News for 'North East'

ISL: NorthEast Utd, Jamshedpur in six-goal thriller

ISL: NorthEast Utd, Jamshedpur in six-goal thriller

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Indian Super League, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Bangladeshi Infiltration Is A Real Threat'

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Bangladeshi Infiltration Is A Real Threat'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'The next five years are crucial because Assam, West Bengal and Bihar are either governed by or politically aligned with the BJP.' 'This gives us a strong platform to take decisive steps to secure our borders.'

'China will try to reactivate North East'

'China will try to reactivate North East'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Increased help from China to North East insurgents will create more trouble for us.'

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Asia's Oldest Football Tournament Set To Kick Off

Asia's Oldest Football Tournament Set To Kick Off

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, will commence on July 25 and conclude on August 23. This edition will feature 24 teams, including two foreign sides, with matches spread across five cities, including debutant host Ranchi. The tournament continues to be a vital platform for Indian football talent.

North India swelters under brutal heatwave; UP's Banda hottest

North India swelters under brutal heatwave; UP's Banda hottest

Rediff.com20 May 2026

North India is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 48 degrees Celsius in some areas. Several states have issued warnings and advisories as the heatwave is expected to continue.

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

An entertaining 11 minutes ensued with four goals, two at either end. First up, Brazilian target man Silva made most of Udanta Singh's build-up play, to leave NorthEast defenders high and dry with a fine goal.

Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Mumbai Rain Is Now A Traded Asset

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Mumbai has spent four centuries building folklore around its monsoon: The potholes, the delayed trains, the office debates about whether it will 'break' this week or next. It turns out the rain was always a market. Nobody had built the exchange for it until now!

ISL: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

ISL: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Costa nodded home a Javier Hernandez corner at the far post to log home full points for BFC

Alliance Air's North-East flights halted

Alliance Air's North-East flights halted

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The operation of Alliance Air's small ATR-42 aircraft to North-East remained suspended for the second day on Wednesday with its pilots abstaining from duty to protest the non-fulfillment of their pending demands.

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

This was the 2019-20 edition's first goalless draw since Match 22 between ATK FC and Odisha FC, which last registered the 0-0 scoreline way back in November 24, 2019.

ISL: Cole helps Odisha snatch point against NorthEast

ISL: Cole helps Odisha snatch point against NorthEast

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Odisha named an unchanged XI from the side that lost to Bengaluru FC while NorthEast coach Gerard Nus rang in four changes with Federico Gallego handed a start.

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

NorthEast United got the better of Mumbai City yet again, doing a double over the Islanders with a 2-1 win in the Hero Indian Super League

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Judicial Services official, identified as Aman Kumar Sharma, has allegedly died by suicide in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, according to police reports.

Garcia's header helps Kolkata beat NorthEast United

Garcia's header helps Kolkata beat NorthEast United

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Luis Garcia fired in a stunning header in the second-half to help Atletico de Kolkata end their four-match winless run by registering a 1-0 win over NorthEast United FC in their return leg ISL fixture at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The IMD is predicting close to a 60% probability of deficient rainfall, which means there is a strong possibility that the monsoon this year will be poor.

ISL: Manvir's late strike helps Goa hold NorthEast

ISL: Manvir's late strike helps Goa hold NorthEast

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

FC Goa came up with yet another injury-time equaliser to salvage a point against NorthEast United FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League encounter.

ISL: Mumbai beat NorthEast, keep play-off hopes alive

ISL: Mumbai beat NorthEast, keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The victory helped Mumbai rise to fourth in the league standings with 23 points from 15 games and stay in reckoning for a play-offs berth with three more games left.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United split points

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United split points

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

NorthEast United rallied to play out a thrilling 1-1 draw with Delhi Dynamos, playing their first home match of the season, to remain on top of the table in the Indian Super League football, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Jihadis infiltrating North-east: Official

Jihadis infiltrating North-east: Official

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence is supporting the jehadis to destabilise the nation

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

With their fourth win of the campaign, ATK have now 14 points from seven matches while NorthEast, who have 10 points, are at fourth spot.

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Rain deficiency in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya is 20-46 per cent less than normal as of June 17.

ISL: Early goals earn Odisha close win over Sporting Club Delhi

ISL: Early goals earn Odisha close win over Sporting Club Delhi

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Odisha FC defeated Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in their Indian Super League match, thanks to early goals from Suhair VP and K Lalrinfela. SC Delhi's Matija Babovic scored a penalty, but Odisha held on for the win.

ICC plans regional hub in north-east

ICC plans regional hub in north-east

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

A proposal for the creation of a regional hub in the north-east, which could include Guwahati, Bangkok, Kathmandu as well as a destination from West Bengal.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.

ISL 3: NorthEast United begin on winning note

ISL 3: NorthEast United begin on winning note

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Egged on by a vociferous home crowd, NorthEast United FC kick-started their campaign in the 3rd Hero Indian Super League on a winning note with a 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Koke takes NorthEast United past Kerala Blasters

Koke takes NorthEast United past Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Spanish striker Sergio Contreras Pardo's opportunistic first-half strike gave NorthEast FC a 1-0 victory over Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Kerala Blasters FC in the second match of the Hero Indian Super League, in Guwahati, on Monday night. The former Marseille frontman, popularly known as Koke, struck at the stroke of half-time with a snap angular right-footer from the top of the box, sending the ball past former England custodian David James's far right.

'ISI sending fake currency to north-east'

'ISI sending fake currency to north-east'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Fake currency with a total face value of Rs 4 crore has entered Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu said.

North-east must have permanent peace: PM

North-east must have permanent peace: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Concerned over the problems of militancy and insurgency in the north-east, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said it was imperative to have lasting peace in the region.

Sena-UBT remains strong, Aaditya capable of leading it: Raut

Sena-UBT remains strong, Aaditya capable of leading it: Raut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Sanjay Raut defended the strength of Shiv Sena-UBT, backing Aaditya Thackeray as a capable next-generation leader while claiming the party cadre remains loyal to Uddhav Thackeray despite recent MP defections driven by money and central agency pressure.

How can calm return to the north east?

How can calm return to the north east?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'In terms of sheer incompetence, this government has rivaled the Rajiv Gandhi-led government that was derisively called the 'Baba-log' government for its naive handling of many issues,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'There can be just one Shiv Sena': Uddhav amid rebellion

'There can be just one Shiv Sena': Uddhav amid rebellion

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), has strongly refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that Eknath Shinde leads the sole Shiv Sena. Addressing party workers in Bhandup, Thackeray declared his faction as the original Shiv Sena, criticising the BJP for allegedly trying to dismantle his party. His remarks come amidst a rebellion by six Sena (UBT) MPs, further intensifying the political struggle for the party's legacy.

Next Vice President should be from the North East

Next Vice President should be from the North East

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'I am sure the BJP can find a highly educated, respected, non-controversial party man from the North East to be elected India's vice-president,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Explore Bollywood's fascination with wild, untamed settings, from the comedic antics of Welcome To The Jungle to the intense dramas and romances set amidst lush forests, showcasing how these natural backdrops shape diverse cinematic narratives.

ISL: EB remain at bottom after defeat to NorthEast

ISL: EB remain at bottom after defeat to NorthEast

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

VP Suhair and Patrick Flottmann scored to give NorthEast the win.

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

With one point from the match, the Highlanders are placed joint second with ATK Mohun Bagan on 10 points

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice to help NorthEast United FC beat FC Goa 2-0 and register their second consecutive win in the Indian Super League football in Guwahati on Tuesday.

AIFF hands ISL commercial rights to clubs in historic agreement

AIFF hands ISL commercial rights to clubs in historic agreement

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

AIFF and ISL clubs have reached a landmark agreement that hands commercial rights to clubs while the federation retains regulatory control, paving the way for a club-led Indian Super League from the 2026-27 season.

'B'desh signals in north-east border areas'

'B'desh signals in north-east border areas'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd authorities in the north-east have drawn the Centre's attention to their inability in restricting Bangladesh telephone services in some bordering areas of the region.