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Assam: CM Sarma Criticizes Congress Over Claims of ‘Appeasement Politics’

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1 year ago

June 16, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticized the Congress party regarding a recent incident involving the alleged desecration of a Hanuman temple in the Dhubri district. He accused the Opposition of exploiting this sensitive matter for political advantage.

The controversy arose when beef was reportedly thrown onto the temple grounds, leading to heightened political and communal tensions within the state.

According to police reports, several individuals associated with the incident have been arrested, all of whom are from the minority community.

On social media, Sarma expressed his disapproval of the Congress’s reactions, describing them as indicative of “cheap thinking” and asserting that the party is unjustly blaming the Hindu community despite clear evidence to the contrary. He stated, “Beef was thrown in the Hanuman temple of Assam. The culprits are from the minority community, yet Congress is targeting Hindus. This is Congress politics.”

Sarma intensified his criticism by accusing the Congress of engaging in appeasement politics that threatens social harmony. He remarked, “Consider how myopic someone must be to assume that a Hindu would desecrate a temple by placing beef there. If such claims arise, we will demand proof.”

He underscored that while the individuals involved in the Dhubri incident have been identified and will face legal repercussions, their actions do not represent the broader sentiments of the minority community. “The vast majority of people from the minority community condemn such acts. These are the deeds of a few miscreants, not a collective mindset,” Sarma stated.

In response, the Congress party has rebutted what it calls a politically motivated narrative, raising concerns about the communal tone of the discussion. Party leaders have questioned the transparency of the investigation and urged the administration to avoid hasty conclusions without thorough due process.

The Congress also emphasized the need to maintain communal harmony in Assam, which features a complex social fabric influenced by diverse religious and ethnic groups. With the 2026 Assembly elections on the horizon, the party has accused the ruling BJP of using religion as a distraction from governance issues.

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Marriage Turns into Alleged Fraud as Woman Flees with Jewellery

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4 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Chandigarh: A woman who allegedly posed as a PCS officer and married an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab reportedly fled with gold and silver jewellery and other valuables just a few months after the wedding.

AAP Joint Secretary Amarinder Singh Mandofal has alleged that he was cheated by the woman, identified as Manwinder Kaur. The two got married in February 2026 after Kaur’s family introduced her to Amarinder as a PCS officer.

According to Amarinder’s complaint, the woman was also presented as unmarried. However, he later allegedly discovered that she had been married earlier and had a son aged around 18. He also claimed that she had provided false information about her age.

The woman allegedly left the house with gold and silver jewellery and other valuable items a few months after the marriage. Amarinder said he became suspicious and later gathered information about her past.

Based on his complaint, police have registered a case against six people, including Kaur, on charges of cheating and forgery.

The FIR names her brother Tarlochan Singh, mother Varinderjit Kaur, cousin Narinder Singh Goldy, sister-in-law Rupinder Kaur, and former village sarpanch Surinder Singh Rana as co-accused.

Police said all the accused are residents of Sur Singh village under the Bhikhiwind police station limits in Tarn Taran district.

The wedding had been attended by several prominent AAP leaders and public representatives, including Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh.

Videos and pictures from the wedding celebrations have also gone viral on social media.

Police have begun an investigation into the allegations and the background of the accused.

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Man Dies by Suicide after Jumping from 43rd Floor

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1 week ago

October 4, 2026

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Noida: A man died by suicide after jumping from the 43rd floor of the Supernova Tower in Noida on Saturday.

The incident took place at the Supernova complex in Sector 94. A video shows the man standing near the railing before jumping. Another person tried to stop him but could not prevent the incident.

Police identified the deceased as Sambhav Jain, a resident of Manesar, Haryana. He had reportedly checked into an Airbnb in the building on Friday and was scheduled to leave on Saturday.

Police said Jain had called his father several times before the incident. His family has been informed.

The police and forensic teams inspected the spot and collected evidence. CCTV footage is also being checked as part of the investigation.

Police said Jain was reportedly under severe financial stress. His body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

The investigation is underway.

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Captain Smit Machchhar Shares Ordeal with PM Modi

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1 week ago

October 3, 2026

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar over a video call and praised his courage after he helped prevent a major air disaster.

Captain Machchhar was seriously injured after his co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The Boeing 737 MAX reportedly lost nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.

Passengers and crew members entered the cockpit and overpowered the co-pilot. A second pair of pilots then took control and safely landed the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. More than 170 passengers and crew were on board.

Speaking from his hospital bed, Captain Machchhar told PM Modi that he was badly injured and had collapsed in the cockpit. He realised that the aircraft was rapidly losing altitude and that he had to act.

“I could not let all those people die,” he told the Prime Minister.

Captain Machchhar said his 17 years of flying experience helped him understand what was happening to the aircraft. He managed to open the cockpit door, after which passengers and crew came to his help.

He also said he was chanting the Hanuman Chalisa while fighting the pain and fear.

PM Modi praised the captain’s courage, patience and presence of mind. He said Captain Machchhar’s actions helped save many lives and called his effort a “monumental task.”

Captain Machchhar, who is from Gujarat, has more than 9,750 flying hours and has served as a captain for 11 years.