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Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

East Bengal FC gained a lot of momentum as the first half came to a close with the likes of Jeakson Singh, Vishnu and Cleiton getting on the ball in the final third and creating problems for the Mohun Bagan Super Giant backline. However, they weren't clinical enough to end the first half on level terms.

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Four killed as heavy rain, landslides hit Guwahati; 2 relief camps opened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

With the fresh fatalities, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides across the state has gone up to 42.

17-year-old girl dies as Assam reports first suspected GBS death

17-year-old girl dies as Assam reports first suspected GBS death

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

A 17-year-old girl died at a private hospital in Guwahati, Assam due to suspected Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS). The girl, who hailed from Bihar, was admitted to the hospital around 10 days ago and her condition worsened despite being put on ventilator support. Doctors at the hospital said this is the first known case of GBS in Assam this season, although it is a common bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. The girl's death has raised concerns about a possible rise in GBS cases in the coming days.

Assam welcomes all 'tourists': Himanta on Maha MLAs staying in Guwahati

Assam welcomes all 'tourists': Himanta on Maha MLAs staying in Guwahati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Sarma also said he has nothing to do with the politics of Maharashtra where the survival of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government is at stake after 38 of his party's MLAs rebelled and are currently camping at a hotel in Guwahati after being flown there in several flights.

Crypto wrap 2024: Bitcoin, altcoins remain popular among Indian investors

Crypto wrap 2024: Bitcoin, altcoins remain popular among Indian investors

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The majority of crypto investors in the country have invested in mainstream virtual digital assets (VDAs) such as Bitcoins, altcoins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Ethereum, followed by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and stablecoins, a compilation of year-end reports of crypto majors CoinDCX and CoinSwitch revealed. The crypto exchange platform CoinDCX reported that 14.6 per cent of total investments on its platform were allocated to Bitcoin, while CoinSwitch saw the share of the VDA at 7 per cent.

6 killed, 45 injured as Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal

6 killed, 45 injured as Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

"Since some of them are in a critical condition, the death toll may go up," Jalpaiguri DM Moumita Godara Basu said, adding rescuers thoroughly searched each coach for survivors and bodies through darkness and thick fog.

Assam BJP ministers meet rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at Guwahati hotel

Assam BJP ministers meet rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at Guwahati hotel

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

This is the third time in two days that Singhal, the Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, has met the dissidents.

'Undeserving MLAs Becoming Ministers'

'Undeserving MLAs Becoming Ministers'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'If you are going to make undeserving MLAs as ministers, then why should sincere and hard-working people like us continue?'

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber will summon YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia again in connection with a case registered against him concerning his remarks on comic Samay Raina's web show 'India's Got Latent.' Allahbadia failed to appear before the agency on Thursday, and was also asked to remain present at the Khar police station after he failed to appear, an official said. The agency has so far summoned at least 50 persons to record their statements in connection with the case, including actor Raghu Ram, who was questioned on Thursday. Raina is scheduled to record his statement on February 18.

Satwik-Chirag march forth at Indonesia Masters

Satwik-Chirag march forth at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Ashwini and Tanisha, who won the Guwahati Masters super 100 title, last month will take on Malaysia's Pei Kee Go and Mei Xing Teoh next.

The Kite Runners

The Kite Runners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying.

Issue with locomotive's equipment: Rail Min on Bikaner-Guwahati train mishap

Issue with locomotive's equipment: Rail Min on Bikaner-Guwahati train mishap

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Vaishnaw said that the actual reason behind the accident could be ascertained only after dismantling the engine's equipment.

Leasing Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports gets Cabinet nod

Leasing Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports gets Cabinet nod

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out airports at Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram through public-private partnership (PPP).

Rs 6,691 cr worth Rs 2000 notes still with public

Rs 6,691 cr worth Rs 2000 notes still with public

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said 98.12 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,691 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who had camped at a Guwahati luxury hotel for eight days have cleared their bills before they checked out on Wednesday, a hotel official said.

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file its response to Mukerjea's plea.

Assam coal mine mishap: Rescue op enters Day 7, 4 bodies recovered

Assam coal mine mishap: Rescue op enters Day 7, 4 bodies recovered

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Rescue operations at a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district continued for the seventh day on Sunday to locate trapped labourers inside the quarry. The bodies of four labourers have been recovered so far, with the dewatering process expected to reach its final stage soon. The mine was abandoned 12 years ago and was under the Assam Mineral Development Corporation until three years ago. The leader of the workers has been arrested and the police are conducting investigations into the case.

Samay Raina removes all 'India's Got Latent' episodes after row

Samay Raina removes all 'India's Got Latent' episodes after row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Comedian Samay Raina has removed all episodes of his YouTube show "India's Got Latent" following a controversy sparked by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's comments. Raina said he will cooperate with investigating agencies and apologized for the controversy. The show faced widespread criticism after Allahbadia's remarks about parents and sex went viral. The incident has led to police investigations and summons from the National Commission for Women.

Curfew relaxed in Guwahati, parts of Dibrugarh

Curfew relaxed in Guwahati, parts of Dibrugarh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was cleared by Parliament, violent protests broke out in Guwahati.

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

Rahul Gandhi booked over 'we are now fighting... Indian State' remarks

Rahul Gandhi booked over 'we are now fighting... Indian State' remarks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Rahul Gandhi made the statement on January 15, 2025, during the inauguration of the Congress Party's new headquarters at Kotla Road in Delhi.

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu has sparked controversy by replacing the Indian Rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the logo for its 2025-26 budget. The move has drawn criticism from the state BJP, which accused the ruling party of being "stupid." The development comes amidst the ongoing language row between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, with the latter alleging Hindi imposition by the Union government.

Ready to show Modi's degree to court, not strangers, DU tells HC

Ready to show Modi's degree to court, not strangers, DU tells HC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Delhi University (DU) has informed the Delhi High Court that it is willing to show its records on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the court, but not disclose it to "strangers" under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The university's solicitor general, Tushar Mehta, argued that the "right to privacy" superseded the "right to know" in this case, and that allowing disclosure would expose the university to RTI applications for information about lakhs of its students. The court has reserved its verdict on the matter.

Cong slams Assam CM after govt reports 72 encounters

Cong slams Assam CM after govt reports 72 encounters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The opposition Congress in Assam has accused the BJP government of running a "police raj" after official data revealed that 72 people were killed and 220 injured in police actions since Himanta Biswa Sarma became the chief minister in May 2021. The Congress has demanded that the Supreme Court take suo motu cognisance of the data and investigate the alleged fake encounters in the state. The data shows that a total of 256 police actions have been taken between May 2021 and February 2024, resulting in the deaths of 38 people in police remand and 34 more while in custody but before remand. The Congress has alleged that the ruling party is using the police for political gains, while the government has defended its actions, stating that police cases have been registered in each incident and that the NHRC guidelines have been followed.

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Abuse of power, financial misconduct, and the never-ending turf wars are now coming to light as Boxing Federation of India's officials jostle to escape blame for the shocking turn of events.

Kohli, SKY script T20 history in Guwahati

Kohli, SKY script T20 history in Guwahati

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to complete 11,000 runs in T20 history

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

PV Sindhu is set to make a much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the India Open Super 750 tournament after missing the season opener in Kuala Lumpur due to her wedding.

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh took note of Allahbadia's submission that the podcast was his only source of livelihood and around 280 people employed by him were dependent on the show.

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Normal life in the city has been paralysed to the core as protesters are defying curfew and venturing out on the streets.

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Since first opening the batting together in January 2023, the duo has been prolific in 50 overs cricket.

Over 80 flights receive bomb threats today

Over 80 flights receive bomb threats today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

More than 80 domestic and international flights of various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Thursday, according to sources.

Modi plays drum, witnesses grand Jhumoir dance in Assam

Modi plays drum, witnesses grand Jhumoir dance in Assam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam and participated in a grand Jhumoir dance performance, celebrating 200 years of the state's tea industry and the rich cultural heritage of the tea tribe community. He played a traditional drum of the tea tribe community, highlighting the government's efforts to support the tea industry and uplift the tea tribe community. The event, attended by dignitaries and ambassadors from around 60 countries, showcased Assam's vibrant traditions to a global audience.

Will take steps to protect our interests: India on China's mega dam

Will take steps to protect our interests: India on China's mega dam

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

India has expressed concerns over China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, stating that it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect its interests. New Delhi has urged Beijing to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by activities in upstream areas. The dam, estimated to cost USD 137 billion, has raised apprehensions about its impact on the ecological balance of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, through which the Brahmaputra flows. India has repeatedly expressed its concerns to China through diplomatic channels, highlighting the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries.

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA-I but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive.

ISL: NEUFC rally to split points with FC Goa

ISL: NEUFC rally to split points with FC Goa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

FC Goa have been unbeaten in the last 10 games.

ISL: Mohun Bagan soar to the top!

ISL: Mohun Bagan soar to the top!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their positive form with a 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC to move to the top of the table in the Indian Super League in Guwahati on Sunday.