​Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid down certain conditions for the migrant Bangladesh-origin Bengali-speaking Muslims, called “miya”, if they want to be recognised as indigenous people of the state: “They should stop having more than two children and practising polygamy as it is not the culture of Assamese people. If they want to become indigenous, they cannot marry off their minor daughters.”

Kalyan Kumar Pathak, additional superintendent of police of STF, said, “The Assam Special Task Force has detained IIT-G student Tauseef Ali Farooqui who claimed to have joined ISIS. He had sent mails and posts on social media about his wish to join ISIS.”

Holi 2024: Different regions of India have their own unique ways of celebrating the festival of colours. For instance, Punjabis celebrate Hola Mohalla with grandeur, while Biharis revel in the festivities of Phagua.