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2 essays from Assam.
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Assam's Deadly 2026 Monsoon Floods: What Happened and Why, Explained
A severe monsoon has battered northeast India, and Assam has been the hardest hit, with dozens of lives lost, Sivasagar among the worst affected, and hundreds of thousands displaced. Here is a clear, factual account of the 2026 floods and the forces behind them.
Aug 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Himanta's Fortress: How the BJP Retained Assam in 2026, Explained
While West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu changed hands, Assam went the other way. Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP swept back to power with a two-thirds majority. Here is the full story of the 2026 Assam result, the man behind it, and what it means for the Northeast.
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read