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PHOTOS: Aung San Suu Kyi 'wins' in Myanmar by-polls

PHOTOS: Aung San Suu Kyi 'wins' in Myanmar by-polls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi won a seat in the country's lower house of parliament on Sunday after defeating her two rival candidates in a by-election in her constituency, the main opposition party said.

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

Exclusive: After India, B'desh in cyber war with Myanmar

Exclusive: After India, B'desh in cyber war with Myanmar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The hacking of Bangladeshi websites including its largest online news site bdnews24.com has triggered the war, which is expected to again speed in days to come.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

Suu Kyi, Myanmar govt trying to work with each other

Suu Kyi, Myanmar govt trying to work with each other

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Cooperation and national reconciliation, and not political confrontation, seems to be Aung San Suu Kyi's objective, believes B Raman

China helps Myanmar bolster Coco Island facilities

China helps Myanmar bolster Coco Island facilities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2002

It involves the construction of a jetty measuring 85m by 70m. The development is likely to cause concern to New Delhi.

DON'T MISS: Even at Myanmar's punk show, Suu Kyi's a hit!

DON'T MISS: Even at Myanmar's punk show, Suu Kyi's a hit!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Punk is alive and well in the once-isolated land of Myanmar. Here's proof of that

Indian football team departs without two players, chef de mission

Indian football team departs without two players, chef de mission

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga did not accompany the Indian football team that left the country on Sunday for the Asian Games in China.

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The women's football competition at the Asian Games 2023, meanwhile, will kick off on September 21.

Mizoram polls peaceful, with over 77% turnout

Mizoram polls peaceful, with over 77% turnout

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Mizoram assembly elections passed off peacefully on Tuesday with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise, officials said.

China pips India to sign gas deal with Myanmar

China pips India to sign gas deal with Myanmar

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

China has pipped India to sign a 30-year agreement to import natural gas from fields lying in Myanmar offshore where India's state-owned companies have 25 per cent stake.

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse the mob, officials said.

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Refuting the opposition's claim that Manipur 'is burning', a senior government functionary said on Thursday that no killing has happened in the state since July 18 and asserted that peace and normalcy will be restored soon through ongoing talks with the two warring communities -- Meiteis and Kukis.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

Mr PM, ask your ministers to stop boasting on Myanmar op: Congress

Mr PM, ask your ministers to stop boasting on Myanmar op: Congress

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The Congress on Thursday came down hard on Union ministers for making "boastful and jingoistic" statements on the Army operation in Myanmar and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give them "mentoring and counselling".

Pressure mounts on Myanmar to release Suu Kyi

Pressure mounts on Myanmar to release Suu Kyi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Aung San Suu Kyi spent her 58th birthday on Thursday in Yangon's forbidding Insein prison.

OVL, GAIL face penalty in Myanmar gas field

OVL, GAIL face penalty in Myanmar gas field

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd and GAIL, the two Indian partners in Daewoo's recent Shwe gas discovery off Myanmar, may have to buy their way into the field as they did not contribute to the drilling cost of the first well.

Mobs torch abandoned houses, buses in Manipur

Mobs torch abandoned houses, buses in Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The incident occurred at Sapormeina when the buses were coming from Dimapur on Tuesday evening.

Al Qaeda helping regional proxy to spread to J-K, says UN report

Al Qaeda helping regional proxy to spread to J-K, says UN report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Terror group Al Qaeda is "shaping" its regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent to spread its operations into Jammu and Kashmir, Bangladesh and Myanmar, according to a UN report.

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

A highly-placed defence source said a first information report was registered against COCOMI on July 10, after the outfit gave a call to people 'not to surrender weapons.'

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India and China made progress in five-six friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh through talks in the last three years and efforts are underway to resolve the remaining issues, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, is one of the most decorated soldiers to join politics. He still has two bullets lodged inside his body sustained in a gun battle with terrorists in J&K.

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shah said the ULFA, the oldest insurgent group of Assam, agreed to abjure violence, disband the organisation and join the democratic process.

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting in Moreh town of Manipur on Wednesday to take stock of the security situation in the northeastern state which has been witnessing sporadic violence for nearly a month.

What the Myanmar raid signals to Pakistan

What the Myanmar raid signals to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

'In the short to medium term, the Myanmar raid will impose caution on Pakistan in planning another 26/11-like adventure. As a result of this caution, even if the proxy war ebbs, it will reduce the danger of escalation to a nuclear stand-off,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India says 'disturbed' over jail sentence for Suu Kyi

India says 'disturbed' over jail sentence for Suu Kyi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

"We are disturbed at the recent verdicts. As a neighbouring democracy, India has been consistently supportive of the democratic transition in Myanmar," Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said.

'Drug mafia behind Manipur violence'

'Drug mafia behind Manipur violence'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'The Bharatiya Janata Party government has taken strict action against the drug mafia and that is why the drug mafia became active in this incident and they have a big role in this Manipur violence.'

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An all-out offensive was launched to trace and eliminate the militants involved in massacre of 20 army men in Manipur on Thursday.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

IOC to bid for 2 oil blocks in Myanmar

IOC to bid for 2 oil blocks in Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp and its exploration partner Oil India Ltd plan to bid for two onshore oil and gas exploration blocks in Myanmar.

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Suu Kyi, 76, faces charges including incitement, violation of Covid-19 protocols and violation of the Official Secrets Act, which add up to combined maximum sentences of more than 100 years.

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, deputy CM Tawnluia, ministers, and MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive protest rally in Aizawl.

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that a police case has been filed on the basis of a complaint against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for a report critiquing media coverage out of Manipur, and accused them of trying to "provoke clashes" in the state.

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'The Assam Rifles are supporting the Kuki-narco terrorists.'

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Karnataka unit shared photographs of the artworks inside the new Parliament House, including the murals of ancient India, Chanakya, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and B R Ambedkar and the cultural diversity of the country.