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31/07/2025

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan on Wednesday (July 30) demanded that the government formulate a law to regulate the prices and quantity of food items served from dhabas to five-star hotels.

"I still don’t understand why we get a samosa on a small plate in some place and on a big plate in some other place for the same price. Such a vast market with crores of customers is operating without any rules or regulations," Ravi Kishan said in the Lok Sabha.

During zero hour in the Lok Sabha, the BJP MP from Gorakhpur said the prices, quality and quantity of food items are different everywhere and a uniformity is needed.

He also informed about the lack of uniformity in the prices and quantities of food items across the country, Ravi Kishan said, "Dal Tadka is available for Rs 100 at some outlets, Rs 120 at others, and Rs 1,000 in some hotels."

"In the last 11 years, PM Modi has brought in many transformative changes, but this segment has not got its due attention. Therefore, I demand that the government bring a law to regulate the prices of food items, their quality and quantity, so that customers get them at affordable prices," the BJP MP added.

Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput mocked the actor-turned politician and asked if he could also speak up to regulate the highly-priced samosas at 'airports run by PM Modi's friend Gautam Adani.'

"If you are brave enough, then you should question the rates of samosas at airports operated by Gautam Adani. If you cannot do that, then we will believe that you are afraid of Gautam Adani, who is a friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Rajput said in a video shared on X.

31/07/2025

Global Reach, a trusted name in overseas education, is all set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Guwahati branch.

To commemorate this remarkable journey, Global Reach Guwahati is hosting a special interactive session titled:

“Studying & Working Abroad and Insights to Careers of the Future” with Aniruddha Das (Asia Pacific Regional Head of Brookfield PSG, MBA from Wharton School of Business, MS from Drexel University, BE from NIT Karnataka)

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🕓 4 PM to 6 PM
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The event is open to students, parents, and professionals eager to explore emerging career trends and global study pathways.

Contact now to book your slots: 9864153811 / 8100992073 (Only 20 Limited Seat)

Since its inception in 2005, Global Reach Guwahati has played a transformative role in the region, helping over a thousand students gain admission to prestigious universities across the globe.

Recognized as the pioneer of international education consulting in North East India, the Guwahati branch has consistently championed quality guidance, ethical counselling, and a student-first approach.

Its contribution to empowering young minds to pursue global opportunities has made it a cornerstone for aspirants across Assam and neighboring states.

31/07/2025

A special court on Thursday (July 31) acquitted all the seven accused, including ormer BJP MP Pragya Thakur and former army officer Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, in the powerful blast that rocked Malegaon in Maharashtra in 2008.

According to a report by NDTV, special judge AK Lahoti, presiding over the case assigned to the NIA, said that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations in the case and that all seven accused deserve the benefit of doubt.

Judge Lahoti said that the prosecution could not prove that the motorcycle used in the blast belonged to Pragya Thakur, and the engine number was unclear, and the chassis number had been wiped out.

"Terrorism has no religion, but conviction cannot be based on moral grounds," the court noted.

Apart from Pragya Thakur and Purohit, the others who have been acquitted are Major (retired) Ramesh Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dhar Dwivedi alias Shankaracharya, and Sameer Kulkarni.

Six people were killed and more than 100 were injured when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle went off in Malegaon on September 29, 2008. The blast took place during the holy month of Ramzan.

There were a total 12 accused in the case of which five were discharged on December 27, 2017.

The case was initially probed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) before being transferred to the NIA in 2011.

Previously, ATS had alleged that the blast was part of a conspiracy involving the group Abhinav Bharat to take revenge for previous atrocities committed by Muslims on Hindus.

The ATS had claimed that Pragya Thakur, who was arrested in 2008, was the owner of the motorcycle used in the blast. It also claimed that Lt Col Purohit, then an Army officer posted in military intelligence, helped in arranging explosives and was part of meetings with Abhinav Bharat.

On Thursday, Judge Lahoti said there was no evidence on record that Purohit brought RDX and assembled the bomb. He also said that there was no cogent evidence that Pragya Thakur was the owner of the vehicle.

31/07/2025

The Assam Government on Thursday (July 31) approved the transfer of investigation of suspected su***de case of Josh*ta Das, Assistant Engineer, PWD, Bongaigaon Sub-Division, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday.

“A seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the case. The site was videographed and examined by the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) and a Crime Scene Officer. Three accused were arrested, and a notice under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was issued. The case warrants a thorough investigation due to public concern and possible interstate links,” CM Sarma said.

"The State Cabinet has approved the transfer of the case to CBI. While the CBI has agreed to the takeover in principle, the official process will take approximately 20 to 25 days as approval from the Union Home Ministry is required. We will try our best to speed up the process. This is a serious matter, and the government will not tolerate harassment,” the Chief Minister added.

29-year-old Josh*ta Das was found dead in her apartment in Assam’s Bongaigaon on July 22.

In a su***de note, she had written that she was under extreme stress and lacked guidance in the workplace, her parents also alleged that she was being pressured to clear inflated bills.

In the note, she also alleged that the estimate of the contractor working on a mini-stadium she was assigned had major discrepancies and variations, but the two officials she named made her continue on the project on her own.

Three individuals have been arrested for allegedly abetting the incident.

Among the arrested are the Sub-Divisional Officer and the PWD Executive Engineer, who were named in the note.

30/07/2025

Global Reach Guwahati is all set to celebrate its 20th Anniversary on August 1, 2025, celebrating two decades of empowering North East India’s vibrant community with unparalleled overseas education consulting.

As the region’s pioneer overseas education consulting, Global Reach Guwahati has guided over a thousand students to realize their study abroad aspirations, connecting them with top world-ranked universities in Australia, UK, Canada, USA, and beyond.

This 20th-anniversary milestone celebrates their unwavering commitment to educational excellence and life-changing opportunities.

Join their 20th Anniversary Celebration — featuring an engaging session on “Studying & Working Abroad and Insights to Careers of the Future” with Aniruddha Das (Asia Pacific Regional Head of Brookfield PSG, MBA from Wharton School of Business, MS from Drexel University, BE from NIT Karnataka)

🗓 Saturday, 2nd August 2025
🕓 Time: 4 PM to 6 PM
📍 Venue: Novotel Guwahati

The event is open to students, parents, and professionals eager to explore emerging career trends and global study pathways.

To book your slots, call: 9864153811 / 8100992073 (only 20 limited seat).

30/07/2025

Indian batter Abhishek Sharma dethroned Travis Head to become the No.1 ranked batter in the latest ICC T20I rankings.

Abhishek, joined Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav as the third Indian batter to achieve the feat.

Abhishek ended Head's one-year reign at the top of the rankings as the Australian missed his side’s five-match series against the West Indies.

Head took over the spot from Suryakumar after the T20 World Cup last year.

24-year-old Abhishek now has 829 rating points while Head is now second with 814 points.

30/07/2025

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30/07/2025

A film named 'Honeymoon in Shillong', based on the sensational murder case of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, was announced on Tuesday (July 29).

The film will trace the events leading up to his death during a trip to Meghalaya with his wife Sonam, who is one of the prime accused in the case.

The film announcement was made during a press conference held at the Raghuvanshi residence in Indore.

Raja's elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi said the family had given their consent for the film to ensure that the truth reaches the public.

The film will be produced by Varsha TV and Film Production and directed by SP Nimbawat.

According to the makers, the script has been finalised and 80% of the film will be shot in Indore and the rest in Shillong.

All the major events were discussed in detail with brother Vipin Raghuvanshi.

Director SP Nimbawat said that the purpose of the film is to bring out the truth.

Nimbawat added that he has no connection with Sonam's family and the film will focus entirely on Raja's life and the honeymoon murder mystery.

The director further said that at the moment, he has only got the green signal from the family and will head to Mumbai and decide on the actors for the film.

ABOUT RAJA RAGHUVANSHI MURDER CASE:

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam were married in Indore on May 11 and nine days after the marriage, on May 20, both left for Meghalaya for their honeymoon and went missing on May 23.

Days after he went missing, his mutilated body was found on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district.

Police investigation revealed that Raja's wife Sonam had conspired the murder along with her lover Raj Kushwaha and other companions.

Police arrested eight people, including Sonam and Raj Kushwaha.

30/07/2025

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has initiated a survey for the implementation of an Integrated Garbage Treatment System at Maligaon and Pandu Railway Colonies in Guwahati, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.

The initiative is significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices.

As part of the collaboration, IIT Guwahati will provide technical consultancy and conduct field studies to assess the feasibility, design, and ex*****on strategy for the proposed system.

Following the survey, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be submitted to NFR outlining the required infrastructure, estimated costs, treatment methods, and implementation timelines.

The proposed system will focus on waste segregation at source, scientific disposal of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, composting, and recycling, in alignment with Swachh Bharat Mission guidelines and national waste management protocols.

According to NFR, the initiative is expected to improve cleanliness, hygiene, and overall living conditions for railway employees and their families residing in these colonies.

It also aims to reduce the environmental impact of railway operations and promote a zero-waste colony model.

30/07/2025

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has created history at the global box office.

In just 11 days, the romantic drama has earned a staggering Rs 404 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema history.

Saiyaara has surpassed the lifetime global collections of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh (Rs 379 crore).

The Mohit Suri film took just 11 days to create this record, which Kabir Singh had made in around 10 weeks.

The film has also left behind other major romantic hits like Aashiqui 2, Murder 2, Half Girlfriend, and Ek Villain, all previous successes from Mohit Suri’s filmography.

In a post shared by Yash Raj Films (YRF) on their official Instagram handle on Tuesday (July 29), the makers of Saiyaara celebrated the Rs 404 crore collection of the film.

They wrote, " is touching hearts everywhere..."

Since its release on July 18, the film has earned Rs 404 crore worldwide gross, collecting Rs 318 crore in India and Rs 86 crore overseas.

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30/07/2025

Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested by Guwahati Police on Wednesday (July 30) in connection with the hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old youth.

Reportedly, she has been arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 105 section (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).

Nandini was earlier summoned and interrogated by Dispur Police on Monday (July 28) after her car was allegedly involved in the hit-and-run on July 25 night in city's Dakhingaon area.

22-year-old engineering student, Samiul Haque, who sustained severe head and body injuries after being hit by Nandini’s car while installing streetlights in Dakshingaon area, was initially admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday (July 25) night.

On Monday (July 28), he was shifted to Apollo Hospital in Guwahati. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday (July 29) evening.

Samiul had joined the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) as a temporary employee just hours before the accident.

Eyewitnesses and family members of the victim claim that the actress initially fled the scene after the accident and took shelter in an apartment in Kahilipara area instead of offering any help.

A video circulating on social media shows the actress engaged in a heated argument with locals soon after the accident.

Later, the actress claimed that she didn’t realise the severity of the situation initially.

She also visited GMCH to meet the victim’s family and reportedly offered financial help for his treatment.

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