News for 'North Eastern Region'

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Apart from Shanghai, 15 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid cases .

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

India gifts sub to Myanmar: The China angle

India gifts sub to Myanmar: The China angle

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

In gifting the submarine to Myanmar, India is competing with China for influence in the region.

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India is set to press for early disengagement of troops from the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at a fresh round of high-level military talks with China on August 14, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Cabinet nod for Rs 11,040 cr mission to boost oil palm farming in next 5 yrs

Cabinet nod for Rs 11,040 cr mission to boost oil palm farming in next 5 yrs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) with a financial outlay of Rs 11,040 crore to promote domestic cultivation of oil palm in the next five years, and reduce the country's dependence on edible oil imports. The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the new central scheme on August 15 during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort. Briefing the media, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the Cabinet approved the NMEO-OP with a focus on the northeast region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a financial outlay of Rs 11,040 crore.

Modi, Suga vow to strengthen bilateral strategic ties

Modi, Suga vow to strengthen bilateral strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga met in Washington, DC, on Thursday to discuss ways to further cement the bilateral strategic ties ahead of the first in-person Quad meeting to be hosted by US President Joe Biden.

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The country has fully switched over to cleaner Euro-III and Euro-IV petrol and diesel as of Wednesday and well ahead of the October one deadline, Minister of State for Petroleum Jitin Prasada said on Thursday.

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.

China pulls back troops in eastern Ladakh by 1.5 km

China pulls back troops in eastern Ladakh by 1.5 km

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The talks between the two armies are going to be held this week at multiple locations including Patroling point 14 (Galwan area), Patrolling point 15, and Hot Springs area, top government sources said.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

India to raise transit issue for SAARC summit

India to raise transit issue for SAARC summit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

PM will raise transit and transhipment issue for NE during SAARC summit

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India on Monday pressed for early disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during a fresh round of high-level military talks with China, people familiar with the matter said.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Indian Army has released photos and videos of its soldiers playing cricket at a very high-altitude forward location in eastern Ladakh amid the lingering border row with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region.

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Narsimha will meet representatives of various BCCI state units to discuss the multiple Interim Appeals (IA) before the next apex court hearing on Thursday, April 25. He is expected to submit a report on the matter on that day.

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value.

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Even if the BJP gets 60, 70, or even 100 per cent of the votes in the seats where it scored more than 50 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, these will still add up to only 224 seats, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.

Govt upgrading 10 NE airports

Govt upgrading 10 NE airports

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Works on seven airports has since been completed and is continuing in three other airports. An amount of Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) has been earmarked for ongoing upgradation works of airports in the region in the annual plan during 2007-08. In addition to the upgradation of existing airports, upgradation of non-operational airports is also proposed to be undertaken during 11th Plan, the report said.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

Army in better position in China border after infra boost: Lt Gen Kalita

Army in better position in China border after infra boost: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The commander said the situation in the region has been stable and no major "changes or palpable shift of stance has been noted" even as the Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a stand-off in Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.

Direct selling companies try to beat recession

Direct selling companies try to beat recession

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The company plans to consolidate its position in the existing markets in the north, west and eastern region, and foray into the southern states by the end of this year. Hina Nagarajan, country manager, Mary Kay, told Business Standard that the brand was launched in India in September 2007 and has a sales force of over 3,000 women.

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

Tsunami aid misused in Sri Lanka: Auditor General

Tsunami aid misused in Sri Lanka: Auditor General

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

The Auditor General estimates that only 13.5 percent of foreign aid was propoerly utilised.

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the relationship with China depends on the resolution of the pending issues in eastern Ladakh.

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg are being finalised, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday but did not give a direct reply on the possibility of a meeting between Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Indian graziers were stopped by Chinese troops from moving ahead near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok region of eastern Ladakh over a week ago, people familiar with the development said on Monday.

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The residential building in the town of Chasiv Yar was hit on Saturday evening as Russia ramped up its assault on cities and towns in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take control over the entire Donbas area.

Monsoon expected to revive in September: IMD

Monsoon expected to revive in September: IMD

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Addressing a press conference virtually, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said September was likely to witness normal rainfall in the range of 91-109 per cent of the long period average of 167.9 mm.

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Asian Development Bank is working on a grand plan to link Kabul with Bangkok and Hanoi through India as a part of its goal to link Asia.

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protestors continued to target railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday to vent their ire against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme disrupting train services in the eastern region for the fourth day in a row, while demonstrations were held on roads in Odisha and Jharkhand.

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Gurgaon-based MDLR Airlines is planning to make Kolkata the hub for its North East operations, as it plans to fly to eight new destinations within this year.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

After several delays, it will be completed by Jan 2017.

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.

Retail sales sink 79% in May over pre-COVID levels

Retail sales sink 79% in May over pre-COVID levels

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

In terms of retail categories, beauty, wellness and personal care saw the steepest decline at 87 per cent, followed by footwear with a dip of 86 per cent last month as against May 2019.

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will embark on a fresh padayatra (foot march) from Gujarat to Meghalaya and during that period leaders and workers of the party's Maharashtra unit would criss-cross the state, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole said on Tuesday.