Himanta Biswa Sarma

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National Governance & Policy 05 Oct 2026, 10:13 AM IST

Himanta Says Flood Aid Delayed as He Refuses to Let Akhil Gogoi Claim Credit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said financial assistance for flood-hit people is being delayed because he does not want Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi to take political credit for the relief effort. The remark comes as Gogoi continues an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises in Guwahati for the third consecutive day, demanding the swift disbursal of aid.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 02:15 AM IST

Assam Flood Relief Delayed as Himanta Says He Will Not Let Akhil Gogoi Claim Credit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said financial assistance for flood-hit residents has been delayed because he will not allow Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi to take political credit for it. The remark comes as Gogoi continues an indefinite sit-in at the State Assembly premises, pressing for the swift release of aid to affected families. The exchange has sharpened the political contest around disaster relief delivery in the state.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (05:23 AM IST)

ITC Completes ₹645 Crore Acquisition of Yoga Bar, Deepening Its Bet on Healthy Snacking

ITC Ltd. has completed the acquisition of 100% of Sproutlife Foods, the parent company of healthy snacking brand Yoga Bar, for ₹645 crore, marking a significant expansion of its packaged foods portfolio. The deal strengthens ITC’s presence in the fast-growing better-for-you snacking segment, where consumer demand is being shaped by health, convenience and premiumisation.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:02 AM IST)

Technical Glitches Must Be Fixed Before Digital Auction Platform Goes Live, TTAC Says

India’s move toward a digital auction platform is facing a crucial pre-launch test, with mock auctions exposing technical issues that still need to be resolved. The Taxation and Technical Advisory Committee has urged a series of structured, closed mock auctions before any full rollout, underscoring the need for stability, transparency, and bidder confidence.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:24 AM IST)

Government Will Not Let Markets Go Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, underscoring New Delhi’s intent to shield the economy from volatility in fuel prices and supply shocks. His remarks come at a time when macroeconomic policymakers are closely watching imported inflation, fiscal pressures and the broader impact of global crude movements on India’s growth outlook.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 05:52 PM IST

BJP Reclaims Assam’s Nagaon Seat After Seven-Year Gap, Expanding Its Reach Into Muslim-Dominated Areas

The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political recovery in a constituency long shaped by shifting demographic and communal equations. The result underscores the party’s deeper penetration into areas with a large Muslim electorate, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said accounts for 62% of the constituency’s voters.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM IST

BJP Reclaims Assam’s Nagaon Seat After Seven Years, Deepening Its Reach in Muslim-Dominated Areas

The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political recovery in a constituency where Muslim voters form a decisive majority. The result underscores the party’s expanding footprint in areas long considered difficult terrain, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma saying Muslims account for 62% of the electorate in the seat.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:44 PM IST

BJP Reclaims Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha Seat After Seven Years

The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political reversal in a constituency long shaped by demographic complexity and competitive minority outreach. The win underscores the party’s ability to expand into Muslim-dominated pockets, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said account for 62% of the constituency’s voters.

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Assam(4)New Delhi(3)Nagaon(3)Bharatiya Janata Party(3)Raijor Dal(2)Akhil Gogoi(2)