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Pakistan-linked funding, FCRA violations by Gaurav Gogoi’s wife: Assam SIT probe

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:41 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe had flagged serious allegations against Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi, the British-born wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, involving her Pakistan-era employment and alleged foreign fund transfers that may have violated India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).

Bharat Ratna for Savarkar would enhance award’s prestige, says RSS chief

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that conferring the Bharat Ratna on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, would be an “honour for the award itself”, asserting that the Hindutva ideologue has already garnered widespread public admiration.

'Deals must be win-win, isolation not an option': Mohan Bhagwat on India-US trade agreement

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday underscored the importance of India engaging with the global economy. He stated that international trade agreements should be designed to provide mutual benefits while also protecting the interests of the nation and its farmers.

Assam SIT probe poses questions on Gaurav Gogoi's links with Pakistani national

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:54 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Pakistan links of Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth Gogoi, identified Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, a Pakistani national and advisor to Pakistan’s Planning Commission, as the central handler in the case.

'I have documents': Assam CM escalates attack after Gaurav Gogoi calls SIT evidence bogus

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) In response to the comments made by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on social media after his press conference, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a vigorous counteroffensive on Sunday. He again questioned Gogoi's international trips and sought clarification regarding what he described as "serious national security concerns".

'Worse than C-grade cinema': Gaurav Gogoi blasts CM Sarma over Pakistan-link claims

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:28 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the press conference, levelling grave allegations against him, calling it "worse than a C-grade cinema".

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday escalated his attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the latter's past visit to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi raised serious political and national security concerns and warranted a broader investigation.

CM Himanta Sarma asks Centre to probe ‘Pakistan links’ of Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:31 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday stated that the allegations concerning Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and Elizabeth Gogoi, who is the spouse of Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, are of a very serious nature and should not be regarded as a trivial issue.

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday lauded the recently announced India–US Interim Trade Agreement, while criticising the Congress for its opposition to the "historic" pact.

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The government is seeking inputs from various stakeholders on the rules and forms in the Income-tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026, it was announced on Sunday.

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Pakistan-linked funding, FCRA violations by Gaurav Gogoi’s wife: Assam SIT probe

Bharat Ratna for Savarkar would enhance award’s prestige, says RSS chief

'Deals must be win-win, isolation not an option': Mohan Bhagwat on India-US trade agreement

Assam SIT probe poses questions on Gaurav Gogoi's links with Pakistani national

'I have documents': Assam CM escalates attack after Gaurav Gogoi calls SIT evidence bogus

'Worse than C-grade cinema': Gaurav Gogoi blasts CM Sarma over Pakistan-link claims

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

CM Himanta Sarma asks Centre to probe ‘Pakistan links’ of Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

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