Goodies from Uncle Assam

Last month, in a grand act of political theatre, roughly 40L women, in Assam, received ₹9,000 each, in their bank accounts. Roughly half of the state’s households received this lumpsum payment as upohar (gift) from mama, as chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is popularly known. These households already receive ₹1,250 monthly, under the Orunodoi 3.0…

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Subu Vedam: Indian-origin Subu Vedam avoids deportation after 40 years in prison for murder conviction, judge says he ‘has grown as a person’

After spending more than four decades in prison and consistently avoiding deportation for a murder conviction that was later overturned, Indian-origin Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam has won a crucial legal battle to remain in the United States.A US immigration judge has ruled that 64-year-old Vedam can stay in the country, rejecting efforts by the Department of…

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S Jaishankar: Jaishankar to Iran counterpart: Back efforts to stop war | India News

NEW DELHI: Referring to the importance of efforts to restore stability and security to the West Asia region, external affairs minister S Jaishankar stressed India’s support for ongoing regional and international efforts to stop the war in a conversation with his Iran counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, according to an Iranian readout released Monday.Apart from Araghchi,…

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Less than a week after thousands of layoffs, Oracle hires new CFO; appointment is ‘effective immediately’ as the company faces …

It’s been less than a week since Oracle announced thousands of layoffs across its offices worldwide. Oracle layoffs were notified to fired employees in an email at 6 a.m. on March 31. The email sent to thousands of employees informed them that Tuesday (March 31) would be their last day. “After careful consideration of Oracle’s…

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Tamil Nadu Custodial death: From Covid lockdown violation to night-long torture: Why Tamil Nadu court awarded death to 9 cops | Chennai News

Nine policemen received the death penalty for the brutal torture and killing of a father and son in Madurai’s Sathankulam police station MADURAI: Nearly six years after a late-night lockdown violation spiralled into one of the most shocking custodial death cases, a Madurai court on Monday sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and…

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‘I cannot understand this call’: Kumble, Ashwin slam Rahane’s shocking decision | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane found himself under intense scrutiny after opting to bat first against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, a decision that drew sharp criticism from several former cricketers. With rain forecast and conditions heavily favouring bowlers early on,…

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‘He is the biggest problem’: Ex-India cricketer exposes CSK’s biggest concern | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, left, interacts with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Noor Ahmad’s form, calling it the biggest issue for Chennai Super Kings following their 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.Noor, who was one of CSK’s standout performers last season, has…

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Mona Singh reveals she had to warn ‘EXCITED’ Gaurav Gera to keep his ‘Dhurandhar’ role a secret: ‘Remember you’ve signed NDA?’ | Hindi Movie News

Mona Singh revealed Gaurav Gera’s immense excitement after landing a role in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise. She advised him against revealing character details, emphasizing the importance of respecting NDAs and the creative process. Gera portrays Aalam, an Indian intelligence handler operating from a juice shop, whose performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has deeply moved audiences….

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