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The helicopters, procured from US defence company Boeing, will be received starting from May, with a delivery delay of three months. The squadron's establishment follows Indian Army pilots and technicians completing training in the United States

Arvind Kejriwal expressed concerns about the repercussions of the CAA, particularly for states like Assam, and questioned the government's readiness to address the influx of refugees and provide employment opportunities.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Breaking down the composition of the list, Venugopal said, "Out of the 43 candidates, 10 are General candidates, 13 OBC candidates, 10 SC candidates, 9 ST candidates, and 1 Muslim candidate."

The family of the missing girl had filed a complaint against a suspected lover, identified as Sarfaraz Hussain, accusing him of coercing her to elope on March 6, 2024. In response, the Bongaigaon police detained Hussain for interrogation, but no conclusive evidence regarding the alleged elopement emerged.

During the event, the prime minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The statue, which was constructed by Ram Vanji Sutar, is 84 feet tall and stands on a 41-foot pedestal, giving the entire building a height of 125 feet.

"I would urge you all to visit Kaziranga National Park and experience the unparalleled beauty of its landscapes and the warmth of the people of Assam. It's a place where every visit enriches the soul and connects you deeply with the heart of Assam," PM Modi wrote on X

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the elephant safari and jeep ride inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve today morning. He is on his maiden visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check out some stunning photos here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic visit to Assam's Kaziranga National Park, where he undertook elephant and jeep safaris, becoming the first Prime Minister to spend a night in the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Key projects unveiled include a state-of-the-art convention centre in Lakhimpur, ambulances for tea gardens, and a pioneering solar-powered housing colony under the PM Awas Yojana in Naharkatia.

Known for her rendition of various devotional songs in multiple Indian languages, the singer treated PM Modi to performances of "Achyutam Keshavam" and a Tamil bhajan song during their interaction.

The Assam state government has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935, aiming to combat child marriages and pave the way for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). 

Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar and another party leader have been issued summons by the Assam Police for questioning in connection with a case related to the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.'

Reports indicate that a high-profile weapon smuggler, listed among the most wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and recognized for trafficking weapons from China, has been neutralized in Myanmar.

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a low of 7 degrees Celsius, two degrees below the season's average. Strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph are expected in Delhi for the next two days.

One of the key releases is a film based on the Prime Minister MUDRA Yojana, which has been unveiled in eight languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Assamese, Odia, Bengali, and Hindi.