News for 'North-East'

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.

Diamond Harbour enter Durand Cup final with upset win

Diamond Harbour enter Durand Cup final with upset win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Second-half strikes from Mikel Idiakez and Joby Justin fired debutants Diamond Harbour FC to a 2-1 win over East Bengal on Wednesday, sealing a spot in the 134th Durand Cup final against NorthEast United FC.

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah ace pre-season fitness test

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah ace pre-season fitness test

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Indian cricketers, including Test skipper Shubman Gill and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, have cleared the pre-season fitness test which was conducted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan says the Indian Air Force would have slowed the Chinese offensive considerably during the 1962 War.

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'After a longish time being on the defensive on the Muslim issue, Mamata found in the Centre's surgical strike just the kind of battle in which she specialises -- hand-to-hand combat.' 'Having routed the once formidable Marxists by her trademark, no-holds-barred belligerence, she is now ready to employ the same tactics against the BJP,' predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel's meeting to pick India's Asia Cup squad, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has cleared his fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

ISL: NorthEast United returns to top by beating Pune

ISL: NorthEast United returns to top by beating Pune

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

NorthEast United FC returned to the top of the Indian Super League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Pune City at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. In a match that saw fortunes fluctuating and both teams being reduced to 10 men, NorthEast United scored the winner through Emiliano Alfaro in the 79th minute.

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The IMD has red and orange alerts for the hours ahead.

'Can't wait to be back...' Surya sweats it out in gym!

'Can't wait to be back...' Surya sweats it out in gym!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has started putting in the hard yards on the road to recovery ahead of next month's Asia Cup.

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.

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

An agitated mob attacked a convoy carrying the accused in cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in Assam, leading to violence, property damage, and internet shutdowns.

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

While denying bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in the murder case of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during February 2020 riots, the Delhi high court order has highlighted the 'extremely grave' allegations against him.

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.

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta were arrested from Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, the Assam Police said.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The upcoming Durand Cup may have only six Indian Super League (ISL) teams in the fray, down from 12 last season.

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Malaysian Armed Forces FT in their opening Group E match of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.

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.

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

Farewell, Captain Sabharwal

Farewell, Captain Sabharwal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal -- who was in command of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week -- were performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shami's five wickets on final day sets up fine win for Bengal over Gujarat in Ranji Trophy

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

Std 10 exam to be held only in north east Delhi: HRD minister

Std 10 exam to be held only in north east Delhi: HRD minister

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The HRD minister also clarified to the students of North East Delhi that there is no need to reappear in these examinations if you have already appeared.

ISL: NorthEast United split points with Chennaiyin FC

ISL: NorthEast United split points with Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Brazilian striker Elano Blumer and Spaniard Koke scored two superb goals for their respective sides as Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United played out a high-octane 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League match in Chennai.

ISL: NorthEast, Pune play goalless draw

ISL: NorthEast, Pune play goalless draw

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

North East United FC (NEUFC) and FC Pune City (FPC) missed a lot of scoring opportunities as their Hero Indian Super League match ended in goalless draw in Guwahati on Saturday.

Central Zone top order fires after Shardul's fifty

Central Zone top order fires after Shardul's fifty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Central Zone top-order batters, led by Danish Malewar, carried the team to 229 for two, giving a solid reply to West Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Indian men's U-23 team suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat against Tajikistan in a thrilling international friendly at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on Wednesday.

In first visit since unrest, Modi to unveil Rs 1,200 cr projects in Manipur

In first visit since unrest, Modi to unveil Rs 1,200 cr projects in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth thousands of crores in Manipur, marking his first visit since ethnic violence broke out in the state. The visit includes interaction with internally displaced persons and the launch of infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.

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.

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Under pressure, the BCCI announced that the final to be played from September 11-15 will be broadcast live.

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

ISL: NorthEast hold Chennaiyin 3-3 in dramatic match

ISL: NorthEast hold Chennaiyin 3-3 in dramatic match

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

NorthEast United scored in the final minute of the added time to hold defending champions Chennaiyin FC to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling match and kept themselves alive for a play-offs berth in the Indian Super League football in Chennai on Saturday.

Central pile misery on South in Duleep Trophy final

Central pile misery on South in Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Yash Rathod makes 194 as Central extend command over South in Duleep Trophy final

24 teams, 5 venues.. Durand Cup to begin on July 23

24 teams, 5 venues.. Durand Cup to begin on July 23

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A total of 24 teams will vie for the top honours in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, to be played across five states from July 23 till August 23.

ISL: NEUFC climb as Ajaraie makes history!

ISL: NEUFC climb as Ajaraie makes history!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

NorthEast United got off the blocks quickly as Ajaraie handed them the lead in the sixth minute of the match. It was a brilliant move from Redeem Tlang who found Thoi Singh in space on the right flank.

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.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.