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Assam cabinet undergoes expansion, 12 MLAs sworn in

Assam's council of ministers has expanded to 17 members. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inducted 12 new ministers. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office. The new cabinet includes ministers from BJP, AGP, and BPF. This expansion follows the NDA's strong performance in the recent assembly elections.

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Assam cabinet to be expanded on June 5: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cabinet expansion for June 5, following the return of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya from Mongolia. The current cabinet has four ministers alongside the Chief Minister. This expansion comes after the NDA secured a significant majority in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

The Economic Times

Assam Cabinet full list: Here are leaders who took oath with Himanta Biswa Sarma as ministers

Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term. He leads the third NDA government in the state. Four other ministers also took oath. The NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the recent assembly polls. The BJP won 82 seats, with allies AGP…

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From Congress bastion to BJP fortress: NDA set for historic third term in Assam

Assam witnesses a historic political shift as the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma makes history as the first non-Congress leader to be sworn in for a second straight term. The NDA's victory marks a significant change from the state's Congress dominance.

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Muslim women in Parliament: Ranee Narah’s journey from sportswoman to politician

Three days before Ranee Narah turned 47, on 28 October 2012, her then party colleague Himanta Biswa Sarma had tweeted, ‘Congratulation to Shrimati Rani Narah for her induction into the Union Council of Ministers.’

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Assam Assembly: Newly elected members to take oath today

Five newly elected MLAs who won the recently concluded bye-elections in Assam, will take the oath of legislators of Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More than 75% polling in last Assam phase

Over 75% voter turnout in peaceful Lok Sabha elections across four constituencies in Guwahati, Assam.

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Campaign for last phase of Lok Sabha polls ends in Assam

Assam's final Lok Sabha election phase in Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar with BJP, Congress, and regional allies.

The Hindu

Payback time for BJP in Asom Gana Parishad’s quest for Parliament berth

The Asom Gana Parishad was the BJP's stepping stone to power in Assam. More than two decades later, it is payback time for the latter in the regional party’s quest for a berth in Parliament

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Elections that shaped India | The United Front experiment (1996-98)

India's tumultuous political landscape between 1996-1999 under United Front governments reshaped the nation's political dynamics and foreign policy.

The Hindu

Assam: Congress asked to leave Barpeta Lok Sabha seat to the Left Front

Educationists and activists urge APCC to withdraw from Barpeta seat to defeat BJP ally, emphasizing unity against BJP in Assam.

The Hindu

NDA to win 22 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast: Himanta

Assam CM predicts BJP-led alliance victory in 22 of 25 Northeast Lok Sabha seats, focusing on development.

The Hindu

Assam Lok Sabha polls | BJP to contest 11 seats, leaves three for allies AGP, UPPL

Among the other Northeastern States, it will support the NDPP candidate in Nagaland, while the details are being worked out in the other States, Mr. Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said.

The Hindu

Pakistan: SC rejects plea seeking full court in civilians’ military trial case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan rejected a plea seeking the constitution of a full court to hear a set of petitions challenging the trial of civilians in military courts, Geo News reported on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite news

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Assam delimitation move evokes more protest

Supporters of an ally of the ruling BJP and Opposition parties stepped up their protests against the delimitation proposals in Assam. According to the draft proposal published by the Election Commission of India (EC), the number of Lok Sabha and Assembly in the State remain unchanged at 14 and 126.…

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Clean chit for former Assam CM Prafulla Kumar Mahanta in ‘secret killings’ case

The Gauhati High Court upheld its September 2018 order absolving former Assam Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta of the charges of orchestrating a series of extrajudicial killings more than two decades ago.

Birmingham Post

Welsh Government pulls awarding of flagship business support contract after legal challenge

The new contract to run the Accelerated Growth Porgramme was supposed to start in June

Daily Record

Theatre bosses say Gaiety has come out of pandemic 'stronger' than before

The group which runs the iconic Ayr theatre will update South Ayrshire Council on its performance over the last year.

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Council steps in to save famed Scottish theatre from collapse

COUNCILLORS have agreed to help out Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre by giving them £150,000 this year – but have said that the council cannot continue to…

Daily Record

'We can't continue to support the Gaiety forever', councillor says

Councillor Bob Pollock said the famous theatre needs to come up with a viable business plan.

Daily Record

Ayr's iconic Gaiety Theatre in plea to council for £450,000 cash

The Ayr Gaiety Partnership has provided details of its work over the last 12 months, as it prepares for decision on request for £450,000 in council support.

Autosport

Date set for 2023 F1 Australian Grand Prix

Organisers for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix have confirmed its early-season dates for the 2023 edition of the event.

Motorsport

Date set for 2023 Australian Grand Prix

A date has been set for the 2023 edition of the Australian Grand Prix.

Benzinga

Ascend Wellness Shares Bought By CEO And Co-Founder Owned AGP

On July 1st AGP Partners, LLC, purchased 50,000 of class A common shares of Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc (OTCQX: AAWH) (CSE:AAWH.U) in the open market for $2.05 per share

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Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Droupadi Murmu in Assam, to meet NDA MPs and MLAs

Murmu is set to leave for Meghalaya in the afternoon

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