In a significant address at Nagaon, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several railway projects, including the Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Guwahati to Kolkata and two Amrit Bharat Express trains. He emphasized that these projects would integrate the North East with the rest of India, stating, 'Connectivity expansion creates confidence that the North East is no longer on the margins of development.' The Prime Minister launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of compromising Assam's identity and security by allowing illegal infiltration for political gains. He highlighted the BJP government's efforts to reclaim forests and cultural sites from illegal occupation. Modi warned that infiltrators are disrupting demographic balance and threatening the livelihoods of local youth and tribals. He concluded by asserting that the progress of Assam is pivotal for the development of the entire North East and India, urging the people to remain vigilant against the policies of the opposition.
At the India Today Conclave, policymakers and industry leaders discussed India’s accelerating EV transition, highlighting policy support, rising adoption and the critical challenges of charging infrastructure, localisation and consumer confidence.
At the India Today Delhi Conclave 2026, the author Pico Iyer explained why silence and reflection matter in a hyperconnected world. He said even 20 minutes of quiet each day can sharpen attention and decision-making.
Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, the man responsible for the party's organisational affairs, told Rajdeep Sardesai that the party has lost faith in the Election Commission of India as it has turned partisan under the Narendra Modi government. On the question of Congress's electoral struggles since 2014, Venugopal, who was elected from Kerala's Alappuzha constituency in 2024, said that every party has had its share of ups and downs. However, he added that the Congress will emerge victorious in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Calling Rahul Gandhi a brave man, he said that the present Leader of Opposition is capable of becoming the face of the Opposition in 2029. However, when asked about his CM ambitions, Venugopal sidestepped the question and called himself a proud Keralite.
Shikha Gautam claimed she had secured AIR 113 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 after results were declared on March 6, 2026, sparking celebrations in her village
