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BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi denies revealing Tehelka woman journo's name

BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi denies revealing Tehelka woman journo's name

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Sunday informed National Commission for Women that she did not reveal on a social media site the name of the woman journalist who had accused Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal of sexual assault and alleged that this is an attempt to malign her.

BJP, Cong in close fight in Assam, Ajmal may be kingmaker

BJP, Cong in close fight in Assam, Ajmal may be kingmaker

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Assembly elections in Assam used to be a quiet affair and people outside the state would take little interest in the outcome. This time, even in faraway Delhi, people are keeping tabs on political developments in Assam.

Assam carnage: 68 dead in Bodo militant attacks

Assam carnage: 68 dead in Bodo militant attacks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The death toll on Wednesday climbed to 68 in the series of attacks by suspected Bodo militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland faction in Sonitpur and Kokrajhar districts of Assam while the Centre was rushing additional forces to the state.

CJI urges judiciary to ensure easy access, speedy justice

CJI urges judiciary to ensure easy access, speedy justice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam on Saturday urged the judiciary to ensure easy access of the common people to court as well as "early finality of dispensation of justice" to uphold its credibility.

Woman's killing: Assam police file case against Rahul

Woman's killing: Assam police file case against Rahul

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

A police case has been filed against Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and APCC Chief Bhubaneswar Kalita in connection with the incident of a woman being allegedly killed by her husband for 'kissing' the Congress Vice-President at an interaction last month.

Northeast MPs meet PM, demand anti-racial law

Northeast MPs meet PM, demand anti-racial law

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

A group of MPs from the northeast met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and demanded an anti-racial discrimination law and judicial inquiry into the death of Aruachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania.

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage

Mamata most discussed politician on Facebook

Mamata most discussed politician on Facebook

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Analysis of conversations on Facebook regarding the assembly polls shows that BJP featured in 61 per cent of them, while TMC chief Mamata Banerjee was the most discussed leader.

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Brisk polling began on Thursday morning in 91 constituencies spread across 18 states and two union territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. As people queued up across the nation to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations. Take a look.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

Citizenship for Banglesdeshi Hindus leaves Assam divided

Citizenship for Banglesdeshi Hindus leaves Assam divided

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party government's move to provide refugee and citizenship status to Hindu Bangladeshi migrants, who came to India to escape persecution, has evoked sharp reactions in Assam where illegal migration is a burning problem.

Assam takes up issue of people's safety in Nagaland with Centre

Assam takes up issue of people's safety in Nagaland with Centre

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Assam has taken up with the Central and Nagaland governments the issue of safety of the people of Assam residing in Nagaland

Assam: Congress, BJP in close battle

Assam: Congress, BJP in close battle

Rediff.com15 May 2014

As the counting begins on Friday the public focus in Assam will be mainly on how helpful the 'Modi Wave' has been for the Bharatiya Janata Party to challenge a confident Congress in Assam. Both the parties have contested in 13 out of 14 parliamentary seats.

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong on Monday evening, was carried to Delhi early Tuesday morning by a special aircraft from Guwahati.

Assam flood situation worsens, 1.1 lakh people affected

Assam flood situation worsens, 1.1 lakh people affected

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The flood situation remained critical in Assam with 30 more villages reeling under water on Tuesday, taking the total number of affected people in this season to around 1.1 lakh in 11 districts.

37 tribal people killed by suspected Bodo militants in Assam

37 tribal people killed by suspected Bodo militants in Assam

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Over 30 persons belonging to the Adivasi community were killed by the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit faction) or NDFB-S militants at four places in Assam ob Tuesday evening.

Assam: Four cops suspended for abandoning slain SP

Assam: Four cops suspended for abandoning slain SP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Following the demise of the Superintendent of Police of the Hamren district during an encounter in Assam, Kiren Rijiju visited the state to meet CM Tarun Gogoi and discuss the law and order situation. Anurag Kashyap reports.

Chai pe charcha at Nobel banquet

Chai pe charcha at Nobel banquet

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

There is an Assam connection to this year's Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm with a special tea served at the grand banquet coming from the northeastern state of India.

ULFA trying to scuttle PM's Assam trip; bomb recovered on train

ULFA trying to scuttle PM's Assam trip; bomb recovered on train

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

A bomb was recovered on Monday from an unclaimed bag in a train just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The National Security Guard, which protects some of the most 'vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an "in principle" nod by the union home ministry.

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Actor John Abraham, co-owner of Northeast United FC, is confident that the club would give a tough fight to other teams at the upcoming Indian Super League.

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 157; 22 arrested

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 157; 22 arrested

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Former chief minister Tarun Gogoi demanded a CBI inquiry into the episode

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BJP is set to win majority of 32 municipality boards and 42 town committees in Assam

PMO and RSS will run Assam if BJP comes to power: Rahul

PMO and RSS will run Assam if BJP comes to power: Rahul

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Asking voters in Assam to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that if it came to power, the state will be run from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur or the Prime Minister's Office.

Assam: Bandh against killings paralyses BTC areas

Assam: Bandh against killings paralyses BTC areas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

A bandh called by All Bodoland Minority Students' Union and eight other non-Bodo organisations in protests against killing of at least eight innocent non-Bodo persons by Bodo militant group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit) since Friday has night paralysed life in the violence-affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in Assam on Monday.

Assam: Bandh against killings paralyses BTC areas

Assam: Bandh against killings paralyses BTC areas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

A bandh called by the All Bodoland Minority Students' Union and eight other non-Bodo organisations since Friday night has paralysed life in the violence-affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in Assam on Monday.

Cong to fight Assam polls in alliance with 5 parties

Cong to fight Assam polls in alliance with 5 parties

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

APCC president Ripun Bora said following discussions with various parties, it has been decided that the Congress will join hands with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist and the Anchalik Gana Morcha.

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Congress has been reduced to a C player in national politics thanks to its inability to read the pulse of the people, says Rashme Sehgal.

Assam killings: Adivasis stand vulnerable to attack by NDFB ultras

Assam killings: Adivasis stand vulnerable to attack by NDFB ultras

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Hapless Adivasi villagers living in remote bordering areas of Kokrajhar and Sonitpur districts of Assam stood susceptible to marauding heavily armed National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit extremists who were desperate to show off their strength to counter sustained, intensified operation against them by the Assam police and the army of late.

Govt not to press for NCTC after facing strong opposition

Govt not to press for NCTC after facing strong opposition

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The government is learnt to have decided not to go ahead with the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre after facing strong opposition from non-Congress chief ministers.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

Assam: Protests rife against Cong over Sanjay Singh's nomination

Assam: Protests rife against Cong over Sanjay Singh's nomination

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The All Assam Students Union on Wednesday launched statewide protests against Assam Congress' decision to field a candidate from outside the state, Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha election in Assam bowing to the dictate of party high command.

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Flood situation grim in Assam, over 7.35 lakh affected

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The flood situation remained critical in Assam, affecting 7.35 lakh people in 18 districts where one lakh hectares of cropland have been inundated by the surging waters of the swollen Bahmaputra and its tributaries.

Meghalaya: Five cops killed in ambush by ultras

Meghalaya: Five cops killed in ambush by ultras

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

At least five policemen were killed and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were looted by militants belonging to the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army in an ambush in Garo hills of Meghalaya on Tuesday.

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Responses quickly poured in from all quarters of the Opposition hailing the Supreme Court verdict on Arunachal Pradesh.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

How leaders reacted to the people's verdict

How leaders reacted to the people's verdict

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Here's what leaders from different political parties had to say as results were being announced from Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

D-Day is HERE! Counting of votes begins

D-Day is HERE! Counting of votes begins

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Counting of votes for the high stakes assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry began on Thursday morning with trends expected to be available by 11am.

344 illegal weapons seized in Assam's Bodoland area

344 illegal weapons seized in Assam's Bodoland area

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Assam police and security forces have seized 344 illegal weapons from extremists from the troubled Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in Assam from 2012 to July, 2014.