News for 'Guwahati'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior official said on Friday.

Sarma renews Pak agent claim, Gogoi dares CM to release SIT report

Sarma renews Pak agent claim, Gogoi dares CM to release SIT report

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Speaking to reporters at Tezpur, Sarma also said that he would be happy if Gogoi files a case against him for making such a remark.

Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg

Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

As the smoke from the flames flared up, slogans like 'Zubeen, Zubeen' and 'Jai Zubeenda' reverberated in the air, and people were heard singing his song Mayabini Ratir Buku.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Junior Worlds: Tanvi, Unnati move into pre-quarters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree Ramraj overcame some anxious moments to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

Women's World Cup: India beat SL by DLS Method in opener

Women's World Cup: India beat SL by DLS Method in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

India recovered to 43/1 in 10 overs when the players were forced off the field in Guwahati.

Meghalaya girl sold in Raj for Rs 3 lakh after Facebook friendship; 3 held

Meghalaya girl sold in Raj for Rs 3 lakh after Facebook friendship; 3 held

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A human trafficking racket spanning multiple states has been busted with the arrest of three persons in connection with the sale of a young girl from Meghalaya and her forced marriage in Rajasthan. Several other young women from the Northeast are believed to have met the same fate.

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Buoyed by her team's first win in the ongoing Women's World Cup in Guwahati on Friday, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine expressed hopes of a turnaround for the White Ferns in the tournament and cited South Africa's stunning victory over India.

World Jr Badminton: India sweep past UAE to reach QF

World Jr Badminton: India sweep past UAE to reach QF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

World Junior C'ships: India storm into quarters with clinical win over UAE

Flight carrying Assam CM diverted to Agartala due to bad weather

Flight carrying Assam CM diverted to Agartala due to bad weather

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The aircraft, later, flew to Guwahati after an improvement in the weather conditions in Guwahati, said KC Meena, the director of the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport at Agartala.

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Brooke Halliday and skipper Sophie Devine scored fighting fifties before the bowlers fired in unison to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup match, in Guwahati, on Friday.

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Women's WC: Rain forces abandonment of Sri Lanka's match against Australia

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

Tanvi wins silver, ends 17-year wait

Tanvi wins silver, ends 17-year wait

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Tanvi Sharma's bid to script history by winning a gold medal at the BWF World Junior Championships ended in heartbreak as she lost in straight games to Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'When I first entered the team, Mithali di (Mithali Raj) and Jhulan di (Jhulan Goswami) were our seniors, and to now see the transition with Harman di and Smriti leading together is really special. They've created an environment where everyone wants to give their all for the team.'

From sister Jongki to Zubeen, successive tragedies haunt Borthakur family

From sister Jongki to Zubeen, successive tragedies haunt Borthakur family

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It was 23 years ago that the family had lost one of its daughters, Jongki, on a cold January winter, when her vehicle met with an accident while going to perform at a function.

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Despite India's seven-wicket win in Delhi, Gambhir called the surface 'alarming' and stressed the need for more balanced wickets to keep Test cricket alive.

Guwahati to host Test for the first time! Check out India's home season schedule

Guwahati to host Test for the first time! Check out India's home season schedule

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host a Test match for the time when India play South Africa in the second Test in November.

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Having already secured a place in the semi-finals, England will be hoping to acquire some quality workout time for their batters in their last league match against a beleaguered and rain-tormented New Zealand in the women's World match Cup, in Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Spinners call shots as England start Women's WC campaign with 10-wicket drubbing of SA

World Jr Badminton: China unstoppable; India win bronze

World Jr Badminton: China unstoppable; India win bronze

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

China beat Indonesia to win Suhandinata Cup for 15th time; India, Japan claim bronze

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

For India, the battle is no longer about proving skill or form, but about crossing the elusive final hurdle that has so often tripped them -- including in this very tournament.

'It's unreal...' Wolvaardt on SA's maiden ODI WC final

'It's unreal...' Wolvaardt on SA's maiden ODI WC final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Having played the most defining knock of her career to ensure South Africa's maiden entry into Women's ODI World Cup final, skipper Laura Wolvaardt found the feeling to be surreal.

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

South Africa will be eager to turn consistent recent form into a title-winning run when they open their women's ODI World Cup campaign against traditional powerhouses England in Guwahati on Friday.

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut'.

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's top seeded Tanvi Sharma produced a near-perfect match against China's Liu Si Ya to storm into the final of the BWF World Junior Champions, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at the Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The event honoured exceptional Air Warriors and showcased both heritage aircraft and modern assets like the Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Apache helicopters. Emphasising indigenous strength and readiness, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed the IAF's growth from modest origins to a global force.

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.

Young White Ferns all-rounder ruled out of World Cup

Young White Ferns all-rounder ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Women's World Cup: Devonshire ruled out; New Zealand calls up Hannah Rowe

Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The ICC said that 'clarity is awaited' on Reddy's participation in the World Cup after the freak accident in her follow-through.

When the Moon Turned Red Over India

When the Moon Turned Red Over India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Glimpses of the Blood Moon as seen from Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi and Guwahati.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tanvi becomes first Indian female in 17 years to secure world junior medal, Hooda misses out

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former captain Heather Knight guided England to a four-wicket win over a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

Tanvi, Unnati keep rolling at Junior Worlds

Tanvi, Unnati keep rolling at Junior Worlds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

World Junior C'ships: Gnana Dattu, Bhavya-Vishakha reach quarters; Tanvi, Unnati also advance

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

After her early dismissal, Georgia Plimmer brought some spark to the White Ferns' innings, taking on the English attack with a flurry of boundaries.

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says most of those present with singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore during his death have yet to respond to CID summons, and addresses related political accusations.