News for 'Northeast'

16-year-old stabs 17-year-old 60 times, dances around body

16-year-old stabs 17-year-old 60 times, dances around body

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old juvenile in northeast Delhi's Welcome area on November 21, 2023. The victim was stabbed 60 times by the accused, who also danced around the dead body after committing the crime.

2 more Delhi Cong leaders quit over alliance with AAP

2 more Delhi Cong leaders quit over alliance with AAP

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Two former MLAs Neeraj Basoya and Nasseb Singh resigned from the primary membership of the party putting the party's Lok Sabha preparations in doubt.

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP needs to win maximum number of seats from northeast to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that development of the region continues.

Foreign countries also know 'aayega toh...': PM at BJP meet

Foreign countries also know 'aayega toh...': PM at BJP meet

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Modi said he is seeking a third term not to enjoy power but to work for the nation. "If I had thought of my home, it would not have been possible to build homes for crores of people," he said.

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Hosts Kerala Blasters did themselves no good after playing a goalless draw against a 10-man NorthEast United FC in a hard-fought Indian Super League (ISL) game at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Thursday.

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

NorthEast United tasted their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Chennaiyin FC in an eventful Indian Super League football match that was marred by frayed tempers and violent conduct of players of both sides in Guwahati on Tuesday.

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

Another moderate quake jolts northeast

Another moderate quake jolts northeast

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The quake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck at 1.09 am with the epicentre on Latitude 20.4 degrees north and Longitude 94.8 degree east. The epicentre of the quake was in Myanmar, the Regional Seismological Centre at Shillong said.

ISL: NorthEast United deny Delhi Dynamos full points at home

ISL: NorthEast United deny Delhi Dynamos full points at home

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Young NorthEast United FC goalkeeper T P Rehenesh made three spectacular saves to deny Delhi Dynamos a win as the the two sides settled for a goal-less stalemate after an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match on Wednesday.

Indian Super League: Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal

Indian Super League: Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

FC Pune City maintained a clean sheet by recording their second consecutive win with a solitary goal victory over NorthEast United in an Indian Super League football match on Friday.

Two women from Northeast India summit Mount Everest

Two women from Northeast India summit Mount Everest

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Two women from the frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India stole the limelight in the arena of adventure sports (mountaineering) by conquering Mount Everest this year.

23-yr-old becomes 1st COVID-19 case in Northeast

23-yr-old becomes 1st COVID-19 case in Northeast

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

She had reached Delhi from London on March 18 and taken another flight to Kolkata, where she stayed for a few days with fever and a sore throat. From there she took a flight to Imphal via Agartala on March 21, official sources said.

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Just as BFC looked set for a win, Machado (78th) struck again to ensure his team got a point.

Do you know the Northeast's history?

Do you know the Northeast's history?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

The history of the Northeast, an area whose past is little known in the rest of the country, will now find a place in NCERT textbooks, says Arjun Singh.

Sports Shorts: NorthEast United beat Delhi Dynamos; Atwal leads

Sports Shorts: NorthEast United beat Delhi Dynamos; Atwal leads

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

NorthEast stun Mumbai 2-0 in ISL match

NorthEast stun Mumbai 2-0 in ISL match

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

NorthEast United struck twice in the second half in a remarkable turnaround to stun Mumbai City FC 2-0 in a Hero Indian Super League match which saw the home side reduced to nine men in the end in Mumbai.

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea in SC after 13 adjournments

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea in SC after 13 adjournments

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Former JNU student Umar Khalid on Wednesday withdrew his bail plea from the Supreme Court in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020.

Days after Modi's visit, Chinese military reiterates claim over Arunachal

Days after Modi's visit, Chinese military reiterates claim over Arunachal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Zhang made the remarks in response to India's enhancement of its military readiness through the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a report posted on the Chinese defence ministry's website on Friday.

Rat miner rejects another house offered in Delhi

Rat miner rejects another house offered in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

"On Friday night, four government officers, including an SDM, came and offered me a house in Dilshad Garden but I refused to accept it as they wanted me to shift on a temporary basis," Hassan said.

Cyclone Michaung: Over 900 evacuated from AP coast

Cyclone Michaung: Over 900 evacuated from AP coast

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Andhra Pradesh as the severe cyclonic storm 'Michaung' looming over the Bay of Bengal sea close to Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Tamil Nadu coasts is moving closer by the hour to its landfall area.

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.

Now, northeast group demands separate statehood

Now, northeast group demands separate statehood

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

The movement for a separate state of Telangana in the south is having its repercussion in northeast India too. Now, the Bodoland People's Front, a tribal political group comprising former insurgents, has stated that a separate state for the Bodo tribe in Assam would be a must if the Centre grants a Telengana state.

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian officials on Sunday said that an Indian plane was not involved in a crash in Afghanistan amid reports that an aircraft from India met with an accident there on Saturday night.

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Homeless after eviction, rat-hole miner's daughter misses Class 10 exam too

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aliza, a Class-10 student of the National Institute of Open Schooling, could not appear in her home science exam due to the chaos prevailing after the demolition of the house, her family members claimed.

Day after militant group inks peace pact, Manipur CM meets Amit Shah

Day after militant group inks peace pact, Manipur CM meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Singh said he was extremely grateful to Shah for the peace agreement and stressed that the home minister's leadership and efforts have played a pivotal role in fostering reconciliation and paving the way for a more peaceful and united future in the Northeast.

ISL: Pune FC beat NorthEast United with a last-gasp goal

ISL: Pune FC beat NorthEast United with a last-gasp goal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

John Goossens struck a last-gasp goal to help Pune FC beat NorthEast United 1-0 in a hard-fought Hero Indian Super League on Monday.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Goa FC recovered from an early blow to beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in a third round Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati on Thursday.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

ISL: Delhi Dynamos register second win, edge NorthEast United 2-1

ISL: Delhi Dynamos register second win, edge NorthEast United 2-1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

After a string of disappointing results, Delhi Dynamos FC finally registered their second victory in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League when they pipped hosts NorthEast United FC 2-1 in a keenly-contested match in Guwahati on Monday.

Northeast: Gateway for illegal arms

Northeast: Gateway for illegal arms

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Railway authorities have increased the presence of security personnel in the Guwahati Railway Station.

Controversial penalty helps NorthEast settle for a draw with Goa

Controversial penalty helps NorthEast settle for a draw with Goa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

NorthEast United FC capitalised on a debatable penalty decision as they held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in a high intensity Hero Indian Super League match.

Man arrested for 'insulting' saffron flags in Delhi

Man arrested for 'insulting' saffron flags in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Earlier on March 29, a young man was apprehended for allegedly insulting a saffron flag placed near a mosque in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar.

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Congress last week hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his criticism of then PM Indira Gandhi's decision to use the Indian Air Force in Mizoram in 1966, saying he "twisted decisions" taken by his predecessors out of their political and historical context to score "petty debating points".

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A 36-year-old man, working as a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon, was shot dead in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, the police said on Wednesday.

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

"We are deeply concerned about Tongam Rina's well-being and wish her a swift recovery," said Bob Dietz, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Asia programme coordinator.

Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

On January 31, the Indian Army intercepted a Maldivian fishing boat engaged in fishing activities within the Maldives' Special Economic Zone (EEZ), located 72 nautical miles northeast of Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, the Maldives' defence ministry claimed in a statement on Friday.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

Female bombers kill 56 in northeast Nigerian refugee camp

Female bombers kill 56 in northeast Nigerian refugee camp

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in a northeast Nigerian refugee camp, killing at least 56 people, health and rescue officials said on Wednesday.