News for 'North Eastern States'

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -- the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun.

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The bids have been invited by Sebi till October 27, while auction for the sale would take place on October 30

CIL strike: Power outages likely in north, east India

CIL strike: Power outages likely in north, east India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Power stations with captive mines might look at this as an opportunity to sell merchant power at higher rates.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

North India reels under heat wave

North India reels under heat wave

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

There was no respite from the heat across the country on Tuesday as temperatures stayed above the 40 degree mark at many places in northern, central and eastern India. The mercury touched 46.5 degree celsius in Bokaro and 45.7 degrees in Jamshedpur as Jharkhand reeled under intense heat.

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

He asked the people to shun the argument that they 'want to enjoy before the third wave of coronavirus' and stressed that there should be no compromise in following COVID-19 protocols.

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

She accused the Narendra Modi government of engaging in a "dangerous duplicitous game.

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Fortaleza on Monday to attend a summit meeting of the BRICS nations that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

United Bank's massive rise in bad loans has baffled analysts

United Bank's massive rise in bad loans has baffled analysts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Analysts say loan growth, Casa ratio and exposure to sectors under pressure did not indicate any stress at United Bank.

No breakthrough in 14th round of India-China talks

No breakthrough in 14th round of India-China talks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane had said on Wednesday that India was hopeful of resolving issues related to disengagement at Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs) in eastern Ladakh in the 14th round of talks.

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists why India must not do away with AFSPA, but ensure enough transparency to avoid confrontation with human rights.

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Several global models are predicting El Nio to appear around the second half of the year, which are the crucial rain-bearing months.

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Officials said protests took place at 17 places across the state, including Ballia, Aligarh, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Varanasi.

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Referring to allegations that it was "silly for China" not to have names for various counties and inventing them for six places in Arunachal Pradesh, an op-ed article in the state-run Global Times said "these comments are absurd".

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

LAC row: Jaishankar, Wang discuss implementation of 'Moscow pact'

LAC row: Jaishankar, Wang discuss implementation of 'Moscow pact'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A five-point agreement was reached between Jaishankar and Wang at a meeting in Moscow on September 10 on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

In the fifth of a six-part series on the impact of demonetisation, Avishek Rakshit senses a storm brewing over the 850-odd tea gardens in the north eastern state, which have a weekly and fortnightly payment cycle.

Climate change, a big threat to Indian economy

Climate change, a big threat to Indian economy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

A global failure to respond to climate changes could result in about 8.7 per cent economic loss in India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100, Asian Development Bank said.

India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The fresh round of Corps Commander-level talks took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they said.

South India feels hostility from Modi: Rahul's Wayanad Retort

South India feels hostility from Modi: Rahul's Wayanad Retort

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress' announcement that the party chief will contest from Wayanad evoked sharp reactions from the Left and Right of the political spectrum.

Ladakh standoff: No solution found in 13-hr Sino-India talks

Ladakh standoff: No solution found in 13-hr Sino-India talks

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

A day after the nearly 13-hour meeting, the two sides in a joint statement on Saturday reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and facilitate progress in bilateral relations.

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Temperatures have plunged to -30 degree Celsius (-22F) and below in parts of North America as extreme cold weather known as a polar vortex strikes the region. At least eight people are reported to have died in incidents related to the weather.

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The recent withdrawal of subsidies on cooking gas and kerosene to Bhutan, since revived, has raised the hackles in China, with a state-run daily saying India will not allow Bhutan to freely engage with it.

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday extended condolences to Polish President Andrzej Duda after the explosion in the east of the country, adding that the alliance is 'monitoring the situation'.

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Overhaul of insurance for poor? Not so soon!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Beneficiaries to get hospitalisation cover up to Rs 30,000.

PHOTOS: NDA leaders meet over dinner ahead of results

PHOTOS: NDA leaders meet over dinner ahead of results

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The dinner was followed by a meeting in which nearly two dozen allies facilitated Prime Minister Modi.

China opposes Jap investment plan in 'disputed areas'

China opposes Jap investment plan in 'disputed areas'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

China also said that it was opposed to any third-party involvement in the resolution of the Sino-India boundary disputes.

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL filed by former Rajya Sabha lawmaker Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Setu as a national heritage monument.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

India strongly rejects China's objection to Naidu's Arunachal Pradesh visit

India strongly rejects China's objection to Naidu's Arunachal Pradesh visit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

China routinely objects to Indian leaders' visits to Arunachal Pradesh to buttress its stand.

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Balasore district hospital looked like a war zone with the injured lying on stretchers in the corridor and rooms bursting at its seams with extra beds propped up.

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Scores of Banaras Hindu University students also staged a protest at the Lanka Gate in support of the AMU students.

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Parts of south, east and northeast India are expected to get some relief from the blistering heat, with the onset of monsoon expected to take place over Kerala on Saturday.

Modi needs to calm down India's north east urgently

Modi needs to calm down India's north east urgently

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'If the nub of India's sensitivity over the Chinese presence in Doklam is the enhanced threat to the Siliguri Corridor, a vital link to the northeast, does it serve the national purpose to have the districts along it, and then much of the tribal northeast, in turmoil?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Islamic State-linked militants in Algeria have beheaded a French hostage captured over the weekend -- having earlier made threats to kill him if France did not stop bombing targets in Iraq.

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Gen Naravane said that the Indian Army did not hide casualties during Galwan clash in eastern Ladakh as the Chinse have done.

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United on Tuesday became the third major ally after the Shiv Sena and the Akali Dal to snap ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party after 2019.