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India's Top Junior Men's Hockey Teams Battle For National Title

India's Top Junior Men's Hockey Teams Battle For National Title

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship is set to begin in Coimbatore, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. The tournament includes a promotion and relegation system, adding competitive intensity as teams vie for the national title and advancement between divisions.

Arunachal Pradesh Seeks to Host North East Games in 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Seeks to Host North East Games in 2026

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has submitted a proposal to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to host the 4th North East Games in 2026, aiming to boost sports development in the region.

Sub Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Punjab, UP, Bengal & Arunachal Triumph

Sub Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Punjab, UP, Bengal & Arunachal Triumph

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.

India U-23 Football Team Gears Up for Arunachal Pradesh Friendlies

India U-23 Football Team Gears Up for Arunachal Pradesh Friendlies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Naushad Moosa announces the 24-member India U-23 squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation Friendlies in Arunachal Pradesh, featuring matches against Bhutan and Tajikistan.

Drug Trafficking Network Busted in Arunachal Pradesh: Four Arrested

Drug Trafficking Network Busted in Arunachal Pradesh: Four Arrested

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested four individuals in connection with drug trafficking, seizing heroin worth over Rs 1.6 lakh in Naharlagun.

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to investigate contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM's family, prompting criticism from the Congress party.

Goa, Uttarakhand and Arunachal secure victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship

Goa, Uttarakhand and Arunachal secure victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Goa, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh emerged victorious in their respective matches on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship.

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma joins Hampshire for One-Day Cup

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma joins Hampshire for One-Day Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has been signed by English county Hampshire for the upcoming One-Day Cup. The move was facilitated by the GMR Group, which co-owns both teams. Sharma, known for his explosive batting and record-breaking T20 fifty, will bring his power-hitting skills to the 50-over domestic tournament in England.

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for sending a threatening message to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized 26 grams of heroin, valued at approximately 1.37 lakh, during a raid in Namsai district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Arunachal Official Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

An Arunachal Pradesh government official was found dead in suspicious circumstances at a bus stop, prompting a police investigation.

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A militant of the banned ULFA-I surrendered to security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, laying down arms and ammunition.

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Selected students will receive a grant of up to Rs 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.

SC to review anti-defection law's 'deemed merger' clause

SC to review anti-defection law's 'deemed merger' clause

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by senior advocate Kapil Sibal challenging the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule's 'deemed merger' provision, which allows MLAs and MPs to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law, citing its 'huge repercussions on our polity'.

Modi takes a dig at 'young' Rahul Gandhi while praising youth power

Modi takes a dig at 'young' Rahul Gandhi while praising youth power

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded young Indian innovators for the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, which made India the third nation with private orbital launch capabilities. While praising the 28-year-old average age of the Skyroot team, Modi made a veiled remark about a "56-year-old young man," widely understood to be a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who recently turned 56.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

Monsoon fury: Several dead across country, red alert in Palghar

Monsoon fury: Several dead across country, red alert in Palghar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Monsoon rains have unleashed widespread destruction across India, claiming seven lives in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka due to landslides and floods, while heavy downpours have disrupted normal life and triggered red alerts in Maharashtra and other regions.

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5000m at the Khelo India Tribal Games, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event. Karnataka leads the medal tally.

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Child Rights Awareness Initiative for Child-Friendly Environment

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Child Rights Awareness Initiative for Child-Friendly Environment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a child rights awareness initiative to promote a safe, child-friendly environment across the state. The initiative includes pamphlets educating children, parents, and teachers on key child protection laws.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has strongly condemned racial discrimination against people from the Northeast and urged the central government to enact a stringent anti-racism law.

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Arunachal Secure Victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Arunachal Secure Victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in their respective matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship held in Rajgir.

Over 10 dead as monsoon batters several states; Uttarakhand on alert

Over 10 dead as monsoon batters several states; Uttarakhand on alert

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Torrential monsoon rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday, inundating roads, uprooting trees, damaging property and disrupting normal life as authorities scrambled to restore normalcy.

Governor Parnaik Encourages Youth To Promote National Unity

Governor Parnaik Encourages Youth To Promote National Unity

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik has urged young people to connect with others from across India, preserve traditional values, and work to eliminate regional barriers through interaction and mutual respect.

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district after being found in possession of heroin worth 1.37 lakh.

SIR focused on voter exclusion, disturbed free and fair elections: Ex-CEC Quraishi

SIR focused on voter exclusion, disturbed free and fair elections: Ex-CEC Quraishi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi has strongly criticised the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating it is 'focussed more on exclusion' and has 'played havoc with democracy' by disturbing free and fair elections.

Government's Big Plans For North East Oil Exploration

Government's Big Plans For North East Oil Exploration

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A tripartite pact -- amid the promise of removing AFSPA from almost all of the North East -- revives hydrocarbon exploration along the Assam-Nagaland border after decades of dormancy.

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to the deletion of nearly six crore voters across 19 states and Union territories. This exercise, which began in Bihar, has faced opposition criticism but was upheld by the Supreme Court. The purification drive has significant implications, including linking voter data to social security benefits in some states.

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A team of scientists has identified a 'potentially dangerous' proglacial lake at 16,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Mago Chu basin, a critical headwaters region of the Brahmaputra, warning of a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) due to rapid glacier transformation.

2 officers among 5 IAF personnel killed as AN-32 crashes in Assam

2 officers among 5 IAF personnel killed as AN-32 crashes in Assam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Five Indian Air Force personnel, including two officers, were killed when their Russian-origin Antonov An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. The co-pilot sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The BJP has announced 11 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, notably omitting Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, whose terms end soon. This decision, alongside other recent appointments, has fuelled speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. The list includes new faces and senior party leaders from various states.

Tirupati's Balaji Set to Arrive in North East India

Tirupati's Balaji Set to Arrive in North East India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has acquired a 10 acre plot in Assam, paving the way for construction of the first Sri Venkateswara temple in North East India.

Fiscal Strain: 18 States Exceed Deficit Ceiling, Revenue Surplus Declines

Fiscal Strain: 18 States Exceed Deficit Ceiling, Revenue Surplus Declines

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Eighteen of India's 28 states exceeded the fiscal deficit ceiling of 3 per cent of GSDP in FY25, a deterioration comparable to the Covid year of 2020-21, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The report also noted a decline in states reporting a revenue surplus, with Bihar, Mizoram, and Telangana moving into deficit.

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

While tensions have eased at several friction points and mechanisms for managing the boundary have been reactivated, underlying differences persist. Disputes over naming practices in Arunachal Pradesh, continued infrastructure development on both sides, and unresolved questions regarding patrolling rights indicate that the structural gap remains, notes Dr Kumar.

China never acknowledged Arunachal, it's our territory: China

China never acknowledged Arunachal, it's our territory: China

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

China refutes allegations of harassment of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport, claiming actions were lawful and reiterating its claim over the region.

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.

Arunachal integral part of India: MEA on Shanghai airport detention

Arunachal integral part of India: MEA on Shanghai airport detention

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India has rejected China's response to the detention of an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh at the Shanghai airport, asserting that the border state is an integral part of the country. The incident involved Pema Wang Thongdok, who was detained for 18 hours for holding an Indian passport.

Teenage Girl Rescued After Online Enticement: Police Urge Parental Vigilance

Teenage Girl Rescued After Online Enticement: Police Urge Parental Vigilance

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh, who had been missing since December, has been rescued from Rajasthan. Police investigations revealed she was enticed into a relationship via Snapchat by a 25-year-old man, who has since been apprehended.

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.