News for 'Northeast Region'

Indo-US joint exercises in jungle warfare

Indo-US joint exercises in jungle warfare

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

This is the third consecutive year of joint exercises.

Exodus of Indian Jews from north-east to Israel

Exodus of Indian Jews from north-east to Israel

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

A group of over 50 Jews from India's northeast, who claim to be descendants of an ancient Jewish tribe, arrived in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the largest-ever exodus of Jews from the country to Israel.

No flood threat to Arunachal, Assam now: China

No flood threat to Arunachal, Assam now: China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

China also said it will continue to share the flood data with India.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

LTTE honours  suicide bombers

LTTE honours suicide bombers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

The rebel stronghold of Kilinochchi was decorated with red and yellow rebel flags and senior rebels joined parents of the suicide bombers -- known as the Black Tigers -- for a public ceremony.

Third country's army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media

Third country's army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

This is the first time Pakistan and Kashmir have been brought into the narrative.

Monsoon deficit leaves central India high and dry

Monsoon deficit leaves central India high and dry

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The rains have so far been four per cent below normal.

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Many political experts believe that the extent of protests has put the government on the defensive and highlighted its unpreparedness.

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

Massive quake hits Tonga

Massive quake hits Tonga

Rediff.com3 May 2006

It hit the epicentre of the Tonga islands.

CAB won't lead to Bengali domination in Assam: Govt

CAB won't lead to Bengali domination in Assam: Govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

PIB seeks to 'bust myths' around the citizenship bill, says the legislation is not against the interest of indigenous people of Assam.

Bandh hits normal life in Manipur

Bandh hits normal life in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Markets, shops, business establishments remained closed, reports said.

70 militants die in Pak air raid

70 militants die in Pak air raid

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

'Pakistan security forces launched precise strike on a foreign terrorist training camp in area Dila Khula of South Waziristan Agency, about 25 km northeast of Wana, and successfully knocked it out,' said defence spokesman Shaukat Sultan.

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Guwahati is the venue of one of the semi-finals of the Under-17 football World Cup to be held across six cities from October 6-28.

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The 2013 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a bellwether industry forecast of aviation personnel demand, calls for 192,300 new commercial airline pilots and 215,300 new technicians in the Asia Pacific region through 2032.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

However, the US praises India for its significant counter-terrorism actions.

On Army Day, General Rawat issues stern warning to Pakistan

On Army Day, General Rawat issues stern warning to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Referring to the border with China, he said the armies of both India and China have issued new guidelines to their respective forces.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

UN peacekeepers kill 50 in Congo

UN peacekeepers kill 50 in Congo

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The killing of the militiamen was a "proportionate" reaction to the slaying of 9 Bangladeshi peacekeepers last week, the UN said.

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Ten Indian states contribute a lion's share of 95% or Rs 12.25 lakh crore.

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Goyal lashed out at zonal general managers and said that they cannot hide behind the pretext of maintenance work to explain delays in train services, a senior railway ministry source said.

Chumar standoff worsens; more Chinese armymen drive in

Chumar standoff worsens; more Chinese armymen drive in

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The standoff in Chumar region in Ladakh worsened on Saturday after a second intrusion by Chinese army personnel in two days was reported at another point after they had withdrawn from the same area.

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Two suspected operatives of Al Qaeda have been arrested in New Delhi and Odisha and Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a module of the terror group's Indian sub-continent wing operating out of the country.

'Congress never so diminished as it is now'

'Congress never so diminished as it is now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took a dig at the Congress president Rahul Gandhi, saying some people grow in designation but shrink in stature.

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A red alert has been sounded in three districts of Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad in Kerala.

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.'

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A decade has seen many welcome changes in this hill district of Jammu and Kashmir, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma to be CM with support of 34 MLAs, says BJP

Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma to be CM with support of 34 MLAs, says BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Sarma added that the oath-taking ceremony would take place on March 6.

In photos: 10 stunning reasons to visit Pyeongchang after the Winter Olympics

In photos: 10 stunning reasons to visit Pyeongchang after the Winter Olympics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

In photos: From the mountains to the ocean.

States where Brand Nano is still alive

States where Brand Nano is still alive

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Tata Motors, however, will not be able to meet this small demand and keep the Nano alive from October next year, when safety regulations for existing car models kick in.

AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The terror infrastructure across the Line of Control has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act should not be withdrawn as it is a "strategic imperative" until the US' pullout from Afghanistan in 2014, Army Chief, Gen Bikram Singh, has said.

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.

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The Opposition had been opposing provisions of the two bills in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks numbers.