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Don't harass people from NE, HC tells cops

Don't harass people from NE, HC tells cops

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

The city police was on Thursday directed by the Delhi high court not to harass people from the North East and Ladakh because of their resemblance with Tibetans, who were under the police scanner for protesting Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit in New Delhi for the BRICS summit.

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Arunachal student's killing: HC takes suo motu cognisance

Arunachal student's killing: HC takes suo motu cognisance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of media reports about the killing of an Arunachal Pradesh student, who was allegedly beaten by some shopkeepers here, and asked the Centre to file a report on the incident.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

Hard work rewards Himanta Biswa Sarma with CM's mantle

Hard work rewards Himanta Biswa Sarma with CM's mantle

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Sarma's eyes, according to those close to him, were always set on the top job in Assam. However, the leader who owed his early rise to two former chief ministers from the Congress had to toil for many years with dogged determination to achieve his goal.

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Telecom operators Vodafone and Idea Cellular on Monday said they will resume 3G services in circles where they don't have spectrum through intra-circle roaming (ICR) pacts with other operators.

Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"The meeting was very fruitful and we all are very happy with the outcome. I could not attend the press conference after the conclave as I had to come back to Patna. My effort is to unite all opposition parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and now things are taking shape," the Janata Dal-United leader said.

IPL auction to be held in Kolkata despite CAA protests

IPL auction to be held in Kolkata despite CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The protests over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act notwithstanding, the players' auction for the Indian Premier League will go ahead in Kolkata as scheduled on Thursday. There have been reports of violence in West Bengal but Kolkata hasn't exactly been affected.

Sonowal, Sarma meet BJP top brass over Assam CM pick

Sonowal, Sarma meet BJP top brass over Assam CM pick

Rediff.com8 May 2021

After a series of meetings, Sarma told reporters that BJP's Assam legislature party is likely to meet in Guwahati on Sunday and all questions related to the next government will be answered there.

Want to study fashion? Admission guide to NIFT

Want to study fashion? Admission guide to NIFT

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The premier design institute has 15 centres offering design, technology and management programmes. Read on to know how to get in.

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

NIA had sought 15-day custodial interrogation of the accused who were arrested from various parts of the national capital and Uttar Pradesh.

PIX: Explosives recovered at Guwahati railway station

PIX: Explosives recovered at Guwahati railway station

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Government Railway Police personnel on Wednesday recovered a huge quantity of high power explosives from a person travelling in a general coach of Delhi-bound North East Express at the Guwahati railway station.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Delhi civic bodies set to be dissolved, fresh elections unlikely soon

Delhi civic bodies set to be dissolved, fresh elections unlikely soon

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled civic bodies in Delhi are set to be dissolved in the next five days, with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's term set to end on Wednesday.

2 new cars from Merc stable are sure to make you drool

2 new cars from Merc stable are sure to make you drool

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The company said that it would launch 15 new models.

India gifts sub to Myanmar: The China angle

India gifts sub to Myanmar: The China angle

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

In gifting the submarine to Myanmar, India is competing with China for influence in the region.

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After the Republic Day violence, the Delhi Police has deployed additional measures, including tightening security and intensifying vigil across the city and its border points.

Anti-Naxal ops: CRPF seeks AFSPA cover for troops

Anti-Naxal ops: CRPF seeks AFSPA cover for troops

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Central Reserve Police Force has sought the cover of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for its men conducting anti-Naxal operations at a time when continuance of the controversial Act in areas of Jammu and Kashmir and the North East is being debated.

Air India threatens to stop operations to NE airports

Air India threatens to stop operations to NE airports

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The airline has been operating so far on the assumption that the funds would soon be available.

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

While the BPF and the UPPL are considered rivals in the Bodo-dominated areas, there was no pre-poll alliance among other parties as well.

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'They keep issuing statements to win a few rounds of applause.'

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Bijendra Kumar Yadav said farmers have formally declared that they will start returning home from Saturday onwards, but it is not a time bound exercise as their movement will keep progressing through the day.

Modi's achievements showcased to mark his birthday

Modi's achievements showcased to mark his birthday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

A photo of the prime minister hugging Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan after a last-minute setback that led to the loss of lander Vikram, was also put on display for visitors.

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

From belonging to an endangered tribe, somewhere along the line I had turned into a dangerous species myself; a lying, scheming traitor, who had let the country down -- in short, an anti-national, says Durba Dhyani.

'This generation is not interested in the art of weaving'

'This generation is not interested in the art of weaving'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Dhiraj Deka talks to Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com on how designers still struggle to acquire original Silk fabric from the market and how his growing business has helped the weavers earn more and lead a better livelihood.

Congress suffers a setback, former minister AK Walia offers to resign

Congress suffers a setback, former minister AK Walia offers to resign

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

A health minister in the Sheila Dikshit government in the state, said he was quitting as he was upset over the ticket distribution ahead of the municipal corporation of Delhi polls.

Allowing mosquitoes to breed akin to culpable homicide: Delhi HC

Allowing mosquitoes to breed akin to culpable homicide: Delhi HC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The strong words came after the ASG said that the MCDs and the other agencies need to work together in an integrated and synergetic manner to handle the problem.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The 31-year-old captain has 6,000 flight hours and the co-pilot more than 5,000 flight hours, the statement said.

'My daughter has plucked the stars and put them at my feet'

'My daughter has plucked the stars and put them at my feet'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Major Khushboo Kanwar, the daughter of a Rajasthani bus conductor, made history on Rajpath on Republic Day.

All you wanted to know about the AFSPA

All you wanted to know about the AFSPA

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, or AFSPA, as it is commonly known, has of late been a subject of intense discussion and debate. AFSPA has been in force in the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir, and the 'draconian' law has been the reason of wide protests.

FAQs on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act

FAQs on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, or AFSPA, as it is commonly known, has of late been a subject of intense discussion and debate. AFSPA has been in force in the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir, and the 'draconian' law has been the reason of wide protests.

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

Indian Super League: Chhetri scores twice as Mumbai outclass Delhi

Indian Super League: Chhetri scores twice as Mumbai outclass Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Star striker Sunil Chhetri finally found his goal-scoring touch and scored twice as Mumbai City FC swamped Delhi Dynamos 2-0 to notch up their maiden win in four games in the Indian Super League.

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Rediff.com22 May 2014

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale on Wednesday night jolted Delhi, National Capital Region, Chennai and parts of eastern and northern India including West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to properties.

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Congress will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the assembly polls and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the regime at the Centre of wishing to change the Constitution.

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The prime minister has not yet expressed anything regarding Manipur. Is Manipur a part of India or not? If it is, why hasn't the Prime Minister of India spoken about it'

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Helicopter pilot Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will lead the IAF's 144-member all male marching contingent at Thursday's Republic Day Parade.