News for 'North East'

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Inter Kashi hold NEUFC to a 2-2 draw in Super Cup; FC Goa beat Jamshedpur

SBI staff affected by militancy in north-east

SBI staff affected by militancy in north-east

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

State Bank of India staff all over the country will observe a strike on June 6 demanding security to their counterparts working under threat from insurgents in different parts of the militancy-affected north-east. The All India State Bank Officers' Federation has raised concerns that the SBI's staff posted in the north-east are being forced to work under constant threats from insurgents in different parts of the region, especially in Nagaland and Manipur.

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.

War Reveals Brutal Math Of Cheap Drones Vs Missiles

War Reveals Brutal Math Of Cheap Drones Vs Missiles

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The modern war is about quality over quantity, points out Mihir S Sharma.

4 dead, 70 injured as North East Express train derails in Bihar

4 dead, 70 injured as North East Express train derails in Bihar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The 23-coach 12506 North East Express had departed the Anand Vihar terminal in Delhi at 7:40 am on Wednesday for its nearly 33-hour journey to Kamakhya, about six kilometres away from Guwahati.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit here, Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director said his group will invest in factories for high-quality FMCG products in the region and setting up a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

Develop infrastructure in north-east: Kalam

Develop infrastructure in north-east: Kalam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The President told a joint session of Parliament that roads need to be developed in the north east.

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Chennaiyin FC bounced back from a losing start in Indian Super League season 4 as they beat North East United FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

India's employment outlook hits record high for Apr-Jun quarter: Report

India's employment outlook hits record high for Apr-Jun quarter: Report

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A new survey indicates that Indian employers are planning to increase hiring in the April-June quarter, driven by strong business confidence and domestic demand. The survey also highlights the impact of AI adoption on workforce strategy and the challenges of talent scarcity.

AIFF Defends Women's Asian Cup Preparations After Group Stage Exit

AIFF Defends Women's Asian Cup Preparations After Group Stage Exit

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The AIFF defends its preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup despite India's group-stage exit, citing extensive overseas exposure and matches. An inquiry has been ordered into a kit controversy.

How India's north east gets terror pounding

How India's north east gets terror pounding

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Various theories are being attached to the constant targetting of India's north eastern states. Intelligence Bureau officials confirm that the mantle of infiltrating into the north eastern states is in the hands of the Bangladesh-based Director General of Forces Intelligence.

Celebrating India's North East: Manipuri beauties on the runway

Celebrating India's North East: Manipuri beauties on the runway

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Veteran designer Krishna Mehta turned to India's north east for inspiration for her latest line.

'Zubeen Garg's Singapore Visit Was For Leisure'

'Zubeen Garg's Singapore Visit Was For Leisure'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'Zubeen Garg had come on his own free will.'

ISL: Hume's last minute goal helps ATK hold NorthEast

ISL: Hume's last minute goal helps ATK hold NorthEast

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Canadian striker Iain Hume proved his worth once again as he scored a last minute goal to help Atletico de Kolkata hold NorthEast United FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Hyderabad end ISL campaign with rare win over NorthEast Utd

Hyderabad end ISL campaign with rare win over NorthEast Utd

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The result also ended the team's 14-match winless run and marked their first triumph since they beat Kerala Blasters FC back in November 2, 2019.

108 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh; huge cache of arms, cash recovered

108 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh; huge cache of arms, cash recovered

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

108 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, yielding a large cache of weapons and cash. The surrender highlights the government's success in combating Left Wing Extremism and the weakening of Maoist ideology.

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The BNP's election manifesto lists grievances against India, mirroring the attitude of past BNP governments.' 'Political parties have been careful not to say bad things about China.'

Is Khamenei dead or alive? Foreign minister answers

Is Khamenei dead or alive? Foreign minister answers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Following US and Israeli strikes in Iran, reports have surfaced questioning the wellbeing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, prompting a swift denial from Iranian officials and condemnation of the military action.

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'Was the five-day pause ever meant to hold, or was it simply another instrument of signaling, of positioning, of buying time in a war where even the pauses are tactical?' asks Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Terror stalks North East like never before

Terror stalks North East like never before

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

North East has been stung by terror. Statistics reveals that in the region alone, at least 378 persons -- which include civilians and security personnel -- died in 2008 due to terror-related incidents. Out of this, Assam alone saw 199 deaths.

North East India reels under deficit rainfall

North East India reels under deficit rainfall

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The North East India, where the economy is primarily based on agricultural activities, is reeling under deficit rainfall condition so far this year that is posing serious hazards to cultivation of paddy, the principal crop in the region.

Now, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested in death case

Now, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested in death case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

With this, a total of seven people have been arrested in connection with Garg's death.

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Mumbai upped the ante and started creating a few chances after going behind.

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance to POCSO victims is minimal, despite Supreme Court directives.

ISL semis: Sylla's late equaliser helps NorthEast play out a draw against Bagan

ISL semis: Sylla's late equaliser helps NorthEast play out a draw against Bagan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The result also meant Khalid Jamil is still unbeaten in the competition and extended NorthEast's winning run to ten games.

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

According to the NIA, Md Kamruj Zaman was found guilty of raising a local module of the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Assam during 2017-2018.

Indian Football Roundup: Delhi Dynamos hold NorthEast; East Bengal's title hopes alive

Indian Football Roundup: Delhi Dynamos hold NorthEast; East Bengal's title hopes alive

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

NorthEast United FC were left to rue missed chances, particularly at the end, as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Delhi Dynamos FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Iran launches fresh strikes on US bases

Iran launches fresh strikes on US bases

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The IRGC said the barrage targeted several US military facilities in the region, including bases at Sheikh Isa in Bahrain, Juffair in Bahrain, Ali al-Salem in Kuwait and Al Azraq in Jordan.

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'

Drunk Driving Challans Issued in Delhi During Holi Celebrations

Drunk Driving Challans Issued in Delhi During Holi Celebrations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Delhi Traffic Police issued over 1,200 challans for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with the western range recording the highest number of violations.

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Although India has sought inputs from the Myanmar army since most of those involved in Thursday's ambush would have sneaked across into Myanmar, the fresh operations would smoke out insurgents based in hideouts on the Indian side along the border.

Mass Surrender: 108 Maoists Give Up Arms in Chhattisgarh

Mass Surrender: 108 Maoists Give Up Arms in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

In a significant victory for the government's anti-Naxal efforts, 108 Maoists, including 44 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, citing disillusionment and the appeal of rehabilitation programs. The surrender also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons and valuables.

North East insurgent groups call for I-Day boycott

North East insurgent groups call for I-Day boycott

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Five secessionist militants outfits based in North East India -- banned United Liberation Front of Asom, Kamatapur Liberation Organisation, Manipur People's Liberation Front, National Democratic Front of Bodoland and Tripura Peoples Democratic Front -- have called upon the people of the North East India to boycott and prevent celebration, in any manner, of India's Independence Day in the region on 15 August, 2009 as a mark of solidarity against 'Indian colonial occupation.'

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics.

BJP alleges 63K crore scam in North East

BJP alleges 63K crore scam in North East

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Alleging a scam to the tune of Rs 63,000 crore in developmental works carried out in the North-East, the Bharatiya Janata Party appealed to President Pratibha Patil to direct the authorities to carry out a detailed investigation into the "loot".

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Hosts Kerala Blasters did themselves no good after playing a goalless draw against a 10-man NorthEast United FC in a hard-fought Indian Super League (ISL) game at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Thursday.

NorthEast stun Mumbai 2-0 in ISL match

NorthEast stun Mumbai 2-0 in ISL match

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

NorthEast United struck twice in the second half in a remarkable turnaround to stun Mumbai City FC 2-0 in a Hero Indian Super League match which saw the home side reduced to nine men in the end in Mumbai.

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

NorthEast United tasted their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Chennaiyin FC in an eventful Indian Super League football match that was marred by frayed tempers and violent conduct of players of both sides in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Can India Reset Ties With Bangladesh?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Sensitive issues remain. Water sharing of the Ganga and Teesta rivers. Treatment of minorities, particularly Hindus. Border management. Trade imbalances. Connectivity projects.What happens next will shape not just bilateral ties, but the balance of South Asia itself, points out Ramesh Menon.

'ISI fomenting trouble in India's north-east'

'ISI fomenting trouble in India's north-east'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Stratfor says there exists a strong nexus between ISI and Bangladesh's intelligence agencies.