News for 'Arunachal Pradesh'

Don't ignore China's threat, says Arunachal MP

Don't ignore China's threat, says Arunachal MP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The Congress Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh West constituency Takam Sanjay has urged the Centre to focus more on developing the frontier in Arunachal Pradesh after reports of a massive development in China across the border.

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Tanmay's 300 came off just 147 balls with 31 fours and 20 sixes. He broke the record held by South African batter Marco Marais (300 off 191 balls).

PM doesn't care: Rahul on Arunachal boy's abduction by China's PLA

PM doesn't care: Rahul on Arunachal boy's abduction by China's PLA

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Gandhi said he is with the family of the missing boy Miram Taron, and will not lose hope.

Arunachal bans entry of foreigners over coronavirus

Arunachal bans entry of foreigners over coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

"It is learnt that Covid-19 positive cases have been detected in India and the numbers have been increasing. It is also learnt that the spread of the coronavirus in India is primarily from visitors who had history of travelling abroad recently or through tourists who have visited India," the government order said.

Is Obama leaning to China on Arunachal issue?

Is Obama leaning to China on Arunachal issue?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Officials of the US State Department have been briefing the media about the kind of honours that will be accorded to Dr Singh when he visits Washington. These are meant to show that there has been no change in US policies towards India under the Obama administration. The reality is that on every matter, which is of concern to India, greater attention is being paid to China's sensitivities and concerns.

Dispute with India over Arunachal an 'undeniable fact': China

Dispute with India over Arunachal an 'undeniable fact': China

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

China has welcomed Modi remarks on border, and has said it has a 'positive attitude'.

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.

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Army officers share their experiences and details about the contingents and displays that will be part of the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

Intelligence gathering posts to be set up along China border

Intelligence gathering posts to be set up along China border

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The move bears significance in view of the increased Chinese activities along the border and transgressions by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).

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.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

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.

SC stays enhanced land compensation in defence project near LAC

SC stays enhanced land compensation in defence project near LAC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The Centre told the bench that compensation to the beneficiaries was already paid and the land was acquired but subsequently, one person, on the strength of a power of attorney, filed a reference case.

JD-U suffers setback in Arunachal, 6 MLAs join BJP

JD-U suffers setback in Arunachal, 6 MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The development comes a day ahead of the announcement of the panchayat and municipal poll results.

Why Arunachal students are upset

Why Arunachal students are upset

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union has expressed anguish over the activities of the NSCN factions -- NSCN-IM and NSCN-K -- in the two districts having border with Myanmar where the Naga rebels have their bases.

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.

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents.

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.

Assam-Arunachal border blockade gets tense

Assam-Arunachal border blockade gets tense

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Simmering tension prevailed in areas along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after Naga miscreants set ablaze some houses in Namsang area while vehicles were stranded due to a blockade on a road linking the two states

Govt extends ban on NSCN-K for five more years

Govt extends ban on NSCN-K for five more years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Centre on Monday decided to extend the ban imposed on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang [NSCN-K)] along with all its factions, wings and front organisations for five more years due to its involvement in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India.

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are likely to join the Assam Police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the death of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

People block Assam-Arunachal highway

People block Assam-Arunachal highway

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

They were protesting the killing of a youngster by the army.

Arunachal indivisible part of India: Khandu

Arunachal indivisible part of India: Khandu

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

"What to talk of Tawang, the entire Arunachal Pradesh is on this side of McMahon line and is an indivisible part of India."

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Rebel groups, particularly militants from National Socialist Council of Nagaland factions, are creating trouble in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. These militants are taking advantage of the mountainous terrain as well as the lack of manpower and firepower of the Arunachal Pradesh police to tackle insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons.

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.

Polling begins in Maharashtra, Arunachal, Haryana

Polling begins in Maharashtra, Arunachal, Haryana

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Polling to elect new assemblies in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh began early Tuesday morning, in the first crucial test of popularity for major political parties after the Lok Sabha polls six months ago.

Pakistan flag removed from Simla Accord table

Pakistan flag removed from Simla Accord table

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Pakistani flag has been removed from the historic table at Raj Bhavan in Shimla where the Simla Accord was signed, a day after Pakistan suspended the 1972 agreement. The suspension came in response to India's retaliatory actions following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The Simla Accord, signed by Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, aimed to settle issues bilaterally and maintain peace at the Line of Control. However, Pakistan's frequent violations of the agreement have led to its suspension, raising concerns about the future of India-Pakistan relations.

'Absurd': India lodges protest with China over its 'map'

'Absurd': India lodges protest with China over its 'map'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China over its so called 'standard map' laying claim over Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin, and asserted that such steps only complicate the resolution of the boundary question.

NSCN-K's 'order' to MLAs antinational: Arunachal

NSCN-K's 'order' to MLAs antinational: Arunachal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The Arunachal Pradesh government has warned of stern action against National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, the Naga rebel group, which recently 'directed' the 12 elected representatives from various constituencies in Tirap and Changlang districts to withdraw support to Dorjee Khandu-led Congress government in the frontier hill state.

How the rebellion spun out of control in Arunachal

How the rebellion spun out of control in Arunachal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Following is the chronology of events in the Arunachal Pradesh crisis in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered restoration of the dismissed Congress government by quashing all orders and decisions of the governor taken since December 9, 2015:

Rijiju interacts with Chinese soldiers near Tawang

Rijiju interacts with Chinese soldiers near Tawang

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said he interacted with soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army along the Sino-Indian border near Tawang during a visit to an Indian Army post on Diwali.

When Salman cycled with Kiren Rijiju, Pema Khandu in Arunachal

When Salman cycled with Kiren Rijiju, Pema Khandu in Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Bollywood superstar was in the hilly state of Arunachal for the 6th edition of Adventure at Menchuka.

Why China's objections to Modi's Arunachal visit were muted

Why China's objections to Modi's Arunachal visit were muted

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Though the Chinese find it necessary to oppose the visits of Indian leaders to Arunachal Pradesh, they want to keep the objections at a moderate level lest it cast a shadow on Narendra Modi's visit to China in May, says D S Rajan.

Don't 'complicate' border issue: China to India on Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Arunachal

Don't 'complicate' border issue: China to India on Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje last week visited Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as a part of southern Tibet.

FAO report axes Kashmir, Arunachal from India

FAO report axes Kashmir, Arunachal from India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Indian states figure in the list for East Asia countries. The names are there in annexure five of the 2010 FAO report to assess greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy sector. Arunachal Pradesh has been spelt as 'Arunashal' Pradesh in the list which also shows Aksai Chin as a separate country. China holds Aksai Chin as its integral part while India says it is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir

Hazare Trophy: Arshdeep shines as Punjab go past Mumbai

Hazare Trophy: Arshdeep shines as Punjab go past Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Arshdeep Singh grabbed five wickets and opener Prabhsimran Singh smashed a marauding unbeaten 150 as Punjab defeated Mumbai by eight wickets

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.

PM announces Rs 1,000 crore package for Arunachal

PM announces Rs 1,000 crore package for Arunachal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

"The sun kisses India first in Arunachal Pradesh. It is our land of rising sun," he said while addressing a public meeting in Itanagar on the first day of his maiden visit to this border state. China has often claimed parts of Arunachal Pradesh as its own territory. Asserting that the United Progressive Alliance government accorded the highest priority to the development of Arunachal Pradesh, Singh said the state would emerge as one of the best regions in the country.

China moving troops in depth areas opposite Arunachal: Govt sources

China moving troops in depth areas opposite Arunachal: Govt sources

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

"A strict vigil is being maintained in almost all the sectors with China from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh as the Chinese suffered a setback in the southern Pangong Tso area and may try to make fresh attempts to ingress into newer dormant areas," government sources told ANI.

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.