'President's Rule has already been extended twice and one cannot keep the assembly in suspension for much longer.'
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
'Whether we like it or not, we have been separated by the Meiteis and therefore we have put up our demand for a separate administration in the form of a Union territory with legislature.' 'For us lasting peace is the achievement of our demand.'
Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj...
A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response following the Pahalgam terror attack.
India announces Padma Shri awards for 45 individuals, recognizing 'unsung heroes' like a former bus conductor who created the world's largest free library and a pediatrician who established Asia's first human milk bank.
The wedding took place on Monday morning at the Ling Bhairavi temple in Coimbatore.
A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.'
'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a pretty bride next to Raj Nidimoru, in the pictures she posted on Instagram.
Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM has threatened to break its 27-year-old ceasefire agreement with the government and return to its "armed struggle" if its demands for a separate "national flag and constitution" are not met.
Chaitanya's father and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna shared the news on his official X page and said that he was 'overjoyed' to welcome Sobhita into the family.
The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
She is no longer Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She will be known henceforth as just Samantha.
The Nagaland cabinet has decided to meet both the NSCN-IM and the Government of India to push for a resolution to the Naga political dialogue. This comes after the NSCN-IM threatened to return to the jungles due to delays in the resolution, and demanded third-party intervention. The Nagaland cabinet will meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to press for expediting the negotiations. The NSCN-IM has accused the Centre of refusing to honour key provisions of the Framework Agreement, specifically the recognition of the "Naga national flag and constitution." The state cabinet is also scheduled to meet with the NSCN-IM leadership before their trip to Delhi.
'The photographs showcase the different emotions of India and power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic event, the pictures take me there.'
A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.
Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.
For the first time since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur last year, a number of MLAs of Meitei, Kuki and Naga communities are set to hold a joint meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday under the supervision of the home ministry, officials said.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
December 4 is when they will wed.
The gorgeous Sobhita Dhulipala treated her social media followers to some wow sari-clad pictures of herself. The pictures were shot in a beach, which only enhanced the setting.
Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya and Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala were engaged on August 8 in Hyderabad.
Records stretching back to 1947 suggest a consistent strategy by Pakistan's military and intelligence apparatus, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), of using terrorism as a state policy against India.
After Saiyaara's blockbuster status, Yash Raj Films is trying to make its next release, War 2, a bigger hit.
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya prove that you don't have to be present with your love to flirt. Instagram flirting works just as well!
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.
Around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.
Link-up rumours between Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya just got stronger, as netizens have started reading deeper into their social media posts.
The prime minister is likely to arrive in Manipur on Saturday, in what would be his first visit to the northeastern state since the ethnic violence broke out between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo people in May 2023, which claimed over 260 lives and rendered thousands homeless.
Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni wed girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee on June 6 in an intimate ceremony at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
An e-auction of over 1,300 items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun, featuring items such as a statue of Goddess Bhavani, an Ayodhya Ram Temple model, and sports memorabilia from the 2024 Paralympic Games. Proceeds will go to the Namami Gange project.
Churachandpur district in Manipur declared a 'no drone zone' amid speculation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The decision aims to strengthen security during the potential visit, which would be Modi's first since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.
Stating that there is no nomenclature for the three groups who have come together, Akato said they will approach the Centre for political talks.
It said all necessary security arrangements would be made to ensure the security of people attending the Shirui festival.
'Legally clean farmland is difficult to find. It requires time, money, and legal effort to verify the title.'
'But at least the stepping stone has started.'
Organised by the Nagaland and Union governments, the annual Hornbill festival -- celebrated from December 1 to 10 -- is meant to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to preserve and protect Naga heritage.
'I am thrilled to be making my streaming debut with a series as intriguing and distinct as Dhootha.'
