Latest updates in politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rs 4000 crore 'Bamboo Orchids' terminal at Guwahati International Airport. The nature-themed facility, capable of handling 13.1 million passengers yearly, is set to become a key aviation hub for Northeast India by early 2026.
BJP supporters staged widespread protests in West Bengal on Saturday, condemning recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The demonstrations, triggered by a mob lynching, caused traffic disruptions and drew strong political statements from party leaders.
President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Viksit Bharat Bill, replacing MGNREGA with a new 125-day rural employment guarantee. The law introduces a 60-day agricultural break and central-state fund sharing, amid opposition protests over the name change.