News for 'State of Arunachal Pradesh'

Congress MP alleges incursions by Chinese troops

Congress MP alleges incursions by Chinese troops

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Nabam Rebia said the Chinese army had demolished a Buddha statue in Tawang and that constant incursions by Chinese troops had instilled a sense of insecurity in the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Will BJP make further inroads in NE? Counting of votes in 3 states on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Buoyed by the formation of governments in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP is making a bid to expand its footprints in the region.

Not afraid of ED and CBI, asserts Nitish's party

Not afraid of ED and CBI, asserts Nitish's party

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Wednesday asserted that it was "not scared of ED and CBI" following its break-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party, which rules the Centre and is often accused by the opposition of misusing investigating agencies.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

Congress plans new yatra, this time from east to west

Congress plans new yatra, this time from east to west

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Ramesh told PTI that an east-to-west yatra, probably from Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh to Porbandar in Gujarat, was being considered but its format could be a bit different from the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Covid spread in 5 states a cause for concern: Govt

Covid spread in 5 states a cause for concern: Govt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Reproduction number or Rt refers to how many people an infected person infects on average. In other words, it can tell how efficiently a virus is spreading.

No Naga pact without consulting all stakeholders: MHA

No Naga pact without consulting all stakeholders: MHA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The central government has already rejected the NSCN-IM's demand for unification of Naga inhabited areas -- located in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

Moderate quake rocks Northeast

Moderate quake rocks Northeast

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The quake measured 5.7 on the Richter Scale.

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Kerala alone account for 67.84 per cent of total active cases, it said.

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Some leaders of the non-BJP ruled states also alleged that the exclusion was an "insult" by the Centre.

China's dam on Brahmaputra will be against India's rights: Govt

China's dam on Brahmaputra will be against India's rights: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The government on Wednesday said any attempt by China to set up a hydropower station on the Brahmaputra river will act as an encroachment on the entitled rights of lower riparian states like India and Bangladesh and adversely affect the availability of water in its basin during the lean season.

Assam: 10 killed, 8 injured in attack on CPI-ML activists

Assam: 10 killed, 8 injured in attack on CPI-ML activists

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Ten Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist supporters were killed and eight others injured by unidentified persons in Assam's Sonitpur district on Wednesday.

Shiv Sena once again takes a dig at PM, now on China visit

Shiv Sena once again takes a dig at PM, now on China visit

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Refusing to share in the euphoria of ally Bharatiya Janata Party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's China visit, Shiv Sena on Monday accused the neighbouring country of pursuing a policy of "hugging from the front and stabbing from behind".

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

Rediff.com26 May 2024

This is the first cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season.

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday.

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Remal, on Saturday evening and is likely to turn severe before making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Prez poll: Murmu inches closer to 50% mark after 2nd round of counting

Prez poll: Murmu inches closer to 50% mark after 2nd round of counting

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The National Democratic Alliance presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Thursday consolidated her lead after the second round of counting by getting nearly 72 per cent votes of the total votes of all MPs and MLAs of 10 states counted so far.

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The area is thickly forested and has been receiving heavy rains since the last three days

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

Will fight Lok Sabha polls on our own in Assam: BJP

Will fight Lok Sabha polls on our own in Assam: BJP

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday decided against teaming up another political party to contest the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state, informed BJP general secretary Santanu Bharali.

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Days before the first vote for the Lok Sabha polls is cast, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions led by party founder Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to abide by its directions on the use of symbols, party names and disclaimers in publicity material for the elections.

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

In a major boost to its fire power, the Indian Army has deployed a sizeable number of upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Here's the full phase-wise list of polling dates in all states and Union Territories.

Covid pandemic far from over, 2nd wave not over yet: Govt

Covid pandemic far from over, 2nd wave not over yet: Govt

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

It said that 18 districts from six states, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, reported an increasing trend in daily new Covid cases in last four weeks.

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Assembly elections to five crucial states will take place in a few months and the results will be decisive for the BJP, which is eyeing a third successive term at the Centre, in the forthcoming the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities and especially Muslims will continue to have open season declared on them. Institutions will continue their decline,' predicts Aakar Patel.

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Cong manifesto a document of Pak's conspiracies: Modi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

He accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to destabilise the country and 'demoralise' its soldiers.

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The Congress will begin the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from the violence-hit Manipur on Sunday, in what is being seen as the party's bid to set the narrative in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls and put the spotlight on issues such as unemployment, price rise and social justice.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent.

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a forum comprising 40 farmer unions, called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the Centre's three agriculture laws. Here is its impact across the country:

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

I was threatened, abused during meeting with governor: Tuki

I was threatened, abused during meeting with governor: Tuki

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

uki further stated that the videographing of his arrival and his meetings were made without his knowledge, and added that the video released in the public domain before both sides approached the court, was an edited version.

12 new battalions to guard China's border

12 new battalions to guard China's border

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The government is set to clear a proposal to raise a dozen battalions and induct close to 12,000 fresh personnel in the Indo-China border guarding force ITBP to bolster the force's presence along this strategic frontier.

India records over 29,000 Covid cases in last 24 hours

India records over 29,000 Covid cases in last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

This is the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 28,000.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,160 as 467 more people succumbed to the disease.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Almost all states and Union Territories have extended the curbs which they first started imposing in mid-April as the second COVID wave hit the country.

747 new leprosy cases in North Eastern states

747 new leprosy cases in North Eastern states

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Centre has expressed concern at re-emergence of leprosy cases in certain pockets of the eighth North Eastern states which have reported 747 new cases.