Rubio calls India a refining superpower. How a crude-importer became top refiner
From a small refinery in Assam's Digboi to the world's largest refining complex in Jamnagar, India's oil refining industry has grown by leaps and bounds to become a global powerhouse. Now, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is calling the country a refining superpower.
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India's refining capacity expansion represents significant industrial infrastructure development and global competitive positioning.
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Growth of the refining industry from Digboi to Jamnagar has created direct and indirect employment opportunities across regions.
India Today
Assam man earned Rs 6 a day; his farm now turns over up to Rs 80 lakh a year
At 15, Tileswar Handique was working as a daily-wage labourer in Assam, earning Rs 6 a day to help support his family.
Times of India
Day after 3 Meiteis killed, Kuki man shot dead as Manipur violence escalates
GUWAHATI: A 45-year-old Kuki tribesman was shot dead by gunmen while collecting bamboo shoots in a forest in Manipur's Kangpokpi on Tuesday.
Times of India
SIR must for checking inflow of ‘outsiders’: Arunachal BJP
BJP Assam/Arunachal backs Special Intensive Revision to ensure accurate voter lists amid concerns over outsiders and ILP protections.
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SIR (Special Intensive Revision) and ILP (Inner Line Permit) enforcement could lead to voter disenfranchisement if implementation lacks due process safeguards, affecting citizens' constitutional right to vote.
The Hindu
3 killed in Manipur, protesters take bodies of 2 to CM’s house
GUWAHATI: Three Meitei villagers were fatally shot and as many wounded in an ambush by suspected militants inside a forest on the Imphal East-Kangpokpi
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Militant violence and security failures in a sensitive border region indicate breakdown in law and order and security apparatus effectiveness.
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Ongoing conflict in Manipur restricts movement, disrupts civilian access to public spaces and forest areas, and forces state resources toward emergency management.
Times of India
IIT JAM 2027 registration ends today; apply at jam.iitkgp.ac.in
IIT JAM 2027 Registration Last Date Today: IIT Kharagpur will activate an application window tentatively on November 1, allowing candidates to make changes to their submitted form by paying an additional charge.
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The article informs eligible candidates about IIT JAM registration, facilitating access to postgraduate science programs at premier institutions.
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IIT JAM qualifications lead to higher education and improved career prospects for graduates in science and technology fields.
The Indian Express
Guwahati railway network set for major upgrade: New lines, 2nd Saraighat Bridge, stations and more
Guwahati railway expansion projects: Guwahati railway infrastructure gets a major upgrade with new lines, second Saraighat Bridge, station redevelopment, Mega Coaching Complex and more.
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Railway network expansion directly improves transportation infrastructure capacity and connectivity in the Guwahati region.
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Construction and operation of new railway lines, stations, and coaching complex will generate employment opportunities during implementation and maintenance phases.
The Indian Express
Two arrested in Guwahati nightclub assault case
Two arrested in Guwahati nightclub assault case as police investigate a viral video and suo motu case.
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Police investigation and suo motu case initiation demonstrate judicial/law enforcement response to potential criminal conduct.
The Hindu
In Guwahati Shocker, Woman Stripped, Assaulted By Bouncers In Nightclub
A video being widely shared on social media shows the woman lying on the floor without any clothes and being kicked by two other women.
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The incident highlights potential failures in law enforcement and safety protocols at nightlife establishments, creating pressure on judicial and regulatory systems.
NDTV
Upper Assam’s flood catastrophe is a direct result of river and mountain grabbing Mitul Baruah
Rampant mining and deforestation have shaken the very core of the region’s fragile ecologies.
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Mining and deforestation directly damage ecosystems and increase flood vulnerability in Upper Assam.
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Floods resulting from ecological degradation cause crop damage and threaten agricultural livelihoods in flood-affected regions.
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Assam floods aren’t just about the Brahmaputra. Broken landscapes are causing devastation
The south-bank districts of Upper Assam, at the heart of the recent flood, were once among the Brahmaputra valley’s most resilient regions
- AgricultureHurts
Floods in Upper Assam's south-bank districts directly damage crops and agricultural land, reducing productivity and farmer incomes.
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Broken landscapes and damaged terrain compromise roads, embankments, and local infrastructure resilience in flood-prone regions.
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The article identifies landscape degradation itself as a causal factor in increased flood devastation, indicating environmental deterioration.
The Indian Express
Why it cannot be business as usual for Assam as it rebuilds from floods 11 hours ago
Researcher Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman said that the task at hand is to ‘learn, scientifically map the larger floodplain and build back better and in alternate ways’.
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