Himanta Biswa Sarma

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI-171) crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, carrying 242 people. Political leaders expressed grief and concern.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the flood has affected over 6.33 lakh people across 21 districts, while rescue and relief operations are underway.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered all possible help to the northeastern states reeling under floods following heavy downpour.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Pakistan’s latest water-related scare narrative, calling it a “baseless attempt” to incite fear over a hypothetical situation involving the Brahmaputra River.

Assam’s 9-year-old Binita Chetry secured third place at BGT 2025, earning praise from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and winning hearts with her graceful performance and humility.

IndiGo will expand its services in Assam, including new flights and adjusted routes. A Delhi-Jorhat non-stop flight begins mid-September 2025, and a Guwahati-Navi Mumbai service starts winter 2025.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed 81 arrests for pro-Pakistan social media posts. Meanwhile, the NIA raided 15 locations in eight states, busting a Pakistan-linked espionage network leaking sensitive information and receiving foreign funds.

Assam chief minister acknowledged the dire situation and advised private establishments to take appropriate measures. Locals expressed concerns about recurring flooding and urged the government for solutions.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, the newly appointed president of Assam Congress, has said that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations of Pakistan links are part of a "C-grade Bollywood cinema" that is "going to flop badly".

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi clashed on X over a resurfaced 2022 post on Pakistan floods, triggering a political war of words.