News for '-arunachal'

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

On May 15, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31.

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A powerful senatorial committee on Wednesday is set to consider a bipartisan resolution to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control.

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'

Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Campaigning ended on Wednesday evening for 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and Union territories which will go to polls in the first phase on April 19 with top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) making a last-gasp effort to woo voters.

Arunachal tribe helps crack tuberculosis mystery

Arunachal tribe helps crack tuberculosis mystery

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Studies carried on the people of Arunachal's Idu-Mishmis tribe, suffering from this dreaded disease, have discovered a possible reason for the resistance of tuberculosis, said the scientists from the Stanford University and Forsyth Institute.

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday denounced China's 'expansionist attitude' over the neighbour's claim on Arunachal Pradesh and said that the security of the border state, surrounded by foreign countries on three sides, should be of prime concern to the central government.

Arunachal Pradesh row rocks Rajya Sabha again

Arunachal Pradesh row rocks Rajya Sabha again

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Congress members trooped into the Well raising slogans like 'We want justice', and 'Modi's dictatorship will not be allowed'. They also shouted slogans like "Killing of democracy will not be allowed in Arunachal" and "Killing of Constitution will not be allowed in Arunachal".

Strategic Arunachal Highway project progressing slowly

Strategic Arunachal Highway project progressing slowly

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The speed of implementation of the 2,400-kilometre long strategic Trans-Arunachal Highway project in the Frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India has been on the slower side because of various factors including adverse weather conditions and law and order problem in certain areas in the Frontier State.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A senior official of the Union water resources ministry said it was an unprecedented situation on the Chinese side where Tsangpo broke a 150-year record with swollen waters and hence China has shared the information with India.

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Districts along the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been put on high alert for possible flash floods.

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Lu said China will take 'further action' to safeguard its sovereignty.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

China downplays report of transgression at Arunachal border

China downplays report of transgression at Arunachal border

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

China said it was committed to peace and tranquility at the border areas.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Severe heatwave likely in northwest, east in next 5 days: IMD

Severe heatwave likely in northwest, east in next 5 days: IMD

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The heat wave is likely to impact parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal, the Met office said.

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Through Craig, Pul also asked the US government to help rectify Google Maps wherein China has indicated Arunachal and some parts of Assam as a part of its territory.

Asian Games: Wushu athlete goes incommunicado

Asian Games: Wushu athlete goes incommunicado

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Wushu athlete Mepung Lamgu has gone incommunicado since being denied visa to travel to China for the Asian Games.

Modi dismisses China's objections over...

Modi dismisses China's objections over...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

As part of its efforts to showcase India's cultural and regional diversity at a global stage, the Modi government has hosted G20 events across the country's length and breadth.

Woman journalist shot and injured in Arunachal

Woman journalist shot and injured in Arunachal

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

A woman journalist was shot at by unknown gunmen and critically injured on Sunday when she was entering her office here in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital

Arunachal Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier B D Mishra (retired) conveyed his best wishes to the woman and her newborn baby.

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Life came to a grinding halt on Friday in Arunachal Pradesh following a 24-hour state-wide bandh called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The agency has alleged that Tuki, then minister of consumer affairs and civil supplies in Arunachal Pradesh, had colluded with his brother Nabam Tagam to siphon off illegal gratification received for the contracts given to develop two parking places in Nirjulee and Naharlagun in the state worth Rs 61.43 lakh and Rs 2.60 crore.

Rajnath meets Prez over sacking of Arunachal Governor

Rajnath meets Prez over sacking of Arunachal Governor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Sources said Rajkhowa's dismissal may come as early as Thursday evening when the two-day special session of the Arunachal Pradesh assembly, which has been convened to ratify the goods and services tax, gets over.

They've already taken...: Rahul on new China map

They've already taken...: Rahul on new China map

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'The whole of Ladakh knows that China has usurped our land'

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Gujarat has witnessed the steepest decline in the number of contestants in the fray for its 26 seats, from 371 five years ago to 266 in 2024.

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Police opened fire when protesters tried to attack the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at ESS sector in Itanagar in the afternoon.

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The rains after arriving over Kerala will quickly cover Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, but then might slacken a bit, which could delay its arrival over Northwest India.

Rahul's yatra to cover 15 states, now renamed as...

Rahul's yatra to cover 15 states, now renamed as...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Congress on Thursday renamed the Rahul Gandhi-led Manipur-Mumbai yatra starting on January 14 as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which will travel through 100 Lok Sabha segments in 15 states including Arunachal Pradesh, and asserted it will prove to be as 'transformative' as his earlier cross-country march.

Only Punjab, Arunachal gave data on Covid deaths due to O2 shortage: Govt

Only Punjab, Arunachal gave data on Covid deaths due to O2 shortage: Govt

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Punjab has sent an email saying that four deaths suspected to be due to lack of oxygen have been reported in a private hospital in Amritsar district, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a written reply.

8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections on April 19 when 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls.

38,100 Hectares Of Tree Cover Lost To Forest Fires

38,100 Hectares Of Tree Cover Lost To Forest Fires

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Between April 25 and May 2, India received 38,885 fire alerts.

China state TV shows India without Kashmir, Arunachal

China state TV shows India without Kashmir, Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A controversy was kicked up on Thursday with China's state-owned television CCTV showing India's map without Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh while reporting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

Arunachal showdown: Congress disrupts Parliament, stages walkout

Arunachal showdown: Congress disrupts Parliament, stages walkout

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Janata Dal-United and the Nationalist Congress Party also joined the walkout.

ULFA ultras raise security concern in Arunachal

ULFA ultras raise security concern in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Security forces have mounted vigil along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary to prevent United Liberation Front of Asom militants' anti-talks faction from sneaking into Assam through its eastern district of Tinsukia.

China asks India not to 'over-interpret' its new map

China asks India not to 'over-interpret' its new map

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

China on Wednesday defended its move to release a new 'standard map' for 2023 showing Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of its territory, saying that it is a 'routine practice' in accordance with its law and urged India to 'stay objective and calm' and refrain from 'over-interpreting' the issue.

He believes in what China says, not...: BJP hits back at Rahul

He believes in what China says, not...: BJP hits back at Rahul

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Joshi's reaction came after Gandhi termed as "very serious" the issue of China releasing a "standard map" that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, and claimed the neighbouring country has already taken India's land in Ladakh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the issue.

Arunachal becoming safe haven for militants

Arunachal becoming safe haven for militants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Arunachal Pradesh, which shares its eastern boundary with the troubled region of Myanmar, and has a large number of insurgents, has become a favourite transit route and operation base for several militant outfits from neighbouring Nagaland and Assam.

Apang stakes claim in Arunachal

Apang stakes claim in Arunachal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Thirty-eight Congress legislators have revolted against Chief Minister Mukut Mithi to form the United Democratic Front and elected Apang as their leader.