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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tripura Under-19 cricketer found dead

Tripura Under-19 cricketer found dead

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The youngest of four siblings, Ayanti Reang was a member of Tripura's Under-19 team for the last one year and also played a T20 tournament for the state in U-23 age group.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Lessons from Tripura

Lessons from Tripura

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'The Communist rule in Tripura was exceptional while it lasted for a quarter century in giving good governance.' 'The chief minister himself was the paragon of virtues in his dedication in public life.' 'But all that still didn't add up when the BJP's dream merchants came up with their famous 'development agenda'.' 'One thing that emerges indisputably in the Tripura election results is that needs and aspirations more or less narrow down to one little word -- jobs,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

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'.

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.

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.

Why BJP top brass chose Saha as new Tripura CM

Why BJP top brass chose Saha as new Tripura CM

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The decision was taken to ensure the betterment of the state and the party in the days to come, senior leader Ratan Lal Nath told reporters shortly after Saha, the state BJP president, took oath as the new chief minister.

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.

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Surface links to Assam's Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and to neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur remained snapped on Tuesday as incessant rains triggered landslides and washed off roads as well as railway tracks in multiple locations of Assam and Meghalaya.

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.

EC declares Tripura West polls void

EC declares Tripura West polls void

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The EC directed the state's Chief Electoral Officer to ensure that wide publicity is given in the polling areas. It also directed the official to inform political parties and contesting candidates about the fresh poll.

Tripura CM Biplab Deb cancels 'public opinion' test

Tripura CM Biplab Deb cancels 'public opinion' test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Deb cancelled the mandate event he had fixed on December 13 following intervention of BJP president J P Nadda, state observer Vinod Sonkar and the state ministers and BJP legislators reposing faith in him.

Cong trying to make a comeback in Tripura in 2023 as new equations emerge

Cong trying to make a comeback in Tripura in 2023 as new equations emerge

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

It seems the grand old party is trying to stage a comeback in the state which it ruled at one time, but also to its progeny the Trinamool Congress which has vowed to come to power in Tripura in the 2023 state assembly elections.

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

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy campaign back on track with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Maharashtra in their second group A league game in Mumbai on Monday, offsetting the heavy loss to Baroda in the opening game.

Pleas filed in HC against Wangchuk's detention

Pleas filed in HC against Wangchuk's detention

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A habeas corpus petition was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela for listing on October 3 by a lawyer for Wangchuk's "next friend".

Facing dissidence, Tripura CM seeks people's mandate

Facing dissidence, Tripura CM seeks people's mandate

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Deb said that he would ask people whether they want him to continue as the chief minister.

FIRs against 20 in 5 Maha districts over Tripura violence protests

FIRs against 20 in 5 Maha districts over Tripura violence protests

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

At least 20 FIRs were registered in connection with stone-pelting during rallies held in protest against the Tripura communal violence in five districts of Maharashtra and 20 persons were arrested, police said on Saturday.

Tripura, Mizoram sign pact for settlement of Bru tribals

Tripura, Mizoram sign pact for settlement of Bru tribals

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The deal was signed by representatives of Bru, the central, Tripura and Mizoram governments in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Under the agreement, over 30,000 Bru tribals will live in Tripura permanently, Shah said.

Minority commission issues notices to UP, Tripura govts

Minority commission issues notices to UP, Tripura govts

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Taking cognisance of attacks on the minority community, the National Commission for Minorities sent a notice to the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Tripura seeking reports on the recent cases of violence against the minority community.

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.

CPM offices set afire after clash with BJP workers in Tripura

CPM offices set afire after clash with BJP workers in Tripura

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Violent clashes erupted between activists of the ruling BJP and the principal opposition, CPI-M, in different parts of Tripura.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Milind Kumar played seven seasons for Delhi in Ranji Trophy along with stints for Sikkim and Tripura before he migrated to the US in search of better opportunities.

TMC seeks urgent SC hearing into violence during Tripura civic polls

TMC seeks urgent SC hearing into violence during Tripura civic polls

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Trinamool Congress moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking a probe by a court-monitored panel into the alleged large-scale violence during the municipal polls in Tripura.

BSF thwarts infiltration bid by thousands of Bangladeshis in Bengal

BSF thwarts infiltration bid by thousands of Bangladeshis in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The ministry of home affairs has constituted a committee that is to be headed by the ADG, Border Security Force, Eastern Command to monitor the current Indo-Bangladesh Border situation.

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The high commission of India in Dhaka and the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting in the voluntary return of Indian nationals, he said.

SC orders 2 more companies of central police for Tripura civic polls

SC orders 2 more companies of central police for Tripura civic polls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union ministry of home affairs to provide two additional companies of the Central Armed Police Forces to secure every polling booth during the Tripura municipal polls.

1 killed, 20 injured in police firing on picketers in Tripura

1 killed, 20 injured in police firing on picketers in Tripura

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

A large number of people had gathered on the NH 08 at Panisagar and blocked it, demanding to call off the resettlement planning of the government. The Joint Movement Committee (JMC) comprising Bengalis and local Mizos had observed five days strike from Monday on the issue and blocked NH8 Saturday.