News for 'Myanmar'

Down With The Dictators!

Down With The Dictators!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

A protester with fake blood on his body raises a three-finger salute in a demonstration to mark the third anniversary of Myanmar's 2021 military coup, outside of the United Nations office in Bangkok.

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Two more Myanmarese soldiers entered Mizoram after militia group People's Defence Force (PDF) overran their camp in the neighbouring country's Chin state, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Is Myanmar acquiring nuclear weapons?

Is Myanmar acquiring nuclear weapons?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Is the military junta in Myanmar trying to acquire a military nuclear capability with North Korean assistance? Or is North Korea trying to shift some of its nuclear facilities to Myanmar to protect them from a possible attack by the US?

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

According to a statement by the Eastern Command, a column of the Indian Army operating along Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang about 4.45 am.

Hamid Ansari arrives in Myanmar

Hamid Ansari arrives in Myanmar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari arrived in Naypyidaw in Myanmar on Thursday on a four-day visit during which India and Myanmar will sign three agreements, one of which will see auto giant Tata Motors setting up a truck manufacturing unit in this neighbouring country.

Futile bloodshed in Myanmar

Futile bloodshed in Myanmar

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Myanmar's history of the last 47 years or more makes it extremely unlikely that change will come through a popular uprising. The military is so well entrenched and the people are so patient that change has to come through a process of reconciliation

India, Myanmar review bilateral ties

India, Myanmar review bilateral ties

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

India, Myanmar ink tax agreement

India, Myanmar ink tax agreement

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

India and Myanmar have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), which provides that business profits will be taxable in the source state. In the case of India, the DTAA will cover income tax and surcharge and in the case of Myanmar, income tax and profit tax. However the maximum rate of tax to be charged in the country of source will not exceed 5 per cent in the case of dividends & 10% in the case of interest and royalties. The deal also has anti-abuse provisions.

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Myanmar coach Gerd Zaise praised Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri highly

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party sailed through the two-thirds majority it needs to rule, claiming 348 parliamentary seats with a number of results yet to be declared.

Manipur govt retracts '900 Kuki militants planning attack' claim

Manipur govt retracts '900 Kuki militants planning attack' claim

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The statement assured that "security forces are on high alert to protect the lives and property of citizens. All communities are assured of their safety," and advised the public to "not believe in any rumors or unverified news."

India opposes sanctions against Myanmar

India opposes sanctions against Myanmar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Worried that any repressive measures in Myanmar will lead to instability that will have an impact on this country, India hopes dialogue will soon begin between the junta and imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

PM's visit to Myanmar opens great opportunities

PM's visit to Myanmar opens great opportunities

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The Chinese influence on Myanmar needs to be contested. They have invested heavily in Myanmar's economy. India needs to ensure greater integration of the Myanmarese economy to relieve it of the stresses that it would otherwise feel should the Chinese put pressure on them, says Brigadier (retd) S K Chatterji.

Now Myanmar troops attempt to raise fencing

Now Myanmar troops attempt to raise fencing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Myanmarese troops have attempted to construct a defence post and fencing along the border in Manipur where there is no demarcation of boundary between the two countries prompting India to take up the issue.

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.'

Myanmar forgoes ASEAN chair

Myanmar forgoes ASEAN chair

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Myanmar building nuclear weapons: Report

Myanmar building nuclear weapons: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Myanmar is working on a nuclear weapons programme, a media report has said, citing expert opinion on leaked photographs.Fears that the country's military junta had joined a clandestine nuclear network linking North Korea, Iran, Pakistan and Syria have been growing for some time, but there has been no hard evidence until now.Now, secret documents and hundreds of photographs smuggled out of Myanmar by a defector indicated that it was intent on developing nuclear weapons.

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Myanmar's President U Thein Sein to begin a string of bilateral meetings with over 40 world leaders during his 10-day three-nation tour on the margins of key multilateral summits in Myanmar and in Australia and a visit to Fiji.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

India should supply energy to power-starved Myanmar

India should supply energy to power-starved Myanmar

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh must offer Myanmar help to increase the power supply in the country, says B Raman.

Manipur unrest: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, Internet restored

Manipur unrest: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, Internet restored

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Curfew was relaxed in three Imphal Valley districts on Tuesday and the suspension on broadband internet lifted with conditions, even as Chief Minister N Biren Singh blamed the Congress for the present crisis in Manipur and NDA MLAs called for a "mass operation" against militants responsible for the killing of six women and children. Peaceful rallies were also staged across the state, with hundreds taking to the streets with empty coffins in Churachandpur district, demanding justice for those killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Jiribam, and members of various civil society organisations bringing out a procession in Imphal West district to protest the reimposition of AFSPA in parts of the state.

Myanmar-India pipeline soon

Myanmar-India pipeline soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Myanmar will export natural gas to energy-hungry India by a pipeline through Bangladesh, according to a joint statement issued after a meeting of energy ministers of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar in Yangon.\n\n

DON'T MISS:  Stunning snapshots from Myanmar

DON'T MISS: Stunning snapshots from Myanmar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

India's very own neighbour, Myanmar has a lot to offer for your regular tourist as well as a seasoned traveller. Read on!

Swedish gun in Myanmar leaves India puzzled

Swedish gun in Myanmar leaves India puzzled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

"Sweden has raised the issue with us. We are looking into it. But we have never sent any lethal weapons to Myanmar," official sources told PTI.

China to stage live-fire drill near Sino-Myanmar border

China to stage live-fire drill near Sino-Myanmar border

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

China on Monday said it will conduct a joint live-ammunition exercise in the country's southwestern Yunnan Province bordering Myanmar.

Take back Rohingyas refugees: Bangladesh to Myanmar

Take back Rohingyas refugees: Bangladesh to Myanmar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Bangladesh has asked Myanmar to immediately repatriate thousands of Rohingyas refugees, who sought refugee in this country following violence in the Buddhist dominated Rakhine state of the neighbouring nation.

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Both sides "positively assessed" India-Myanmar security cooperation in the backdrop of certain insurgent groups from northeastern Indian states.

13 killed as 2 groups of militants clash in Manipur

13 killed as 2 groups of militants clash in Manipur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

At least 13 people were killed in a gun-battle between two groups of militants in Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Monday, officials said.

Obama nominates new Ambassador to Myanmar

Obama nominates new Ambassador to Myanmar

Rediff.com18 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday announced to nominate senior American diplomat Derek J Mitchell as his new Ambassador to Myanmar.

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Manipur is critical to India's Look East policy.' 'It's a strategic state. In the Second World War, the Japanese entered Manipur through Burma.' 'China can use the same direction to approach India.'

Top Naga militant SS Khaplang dies in Myanmar

Top Naga militant SS Khaplang dies in Myanmar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Khaplang died following a cardiac arrest.

Myanmar 'hot pursuit' was planned before Manipur ambush

Myanmar 'hot pursuit' was planned before Manipur ambush

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The counter-insurgency operation on the Indo-Myanmar was under planning for the last three months. The June 4 ambush that killed 18 Indian soldiers only hastened the attack. Sheela Bhatt provides exclusive details of the planning for the operation.

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The government aims to better its last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas on the banks of Saryu river.

How India, Myanmar bilateral trade can flourish

How India, Myanmar bilateral trade can flourish

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Myanmar is a member of the Asian Clearing Union and settlement of current account transactions including trade transactions are done through ACU.

Myanmar's ties with India, Japan, West concern China

Myanmar's ties with India, Japan, West concern China

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Myanmar's growing rapport with Japan, Western nations and India could influence Sino-Myanmar relations and put pressure on China's "strategic space" in the southeast Asian nation, Chinese state media said on Sunday.

India refuses to join declaration against Myanmar over Rohingya issue

India refuses to join declaration against Myanmar over Rohingya issue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, dissociated itself from the 'Bali Declaration'.

Why India needs Myanmar on its side

Why India needs Myanmar on its side

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

'China has made rapid advances into Myanmar.... Radars have been reported to have been erected on Myanmar's west coast to monitor Indian missile tests.'

Another storm headed towards Myanmar

Another storm headed towards Myanmar

Rediff.com14 May 2008

As Myanmar grapples with crises in the aftermath of deadly cyclone Nargis, another tropical storm appears headed for its shores, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. The IMD, which is the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre of the World Meteorological Office, has issued a advisory on the impending extreme weather condition. The United Nations has warned that the Myanmar could face a 'second catastrophe'.

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Ahead of next month's annual Indo-Russia summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev who said India is a "close and valued" partner for his country.

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Zoramthanga said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party.