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Row erupts as China 'firmly opposes' Modi's Arunachal visit

Row erupts as China 'firmly opposes' Modi's Arunachal visit

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The ministry of external affairs said India has conveyed its "consistent position" on the issue to China on several occasions.

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The decision has been taken due to a significant improvement of security situation in the state, a home ministry official said.

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

There was crowd disturbance at the venue after the fifth ODI between India and England was called off due to rain

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'It's a known fact that members of different north-eastern militant outfits move into the state from Bangladesh and fencing the border will check these movements,' BSF chief Rajsekhar Mushari said.

Al Qaeda letter sparks panic in Lucknow

Al Qaeda letter sparks panic in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Security was beefed up at all railway stations in Lucknow even though the letter seemed to be a hoax.

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The government has made its flagship crop insurance schemes voluntary for farmers with existing crop loans or those willing to take new ones, as it seeks to address the concerns raised by farmers' body and states in implementation of these programmes. "The Union Cabinet has approved the revamping of 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)' and 'Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)' to address the existing challenges in implementation of crop insurance schemes," an official statement said.

Soon, you will go to jail if you call them 'Chinki'

Soon, you will go to jail if you call them 'Chinki'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Calling anyone 'Chinki', 'Chinese' or making any other derogatory remark relating to race, culture or physical appearance will land you in jail for up to five years, according to a proposal which the home ministry is considering.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

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.

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

China flood kills 105 children

China flood kills 105 children

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

The flash flood, triggered by heavy rain, struck Shalan town in Ning'an city, submerging its low-lying primary school where 352 pupils and 31 teaching staff were staying.

'Insulting' question prompted me to plan surgical strikes: Parrikar

'Insulting' question prompted me to plan surgical strikes: Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The Goa chief minister said, "The surgical strikes against militants in PoK was planned 15 months in advance."

Saina, Kashyap ruled out of South Asian Games

Saina, Kashyap ruled out of South Asian Games

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Indian badminton star and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal was Thursday ruled out along withParupalli Kashyap from the 12th South Asian Games due to injury concerns, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) informed the local organisers in Shillong. "We've received a communication from BAI stating that the entire badminton squad except for Saina and Kashyap is arriving on Friday afternoon," SAG (Shillong) joint CEO FR Kharkongor told PTI. Saina and Kashyap are two of the top badminton athletes for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio. Jwala Gutta has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian team by BAI President Akhilesh Das Gupta.

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

At least 15 miners were trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE\n\n

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The former hockey Olympian died at his residence in Varanasi after a prolonged battle with cancer.

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The seven states of north-east are all geared up to become the next IT hub of the country.

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The elections in the five states, the first major exercise since the UPA coalition government came to power 20 months back, will start on April 3 and end on May 8.

7 dead, over 14 lakh affected in Assam flood

7 dead, over 14 lakh affected in Assam flood

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Currently, the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, Nimatighat in Jorhat, Tezpur in Sonitpur, Goalpara and Dhubri towns, while the Barak at AP Ghat in Cachar and Badarpurghat in Karimganj are flowing above the danger mark.

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 28.50 km long bridge is 3.55 km longer than the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai.

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'When violence spread, it looked as if Mamata was losing control, but soon, she was able to contain the situation.' 'Now, the TMC stands to gain the most.'

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

In November they had raised $2.19 billion from abroad, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday.

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Five trains operating under the Northern Railways, including three Jan Shatabdis, were likely to get international quality certification ISO 9000 by the end of this month, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Seaplanes are fixed-wing aircraft that can take off and land on both water and airfields.

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The coach and ten players of Goan football club Sporting Club de Goa were injured when their team bus, on way to the airport, overturned at Kolkata.

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 keen to grow cell base in N-E

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Following the successful launch of mobile services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Centre said on Wednesday that it would expand cellular coverage in the north-eastern region within four months.

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

US-based global retailer Wal-Mart's outlet in the Chinese city of Shenyang is now home to a branch of the Communist Party of China and its youth wing.\n

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The faction controlled by renegade commander V Muralitharan alias Karuna fired mortars and small arms fire for nearly two hours across the Verugal river.

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Whoever thought that models starve themselves needs to think again!

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The agitation demanding his removal had been launched on Tuesday and resumed Wednesday morning by a large number of Young Mizo Association members in front of the CEO's office from 8 am. The protestors later dispersed.