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Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Party is above all. I am a loyal worker of the BJP. I hope I have done justice to the responsibilities that were given to me, said Biplab Deb.

Cong rebel among 3 Independents extend support to BJP in Haryana

Cong rebel among 3 Independents extend support to BJP in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

While Joon was a Congress rebel, Kadyan fought as an Independent after the BJP denied him ticket.

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Tripura police have registered a case against four Supreme Court lawyers under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly promoting communal disharmony with their social media posts about the recent violence targeting Muslims

Saha in talks with Tripura for 'player-cum-mentor role'

Saha in talks with Tripura for 'player-cum-mentor role'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Wriddhiman Saha, who had a fallout with Cricket Association of Bengal, is in talks with Tripura for a potential player-cum-mentor role

Tripura Cong chief among 19 injured in clash with BJP

Tripura Cong chief among 19 injured in clash with BJP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

At least 19 people including Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee chief Birajit Sinha were injured in a clash between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in front of Congress Bhavan in Agartala on Sunday.

Should Rohingya children go to school? Delhi HC says...

Should Rohingya children go to school? Delhi HC says...

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to enrol Rohingya refugee children in local schools, saying it was the Centre's domain.

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai to victory

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai to victory

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Fifties by skipper Shreyas Iyer and veteran Ajinkya Rahane carried Mumbai to a five-wicket win over Maharashtra in a Group C match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

People Flee Bangladesh In Panic

People Flee Bangladesh In Panic

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

People flee Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

Saha to join Tripura cricket team as player-cum-mentor

Saha to join Tripura cricket team as player-cum-mentor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

He is expected to play Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Tripura.

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Wriddhiman Saha is making a comeback to his home state Bengal two years after a public fallout.

Battle Royale between BJP-Trinamool: Tripura civic polls begin

Battle Royale between BJP-Trinamool: Tripura civic polls begin

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The run-up to the polls, which should have been a humdrum affair, became a cause celebre after it was marred by violence, arrests, sit-ins in far-away Delhi and a Supreme Court intervention asking officials to ensure peaceful polling.

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the pre-season net sessions in Chennai is now reflecting in his outings in the Ranji Trophy.

Sebi to auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group worth Rs 63.26 crore on Nov 25

Sebi to auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group worth Rs 63.26 crore on Nov 25

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it will auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group of companies on November 25 at a reserve price of Rs 63.26 crore in a bid to recover money raised by the firm from the public through illicit schemes. The properties to go under the hammer include flats, buildings, land parcels and hotels located in West Bengal and Bihar, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a notice. The e-auction will be conducted on November 25 between 11 am to 1 pm.

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer continued with his red-hot form, smashing a stroke-filled 233 to lead Mumbai to a massive 602/4 declared in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Odisha.

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Samriddhi Sakunia and Swarna Jha, journalists with HW News Network, were produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Gomati district Shubhra Nath, who granted them bail on bail bonds of Rs 7,500.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

Wangchuk awaits word on meeting with country's top leadership

Wangchuk awaits word on meeting with country's top leadership

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he and his supporters will stay put at the Ladakh Bhawan till the authorities tell them when they will be able to meet the country's top leadership.

Only 28.5% Youth Are Digitally Literate

Only 28.5% Youth Are Digitally Literate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Goa has the highest number of people who could 'search the Internet for information and can send or receive e-mails and can perform online banking transactions'.

Mamata to meet PM during Delhi visit, raise BSF, Tripura issues

Mamata to meet PM during Delhi visit, raise BSF, Tripura issues

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Banerjee also said she may not join the dharna being staged by Trinamool Congress MPs in protest against 'attack on party workers' in Tripura, but will surely express solidarity with them.

Bypoll results see NDA inching closer to majority in Rajya Sabha

Bypoll results see NDA inching closer to majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian were elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha Tuesday along with senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi and former minister Upendra Kushwaha.

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist failed to open their account in the AMC.

Will BJP spring surprise in Tripura? Key meet today

Will BJP spring surprise in Tripura? Key meet today

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Saha had taken charge in a difficult time and led the party to a crucial victory in the election. He deserves to be the next Chief Minister'

SC agrees to hear plea for probe into Tripura violence

SC agrees to hear plea for probe into Tripura violence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of an advocate seeking an independent probe into the recent 'communal riots' in Tripura and the alleged complicity and inaction of the state police in it.

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for cyber security and investigation for the state, has asked different social media platforms to delete at least 36 "offensive" posts found circulating in the wake of alleged communal incidents in Tripura, an official said on Wednesday.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

Mamata's nephew booked in Tripura for obstructing cops

Mamata's nephew booked in Tripura for obstructing cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

A case has been registered in Tripura against Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, member of Parliament Dola Sen, West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu and other senior leaders of the party for allegedly obstructing police officers from performing their duties.

HC allows Abhishek Banerjee's rally after Tripura police denied nod

HC allows Abhishek Banerjee's rally after Tripura police denied nod

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

After the police rescinded its permission to hold the rally in front of Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan (Tagore Centenary Hall) in Agartala on Sunday and asked for the meeting venue to be shifted, the TMC filed an urgent case before the high court.

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

While Tripura unit of TMC described it as an "attack on democracy" and said they were confined to their hotel by the police, Manik Das, Superintendent of Police, West Tripura, claimed members of the 22-member I-Pac team are being questioned in a Agartala city-based hotel, as part of a routine check-up.

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The top court also stayed the proceedings against a third journalist, an associate editor in the same media house, who was recently summoned by the police in connection with the reports on violence.

SC to hear TMC's contempt plea against Tripura govt on Tuesday

SC to hear TMC's contempt plea against Tripura govt on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The plea for contempt action has been filed as there are repeated incidents of violence and false cases are being lodged against their members, advocate Amar Dave, appearing for TMC, said.

Why BJP's Tripura CM faces rebellion

Why BJP's Tripura CM faces rebellion

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Biplab Kumar Deb is accused of 'punching above his weight' and being 'ignorant' of Tripura's ground realities.

BSF orders 'high alert' along Bangladesh border

BSF orders 'high alert' along Bangladesh border

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday issued a 'high alert' across all its formations along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border in the wake of the developments in the neighbouring country, officials said.

SC allows Centre to provide security for Ambanis, quashes case in Tripura HC

SC allows Centre to provide security for Ambanis, quashes case in Tripura HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Centre to continue with the security cover for industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his family members in Mumbai.

TMC's national ambitions hit after debacle in Goa, Tripura

TMC's national ambitions hit after debacle in Goa, Tripura

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Having failed its litmus test, the Bengal's ruling party is back to square one, trying to draw up a fresh strategy ahead of the polls in Meghalaya and Tripura.

BJP's Tripura ally meets Shah to demand separate tribal state

BJP's Tripura ally meets Shah to demand separate tribal state

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The delegation led by Forest minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia, who is also the general secretary of IPFT met Shah on Thursday and submitted a five-point memorandum.

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant also issued a notice to the Agartala police on the plea filed by advocates, Mukesh and Ansarul Haq, and journalist Shyam Meera Singh against lodging of the FIR.

Tripura violence: 71 booked for provocative posts on social media

Tripura violence: 71 booked for provocative posts on social media

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Tripura Police on Wednesday said it has registered five cases against 71 people for alleged provocative and fake posts on social media aiming at disturbing peace and communal harmony in the state.

All India Tennis Association in turmoil

All India Tennis Association in turmoil

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

State associations propose no confidence motion against AITA President Jain

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.