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Manipur violence: 2 kids killed in blast, two shot dead in CRPF camp attack

Manipur violence: 2 kids killed in blast, two shot dead in CRPF camp attack

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Two people were killed and five others injured after a mob stormed a CRPF camp in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a protest against a bomb attack that killed two children.

FIR registered against X for AI video on Modi, EC chief

FIR registered against X for AI video on Modi, EC chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Police have registered a case against X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the Prime Minister and the Election Commission of India in a misleading and defamatory manner.

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb attack that killed two children and subsequent protest deaths at a CRPF camp. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a government investigation.

Pahalgam Memorial Honours Terror Attack Victims

Pahalgam Memorial Honours Terror Attack Victims

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A memorial has been erected in Pahalgam to honour the victims of a terror attack last year. Security has been increased across Kashmir ahead of the anniversary.

ULFA warns Assam police against fake encounters

ULFA warns Assam police against fake encounters

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) faction (anti-talks) led by fugitive commander in chief Paresh Barua on Monday accused that Assam police of shooting down an innocent youth and injuring four others in a 'fake encounter against ULFA ultras' in Tinsukia district of Assam on Sunday.

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter linked to the Rohit Godara-Jitender Gogi gang, wanted in connection with a grenade attack on nightclubs in Gurugram and on the run since 2024.

Fresh Violence Erupts in Assam's Karbi Anglong District

Fresh Violence Erupts in Assam's Karbi Anglong District

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Monday, triggering serious law-and-order concerns after a mob torched Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang's residence in West Karbi Anglong.

Karbi Anglong: Assam To Evict Encroachers From Tribal Land

Karbi Anglong: Assam To Evict Encroachers From Tribal Land

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Karbi leader Litsong Rongphor, who was part of the discussions, described the situation in Karbi Anglong as 'extremely critical' following the recent violence.

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said.

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Singapore coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning, concluding a thorough investigation that found no evidence of foul play and highlighting the role of alcohol intoxication.

Assam: Police foil ULFA I-Day plot

Assam: Police foil ULFA I-Day plot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The district administration of Dibrugarh district holds the official celebrations of Independence Day in the parade ground in the town. Police informed that PTD fitted IED could be set for explosion about six months in advance.

Assam police stop Congress delegation from going to Nagaland

Assam police stop Congress delegation from going to Nagaland

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A delegation of Congress leaders, including Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi and All India Congress Committee general secretaries Jitendra Singh and Ajoy Kumar were stopped at Jorhat airport by the district administration on Wednesday when they were on way to Nagaland, where the Army gunned down 13 civilians in a botched anti-surgency operation.

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Assam government on Tuesday distributed the report of the Tewary Commission, which had probed into the 1983 Nellie massacre during which over 2,000 people were killed, and large-scale violence that year, in the Assembly on first day of Winter Session.

Tension on disputed Assam-Meghalaya border after plantation drive

Tension on disputed Assam-Meghalaya border after plantation drive

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Around 400 people of Lapangap and other villages, backed by members of several social organisations of Meghalaya, went to the plantation area, uprooted the saplings and burnt the wooden structure around 11 am, claiming that Assam was trying to encroach into their state by carrying out the plantation.

Animesh Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles in Thrilling Athletics Meet

Animesh Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles in Thrilling Athletics Meet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Hima Das also made her return to the track after a two-year absence.

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.

HC stay blocks Karbi eviction demand, says Himanta; appeals for peace

HC stay blocks Karbi eviction demand, says Himanta; appeals for peace

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the Karbi people's demand to evict alleged Hindi-speaking encroachers from grazing lands, citing a stay order by the Gauhati High Court. The situation follows violence in West Karbi Anglong district over land encroachment allegations.

2 killed, 38 cops among 45 hurt in Assam's violence-hit Karbi Anglong

2 killed, 38 cops among 45 hurt in Assam's violence-hit Karbi Anglong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The body of a 25-year-old specially abled youth, Suresh Dey, was recovered from a building that was set ablaze by the agitators while another person, identified as Athik Timung, was killed during the clash, a police officer said.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet on Modi

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet on Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor and other Congress leaders rushed to Ahmedabad Airport after learning about his arrest and shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Fresh clashes between Bodos and Adivasis erupt in Assam's Kokrajhar, leading to the deployment of the Rapid Action Force, suspension of internet services, and imposition of prohibitory orders.

One killed in Assam-Meghalaya border clash over paddy harvesting

One killed in Assam-Meghalaya border clash over paddy harvesting

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

One person was killed and several others injured in a clash between two groups over paddy harvesting in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district along the border with Meghalaya. Tensions have been high over land ownership, leading to violence despite attempts at resolution.

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

An Arunachal Pradesh government official was found dead in suspicious circumstances at a bus stop, prompting a police investigation.

Miscreants set afire forest created by 'Forest Man of India' in Assam

Miscreants set afire forest created by 'Forest Man of India' in Assam

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A man-made forest created by Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, known as 'Forest Man of India', was substantially damaged after miscreants set it on fire. An investigation has been ordered.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blames BJP for Ram Navami Clashes in Bengal

TMC Leader Banerjee Blames BJP for Ram Navami Clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party is disrupting the state's tradition of communal harmony.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Ram Navami Violence, Claims Bengal Tradition of Amity

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Ram Navami Violence, Claims Bengal Tradition of Amity

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party is disrupting the state's tradition of communal harmony. He also criticised the BJP's governance record and promises in other states.

India invokes treaty with Singapore in Zubeen death probe

India invokes treaty with Singapore in Zubeen death probe

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

India has formally invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to investigate the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The Assam government seeks cooperation from Singaporean authorities in the case.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Alleged Ram Navami Riot Instigation

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Alleged Ram Navami Riot Instigation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party uses the festival to create unrest and division.

Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

TMC Leader Banerjee Predicts Steep Rise in LPG and Fuel Prices After Elections

TMC Leader Banerjee Predicts Steep Rise in LPG and Fuel Prices After Elections

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has warned of a significant increase in cooking gas and fuel prices by the BJP-led central government following the West Bengal assembly elections. He accused the BJP of neglecting the fuel crisis and challenged them to pledge no price hikes for the next five years.

Abhishek Banerjee Warns of Potential Fuel Price Surge After West Bengal Polls

Abhishek Banerjee Warns of Potential Fuel Price Surge After West Bengal Polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee alleges the BJP-led government may increase fuel prices after the West Bengal assembly elections, accusing them of neglecting the common man and withholding funds from the state.

Assam police not worried over ULFA threat

Assam police not worried over ULFA threat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Assam police sounds least worried over the fresh threat issued by the fugitive commander in chief of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam Paresh Baruah to carry out attacks on state police personnel as well as men from all other Indian security forces operating against the outfit in Assam.

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A truck accident in Arunachal Pradesh has resulted in the deaths of 18 labourers from Assam. The truck, carrying 22 workers, fell into a gorge in a remote area. Rescue operations are underway to find the missing.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns about the progress of investigations and victim support.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns over investigation progress and victim support.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

Assam MLA Aminul Islam arrested for defending Pak in Pahalgam attack

Assam MLA Aminul Islam arrested for defending Pak in Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Assam's opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on Thursday on sedition charges for allegedly defending Pakistan and its complicity in the Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The AIUDF has distanced itself from the legislator's comments, stating that the views were his own and not of the party. Islam was arrested from his residence in Nagaon district. Sarma said no attempt to directly or indirectly support Pakistan through any means, including on social media, will be tolerated and the police have strict directions to act against such persons immediately. Assam Police said the AIUDF legislator has been arrested for a "misleading and instigating statement which went viral and had the potential to create an adverse situation ". A case has been registered at Nagaon Sadar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Meanwhile, AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal said the views expressed by Islam are his personal opinion.