Onkar Singh And Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar

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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.

Khurshid and Mulayam will save each other: Kejriwal

Khurshid and Mulayam will save each other: Kejriwal

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2012

The Uttar Pradesh government conducted raids at his trust in 17 different places in the state on Monday, in a major setback for Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid. The raids are being conducted by the UP directorate of enforcement. Officials denied to comment on the investigation.

Shinde reviews cross-LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir

Shinde reviews cross-LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde arrived in Srinagar on Friday evening after visiting the international border in Jammu. Shinde had arrived in Jammu on Friday morning on a three-day visit to the state.

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Reacting sharply to the statement of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi that seven out of 10 youth in Punjab are drug addicts, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukbir Badal termed him a joker' on Friday.

Haryana police raise doubts on Dalit girl's rape report

Haryana police raise doubts on Dalit girl's rape report

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

A Dalit girl was gang-raped in Haryana's Kaithal district on Tuesday night. According to reports, the 19-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by two men in Kalayat area of Kaithal district. Acting on a complaint by the girl, two boys have been arrested on charges of rape.

Police insensitive to rape cases in Delhi-NCR?

Police insensitive to rape cases in Delhi-NCR?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2012

The death of a 14-year-old girl on Sunday raised questions about the manner in which the Delhi police treated rape and molestations cases.

'Book Mallya for murder over KFA staff's wife suicide'

'Book Mallya for murder over KFA staff's wife suicide'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav has demanded that a case under 302 of Indian Penal Code (punishment for murder) should be filed against Vijay Mallya in connection with the suicide case of the wife of a Kingfisher Airlines employee.