Mukhtar Ahmad And Onkar Singh In Srinagar, New Delhi

Stories by Mukhtar Ahmad And Onkar Singh In Srinagar, New Delhi

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Former NSG commando Surender Singh, who risked his life while fighting the terrorists during the 26/11 attacks, finally exposes his predicament after not receiving pension for the last 13 months. Priyanka reports from New Delhi.

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

"Better late than never. Kasab's hanging will act as a balm on the wounds of the people of Mumbai but their wounds are still fresh. They will get relief only when Kasab's handler's across the border are brought to justice," BJP senior vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.

Srinagar shuts down against HC ruling on life term

Srinagar shuts down against HC ruling on life term

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

Normal life was affected in Srinagar and others parts of the Valley by a protest shutdown on Monday, which was called by separatist leaders to protest a recent ruling by the Jammu and Kashmir high court -- that life imprisonment meant incarceration for the remainder of the convict's life, not only the period of 14 years that is usually observed in the rest of India.

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray never compromised on issues of national importance, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu tells rediff.com's Onkar Singh

Jammu: One killed in blast, six injured

Jammu: One killed in blast, six injured

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2012

One person was killed and six others injured in a powerful blast at Narwal in Jammu on Saturday morning.

Terrorists target wine shop in Srinagar; 1 dead, 4 hurt

Terrorists target wine shop in Srinagar; 1 dead, 4 hurt

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2012

A senior police officer said the terrorists opened pistol fire at the wine shop located at the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation-owned hotel on the famous boulevard road running along the shores of the Dal Lake.

J&K: Army kills 4 infiltrating terrorists at LoC

J&K: Army kills 4 infiltrating terrorists at LoC

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Army troops on Friday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control, killing four infiltrating terrorists in north Kashmir.

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

With a view to spread India's devotional culture in Switzerland, Sudhir Sharma, a London-based businessman, has decided to set up a temple in green hill tops.

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

One thing is clear we will continue our fight against FDI, says Bardan.

Pakistan refuses flag meeting after ceasefire violation

Pakistan refuses flag meeting after ceasefire violation

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

The Indian army on Tuesday said that Pakistan army has refused a flag meeting after its troops violated the bilateral ceasefire in north Kashmir last month.

Will not succumb to any diktat: J&K Panchayat body

Will not succumb to any diktat: J&K Panchayat body

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference on Monday threatened to stage a sit-in outside the prime minister's residence if the state government failed to provide security to panches and sarpanches who are facing threats.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Anurag Thakur, son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and president of the Bhartiya Yuva Janata Dal, is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state with more than two-thirds majority.

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari is reportedly upset about the fact that he has been left high and dry by party leaders in the wake of the corruption allegations made against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal and by certain media reports. Senior party leaders who had promised to come to his defence have now backed out, leaving the BJP president fuming.

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Bhartiya Janata Party's top leadership has been trying to avoid queries on whether Payal Singh, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, is joining the party. Omar and Payal been estranged for a while now. Payal is living separately in New Delhi at Akbar Road and is trying to find a footing in the political sphere.

Kazmi case: Journalists union calls for unbiased reportage

Kazmi case: Journalists union calls for unbiased reportage

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Delhi Union of Journalists President Sujata Madhok, S K Pandey, general secretary, and other members have welcomed the Supreme Court order granting bail to Syed Mohammad Ahmed Kazmi who has been behind bars since March in the Israeli diplomat car attack case.

Mehbooba seeks PM's intervention on ceasefire violation

Mehbooba seeks PM's intervention on ceasefire violation

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "to arrest the downslide in the border situation which has generated fear and panic among the people".

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abullah was summoned by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday and pulled up for not including the 73rd and 74 amendments in the Panchayati Raj despite the fact he had earlier committed to do the same.

JK: Pak violates ceasefire, kills 3 Indian civilians

JK: Pak violates ceasefire, kills 3 Indian civilians

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir by firing rockets, resulting in the death of three civilians, including two children. "Pakistani troops fired two 80mm rockets in an unprovoked ceasefire violation at Lambardar village in Uri sector of Baramulla district," official sources said.

Block Development Council poll postponed in J&K

Block Development Council poll postponed in J&K

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2012

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday evening decided to postpone the general elections of chairmen for Block Development Councils (BDC's) by bringing forth an ordinance.