Why Bangladesh cast a keen eye on Assam, West Bengal poll results

 The elections in two eastern Indian states were keenly observed in Bangladesh for two major contentious issues, writes Prakash Bhandari from Dhaka. IMAGE: Mamata Banerjee with Bihar Chief......

BJP, allies secure simple majority in Assam

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies on Thursday secured simple majority by bagging 64 seats in the 126-member Assam assembly. The BJP alone has won 44 seats and is leading in 17 while its......

Stage set for final phase of polling in Assam

The stage is set for the second and final phase of polling in Assam on Monday that will decide the fate of 525 candidates in 61 assembly constituencies with ruling Congress, Bharatiya Janata......

EC rap for Assam minister, MP for 'hate speech'

The Election Commission has expressed "displeasure" over 'hate speech' made by an Assam Cabinet minister and inflammatory statement made by a sitting MP while campaigning for the Lok Sabha......