Important current affairs from The Assam Tribune, filtered and organised strictly from an APSC CCE and UPSC examination perspective, with priority to Assam and the Northeast.
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Centre assured Assam of assistance for post-flood rehabilitation, reconstruction, damage assessment and livelihood restoration.
Assam Medical College and Hospital began treatment for rare diseases as a designated Centre of Excellence.
IUCN’s World Heritage assessment highlighted habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, tourism pressure, erosion and other threats.
RF.5, a subvariant of Omicron from the JN.1 lineage, is circulating in India; 80–90 positive cases were reported in Upper Assam during July-August.
Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati bus service resumed after remaining suspended for around three years.
₹62,500-crore MPMS notified for 2026–27 to 2030–31, targeting domestic value addition, Indian brands and around 60,000 direct jobs.
Centre Assures Assam of Support for Post-Flood Rehabilitation
The Centre assured Assam of all possible assistance for post-flood rehabilitation and reconstruction following extensive flood damage in the State.
Key Exam Points
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured Assam of continued Central assistance.
- The focus includes damage assessment, rehabilitation, reconstruction and livelihood restoration.
- The State government is preparing the roadmap for the next phase of relief and rehabilitation.
- Assistance is aimed at helping flood-affected families rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
- Discussions also covered Assam’s priorities in education, food and civil supplies and renewable energy.
Static Link — Disaster Management
Flood management involves preparedness, mitigation, response, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. For Assam, connect this with riverine floods, Brahmaputra basin dynamics, erosion, wetlands, embankments and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Disaster Management Act, 2005 • State Disaster Response Force • National Disaster Response Force • disaster preparedness and rehabilitation.
Mains Angle
Assam’s flood policy must move beyond annual relief towards resilient infrastructure, ecological restoration, livelihood protection and long-term climate adaptation.
Flood Survivors Need Long-Term Psychological Counselling
Experts visiting flood-hit Sivasagar and Charaideo highlighted the psychological impact of disasters, particularly on women and children.
Key Exam Points
- Flood survivors were reported to show acute stress, fear, anxiety, helplessness and trauma-related distress.
- Women and children were identified as particularly vulnerable groups.
- Disaster response should address both physical and psychological needs.
- Psychological first aid, supportive communication, restoration of routine and early identification of vulnerable persons are important.
- Child-focused psychosocial care is especially important after repeated exposure to flood and death-related experiences.
Mains Angle
Disaster management should adopt a whole-of-community approach integrating health, shelter, food, livelihoods and mental-health support.
Fresh Urban Flooding Hits Guwahati
Heavy rain triggered fresh waterlogging and urban flooding across several parts of Guwahati.
Key Exam Points
- Guwahati is particularly vulnerable to urban flooding because of rapid urbanisation and alteration of natural drainage.
- Important factors include encroachment of wetlands and natural drainage channels.
- Loss of natural water-retention areas increases runoff during intense rainfall.
- Urban flood management requires drainage improvement, wetland conservation, watershed management and climate-resilient urban planning.
Static Link — Urban Flooding
Urban flooding differs from riverine flooding because rainfall can exceed the capacity of urban drainage systems even without a river overflowing.
AMCH Begins Treatment for Rare Diseases
Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, officially began treatment for patients suffering from rare diseases.
Key Exam Points
- AMCH has been designated a Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021.
- AMCH is the first medical institute in Assam and the second in the Northeast to receive this designation.
- At least 15 patients arrived for treatment on the formal launch day.
- Eligible patients can receive Central financial assistance of up to ₹50 lakh under the policy.
- AMCH has identified 85 patients with rare conditions.
- Disease-wise cases: 21 Spinal Muscular Atrophy, 50 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 3 Gaucher Disease and 2 Mucopolysaccharidosis.
- One case each was identified of Cystic Fibrosis, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Mucolipidosis II Alpha/Beta, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Hyperinsulinemia Hypoglycemia, Glycogen Storage Disorder, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Turner Syndrome and Galactosemia.
Static Link — National Policy for Rare Diseases
The National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, research, indigenous development of therapies and improved access to specialised care.
National Policy for Rare Diseases • Centre of Excellence • rare disease classification • financial assistance • specialised healthcare institutions.
COVID-19 Uptick in Assam: RF.5 Subvariant Reported
Fresh COVID-19 cases have been reported in Assam, although health experts said the infections detected so far have not been severe.
Key Exam Points
- Around 80–90 positive cases were reported in Upper Assam during July and August.
- The variant circulating in India since June 2026 belongs to the RF.5 subvariant of Omicron.
- RF.5 emerged from the JN.1 lineage.
- Patients were reported to show mainly flu-like or influenza-like symptoms.
- Sequencing of the variant in Assam had not yet been carried out at the time of the report.
- Health officials said Influenza A, Influenza B and COVID-19 were in circulation.
- Elderly people, pregnant women and persons with underlying conditions remain more vulnerable to complications.
Static Link — Viral Variants
COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Omicron is a major variant lineage that has produced multiple sublineages. JN.1 is one such lineage from which later subvariants have emerged.
Kaziranga Faces Mounting Ecological Threats: IUCN Assessment
The IUCN World Heritage Outlook assessment warned that external pressures and landscape changes are threatening Kaziranga National Park’s long-term ecological health.
Key Exam Points
- The IUCN assessment rated Kaziranga National Park as “Good with Some Concerns”.
- It praised anti-poaching measures and stable rhino numbers.
- Major threats include habitat fragmentation, land encroachment, invasive species, unregulated tourism, livestock grazing and rhino poaching.
- Invasive species mentioned include Mikania micrantha and Eichhornia crassipes.
- Other threats include human-wildlife conflict, illegal fishing, river-bank erosion and expansion of the Kaziranga elevated highway.
- Changes in surrounding land use threaten animal movement routes linking Kaziranga with the Karbi Anglong hills.
- Karbi Anglong provides important flood-time shelter and extended habitat for wildlife from Kaziranga.
- Intensifying monsoon floods associated with changing climate patterns can increase risks to wildlife and park infrastructure.
- The assessment emphasised adaptive conservation, community partnerships and integrated landscape-level planning.
Static Link — Eco-Sensitive Zones
Eco-Sensitive Zones are intended to act as a protective transition area around protected areas by regulating activities that may adversely affect ecosystems.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides the broader legal framework for environmental regulation.
Kaziranga National Park • Tiger Reserve • Karbi Anglong hills • Eco-Sensitive Zone • IUCN • World Heritage conservation • invasive species.
Mains Angle
Conservation of Kaziranga requires a landscape-level approach rather than protection limited to the park boundary because wildlife movement, flood refuge, wetlands and ecological corridors extend beyond the core protected area.
Rare Smew Recorded for the First Time in Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
The 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count 2026 recorded the first-ever sighting of the migratory Smew in Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Key Exam Points
- The rare migratory bird recorded was the Smew (Mergellus albellus).
- Bengal Florican was also recorded.
- Important wetlands surveyed included Rowmari, Dondowa and Muamari beels.
- The observation highlights Laokhowa’s importance as a wintering ground for waterbirds.
- Anti-illegal-fishing measures included increased patrolling, surprise checks, monitoring points and legal action.
- More than 2,500 native saplings were planted across 1.5 hectares following an anti-encroachment drive.
Smew • Mergellus albellus • Bengal Florican • Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary • wetlands • migratory birds.
Guwahati Schools Record Highest Substance-Use Risk in a Multi-Centre Study
A study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia found the highest substance-use risk among selected schools in Guwahati.
Key Exam Points
- The study included 6,168 adolescents from 108 schools across six Indian districts.
- Study sites included Gorakhpur, Kamrup/Guwahati, Nagpur, Rajkot, Deoghar and Puducherry.
- 890 adolescents participated from Guwahati.
- Substance-use risk was assessed using the WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test.
- Overall, 21.4% of adolescents had moderate/high substance-use risk.
- The combined moderate/high-risk prevalence was 42.3% in Guwahati, the highest among the selected sites.
- Digital exposure and risky behavioural environments emerged as important correlates.
Mains Angle
Adolescent substance abuse requires school-based prevention, counselling, digital literacy, screening, community participation and stronger public-health interventions.
Assam–Meghalaya Transport Corridor Remains Tense
Protests and restrictions affected movement between Assam and Meghalaya following attacks on vehicles and travellers.
Key Exam Points
- Movement along the Guwahati–Shillong corridor was severely disrupted.
- Assam-registered vehicles and emergency traffic faced restrictions.
- Travellers affected included tourists, patients, students, employees and transport operators.
- The Assam–Meghalaya governments agreed to work together to restore normalcy, with ministerial-level discussions proposed.
- Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi administration invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to prevent disruption of essential supplies.
- Alternate routes advised included Basistha–Pillingkata–Killing and Rani–Patharkhmah–Mairang.
- Assam Police activated helplines for people from Assam stranded in Meghalaya.
Static Link — Cooperative Federalism
Inter-State disputes require coordination among State governments, Central agencies, police and constitutional institutions. Public safety and uninterrupted movement are important aspects of cooperative federalism.
Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati Bus Service Resumes After Three Years
The Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati bus service resumed after remaining suspended since the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur around three years ago.
Key Exam Points
- A total of 125 passengers travelled in two buses and five Tata Winger vehicles.
- The vehicles crossed Kangpokpi and Senapati.
- National Highway 2 connects Manipur with Nagaland and the rest of the country.
- NH-2 is an important connectivity lifeline for Manipur.
- Resumption of public transport is significant for restoration of normal connectivity and movement.
NH-2 • Manipur • Nagaland • Kangpokpi • Senapati • Northeast connectivity.
20-MW Solar Power Plant Planned in Nagaland
Nagaland’s Power Department signed a power purchase agreement for a 20-MW solar power plant at Tizit, Mon district.
Key Exam Points
- The proposed plant will be located at Lapa Lampong village, Tizit, Mon district.
- Capacity: 20 MW.
- Nagaland’s present peak electricity demand was reported at 203 MW.
- Peak demand is projected to rise to 482 MW by 2034–35.
- The State is encouraging private-sector participation to increase local generation capacity.
Mains Angle
Renewable-energy expansion can help Northeast States address rising electricity demand while reducing dependence on conventional fossil-fuel generation.
Tripura to Absorb Electricity Tariff Hike for Consumers
The Tripura government decided to bear 100% of the additional financial burden arising from revised electricity tariffs for 2026–27.
Key Exam Points
- The additional burden from the revised tariff will be fully subsidised by the State government.
- The decision is expected to benefit more than 10 lakh electricity consumer families.
- Beneficiaries include households, farmers, small traders, commercial establishments and industrial consumers.
- The revised tariff came into effect from May 2026.
- Amounts already collected at revised rates will be adjusted in bills for September, October and November.
Centre Clears Five Arunachal Frontier Highway Projects Worth Over ₹2,400 Crore
Five road projects under the Arunachal Frontier Highway received approval, strengthening strategic connectivity in border areas.
Key Exam Points
- The Arunachal Frontier Highway is designated as NH-913.
- It is a strategic road project aimed at improving connectivity to remote villages along India’s international border.
- Projects include sections of Sarli–Huri, Huri–Taliha and Bile–Migging.
- A 78.38-km Sarli–Huri stretch has a bid cost of ₹611.10 crore.
- A 57.525-km Huri–Taliha stretch costs ₹525 crore.
- Another 55.725-km Huri–Taliha stretch costs ₹521 crore.
- A 49.15-km Huri–Taliha stretch costs ₹492.52 crore.
- A 37.56-km Bile–Migging stretch costs ₹274.08 crore.
- Development involves agencies including the State PWD, Border Roads Organisation and NHIDCL.
NH-913 • Arunachal Pradesh • Border Roads Organisation • strategic connectivity • international border infrastructure.
India Expands Refining Capacity and Strengthens Energy Partnership with Mauritius
India signed an oil and gas cooperation MoU with Mauritius along with a five-year petroleum-products supply agreement.
Key Exam Points
- India is the world’s third-largest refiner.
- India’s refining capacity was reported to be rising from around 272 MMTPA towards 300 MMTPA.
- India and Mauritius signed an MoU on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
- IndianOil signed a five-year agreement with the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius.
- IndianOil will supply petrol, diesel, marine gas oil and Aviation Turbine Fuel.
- The arrangement aims to provide Mauritius with greater supply certainty, price stability and energy security.
- India’s energy partnership with Mauritius dates back to 2001.
- Mauritius is a founding member of the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Static Link — Refining vs Crude Production
India imports substantial quantities of crude oil but has large refining capacity. It can therefore import crude, refine it domestically and export refined petroleum products.
Government Notifies ₹62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The government notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to strengthen domestic handset production, supply chains and Indian brands.
Key Exam Points
- Total outlay: ₹62,500 crore.
- Scheme period: FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.
- Target: around 60,000 direct jobs.
- Production-linked incentives range from 2.25% to 5% on eligible mobile-phone sales made in India.
- Additional incentive of up to 1.5% is available for domestic sourcing of specified components and sub-assemblies.
- An additional 3% incentive is provided for product design and R&D aimed at building Indian brands.
- Indian handset brands can receive incentives up to 5%.
- Cumulative mobile-phone production is projected at approximately ₹39 lakh crore over the five-year period.
- The scheme has two target segments: mobile-phone manufacturing and Indian mobile-phone brands.
- Indian mobile-phone manufacturers require a minimum FY2026 turnover of ₹10,000 crore.
- Existing brands seeking incentives must achieve additional sales of ₹5,000 crore over their FY2026 sales in each relevant year.
- Electronics Manufacturing Services companies require a minimum FY2026 turnover of ₹1,000 crore.
- Companies developing Indian brands must demonstrate ownership of the intellectual property rights of their designs.
Static Link — PLI
The MPMS follows the broader policy push towards domestic manufacturing, higher domestic value addition, resilient supply chains, exports and integration with global value chains.
MPMS • Production Linked Incentive • electronics manufacturing • domestic value addition • intellectual property • supply-chain resilience.
Major Infrastructure Push at Paradip Port
Seven major infrastructure projects were inaugurated at Paradip Port, along with concession agreements for three mechanisation projects.
Key Exam Points
- Seven infrastructure projects worth ₹427.80 crore were inaugurated.
- Three mechanisation projects worth ₹1,580.36 crore were also covered through concession agreements.
- A capital-dredging project provides 18.5-metre deep-draft capability.
- This will allow Paradip Port to handle fully laden Capesize vessels in its inner harbour.
- Deeper draft can improve economies of scale and reduce vessel turnaround and logistics costs.
Static Link — Port Development
Port efficiency depends on draft depth, cargo-handling capacity, mechanisation, hinterland connectivity, turnaround time and logistics infrastructure.
India’s Foreign-Exchange Reserves Rise to $716.907 Billion
India’s foreign-exchange reserves increased sharply during the week ended August 14, according to RBI data.
Key Exam Points
- Total forex reserves: USD 716.907 billion.
- Weekly increase: USD 9.905 billion.
- Foreign Currency Assets: USD 581.851 billion.
- Gold reserves: USD 111.417 billion.
- Special Drawing Rights: USD 18.74 billion.
- India’s reserve position with the IMF: USD 4.899 billion.
Static Link — Components of Forex Reserves
India’s foreign-exchange reserves comprise Foreign Currency Assets, gold, Special Drawing Rights and reserve position in the IMF.
29 FDI Proposals Reported After Easing Chinese Shareholding Rule
The government reported 29 foreign direct investment proposals following the easing of rules concerning Chinese shareholding.
Key Exam Points
- 29 FDI proposals have been reported.
- Total value: approximately ₹4,895.65 crore.
- The proposals followed the May 2026 decision allowing overseas companies with up to 10% Chinese shareholding to invest through the automatic route, subject to conditions.
- Earlier, even minor shareholding by an entity or individual from a country sharing a land border with India required government approval.
- Companies with Chinese/Hong Kong shareholding of up to 10% may invest in sectors where FDI is permitted under the automatic route, subject to sectoral conditions.
- The relaxed rules do not apply to entities registered in China or Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India.
- The changes were notified under FEMA on May 1, 2026.
Static Link — Automatic Route vs Government Route
Under the automatic route, eligible foreign investment can enter without prior government approval, subject to applicable sectoral and regulatory conditions.
SEBI Action Over Manipulation of New Closing-Price Mechanism
SEBI passed an interim order after alleging that aggressive orders in Sensex constituents were used to influence the index’s closing level and profit from expiry-day options.
Key Exam Points
- SEBI introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS) from August 3, 2026 in a phased manner.
- It initially covered cash-market stocks with derivative contracts.
- Normal trading halts at 3:15 PM.
- A reference price is calculated between 3:15 PM and 3:20 PM.
- The auction starts at 3:20 PM and randomly closes between 3:28 PM and 3:30 PM.
- Sensex constituent prices can move up to 3% from the reference price during the auction window.
- A single equilibrium price is discovered by 3:35 PM.
- SEBI alleged manipulation involving Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd and Mansi Share and Stock Broking Ltd.
- SEBI impounded alleged wrongful gains totalling ₹3.68 crore.
Static Link — SEBI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the statutory regulator of India’s securities market. Its core objectives include investor protection, market development and regulation.
Border Security and the Siliguri Corridor
The Centre highlighted the need for strengthening India–Bangladesh border fencing and security infrastructure in the Siliguri region.
Key Exam Points
- 1,129 acres of land was cited for strengthening border fencing in West Bengal.
- Around 560 acres were highlighted for strengthening the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor.
- The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow land link connecting mainland India with the Northeast.
- A border-security administration headquarters is planned on an 80-acre plot in Siliguri.
- The SSB is responsible for guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
- Border infrastructure is important for national security, surveillance, connectivity and movement of personnel and supplies.
Siliguri Corridor • Chicken’s Neck • SSB • India–Bangladesh border • Northeast connectivity.
India and Bhutan Review Bilateral Boundary Coordination
A Joint Technical Meeting between the Survey of India and Bhutan’s International Boundaries unit reviewed bilateral boundary-related work.
Key Exam Points
- The meeting was held in Thimphu on 19–20 August 2026.
- Participants included the Survey of India and the International Boundaries unit under Bhutan’s National Land Commission.
- Discussions covered maintenance and coordination of bilateral boundaries.
- The sides also discussed the use of emerging technology.
- A joint work programme for the upcoming period was finalised.
Bhutan • Thimphu • Survey of India • National Land Commission of Bhutan • India–Bhutan relations.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Takes Oath as Bangladesh President
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir took oath as the 23rd President of Bangladesh following a contested presidential election.
Key Exam Points
- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir became the 23rd President of Bangladesh.
- He secured 255 votes.
- His rival Oli Ahmed secured 88 votes.
- There were 343 valid votes.
- The election was the first contested presidential election in Bangladesh since 1991.
- Bangladesh’s President is elected by Members of Parliament.
- Bangladesh follows a parliamentary system, with the Prime Minister exercising principal executive authority.
- Under the Constitution, a new President must be elected within 90 days of the office becoming vacant.
Static Link — Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a parliamentary republic. The President is the head of state, while the Prime Minister is the principal head of government.
Bangladesh • Dhaka • parliamentary system • President elected by Parliament • India–Bangladesh relations.
Somali Piracy: Two Vessels Carrying Indian Nationals Hijacked
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 22 Indian citizens were aboard two foreign-flagged vessels reportedly hijacked by pirates.
Key Exam Points
- The incident occurred around the Gulf of Aden and Somali coast.
- The Eritrea-flagged tanker MT Sibu 1 had 20 crew members, including 16 Indians.
- MT Sibu 1 was reportedly hijacked by six armed pirates around 30 nautical miles off Yemen.
- Another vessel, MV Lutuf, had 10 sailors, including six Indians.
- The incident highlights continuing challenges of maritime piracy around the Horn of Africa.
Static Link — Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aden connects the Arabian Sea with the Red Sea through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and is a strategically important maritime route.
Somalia • Gulf of Aden • Bab-el-Mandeb • Horn of Africa • maritime piracy • Red Sea shipping route.
Indonesia and China Discuss Defence, Food and Energy Security
Indonesian and Chinese ministers discussed strengthening defence cooperation and food and energy security.
Key Exam Points
- Discussions took place in Jakarta.
- Areas included political, economic, security, maritime and people-to-people relations.
- Both sides discussed stronger coordination on development and security priorities.
- Food and energy security were important areas of bilateral cooperation.
Indonesia • Jakarta • maritime cooperation • Southeast Asia • Indo-Pacific.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Assure India of a World Championships Medal
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand entered the women’s doubles semifinals at the BWF World Championships.
Key Exam Points
- The Indian pair defeated China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian.
- They won the quarterfinal 16-21, 21-15, 21-13.
- The victory assured India of at least a bronze medal.
- India’s last women’s doubles BWF World Championships medal came in 2011, when Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won bronze.
Other Important Developments
District Pokhila health team rescued a premature newborn and handed her over to the Child Welfare Committee, highlighting community-based newborn protection.
AIF-related activity in Assam highlighted the role of post-harvest infrastructure and community farming assets.
Goalpara implementation highlighted the scheme’s focus on assistive living devices for eligible senior citizens.
Rowmari, Dondowa and Muamari beels were among the wetlands covered during the Kaziranga Waterbird Count.
The newspaper highlighted Chandrayaan-3 and space-science outreach programmes around National Space Day.
NH-913 is being developed as a strategic road network along remote border areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
Revised tariff burden will be absorbed by the State government rather than passed on to eligible consumers.
Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati bus connectivity resumed after about three years.
India’s forex reserves reached USD 716.907 billion.
29 FDI proposals worth about ₹4,895.65 crore followed the eased Chinese-shareholding rules.
Capital dredging will provide an 18.5-metre draft for larger vessels.
MPMS targets approximately ₹39 lakh crore cumulative mobile-phone production over five years.
What You Should Memorise
APSC / UPSC Revision Checklist
- Assam floods — rehabilitation, reconstruction and disaster management
- Psychological health and disaster response
- Guwahati urban flooding and drainage
- National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021
- AMCH as Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases
- COVID-19 RF.5 subvariant and JN.1 lineage
- Kaziranga — IUCN World Heritage Outlook
- Eco-Sensitive Zones and protected-area management
- Karbi Anglong hills and Kaziranga wildlife corridors
- Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Smew
- Bengal Florican and waterbird conservation
- Adolescent substance-use risk and public health
- Assam–Meghalaya transport corridor and cooperative federalism
- Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati connectivity and NH-2
- Nagaland solar power and renewable-energy transition
- Tripura electricity tariff subsidy
- Arunachal Frontier Highway — NH-913
- India–Mauritius energy cooperation
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
- Paradip Port and deep-draft dredging
- Components of India’s foreign-exchange reserves
- FDI automatic route and Chinese shareholding rules
- SEBI Closing Auction Session
- Siliguri Corridor and border security
- India–Bhutan boundary coordination
- Bangladesh presidential election and parliamentary system
- Somali piracy, Gulf of Aden and maritime security
- Indonesia–China cooperation in food, energy and maritime security
- BWF World Championships — Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Sources
Most of the news and current affairs covered in this article are based on reports published by The Assam Tribune, one of Assam’s leading newspapers. To ensure accuracy and provide additional context, information has also been cross-verified with official notifications, press releases, and publications issued by the Government of India, the Government of Assam, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), PRS Legislative Research, and other official government websites wherever applicable.
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