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Ties with Myanmar not at China's expense: Hillary

Ties with Myanmar not at China's expense: Hillary

Rediff.com18 May 2012

"The United States does not expect any country to give up relationships with their neighbours. China is a neighbour, and there are longstanding ties that certainly are deep in the soils of both nations," Clinton told reporters at joint press availability with Lwin.

India, Myanmar to plug border holes

India, Myanmar to plug border holes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

India and Myanmar have decided to jointly inspect the international border pillars across the north-east and reconstruct those that are missing or damaged.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

'Army should carry out Myanmar-style ops required in PoK'

'Army should carry out Myanmar-style ops required in PoK'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Army should be allowed to enter PoK and destroy the training camps set up by Pakistan, said Ravinder Raina, BJP MLA from Sunderbani.

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

A highly-placed defence source said a first information report was registered against COCOMI on July 10, after the outfit gave a call to people 'not to surrender weapons.'

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India and China made progress in five-six friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh through talks in the last three years and efforts are underway to resolve the remaining issues, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

Tata Motors to set up heavy truck plant in Myanmar

Tata Motors to set up heavy truck plant in Myanmar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The plant at Magwe, near Yangon, will be funded by a line of credit from the Indian government and is expected to be operational by the last quarter of 2010-11, Tata Motors said.

Doklam lesson: Army increases strength at India-China-Myanmar tri-junction

Doklam lesson: Army increases strength at India-China-Myanmar tri-junction

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

"After the tri-junction in Doklam in the Sikkim sector, this is the most important tri-junction along the Sino-India border."

IN PICS: Behind the bamboo curtain called Myanmar

IN PICS: Behind the bamboo curtain called Myanmar

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Young men attend a punk show during the water festival at a music bar in Yangon. Myanmar celebrates the New Year Water Festival of Thingyan during the month of Tagu, which usually falls around mid-April

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has painted a grim security situation in the country's border with Myanmar and Bhutan where there were reports of insurgents, weapons and drugs crossing over and said that his ministry was taking measures to effectively manage the international borders.

Myanmar votes in first polls in decades of military rule

Myanmar votes in first polls in decades of military rule

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is expected to make big gains in the polls.

Burdwan blast case: Suspected Myanmar national held

Burdwan blast case: Suspected Myanmar national held

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The National Investigation Agency has arrested a suspected Myanamar national, who was allegedly trained by Pakistan-based terror group Tehrik-i-Taliban, from Hyderabad in connection with the Burdwan blast case.

Is Myanmar building secret nuke facility?

Is Myanmar building secret nuke facility?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

An independent website run by the 'Shan Herald Agency for News' said the project was being constructed at a 'secure site' near Maymyo.

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city.

India hoping to take Myanmar in stride

India hoping to take Myanmar in stride

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Following an impressive victory over formidable Turkmenistan in their last match, India start as favourites against Myanmar in Thursday's semi-final, in the AFC Challenge Cup football tournament in Hyderabad.

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Suu Kyi also was expected to meet other US officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and senior members of Congress.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

Myanmar's ruler prays at Bodh Gaya

Myanmar's ruler prays at Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Myanmar's ruler to visit Bodh Gaya

Myanmar's ruler to visit Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting in Moreh town of Manipur on Wednesday to take stock of the security situation in the northeastern state which has been witnessing sporadic violence for nearly a month.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

Visa on arrival for citizens of Myanmar, Indonesia

Visa on arrival for citizens of Myanmar, Indonesia

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

The scheme is allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by the immigration officers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports on payment of a fee of $60 or equivalent amount in Indian rupees per passenger, including children.

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, deputy CM Tawnluia, ministers, and MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive protest rally in Aizawl.

Indo-Myanmar pact on energy security soon

Indo-Myanmar pact on energy security soon

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

India will finally sign an investment treaty - the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) - with Myanmar in the first week of April. The pact is going to be of critical interest to a host of oil majors looking at investments in the resource-rich country.According to sources, the treaty will be signed with the approval of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Cabinet ratification, they say, will come later.

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

'Selling chopper to Myanmar threatens EU ban'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

India's plan to sell the Advanced Light Helicopter to Myanmar threatens a European Union arms embargo to that country, Amnesty International claimed on Monday.

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that a police case has been filed on the basis of a complaint against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for a report critiquing media coverage out of Manipur, and accused them of trying to "provoke clashes" in the state.

'Myanmar can accept aid from India if not from US'

'Myanmar can accept aid from India if not from US'

Rediff.com6 May 2008

On whether the sheer lack of trust between Washington and Yangon would impede the flow of any significant US aid to the victims of the cyclone, she reiterated that the US was looking towards India and other countries in the region to step up to the plate to alleviate the suffering of Myanmar's people.

'Drug mafia behind Manipur violence'

'Drug mafia behind Manipur violence'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'The Bharatiya Janata Party government has taken strict action against the drug mafia and that is why the drug mafia became active in this incident and they have a big role in this Manipur violence.'

Army takes on insurgents on Myanmar border

Army takes on insurgents on Myanmar border

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

Heavy gunbattle between Manipur People's Army insurgents and security forces has been reported from Chandel district where the army has launched Operation Somtal II since November 15 to flush out insurgents, official sources said on Saturday.

Want India to do more for democracy in Myanmar, says Suu Kyi

Want India to do more for democracy in Myanmar, says Suu Kyi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Hours after the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton landed on a historic trip to Myanmar, the country's pro-democratic leader, Aung San Suu Kyi said that India needs to do more in her country to establish true democracy.

We have a strong interest in a stable Myanmar: PM

We have a strong interest in a stable Myanmar: PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Ahead of his meeting with his Myanmarese counterpart, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday hoped the ongoing dialogue between the military junta and pro-democracy leaders will have a "satisfactory outcome".

India beat Myanmar in FIFA Pre-Olympic qualifier

India beat Myanmar in FIFA Pre-Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

India struck twice in the first half to register a 2-1 win over a fighting Myanmar in the first leg of the FIFA Pre-Olympic Qualifier preliminary round encounter in Pune on Wednesday.

'India still to play pro-active role in Myanmar'

'India still to play pro-active role in Myanmar'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

India's hitherto insignificant engagement in the developments in the changing Myanmar ( was the focus of the interaction held in Guwahati with speakers aligning with pro-democracy movement in Burma exhorting upon India to rise to the occasion and become discernible in its engagement in the neighbouring country.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Keen to have you visit, Chinese PM tells Modi in Myanmar

Keen to have you visit, Chinese PM tells Modi in Myanmar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday had his first meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who said that China is looking forward to the Indian leader's maiden visit to Beijing.

Bush asks Myanmar to accept US help

Bush asks Myanmar to accept US help

Rediff.com7 May 2008

"Our message is to the military rulers: Let the US come to help you, help the people. Our hearts go out to the people of Burma. We want to help them deal with this terrible disaster. At the same time, of course, we want them to live in a free society," Bush said. President George W Bush on Tuesday asked Myanmar's military junta to allow the United States to provide disaster relief to thousands of people, who were left homeless by the devastating cyclone,

Delhi rolls out red carpet for Myanmar dictator

Delhi rolls out red carpet for Myanmar dictator

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Myanmar's notorious dictator General Than Shwe, who is on a five-day official visit to India, met President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday.