News for 'arunachal-pradesh'

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The Commission said a ban has been put in place effective January 1, 2023 on the creation of new administrative units in the state till the exercise is completed.

PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The 19-year-old Miram Taron of Jido Village in Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh was found missing on January 18.

SEE: Soldiers sing 'Sandese Aate Hain' during meet with Rajnath

SEE: Soldiers sing 'Sandese Aate Hain' during meet with Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Rajnath is on a two-day visit to frontline locations in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh on September 28-29.

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said.

A Pic That Will Anger Xi Jinping!

A Pic That Will Anger Xi Jinping!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

A participant holds the Tiranga during Tawang's first-ever motorcycle expedition from Holy Tree to the Holy Waterfalls organised by the Indian Army in Tawang, August 23, 2022.

FIR charges Newsclick with using Chinese funds to disrupt India's sovereignty

FIR charges Newsclick with using Chinese funds to disrupt India's sovereignty

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Delhi Police, in a first information report (FIR) filed under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) following allegations against news portal NewsClick, has alleged that a large amount of funds came from China in order to disrupt India's sovereignty and cause disaffection against the country.

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Guarding the borders in extreme weather conditions is not easy and most people don't realize it is a very tough job.'

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Sources said the Indian troops resolutely confronted the Chinese PLA soldiers.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Ex-Prez Kovind heads 'one nation-one election' panel

Ex-Prez Kovind heads 'one nation-one election' panel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

However, members requested the government and the presiding officers of both the House to end the proceedings early citing the festive season and New Year celebrations ahead.

'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.'

13th round of India, China talks to be held soon

13th round of India, China talks to be held soon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The talks are being held with an aim of resolving the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh and reaching an agreement on the last remaining friction point in the Hot Springs area which had emerged post April-May 2020 aggression shown by Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border

Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border

Rediff.com16 May 2022

General Officer Commanding-in Chief of the Eastern command, Lieutenant General R P Kalita, however, said the Indian side is also continuously upgrading its infrastructure and capabilities to deal with any situation which may arise along the border.

Jaishankar ticks off Rahul over use of 'pitai' for jawans

Jaishankar ticks off Rahul over use of 'pitai' for jawans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday strongly objected to the use of the term pitai (beating) by former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi while referring to the India-China clash in Tawang, and asserted that our soldiers have stood their ground in Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh and should be "appreciated and honoured".

US rejects new China map that includes Arunachal Pradesh

US rejects new China map that includes Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The United States said it does not endorse the new "controversial" Chinese map on its passport, which depicts certain disputes territories as its own, causing a major diplomatic row in the region including with India.

Tableaux of states on Rajpath showcase India's cultural diversity

Tableaux of states on Rajpath showcase India's cultural diversity

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

25 tableaux of different states, departments and armed forces were part of the parade.

India 'firmly in control' of northern border: Army on Tawang face-off

India 'firmly in control' of northern border: Army on Tawang face-off

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Eastern Army commander said that there were some minor injuries to soldiers on both sides.

Is Modi Nervous About 2024 Result?

Is Modi Nervous About 2024 Result?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Why did Modi single out the Congress and its leaders for the most pugnacious verbal assault while sparing other regional adversaries? If he is trying to get some parties to break the Opposition ranks, it means that the BJP's present bravado is for effect. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times, begins a new column for Rediff.com.

Pangong bridge area under illegal Chinese occupation: MEA

Pangong bridge area under illegal Chinese occupation: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

"As regards reports about a bridge being made by the Chinese side on Pangong Lake, the government has been monitoring this activity closely," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

Hazare: Jagadeesan slams WR 277; TN win by 435 runs

Hazare: Jagadeesan slams WR 277; TN win by 435 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Narayan Jagadeesan on Monday broke the world record for the highest ever individual score in men's List A cricket by hammering a 141-ball 277 as Tamil Nadu trounced Arunachal Pradesh by a mammoth record margin of 435 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy

These states will go to polls before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

These states will go to polls before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com14 May 2023

After Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram would go for polls this year.

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

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.

Modi putting country in danger: Cong on Tawang clash

Modi putting country in danger: Cong on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'The Modi government is trying to suppress the matter only to save its political image'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Walking stick, baby walker and bangles among EC's new list of 193 free symbols

Walking stick, baby walker and bangles among EC's new list of 193 free symbols

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Among the free symbols are walking stick, baby walker, air conditioner, balloon, bangles, wheel barrow, whistle, window, wool and needle, water melon, walnut, wallet, violin, vacuum cleaner and trumpet.

Indian Army unfurled national flag in Galwan on New Year

Indian Army unfurled national flag in Galwan on New Year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The move comes amid reports in a section of media that claimed that Chinese soldiers had displayed their flag in the region a few days ago.

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The DG said that the previous government was wary of constructing roads near the Line of Actual Control.

3 Indian Army units thwarted Chinese aggression at LAC

3 Indian Army units thwarted Chinese aggression at LAC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Chinese Army troops try to enter these areas every year and try to patrol out their claim line which India does not allow.

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid interacted with cricketers from the North Eastern states at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Friday.

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Flipkart, the e-commerce company owned by Walmart, is intensifying its efforts to achieve profitability as it is eyeing a valuation of approximately $60 billion at the time of its initial public offering (IPO), now planned in 2025-2026, instead of this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm might consider listing in the US or any other geography, including India. The company, which counts the likes of Amazon and Reliance's JioMart among its competitors in India's burgeoning e-commerce market, had also contemplated launching an IPO in 2022-2023.

India steps up infra work after Pentagon report on Chinese build-up: MEA

India steps up infra work after Pentagon report on Chinese build-up: MEA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Days after a Pentagon report said Beijing built a large village in a disputed territory in the Arunachal Pradesh sector, India on Thursday said it has neither accepted any illegal occupation of its territory by China nor has it accepted unjustified Chinese claims.

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Get to know Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2022 Tengam Celine Koyu.

'Our own territory': China on building village in Arunachal

'Our own territory': China on building village in Arunachal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

"China's position on the Zangnan region (South Tibet) is consistent and clear. We never recognised the so-called Arunachal Pradesh," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing while responding to a question.

Won't touch northeast's special rules, govt tells SC in Art 370 hearing

Won't touch northeast's special rules, govt tells SC in Art 370 hearing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Tewari, a Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP, was appearing for former Arunachal Pradesh MLA Padi Richo, who has filed an intervention application in a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370.

China Beware! Bofors, M-777 Now At LAC

China Beware! Bofors, M-777 Now At LAC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

After the Chinese People's Liberation Army troop buildup at the Line of Actual Control, the border separating India and China, the Indian Army has beefed up the 1,300 km-long LAC in the eastern sector in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday and Wednesday.

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 gallantry awards, including four Kirti Chakras posthumously and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of the security forces, on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, officials said.