THE HOUR

Prime Minister inaugurates two-day environment conference in New Delhi as National Green Tribunal unveils mobile application.

ABVP retained control of three of the four Delhi University Students’ Union central panel posts, while independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the vice-president’s race.

The petition challenges the Election Commission’s interim arrangement preventing rival Trinamool factions from using the party’s original name and Flowers and Grass symbol.

Police are investigating the death of Surendra Koli, who was acquitted in the Nithari cases after spending years in prison; a post-mortem is expected to clarify the circumstances.

The recovery adds to a wider investigation into suspected trafficking and illegal placement of children across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Leaders from Assam, West Bengal and Bihar used the ICC Global Business Summit to make a coordinated case for investment in infrastructure, manufacturing and emerging industries across eastern India.

Students at the Film and Television Institute of India’s Itanagar campus have suspended academic activities indefinitely following an alleged assault involving faculty members and students.

Niba Hospital in Papunalah has condemned a physical altercation between two unidentified groups on its premises and called for an investigation.

The annual festival is scheduled to return to Ziro later this month, with travel, stay and ticket information now being circulated for visitors.

Athletes from the Northeast are among India’s leading medal contenders as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games begin in Japan.

The two sides have completed another round of CEPA negotiations as they work toward a broader trade agreement covering goods, services and investment.

The regional party has asked for protections for minority, voluntary, educational, health and faith-based institutions as Parliament examines proposed FCRA changes.

The KSU general secretary received temporary bail following his father’s death and has been directed to surrender on October 1.

Education leaders meeting in Nagaland have called for hill-area norms and greater coordination among the eight northeastern states.

More than 30 academics, writers, journalists and artists have called for an inquiry into an alleged incident involving professors Dolly Kikon and Sanjay Barbora in New Delhi.

The state’s Teeka Talk campaign will use schools, departments and digital outreach to improve access to reliable information about HPV vaccination and cervical-cancer prevention.

An Indian Express investigation traces repeated red flags around suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar across BJP and Congress governments.

The Punjab government has announced Rs 1 crore ex gratia after Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh was killed while on patrol.

New Delhi and Dhaka are working on a possible visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as both sides seek to stabilise bilateral ties.

The food regulator is examining promotional claims on two infant nutrition products and a follow-up formula sample that failed a biotin conformity test.

Opposition parties have criticised the Election Commission’s interim action while the BJP has rejected accusations of political interference.

The Ministry of External Affairs says the Indian destroyer was on routine deployment and alleges the Pakistani vessel acted in an unacceptable and unprofessional manner.

The updated rules retain much of the earlier framework while adding age-specific UA categories and a mandatory anti-narcotics warning for relevant films.

The court set aside the Assembly Speaker’s decision and disqualified the legislator under the anti-defection law after his move from BRS to Congress.

The order from NHSRCL covers supply and maintenance of high-speed rolling stock and associated works for India’s flagship bullet-train corridor.

The new litter marks a second-generation milestone for Project Cheetah as India’s population rises to 56.

The legislation targets Russian energy, defence and the shadow tanker fleet while also expanding tariff pressure on major trading partners.

Moscow says additional economic pressure would complicate efforts to negotiate an end to the war as Washington moves toward tougher measures.

Companies and policymakers in Europe argue that a slowdown could entrench American dominance while the region is still trying to close the technology gap.

The British AI cloud provider reported rapid growth alongside a large net loss as it tests investor appetite for artificial-intelligence infrastructure stocks.

The planned appearance places AI governance and security risks directly before one of the United Nations’ most powerful bodies.

The companies are increasing production capacity for semiconductors used in high-speed optical connections as AI infrastructure demand grows.

The capital will support development of green ammonia and green methanol projects as investment in lower-carbon fuels accelerates.

The New Zealand batter suffered a shoulder injury during a promotional shoot, creating uncertainty over his availability for the upcoming India series.

Thomas Tuchel has made 10 changes to his squad and challenged the returning stars to prove their case after missing the World Cup selection.

Investors are weighing future US interest-rate moves, high Treasury yields, oil prices and fresh concerns over the pace of artificial-intelligence development.

Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak visited an indigenous residential school in Ziro Valley and pledged support for efforts to preserve local faith, language and traditions.

The Congress has questioned why Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu remains in office while a court-directed CBI investigation into alleged contract irregularities continues.

The new representative body says it will focus on peace, unity, welfare and development across the Mebo area of Arunachal Pradesh.

Human Rights of Arunachal has called for greater consultation, independent risk assessment and transparency around the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

The Arunachal chief minister says the government remains open to discussions with residents and organisations raising concerns over the proposed Siang project.

Hundreds of admirers gathered at Zubeen Khetra as Assam observed the first death anniversary of one of its most influential modern cultural figures.

The Assam chief minister has invited investors to explore opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, tourism, energy and emerging industries.

The final field for the October 6 Lok Sabha by-election will be settled after the withdrawal deadline, with major parties among the accepted nominations.

The court has started hearing arguments on whether a petition challenging EVMs used in the 2026 Assam Assembly election is maintainable.

Hemanta Kumar Dutta has reportedly been dismissed following departmental inquiries into alleged irregularities linked to former MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan’s local area development funds.

The state unit withdrew its candidate in protest against the temporary freeze on the Trinamool Congress name and traditional election symbol.

Assam Incubation Project 2.0 will combine funding, training, formalisation and market support for eligible self-help-group enterprises.

Authorities are expected to conduct verification and questioning after a 23-year-old man identified as a suspected ULFA cadre surrendered.

Firefighters responded to a blaze near the District Industries and Commerce Office as several cooking-gas cylinders reportedly exploded.

Police say the official was arrested after a complaint alleged he demanded money in connection with granting bail in a tribunal case.

The Union minister concluded a two-day visit focused on Northeast development projects and the progress of a PM-DevINE-funded IT special economic zone.

The student organisation has demanded an independent inquiry into sexual-harassment allegations reportedly made against MP and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam.

Fourteen legislators from the two communities participated in a joint HAC sitting, marking a rare common political forum after a prolonged gap.

The district Congress unit has called for civilian protection, impartial investigations and restraint by armed groups and community organisations.

The chief minister is expected to attend a two-day conference on financing India’s development journey after discussions with the Union DoNER minister.

The Manipur MP says more than a month has passed since he raised questions in Parliament about the Suspension of Operations agreement.

The new unit is intended to bring basic healthcare outreach closer to residents who face long travel distances and difficult terrain.

The chief minister says the observance reflects the state’s plural traditions and the Unitarian community’s long history of faith, peace and service.

Police arrested two men after an officer was struck during early-morning naka-checking in Shillong.

Two Assam residents were arrested after police intercepted vehicles on NH-6 in East Jaintia Hills and found a large consignment of cough syrup containing codeine.

Keyi Panyor administration inspects hotels and eateries along the Potin–Yachuli corridor as visitor traffic is expected to rise ahead of the September 24–27 festival.

Police say the Meghalaya filmmaker was attacked after intervening during a confrontation involving students near the FTII campus outside Itanagar.

The Supreme Court judge says minor disputes over expression, food choices and social-media comments are adding to an already severe criminal-case backlog.

The US administration has prolonged a controversial policy aimed at sharply increasing the cost of H-1B visas, even as the measure remains under legal challenge.

The AI company is considering a fresh model launch as enterprise competition with OpenAI, Google and open-source systems accelerates.

Comeback wins by Soonwoo Kwon and Hyeon Chung leave India facing a difficult route back into the Davis Cup second-round qualifier in Seoul.