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Cong releases Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 'anthem'

Cong releases Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 'anthem'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The Congress on Friday said the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is being organised by the party to raise voice against the 'injustice' of the last 10 years, as it released a 'Nyay anthem' with the tagline 'Saho Mat, Daro Mat (do not suffer, do not be scared)'.

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any patrolling by Indian troops even in the buffer zones which are all in Indian Territory, explains Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

'This film makes you become patient'

'This film makes you become patient'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'

On friction with China over grazing in Ladakh, govt says...

On friction with China over grazing in Ladakh, govt says...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India has been maintaining that its ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas.

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Jaishankar said diplomacy is a work of patience and India continues to discuss the issues with the Chinese side.

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'

'Situation along border with China stable but ...': Eastern command chief

'Situation along border with China stable but ...': Eastern command chief

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Lt Gen Kalita also stated that the Army is constantly monitoring the activities across the border and is well prepared to meet any emerging challenges.

IAF to hold mega exercise near LAC; Army chief reviews situation

IAF to hold mega exercise near LAC; Army chief reviews situation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Indian Air Force will carry out a mega exercise covering the Northeastern region early next month to check its combat readiness, amid a fresh spike in tension with China along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Each time an Indian minister visits Arunachal Pradesh, the tinpot Communists in Beijing's Zhongnanhai get worked up and mutter threats.

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services.

Talks with China going on well: Rajnath on border row

Talks with China going on well: Rajnath on border row

Rediff.com5 May 2024

As the military standoff between India and China drags on along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the talks between the two sides are going on well and indicated hope for a resolution of the lingering row.

Arunachal govt building mini power projects along China border

Arunachal govt building mini power projects along China border

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched an ambitious plan to build 50 mini hydropower projects along the border with China for electrification of remote villages that are facing challenges of poor connectivity and mountainous terrain.

3.4 lakh central security personnel with state forces to be deployed for LS poll

3.4 lakh central security personnel with state forces to be deployed for LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

A maximum of 92,000 personnel of CAPFs are likely to be deployed in politically volatile West Bengal, where elections will be held in seven phases, followed by 63,500 personnel in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, where polling will be held in five phases.

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

Rediff.com26 May 2024

This is the first cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season.

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Remal, on Saturday evening and is likely to turn severe before making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

'China Murdabad'

'China Murdabad'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Protests in Mumbai and Jammu denounce the Chinese government after Chinese soldiers clashed with Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam, Arunachal ink pact to end border row, reduce disputed villages to 86

Assam, Arunachal ink pact to end border row, reduce disputed villages to 86

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Chief ministers of the two North-eastern neighbours announced in separate tweets that they met at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh and signed the agreement.

Soldier held for blackmailing girl in Chandigarh varsity leaked videos case

Soldier held for blackmailing girl in Chandigarh varsity leaked videos case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Punjab Director General of Police Guarav Yadav said Sanjeev Singh was nabbed from Arunachal Pradesh.

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.

Amid LAC tension, Rajnath talks tough from Arunachal

Amid LAC tension, Rajnath talks tough from Arunachal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Rajnath Singh asserted that India has every capability to thwart challenges along the border to protect the country's territory.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The chief engineer of 'Project Vartak', Brig Raman Kumar told ANI that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is developing and maintaining all road networks in the key border areas of western Assam and western Arunachal Pradesh.

Why removing govt officers isn't easy

Why removing govt officers isn't easy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Compulsory retirement is part of a half-yearly exercise now for cases where government wants to weed out officers, but without taking the disciplinary proceedings route.

Rahul Gandhi hates Modi, Hindutva: Rijiju

Rahul Gandhi hates Modi, Hindutva: Rijiju

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Elsewhere in the world, you do not get a second chance to be launched. I think he (Gandhi) has now been launched 19 times'

Game Changers For India's Military

Game Changers For India's Military

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Nyoma airfield, which will be one of the world's highest, will sharpen the IAF's capability along the northern border.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities and especially Muslims will continue to have open season declared on them. Institutions will continue their decline,' predicts Aakar Patel.

If speaking on Article 370, UCC is religion-based campaign, then...: Shah

If speaking on Article 370, UCC is religion-based campaign, then...: Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'If we get 399 seats and you say we have not crossed 400, then it is your wisdom. But the '400 paar' slogan is based on calculation and considered opinion'

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The defence minister visited the forward areas at a time when China is upgrading its infrastructure along the border.

China's Siang power project will impact India, warns Arunachal CM

China's Siang power project will impact India, warns Arunachal CM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday expressed concern over China's proposed mega hydropower project on the upstream of Siang River in Tibet, stating it will have a cascading effect on India and Bangladesh in the near future.

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Stating that there is no nomenclature for the three groups who have come together, Akato said they will approach the Centre for political talks.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

China says Arunachal 'inherent part' of its territory

China says Arunachal 'inherent part' of its territory

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India on Thursday strongly rejected China renaming 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that the state has 'always been' and will 'always be' an integral part of India and that assigning 'invented' names does not alter this fact.

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as South Tibet.

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'This bitterness will be more in Jammu area than in Kashmir.'