Hitendra

In a surprising turn of events, Gaurav Gogoi, the scion of former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, encountered a crushing defeat in his inaugural assembly election in Jorhat. Despite his elevated national stature, he fell short against the seasoned BJP leader hitendra Nath Goswami, losing by more than 23,000 votes.

The high-stakes Assam assembly elections are set for results on May 4, with the BJP aiming for a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Exit polls suggest an edge for the BJP, while the Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks a comeback. Key constituencies like Jalukbari and Jorhat witnessed closely watched contests.

As counting trends solidify, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead the BJP to a third consecutive term, marking a significant setback for the Congress and a fragmented opposition. The BJP-led alliance's dominance is evident as key opposition players struggle to translate their campaigns into electoral victories, signaling a familiar outcome for the state's political landscape.

Assam recorded over 85% voter turnout in its recent elections, with exit polls projecting a third consecutive term for the BJP led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The election saw intensified political exchanges between the ruling NDA and a divided opposition, with several key constituencies expected to witness closely fought contests.

The Tea Board of India will close the Jorhat Tea Auction Centre in April 2026. This move aims for a new pan-India digital auction system. Growers in upper Assam will now rely solely on the Guwahati centre. The decision has sparked concern among tea producers and industry stakeholders.

India's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the 2026 Assembly election results, with significant shifts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Voters delivered a strong mandate for change, dismantling established power structures and ushering in new political forces across the nation.

Gaurav Gogoi's defeat in Assam's 2026 assembly elections, despite being the Congress's chief ministerial face and a legacy leader, underscores the party's shrinking footprint. The BJP secured a massive victory, winning 102 seats, while Congress managed only 19. This outcome highlights a deeper political churn, impacting legacy, identity, and strategy.

Assam's 2026 Assembly elections are set for a defining clash, pitting the ruling NDA against a resurgent Congress. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma faces a challenge in his Jalukbari stronghold, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has turned Jorhat into a high-stakes battleground. The outcome will shape the state's political future.

Jorhat, a key Assam constituency, is set for a high-stakes battle as Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi faces off against BJP MLA hitendra Nath Goswami. This contest symbolizes the broader BJP-Congress rivalry and carries historical weight, with Gogoi's father having begun his political career in the same seat.

Gaurav Gogoi, who is leading the opposition into the battle of ballots, shares his insights on the stakes, strategies and shifting ground realities with TOI’s Kangkan Kalita

A special probe committee has ruled out AI generation for sleaze videos allegedly involving suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao. The panel's report stated the clips are neither deepfakes nor edited. This development has led to a notice being issued to Rao, initiating a departmental inquiry.

In a bold political shake-up, the BJP released its inaugural list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly, a move that sees the exclusion of 19 incumbent MLAs, including a minister and the deputy speaker. The party is opting for fresh faces and former members of Congress, leading to unrest in some constituencies marked by protests and resignations.

Veteran BJP leader Vinod Tawde is set to return to electoral politics after a seven-year hiatus, nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra. His nomination follows successful party assignments in Bihar and other state elections, showcasing his strategic acumen. Tawde, a former minister, was previously denied an assembly ticket in 2019.

Dr hitendra Patel was repeated on the post of the chairman of the standing committee of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC).

Lucky Khan, who masterminded the kidnapping of hitendra Purohit, may have committed similar offences in the past too.

HSBC veteran hitendra Dave, who until recently headed the bank’s global banking and markets division, took charge as India CEO last year. He has played a developmental role in Indian financial markets as a member of the capital markets committee.

Senior IPS officer R hitendra is the new additional commissioner of traffic.The post fell vacant after incumbent officer MA Saleem was transferred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

MUMBAI: The Congress is depending on former TADA detenu hitendra Thakur, who is out on bail, to mobilise voters in the Vasai-Virar belt in the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.

About eight people astride two-wheelers and not wearing helmets were killed in road accidents on average every day in Karnataka during 2018-20, according to state police data.

Police on Monday filed a complaint of abetment to suicide against Dr hitendra Patel, an orthopaedist from Ghatlodia, for allegedly driving his wife to suicide by deviant sexual behaviour and maltreatment ever since they got married in August 2020.

With an emotional note that 'a teen daughter wants to have a last glimpse of her father', Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to help bring back the body of Udaipur's tribal man hitendra Garasia stuck in Russia for last six months.