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'People of Ladakh feel betrayed'

'People of Ladakh feel betrayed'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'The Government of India should start a dialogue with the people of Ladakh, but the trouble is they are not willing to listen to our grievances.'

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The term of the Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura legislative assemblies is ending on March 6, March 13 and March 14 respectively.

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will embark on a fresh padayatra (foot march) from Gujarat to Meghalaya and during that period leaders and workers of the party's Maharashtra unit would criss-cross the state, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole said on Tuesday.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Defence forces, who were last month excluded from the list of agencies eligible to procure jammers, have now been included, in addition to central armed police forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police.

Stage set for voting in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Stage set for voting in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Polling will be held between 7 am and 4 pm, except in some polling stations of the interior districts of Nagaland, where the process is scheduled to conclude at 3 pm. The two states have a 60-member House each, but voting will be held for 59 constituencies in both.

Bird flu exposes woes in poultry insurance

Bird flu exposes woes in poultry insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Bird flu epidemic in West Bengal has exposed the low levels of poultry insurance found in the state.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first revamping of his ministry since he assumed power in May, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios on Monday.

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2019

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent him from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, they said.

7 dead, over 14 lakh affected in Assam flood

7 dead, over 14 lakh affected in Assam flood

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Currently, the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, Nimatighat in Jorhat, Tezpur in Sonitpur, Goalpara and Dhubri towns, while the Barak at AP Ghat in Cachar and Badarpurghat in Karimganj are flowing above the danger mark.

No fresh infrastructure by China in Doklam area: Army commander

No fresh infrastructure by China in Doklam area: Army commander

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

His statement came in the backdrop of media reports of construction of a ropeway at Torsa Nala near Doklam by the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi, the 46th CJI and the first from a north-eastern state, said it was not the requirement of the Supreme Court that judges 'reach out to our citizenry through the press'.

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to release Cheetahs in a Madhya Pradesh national park as a 'tactic to divert attention' from the grand old party's 'immensely successful' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

TROPEX-23 this year witnessed the participation of approximately 70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines and over 75 aircraft.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

India sees biggest improvement in Internet freedom

India sees biggest improvement in Internet freedom

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Relaxation of restrictions on Internet access and content has helped India register the biggest improvement in Internet freedom this year compared to its global counterparts, a report said.

How the world must deal with North Korea

How the world must deal with North Korea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

While trying to persuade North Korea to give up its provocative actions, engaging China is the first hurdle that world leaders will have to deal with, says Rajaram Panda.

Guj organic farmers to develop seed banks to take on GM seeds

Guj organic farmers to develop seed banks to take on GM seeds

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The biggest advantage of developing seed banks is reduced cost.

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam if the party is voted to power in the state in the coming assembly poll.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

Can India fight China and Pakistan simultaneously?

Can India fight China and Pakistan simultaneously?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'Given the present force levels, India cannot fight and win.' 'India can't hope to terminate the conflict on India's terms and impose the nation's will upon the adversaries,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How Saudi terror attack has hit Indian kitchens

How Saudi terror attack has hit Indian kitchens

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

A shortfall in LPG supply from Aramco has led to huge booking backlog across states. To meet the backlog, India has asked Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for two additional cargos of LPG, but that may take another 10 days to reach.

Take long-term view, place border issue in appropriate position: China responds

Take long-term view, place border issue in appropriate position: China responds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

After India firmly told China that its violation of the border pacts has "eroded" the entire basis of bilateral ties, China's defence ministry on Friday said the situation at the border is "generally stable" and both sides should put the boundary issue in an "appropriate position" and promote its transition to "normalised management".

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Now China Is Afraid'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.'

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos,' SIPRI's statement noted.

Coming soon: Rhino Protection Force in Assam

Coming soon: Rhino Protection Force in Assam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The Centre will create a Special Rhino Protection Force in Assam to protect the animal from poaching and form a task force to enquire into encroachment of forest land in the state, Union Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

A home ministry spokesperson, however, said the decision does not imply that the AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from the three insurgency-hit states but will continue to be in force in some areas of the three states.

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Observing that law and order was a "state subject", a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stayed the Calcutta high court order restraining the Centre from relocating the paramilitary forces from the state's strife-torn districts and asked the state government to respond to the Centre's appeal within a week.

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The match was over as a contest after Jharkhand scored a mammoth 880 in their first innings - the tournament's fourth highest score on an Eden Gardens belter against a Nagaland attack in which five out of seven bowlers were hit for a not-so-pleasing "hundred".

Former RAW chief Sanjeev Tripathi joins BJP

Former RAW chief Sanjeev Tripathi joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Former Research and Analysis Wing chief Sanjeev Tripathi on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, following the footsteps of several retired bureaucrats and diplomats finding a career in politics.

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Air India Chairman Rajiv Bansal has been appointed as the new aviation secretary as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday. K Rajaraman, additional secretary in the department of economic affairs, has been appointed as secretary, department of telecommunications, a personnel ministry order said.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

"I spoke from this chamber one year ago, just days after Vladimir Putin unleashed his brutal war against Ukraine. A murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in World War II," Biden said in his address to a Joint Session of the US Congress on Tuesday night.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'