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Assam, Arunachal ink pact to end border row, reduce disputed villages to 86

Assam, Arunachal ink pact to end border row, reduce disputed villages to 86

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Chief ministers of the two North-eastern neighbours announced in separate tweets that they met at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh and signed the agreement.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Tuesday, September 26.

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A case was registered against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Hyderabad for his alleged remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the police said on Wednesday.

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union ministers figure in the list of the party's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka assembly elections next month.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on day six of the Asian Games:

Assam to have permanent peace soon, says CM as 246 ultras surrender

Assam to have permanent peace soon, says CM as 246 ultras surrender

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A total of 246 militants of United Gorkha People's Organisation and Tiwa Liberation Army formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Thursday.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Karnataka would vote on May 10, and the results will be declared on May 13.

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The horrific videos from Manipur have shocked India, leading to protests across the nation.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

Telangana sees 64% polling till 5 pm, no major violence reported

Telangana sees 64% polling till 5 pm, no major violence reported

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Polling is underway to elect 119 members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, with voters queuing up to exercise their franchise amid tight security on Thursday.

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Complaints against Prateek Hajela on such issues were raised earlier by others also.

You Can Become Chief Minister Only if You Have The MLAs

You Can Become Chief Minister Only if You Have The MLAs

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The two main factions in Karnataka's Congress party -- one led by Siddaramaiah and the other by D K Shivakumar -- are both contenders for the chief ministership. Both groups have fought hard to get their choice of MLAs the party ticket, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.

'Falling short': Meghalaya CM keeps cards close to his chest

'Falling short': Meghalaya CM keeps cards close to his chest

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The NPP has won six seats and was leading in 19 other constituencies as counting of votes polled in the February 27 polls was underway.

BJP 'ready to accept all demands of Tipra Motha, except...'

BJP 'ready to accept all demands of Tipra Motha, except...'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Speaking to PTI, state BJP chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty said his party was marching to form the next government in the state.

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Two persons died in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday after alleged firing along the inter-state border.

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Two persons died and three others went missing after alleged firing along the Arunachal Pradesh border in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday, the police said.

Modi washing powder can clean all sins: AAP's dig over Ajit Pawar coup

Modi washing powder can clean all sins: AAP's dig over Ajit Pawar coup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Now Modi ji is saying it is his guarantee that every corrupt person will be made a minister'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Assam, Nagaland CM's, NSCN (IM) hold private meeting

Assam, Nagaland CM's, NSCN (IM) hold private meeting

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Nagaland counterpart Neiphiu Rio held closed door interaction with NSCN (IM) chief negotiator Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur on Tuesday, a government official said.

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

Assam to withdraw FIR against Mizoram MP: CM Himanta

Assam to withdraw FIR against Mizoram MP: CM Himanta

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Sarma, however, said that police cases filed against six Mizoram government officials will continue to be probed for their alleged role in the deadly gun battle along the inter-state border at Lailapur in Cachar district.

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The Highlanders were the more organised side from the moment the referee blew his whistle and their upper hand in the game finally paid dividends in the 26th minute of the first half.

12 'Jihadis' of Bangladeshi terror group arrested in Assam

12 'Jihadis' of Bangladeshi terror group arrested in Assam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said two major terror modules were busted in the state in a "nationally coordinated operation".

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday.

Conrad Sangma likely to meet guv on Friday to stake claim to form govt

Conrad Sangma likely to meet guv on Friday to stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Sangma will go to Raj Bhawan at 11:30 am on Friday and meet the governor to apprise him of the assembly election results, the official said.

Counting of votes: BJP faces moment of reckoning in Tripura, Meghalaya

Counting of votes: BJP faces moment of reckoning in Tripura, Meghalaya

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Stakes are high for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the counting of votes on Thursday for three state assembly polls, as the results will signal if it has deepened its roots in Tripura, a Left bastion captured by the party in 2018, and made further inroads in Meghalaya and Nagaland, or if the opposition has managed to dent its influence.

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

"Modi ji! Is this our Indian culture? Is this what has been taught in Vedas, Mahabharat, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita? I am asking BJP national president Nadda ji. Is it our culture?" he asked, referring to Sarma's comments.

Assam flood situation critical, 43 lakh affected

Assam flood situation critical, 43 lakh affected

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

With the flood situation in Assam remaining critical on Monday and affecting a population of nearly 43 lakh in 33 of its 35 districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed air dropping of food and other relief materials in areas where there is heavy inundation, officials said.

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Manik Saha was named as the next chief minister of the northeastern state of Tripura at a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party held in Agartala on Monday.

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The flood situation in the three districts of Barak Valley -- Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi -- remained critical as the water levels of Barak and Kushiara rivers continued to rise, inundating vast tracts of land, officials said.

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies are well on the way to power in two north-eastern states, and is almost certain to be part of the ruling dispensation in the third.

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The results in Karnataka were declared on May 13 but the party has not finalised its chief ministerial face yet and the process of consultations is on.

Manipur landslide: Toll mounts to 20 with recovery of 12 more bodies

Manipur landslide: Toll mounts to 20 with recovery of 12 more bodies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The spokesperson said a total of 3 National Disaster Response Force teams and those from the Army, state police and local administration are working at the Tupul yard railway construction camp of the Territorial Army.

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.