both Assam and West Bengal elections
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The Gauhati High Court rejected anticipatory bail of Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Court cited serious charges; detailed judgment awaited as investigation continues
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Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party will form government in West Bengal with “100% certainty” ahead of Assembly elections. He also criticised opposition parties amid debates over women’s reservation legislation and election reforms
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The Supreme Court refused to grant protection from arrest to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations against Assam Chief Minister’s wife. The court asked him to approach a competent court in Assam for anticipatory bail
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The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM’s wife. The court issued notice and will hear the matter after three weeks
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The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Telangana High Court’s order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. The case relates to alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife
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The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week
