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BNP’s landslide brings anti-India leaders to mainstream; casts shadow on Dhaka-Delhi ties

Bangladesh's elections bring the BNP to power with a decisive mandate, but the return of controversial leaders with past convictions and alleged anti-India links complicates regional ties. The new government's push for former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India presents an immediate diplomatic challenge, signaling a potential shift in bilateral…

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MHA forms tribunal to review ULFA's status as an unlawful association

The tribunal will be headed by Justice Michael Zothankhuma of the Gauhati High Court, mentioning a gazette notification issued by the MHA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Took time to pick up the pieces’: A trio’s struggle after ‘ULFA label’ and ‘staged’ police shooting

On December 23 last year, Dipjyoti Neog, Biswanath Borgohain, and Manuj Buragohain left their homes in Assam’s Tinsukia district for a picnic in Arunachal Pradesh, packing themselves into a Maruti 800. But it turned out to be a trip that haunts them even today.

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Former ULFA commander contests Lok Sabha election from Bihar’s Valmikinagar

Former ULFA commander Naba Kumar Sarania, now with Jan Suraksha Party, challenges rejection to contest Lok Sabha from Bihar.

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Stay away from militants’ recruitment drives: Assam DGP to youth

Assam’s Director General of Police, Gyanendra Pratap Singh has advised the youth of the State to stay away from unsafe conflict zones by not falling prey to the recruitment campaigns of extremist groups. His appeal through conventional and social media platforms followed a drone strike on a mobile unit of…

The Hindu

ULFA | Autumn of the militants

Symbol of Assamese pride, ULFA formed in 1744 Rang Ghar to fight for a "sovereign socialist Assam" through an armed struggle.

The Hindu

ULFA pact: an accord of safeguards?

The tripartite peace deal between the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, the Centre and the Assam government may have more to offer for the BJP agenda than for peace plans

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Understanding the peace pact with ULFA | Explained

ULFA signs tripartite peace deal with Centre & Assam govt. to safeguard indigenous rights & accelerate State's development.

The Hindu

Extremism in Assam 90% over, says Assam CM

Peace accord between Assam govt & ULFA ends 90% of extremism; 11 accords since 2016, only ULFA (I) remains to be mainstreamed.

The Hindu

Peace accord 'shameful', political settlement not possible when goals, ideals given up: ULFA(I)

ULFA (Independent) leader Paresh Barua terms tripartite peace agreement "shameful", demands political settlement outside Indian Constitution.

The Hindu

Endgame: On the tripartite agreement between the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, Union government and the Assam government

The ULFA has long lost its potency as an insurgent force from its heydays in the 1990s, when it managed to tap the discontent that persisted in rural Assam even after the Assam Accord

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Census to be delayed till at least October 2024; Ayodhya airport takes off ahead of Ram Temple consecration ceremony in January and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 31, 2023

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Singapore envoy praises tripartite pact with ULFA faction

Singapore High Commissioner hails historic ULFA peace pact, sees investment opportunities in Northeast India.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | South Africa files ICJ case against Israel for ‘genocidal acts’; Budget session only window for CAA implementation ahead of LS polls, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 30, 2023

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A rebel group in the Indian state of Assam signs a peace accord with the government

A rebel group that fought for decades to free India’s northeastern state of Assam from New Delhi’s rule has signed a peace accord with the government pledging to end the insurgency in the region

The Hindu

Centre, Assam government sign peace pact with pro-talks faction of ULFA

ULFA peace deal: Centre and Assam government sign peace pact with ULFA, bringing lasting peace to Assam and fulfilling aspirations of people.

Dynamite News

A peace accord set to be signed between ULFA, Centre and Assam Govts

A peace accord between a faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), and the Central and Assam Governments is all set to be signed this evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Disabled staff to get quota in promotion with effect from 2016, Supreme Court Collegium recommends CJs to five HCs; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 29, 2023

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16-member pro-talks ULFA delegation leaves for New Delhi for signing peace accord

A 16-member delegation of the ULFA pro-talks faction led by chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa left for New Delhi on Wednesday

The Hindu

Three youths hurt in police firing while trying to escape from custody in Assam: Official

Three youths injured while attempting to escape police custody in Tinsukia, Assam while en route to join ULFA (I).

The Hindu

ULFA(I) executes two senior members

Lachit Hazarika alias ‘Brigadier’ Salim and Nayanmoni Chetia alias Bornali were given capital punishment on September 20

The Hindu

All accused in 2004 Assam blast on I-Day acquitted

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had claimed responsibility for the blast during the Independence Day celebration. Twenty others were injured, some grievously, in the explosion.

The Hindu

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.

Dynamite News

Banned ULFA Militant Killed In Encounter With Forces In Assam's Tinsukia; Arms & Ammunition Recovered

One militant of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) was killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces along with the recovery of arms and ammunition in Assam's Tinsukia. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Gunfight Between Security Forces And ULFA-I Takes Place Tinsukia

A gunfight between security forces and suspected ULFA-I militants took place in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday morning. Read on for details:

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