BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate the party's win in municipality poll in Nagaon district of Assam. Photograph: PTI Photo The outcome of urban civic election in Assam has provided the......

5.1 earthquake shakes north-east India

A earthquake of moderate intensity measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale shook Assam and other parts of the north-eastern region in the small hours on Wednesday, officials said.The epicentre of the......

Bandh: Oppn fuels public angst over price hike

The combined Opposition's call for a Bharat Bandh on Monday has brought most of the country to a near standstill. Rediff.com correspondents report from across the country: Mumbai: Senior BJP leader......

Assam: 3 injured in ULFA attack

Three persons, including two non-Assamese businessmen and a constable of the Assam police, were critically injured when their vehicle came under heavy firing from banned United Liberation Front of......