The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced Phani Bhusan Choudhury and Zabed Islam as its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls in Dhubri and Barpeta respectively. The AGP-BJP-UPPL alliance aims to win both seats with the support of the BJP and UPPL. In Barpeta, the main contenders for the AGP are the Congress and CPM.
Assam cabinet approves introduction of Meitei script in educational institutions to promote Manipuri literature. Decision facilitates higher studies in Manipuri and benefits students in applying for jobs in Manipur. Cabinet reserves 6% seats in medical colleges for economically weaker sections.
Tulipa Shefali, named after diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, celebrates gender equity and women's rights. Unveiled on International Women's Day, it symbolizes the fight against gender bias and discrimination, offering hope for future generations of women.
A 26-year-old man, Amit Kumar Vaishya, was shot dead by car-borne miscreants during a road rage incident near Purushottampur crossing in Bhadohi. The attackers fled after opening fire. Vaishya and his brother, residents of Madho Singh area, were on a motorcycle when a quarrel broke out over overtaking, leading to an exchange of heated words.
Manohar Lal Khattar is likely to resign as the Chief Minister of Haryana amidst speculation of a split between the BJP and JJP. Dushyant Chautala seeks time from Amit Shah, while the BJP appoints central observers to handle the situation.
Six persons died and six others were injured when an SUV crashed into a parked Innova on Rewari-Dharuhera road. The driver of the Innova had stopped to replace a flat tyre. Shikha Gupta's husband, Pramod Gupta, blamed the accident on the negligence of the XUV driver.