Kiren Rijiju Comments on Rahul Gandhi's Swimming Skills in Arunachal Rivers
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju remarked on Rahul Gandhi's potential need for training to swim in Arunachal Pradesh rivers, contrasting it with his own experience.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju remarked on Rahul Gandhi's potential need for training to swim in Arunachal Pradesh rivers, contrasting it with his own experience.

Indian minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh, attributing 'confusion' to the lack of clear border demarcation with China.

The search is ongoing for five army personnel who went missing after a flash flood struck Pasu Pani in Arunachal Pradesh, caused by a major stream suddenly swelling and inundating the area.
A massive landslide triggered by a cloudburst in Anini, Arunachal Pradesh, has left seven Army personnel missing after a flash flood.

The national flag flies high near the Line of Actual Control as villages in Arunachal Pradesh hold a 'Tiranga Yatra' (flag march).
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed the positive and reassuring remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a recent border clash between the two Indian states.
Renewed clashes broke out along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, prompting police to fire warning shots to disperse a mob. This follows an earlier confrontation where eighteen Assamese villagers were reportedly injured.
Social media claims alleging Chinese encroachment in India's Arunachal Pradesh have been dismissed by authorities.

A clash erupted on the Assam-Arunachal border over an encroachment dispute, resulting in 18 injuries, with four critically. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and challenges in the border region.
India has formally named 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including two memorials for heroes of the 1962 war. This move comes as a new map of Arunachal Pradesh shows three places illegally held by China.

India has named 21 land areas, four passes, and a lake in Arunachal Pradesh, a move aimed at facilitating accurate recognition and public awareness, countering China's claims in the region.

Four earthquakes have hit the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh within a 24-hour period.

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been recognized as India's 101st Ramsar site, acknowledged for its biodiversity, critical habitats for migratory birds, and ecological significance.
Arunachal Pradesh has strengthened its power grid with the commissioning of the 132 kV Miao-Namsai transmission line, enhancing electricity supply and reliability in the region.

Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, shares ten lessons learned from his decade in the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' reflecting on his experiences and insights.

Arunachal Pradesh has restored a vital border link after flashfloods washed away a key bridge, leaving the Damin-Huri area completely cut off and disrupting essential services.

A massive landslide near Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district has resulted in two fatalities and four injuries.

The highway connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been shut down for all vehicular traffic following heavy rainfall that triggered multiple landslides, as ordered by the Public Works Department.

Floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, India, have claimed four lives and impacted over 90,000 people across 251 villages, prompting the central government to assure support to the affected region.

Arunachal Pradesh will launch an investigation into claims of China encroaching on ancestral land in the region.

In Arunachal Pradesh, India, the ongoing heavy rains have caused such severe havoc that even rescuers had to be rescued, highlighting the extreme conditions.

Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides across parts of India, particularly in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, disrupting railway services and affecting thousands. Simultaneously, Lagos, Nigeria, is experiencing significant gridlock and stranded commuters due to submerged roads and a temporarily shut airport terminal caused by severe flooding.

Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh are intensifying search efforts for five individuals missing after a flash flood, with two bodies having been recovered so far.

In Arunachal Pradesh, India, stranded tourists and patients have been airlifted following floods, while search operations are ongoing for individuals reported missing in the affected areas.

Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, leading to a high alert being issued in the neighboring state of Assam due to potential downstream impacts.
Multiple BJP candidates, including three in Madhya Pradesh, four in Gujarat, and one each in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. Additionally, Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, and M Nagaraj were elected unopposed from Karnataka.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has formed four new panels to address critical issues related to infiltration and the rights of indigenous communities in the state.
Rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur across Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.

Arunachal Pradesh is set to form committees tasked with reviewing Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates and addressing issues of infiltration, with recommendations expected within six months.
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has announced plans to establish a state-level policy think tank to contribute to policy formulation and development.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has initiated a district review exercise aimed at enhancing the public service delivery system across the state, as announced by the Chief Minister.

A proposal for the Kalai-II hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh, India, has reportedly failed to mention its impact on an endangered bird habitat, raising environmental concerns.
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at nine locations in Arunachal Pradesh as part of a crackdown on an alleged interstate liquor racket.

India's Census portal displayed an Arunachal Pradesh town as Chinese territory due to an error, which was later identified and resolved. The glitch caused a temporary diplomatic concern regarding the disputed border region.
India has strongly refuted China's latest attempts to assign fictitious names to places in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that such actions cannot alter the reality that the region is an integral part of India.

A woman biker from Arunachal Pradesh went viral after sharing her positive experience of kindness in Bhagalpur, Bihar, challenging common stereotypes about the region.

A newly identified butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after the Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, celebrating both the region's rich biodiversity and the singer's lasting cultural legacy.
The Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh plans to use digital means to share information about government schemes in tribal languages, targeting remote areas.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted wasteful spending and underutilized tourism assets in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
The Arunachal Pradesh home minister announced that the results for police compassionate recruitment have been put on hold.
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has emphasized the need for robust internal security measures and the adoption of technology in policing.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met three young women from Arunachal Pradesh who faced alleged racial abuse. She assured them and their community of full support, emphasizing Delhi's commitment to diversity and respect. Gupta stated that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators and urged against politicizing the sensitive matter.

A woman has been arrested under the SC/ST Act for allegedly threatening and hurling racial abuses at three women from India's northeast, including a Delhi University student, in Malviya Nagar.

A man accused of racially abusing three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi has expressed shame and apologized for the incident, which was condemned by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
An FIR has been lodged against four members of a family from Gujarat for alleged misconduct at a resort in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh accused their neighbors in Delhi of racial abuse and intimidation, including slurs and sexist remarks, stemming from an AC installation dispute.

A Delhi couple is accused of racially abusing and threatening three women from Arunachal Pradesh, reportedly calling them 'gutter-chaap' and making derogatory remarks about Northeastern people.
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh reported racial abuse and threats from a couple in Delhi's Malviya Nagar after an argument over dirt escalated into derogatory remarks and intimidation.
A cockpit-view video shows an Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter actively dousing flames in Arunachal Pradesh.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video of himself swimming in Arunachal Pradesh's gushing waters, asserting his fitness and hitting back at comparisons with Rahul Gandhi.

Kiren Rijiju stated that claims of China entering 60 km into Arunachal Pradesh are incorrect, emphasizing the long and unclearly demarcated border between India and China in the region.

India and China are embroiled in another border dispute, this time in the eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, causing anger among local residents.

A flash flood and landslide in Arunachal Pradesh have resulted in the deaths of four laborers and left five Army personnel missing. Rescue operations are underway in the affected areas.
Arunachal Pradesh has scrapped the 80:20 job quota rule in government recruitment, following the Cabinet's approval of recommendations from the High Power Committee on eligibility criteria.

The Assam-Arunachal border is tense after local groups launched an economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh, protesting alleged firing that injured 11 indigenous people from Assam, leading to police opening fire to disperse crowds.

The Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh announced that most border issues between the two Indian states have been resolved, with disputes remaining in only 52 villages.
India has strongly dismissed China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating that the region is an integral and indisputable part of India. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such actions cannot change the ground reality.
Eight people were injured, with four in critical condition, after unidentified individuals opened fire along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, described the situation as a local issue and stated it was almost resolved.
A 27-year-old man was killed and two others injured after a roadside slab collapsed near a bridge in Itanagar's Chimpu, Arunachal Pradesh, police reported on Saturday.
India has officially assigned standard names to 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, countering China's attempts to rename places in the disputed border region. This move is part of India's strategy to assert its sovereignty over the territory.

An active monsoon system is expected to bring intense rainfall across India's Northeast, prompting red alerts in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh and heavy rain forecasts for Assam.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reported non-cooperation from the Arunachal Pradesh government in an ongoing enquiry into the award of contracts.

A video from Anjaw district in Arunachal Pradesh shows women crawling upside down on a rope to cross a river, highlighting severe connectivity issues they face to reach their farming fields.

In the flood-battered Nari-Koyu constituency of Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district, villagers are relying on elephants to transport essential supplies to remote areas.

A landslide has cut off a village near the China border as floods wreak havoc in Arunachal Pradesh. Nineteen Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, who lost contact during flash floods, have safely reached their base camp.

Flash floods have hit Lohit District in Arunachal Pradesh, India, affecting many houses. The floods are reportedly caused by infrastructure work that blocked streams and rivulets in Shivaji Nagar.

Twelve districts in Assam are at risk from El Niño as the central government reviews the flood situation and pledges full support for relief and rebuilding efforts in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected claims of Chinese occupation in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that there is no intrusion.
The Indian Army has denied reports of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) occupation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that no incursions have occurred.
A dramatic video captured a biker being swept away by a landslide in Arunachal Pradesh but miraculously surviving the incident. The individual managed to escape alive despite the collapsing mountain.
The Nah tribal community in Arunachal Pradesh has raised serious concerns, alleging that Chinese PLA incursions have led to the occupation of significant portions of their ancestral lands in the Upper Subansiri district over the past six years.

A Class XI student in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district risked his life to save a stranded dog from raging waters during a flash flood.

Flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh have resulted in one fatality and four individuals reported missing, with search parties actively looking for the missing persons.

Flooding in Arunachal Pradesh has swept away 18 structures and cut off a district due to landslides, with five people reported missing. Rescue operations are underway in the affected areas.
Union minister Pabitra Margherita highlighted Arunachal Pradesh's rich cultural heritage.

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, has strongly rejected China's repeated territorial claims and renaming of places in the Indian state, stating that such actions are nothing new.

The Arunachal Christian Forum has called for the suspension of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) rules, citing concerns over religious freedom.

Four individuals from Arunachal Pradesh died after their car collided with a parked truck in Guwahati while they were traveling to Assam on Friday morning, police reported.
Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh, India, have issued a public advisory urging residents and visitors in vulnerable areas of the Mago Chu and Tawang Chu basins to remain alert due to the risk of glacial lake outbursts.
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mein has praised the achievement of the 1,000 MW generation mark at the Subansiri hydropower project. This milestone signifies a major step in the region's energy development.
A sex racket was uncovered during a raid at a resort in Roing, Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district, leading to the rescue of four women.

A statue has been erected in Arunachal Pradesh in memory of an Indian Air Force corporal who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley, just days before his transfer out of Kashmir.

China has renamed 82 cities and geographical regions in Arunachal Pradesh, India, following the Doklam stand-off, a move seen as part of China's cultural expansion efforts.
India's Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into allegations that public works contracts worth around ₹1,270 crore were awarded over the last 10 years to firms linked to the family of Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
A cultural dance troupe from Arunachal Pradesh experienced racial harassment and was denied washroom access at Patna railway station, with a video showing a woman using derogatory slurs against the performers.

India's Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has given an in-principle nod for forest land diversion for mining projects but deferred its decision on a 680 MW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Arunachal Pradesh assembly condemned racism faced by people from India's Northeast region, with MLAs demanding the implementation of a stringent law to address such discrimination.
A minister announced that 165 militants have surrendered in Arunachal Pradesh over the past six years, indicating ongoing efforts to address insurgency in the region.

Set to go on floors on March 1, the film will be shot across Itanagar and Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh

A couple has been arrested in India for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh.
Harsh Singh apologized after allegations of racial slurs and intimidation against three women from Arunachal Pradesh. The incident, stemming from a dispute over repair work, led to Singh's wife Ruby Jain's arrest. Singh expressed shame and requested a fair investigation, stating the confrontation occurred in the heat of the moment.

Chief Ministers from India's Northeast, including Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, have condemned the alleged racial abuse of women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi, stating such behavior is unacceptable.
The first border pillar marking the boundary between the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been erected.

Four members of a Gujarat family have been booked after a video went viral allegedly showing two of them abusing and threatening staff at a resort in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley.

A couple in Delhi has been booked for allegedly hurling racial slurs, calling them 'sex workers' and telling them to 'sell momos', at three women from Arunachal Pradesh.
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged racial slurs and humiliation by their neighbours in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, following a dispute over repair work, with a viral video capturing the incident and leading to an FIR.

A commentary highlights how the naming of sites in the disputed Arunachal Pradesh border region has reignited tensions between China and India, despite a recent thaw in relations.
India's Kiren Rijiju has acknowledged issues with border delineation in Arunachal Pradesh, stating there is a problem at the border.
Teams from the Central government and Arunachal Pradesh are intensifying measures to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the region.

The Arunachal Pradesh Police has issued a security advisory, urging the public to exercise caution on social media and refrain from sharing unverified information related to border incidents and the movement of security forces.
Indian politician Rahul Gandhi has claimed that China has prevented the Indian army from patrolling several areas in Arunachal Pradesh, raising concerns about border disputes.

Fresh clashes have broken out between protestors from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, coinciding with an ongoing call for an economic blockade of Itanagar.

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that border affairs will be a decisive factor in India-China relations, responding to reports of a military standoff in Arunachal Pradesh.

India has issued a warning to China, stating that the state of the border will reflect the state of bilateral ties, following reports of Chinese troops crossing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh.

India has issued new names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its official maps, including sensitive sites near the disputed border with China, a move that could complicate efforts to repair bilateral relations.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu rejected claims of Chinese encroachment, asserting that the Indian Army is actively safeguarding the territory.
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh stated that a decade-long initiative has significantly empowered the state's handloom sector, contributing to its development and growth.

India's Supreme Court summoned the chief secretary and principal secretary (home) of the Arunachal Pradesh government, expressing strong displeasure over the state's non-cooperation with a CBI probe against Khandu.
Indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh are generating income from a wild Himalayan spice, Khagi, helping over 200 families and protecting 100 sq km of forest.

The weather office has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Northeast India over the next four days, with specific districts in Arunachal Pradesh identified as high-risk areas.

Five districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been affected by fresh floods and landslides, causing damage to houses, roads, and crops.
An expert panel has recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project, to be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh, boosting renewable energy generation.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has initiated emergency helicopter operations to deliver food supplies and evacuate residents from flood-affected villages in the Lower Siang district.

Satellite pictures reveal that China is stepping up road construction in an area near Arunachal Pradesh that it has controlled since 1959, with the new habitation primarily located in uncontested Chinese territory just across India's official boundary line.

Monsoon rains have led to severe floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, cutting off villages, washing away bridges, and affecting over 45,000 people.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the central government's full support to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, which have been severely affected by recent floods. He pledged central aid to assist with relief and recovery efforts in both states.

Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods in Assam and neighboring Arunachal Pradesh, affecting over 22,000 people across six districts and leading to the collapse of a railway bridge.
Arunachal Pradesh is grappling with a rising flood death toll, now at three, after a missing man's body was recovered. Incessant rains triggered flash floods in Keyi Panyor district, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure, with more than 200 mm of rainfall warned until Monday.

An army truck belonging to the 18 Sikh Light Infantry skidded off a highway in Arunachal Pradesh, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to two others.

The Indian Air Force has initiated search and rescue operations in the flood-hit Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Response Force also deployed.

China has commenced construction on what is set to be the world's largest dam, prompting India to accelerate its own strategic response and closely monitor Beijing's activities on the contested river in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister dismissed China's territorial claims, stating 'This is not 1962,' and emphasized the region's focus on development, including major investments in infrastructure and hydropower.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has sealed 15 mosque sites following concerns raised by indigenous groups regarding illegal settlements and demographic changes in the state.

The issue of 'illegal immigration' is increasingly becoming a significant concern and topic of discussion in India's Arunachal Pradesh region.

A man from Arunachal Pradesh, Mophuk, was found dead near a cemetery after he had contacted his daughter, expressing fear that unknown persons were following him. Police are investigating the suspicious death.
Various disasters have impacted more than 32,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh, India, during the period from January to May.

A Royal Bengal Tiger has been spotted in the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the first confirmed evidence of the species in the area since 2005.

Dr. Joram Aniya has made history by becoming the first woman from the Nyishi community and the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to be appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.
The family of an Indian Air Force (IAF) serviceman from Arunachal Pradesh is preparing a memorial ahead of the Pahalgam anniversary, expressing their desire for people to know the circumstances of his death.
India strongly rejected China's latest attempt to rename 23 places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a 'mischievous attempt' that detracts from efforts to stabilize India-China relations.

India's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into companies reportedly linked to the family of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Scientists from Rajiv Gandhi University and the University of Tubingen have collaboratively discovered three previously unknown species of rove beetles in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Four Assam Police personnel were injured in a suspected attack by the banned outfit ULFA (I) in the Jagun area of Tinsukia district, near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, early Sunday morning.

Indian Air Force helicopters assisted in containing a forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district, dropping 1.62 lakh litres of water.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, releasing 66,000 litres of water to contain the flames.

A minister announced that the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) work for the Siang project in Arunachal Pradesh, India, is slated to commence shortly.

Principal photography is set to get underway March 1 on “Chheledhora,” a Bengali-language thriller from writer-director Shieladitya Moulik.

A Delhi court has ordered a couple, accused of racially abusing their neighbors from Arunachal Pradesh, to 14 days of judicial custody.

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh stated that a man and a woman accused of hurling racist abuse at three women from the state, captured on camera, are currently at large and will be arrested.

Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a UPSC aspirant from Arunachal Pradesh alleged racial abuse in South Delhi, with the accused reportedly absconding.
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial slurs and threats in Delhi's Malviya Nagar after a dispute over falling debris. Neighbors allegedly hurled derogatory remarks about their community and profession. Police have registered a case following a viral video of the incident, which began during AC installation work.

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation and intimidation by their neighbours following a dispute over some repair work at their rented flat in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar.

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have filed an FIR alleging racial abuse and sexist remarks from their neighbors in Delhi, stemming from a dispute over minor repair work.