News for 'northeast India'

Need more attention to China border: New Army Chief

Need more attention to China border: New Army Chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

General Naravane said that operational readiness and modernisation will be among the top priorities of the army under his leadership.

65 terror groups active in India

65 terror groups active in India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government has identified 65 terror groups active in the country, out of which a maximum of 34 are in Manipur, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Trump lauds Modi, saying he has been working successfully to bring the vast country and its people together.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

ITBP officer posted as head of eastern command along LAC

ITBP officer posted as head of eastern command along LAC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which guards the Line of Actual Control with China, has posted its first officer to head the newly-created Guwahati-based eastern command that oversees deployment of border battalions in that region.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Modi had promised to deposit money in the accounts of people, but he has done it only in the case of some rich businessmen like the Ambanis'

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Bartholomew Obgeche (20th minute) gave the hosts early lead before Farukh Chaudhary cancelled out his strike in the 49th minute.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"This is my last judicial act as a judge of the Delhi high court," Justice S Muralidhar, who has been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court, said after delivering a judgment in a matter relating to commercial activities being carried out from residential areas.

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Manmohan Singh said Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

UN helps India, Nepal after death toll in landslides rise

UN helps India, Nepal after death toll in landslides rise

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The United Nations and its partners are supporting the governments of India and Nepal in search-and-rescue operations and providing assistance to thousands of people displaced due to landslides triggered by monsoonal rains in the two countries.

Students from NE take to the streets to demand justice

Students from NE take to the streets to demand justice

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Seeking steps to stop discrimination against people from northeast, Members of Parliament from the region on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who asked the legislators to place their views before the committee constituted to address their grievances.

Is India losing its key ally?

Is India losing its key ally?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

India is failing to take advantage of its important ally, Japan as much as it should, notes Mihir S Sharma.

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

As in their last match against Kerala Blasters, ATKMB struggled to get going initially, while SCEB made some fine attacking moves but lacked the finishing touches.

Tharoor's remarks at Lahore event spark BJP-Cong spat

Tharoor's remarks at Lahore event spark BJP-Cong spat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Tharoor was asked by a Pakistani journalist as to how the political fortune of the Indian government was impacted by the rising COVID numbers. He said it was paradoxical as the government was "not doing well" in dealing with the pandemic and people realise that, but polls suggest that it has not hurt the BJP politically as it should.

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Even at Galwan Valley, our soldiers are now not allowed to patrol at the point at which they used to patrol earlier. In the Pangong area, in a more than eight-kilometre area they are not allowing us to patrol, the area which we used to patrol. Previously, we used to patrol till Finger 8 and now we are not being allowed to patrol till Finger 8'

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Rahane, who had scored just 10 in the first innings, struck a patient 119 off 260 balls, hit 14 boundaries and shared a 257-run stand for the third wicket with Sam Northeast

Govt mulls scheme to promote BPOs across India

Govt mulls scheme to promote BPOs across India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

BPO is going to generate employment in all small cities.

Head of Al Qaeda in India caught in Uttar Pradesh

Head of Al Qaeda in India caught in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

"An alert has been sounded in the district after the arrests yesterday in Delhi and Odisha," said an official.

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Calling people of the northeastern region by "derogatory" names will soon become a non-bailable offence and land you in jail for up to five years.

Countdown to Mumbai's monsoon begins with showers

Countdown to Mumbai's monsoon begins with showers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Monsoon is likely to reach Maharashtra and Goa in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, with a private weather forecasting agency predicting sustained heavy rains later this week.

Vaccination: Delhi guard, Kolkata nurse admitted to hospital

Vaccination: Delhi guard, Kolkata nurse admitted to hospital

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

One 'severe' and 51 'minor' cases of AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) were reported among healthcare workers who were administered the coronavirus vaccine in Delhi on the first day of the COVID-19 vaccination drive on Saturday, official figures showed.

The rise of South India

The rise of South India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The prime minister was apparently referring to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's controversial 'toolkit', which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

AirAsia India wants foreign flying clarity before expansion

AirAsia India wants foreign flying clarity before expansion

Rediff.com17 May 2015

AirAsia has grand plansfor India.

Australia matters to India more than ever

Australia matters to India more than ever

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's first State visit to India is an indication of the success of India's Act East Policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Congress's chances in Assam hinge on alliance partners

Congress's chances in Assam hinge on alliance partners

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Even if the Congress is unable to defeat the political appeal of Narendra Modi, the resources and talent of the BJP and its managers, it is relying on issues like the Citizenship Amendment Act and the perceived threat to Assamese identity, along with the future threat of the National People's Register to ensure it continues to be a force in the state. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher released Zargar on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of like amount.

Sikkim's special Christmas recipe: Smoked Pork in Brandy

Sikkim's special Christmas recipe: Smoked Pork in Brandy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Journalist and founder at Northeast Odyssey, Hoihnu Hauzel shares her recipe. You can share yours too!

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

For the chief minister and Assam alike, the road ahead is full of challenges, notes Aditi Phadnis.

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Actor John Abraham, co-owner of Northeast United FC, is confident that the club would give a tough fight to other teams at the upcoming Indian Super League.

Modi agreed with every word Giriraj said

Modi agreed with every word Giriraj said

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'Modi deliberately chose such unhinged people because they said what he wanted to, but couldn't,' says Aakar Patel.

India to step up efforts to extend air travel boom to smaller cities

India to step up efforts to extend air travel boom to smaller cities

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Scores of new airports have been built around the country but many are yet to open because airlines do not see sufficient demand as ticket prices are too high for the majority Indians

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Student activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha walked out of Tihar prison on Thursday, hours after a court here ordered their immediate release in the north-east Delhi riots 'conspiracy' case.

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The home ministry on Monday ordered a probe into allegation that employees of northeast origin at an Ahmedabad hotel were asked to stay away during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the city.

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Kashmir was with India, Kashmir is with India and Kashmir will remain with India forever, said Singh.