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Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

At least three people lost their lives during violent protests over granting the PRC to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe communities living in Namsai and Changlang districts -- Deoris, Sonowal-Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis and Mishings -- and to the Gorkhas living in Vijaynagar.

India never used me against China: Dalai Lama

India never used me against China: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

"India has never used me against China. I am a messenger of the ancient Indian thought and I talk about ahimsa, peace, harmony and secular ethics wherever I go," the Tibetan spiritual leader said while talking to the media.

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Shah recently visited the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

Hand over in Arunachal: 43 MLAs, including CM Khandu, leave Congress

Hand over in Arunachal: 43 MLAs, including CM Khandu, leave Congress

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Congress party just lost power in Arunachal Pradesh once again!

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The defence minister said "last year in Galwan Valley, our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in line of duty. I salute all brave soldiers who laid down their lives fighting for the nation."

Chinese army releases 5 Arunachal Pradesh youths

Chinese army releases 5 Arunachal Pradesh youths

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The youths were handed over to the Indian Army by the PLA after completing necessary formalities, Tezpur-based defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Warrdhan Pande said.

'I'm a nicer version of Jekyll and Hyde'

'I'm a nicer version of Jekyll and Hyde'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'I'm usually pretty chilled and cool, but there are random moments when the brain doesn't compute and I don't stop to think.'

Congress masterstroke in Arunanchal; Khandu replaces Tuki as CM ahead of floor test

Congress masterstroke in Arunanchal; Khandu replaces Tuki as CM ahead of floor test

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

n fast-changing developments, Khaliko Pul, rebel-turned chief minister, who was unseated by the Supreme Court, returned to the party fold with 30 dissident MLAs.

Envoy's Arunachal visit shows our support for India's sovereignty: US

Envoy's Arunachal visit shows our support for India's sovereignty: US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The envoy's "Tawang visit highlights resolute US support for Indian sovereignty and commitment to local partnerships", Alice G Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of South and Central Asia, said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Don't 'complicate' border issue: China to India on Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Arunachal

Don't 'complicate' border issue: China to India on Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje last week visited Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as a part of southern Tibet.

Devendra Fadnavis to head CMs' panel on agriculture reform

Devendra Fadnavis to head CMs' panel on agriculture reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The committee has been tasked to come up with policy measures to boost agriculture exports, raise growth in food processing, attract investments in modern market infrastructure, value chains and logistics.

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Chinese spy from Mcleodganj in Dharamsala. Pema Tsering of Tibetan origin was arrested on Wednesday evening on the complaint of Tibetan government's security agencies in Dharamsala, Balbir Thakur, superintendent of police, Kangra said.

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In his message to the Buddhist community from his home in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader asked people to recite the 'om mani padme hum' mantra. With this practice, you will create some roots of virtue that you can dedicate to me -- Avalakiteshvara's messenger -- to live for 110 or 108 years or so, the Dalai Lama said.

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Police opened fire when protesters tried to attack the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at ESS sector in Itanagar in the afternoon.

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

It was unthinkable that the probe was handed over to police and not the CBI, Rajkhowa said.

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship.

Ceremonial reception for R-Day chief guest Bhutan King

Ceremonial reception for R-Day chief guest Bhutan King

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who has been invited as the chief guest for this year's Republic Day parade, was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi Friday morning.

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Lu said China will take 'further action' to safeguard its sovereignty.

Pix: What's Bhutan's newly-wed royal couple up to in India

Pix: What's Bhutan's newly-wed royal couple up to in India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck arrived in New Delhi on a nine-day state visit, their first foreign trip after their marriage.

5 killed, 9 missing in massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh

5 killed, 9 missing in massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The CM announced ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kins of those killed.

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

He asked the people to shun the argument that they 'want to enjoy before the third wave of coronavirus' and stressed that there should be no compromise in following COVID-19 protocols.

Let children read what they want

Let children read what they want

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

It is critical to think seriously about how to provide opportunities for children to not only learn but also imagine, dream, ponder and create, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

Dalai Lama reaches Bomdila; India rejects China's objection

Dalai Lama reaches Bomdila; India rejects China's objection

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The Tibetan spiritual leader arrived by road as his chopper could not take off from Guwahati due to inclement weather.

I am a romantic, says Bhutan's newly-wed king

I am a romantic, says Bhutan's newly-wed king

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

It was indeed a fairytale wedding. On Thursday, Bhutan's charming king Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck tied the knot with a commoner Jetsun Pema, making it one of the most talked about royal weddings in south Asia. Neeraj Chowdhury recalls her rendezvous with the monarch last year where he spoke his heart out about his plans after marriage, his beloved Bhutan, his love for India and more.

Bhutan's prince charming gets hitched

Bhutan's prince charming gets hitched

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Bhutan's much-publicised royal wedding that will see King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck tying the nuptial knot with his childhood sweetheart Jetsun Pema began on Thursday morning amid chanting of hymns by Buddhist monks in the historical city of Punakha.

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (CAB), which generated widespread protests in the north-eastern states, is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday for consideration and passage.

PIC: Bhutan king seals wedding with Royal Kiss

PIC: Bhutan king seals wedding with Royal Kiss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Bhutan's dashing King walked hand-in-hand with his beautiful bride and turned his romantic self inside out, publicly kissing the Queen not once but thrice, throwing the people at his wedding reception here into a rapturous frenzy.

Modi meets The Little Prince

Modi meets The Little Prince

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Look! Who came to meet NaMo!

From commoners to queens: Duchess Catherine vs Queen of Bhutan!

From commoners to queens: Duchess Catherine vs Queen of Bhutan!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

They may be half a world away from each other, but former commoners Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema have a lot more in common than one would imagine!

BJP wins 41 seats in 60-member Arunachal Pradesh

BJP wins 41 seats in 60-member Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The Janata Dal-United won seven seats, the National People's Party five, the Congress four, the People's Party of Arunachal one and Independents two.

China irked at US envoy's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, India hits back

China irked at US envoy's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, India hits back

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet and routinely protests visits by Indian leaders, foreign officials as well as the Dalai Lama to the area.

Arunachal CM Khandu, Dy CM, 5 others suspended from PPA

Arunachal CM Khandu, Dy CM, 5 others suspended from PPA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In a fast-paced development, the Peoples' Party of Arunachal late Thursday night suspended Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and five other party legislators from the primary membership of the party temporarily with immediate effect for alleged anti-party activities.

Biplab Kumar Deb: From RSS member to Tripura CM

Biplab Kumar Deb: From RSS member to Tripura CM

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

He served the right-wing organisation for around 16 years under the guidance of Gobinda Acharya and Krishnagopal Sharma, two prominent Sangh leaders.

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The area is thickly forested and has been receiving heavy rains since the last three days

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Looking at guests from the special screening.

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

New twist in Arunachal, Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Pema Khandu government claimed support of 49 of the 60 MLAs, including 35 of Peoples' Party of Arunachal legislators

From LPG to space: PM unveils slew of projects in Bhutan

From LPG to space: PM unveils slew of projects in Bhutan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

This is prime minister's second visit to Bhutan and the first since his re-election.

BJP set to form government in Arunachal again

BJP set to form government in Arunachal again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Among the major winners include Chief Minister Pema Khandu (Mukto seat in Tawang district, bordering China), his third victory in a row.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.