Onkar Singh And Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar

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Aarushi case: SC dumps Talwars' plea to shift trial court

Aarushi case: SC dumps Talwars' plea to shift trial court

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2012

A bench of justices B S Chauhan and J S Khehar dismissed the plea of the couple, saying there is "adequate" security in the Ghaziabad court and inconvenience to Talwar couple cannot be a ground to tranfer the trial to Delhi.

LeT men held in Delhi were under scanner since long

LeT men held in Delhi were under scanner since long

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday confirmed that the three Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants arrested by the Delhi police had been on their radar for quite sometime.

Two NGOs under CBI scanner for FRCA violations

Two NGOs under CBI scanner for FRCA violations

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

The Union Home Ministry has referred two cases of Tamil Nadu-based Non-Governmental organisations for investigations for FCRA violations. The two NGO's have been organising demonstrations against setting up the Koodankulam nuclear power plant in the state.

Law and order in J&K improving, says Omar

Law and order in J&K improving, says Omar

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said 'the improvement in the law and order situation in the state was visible on the ground'.

Nationwide strike affects transport and banking

Nationwide strike affects transport and banking

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

Thousands passengers who travel by air or rail were hit hard by nationwide strike called by various trade unions in Delhi, when they found that there were no taxis and autos at the airport and Delhi railway stations.

Amul to sponsor India's Olympics contingent

Amul to sponsor India's Olympics contingent

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2012

Amul, the dairy cooperative managed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, will sponsor the Indian contingent for the London Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association entered into an agreement with the country's largest food brand in this regard in Delhi on Monday. It was signed by IOA secretary-general Randhir Singh and R S Sodhi, Managing Director, GCMMF.

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

Kashmir: 9 civilians rescued from avalanche-hit area

Kashmir: 9 civilians rescued from avalanche-hit area

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2012

Nine civilians were on Friday rescued alive in a joint operation from the avalanche hit famous north Kashmir health resort of Sonamarg.The civil administration had on Thursday approached the army for assistance in rescuing missing civilians who had taken shelter under a bridge to save themselves.

'B'desh does not harbour anti-India terrorists'

'B'desh does not harbour anti-India terrorists'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2012

Union Home minister P Chidambaram has said that the Bangladesh government has handed over names of some persons who allegedly took part in the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman who fell victim to the conspiracy hatched by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Avalanches hit army posts in JK, 16 troopers killed

Avalanches hit army posts in JK, 16 troopers killed

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

Sixteen army personnel, including five officers, were killed and nine others injured in two avalanches in Ganderbal and Bandipora districts of Kashmir Valley.

Top LeT commander gunned down in Kashmir

Top LeT commander gunned down in Kashmir

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2012

A top militant commander of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit was gunned down by security forces in north Kashmir's Sopore town on Tuesday evening.

Notice issued by EC to RLD leader Jayant Chowdhury

Notice issued by EC to RLD leader Jayant Chowdhury

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's son Jayant Chowdhary, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader, was on Monday issued a notice by Election Commission for allegedly violating the model code of conduct after he was caught on camera taking cash from a local leader during a poll meeting in Mathura.

UP: Akhilesh Yadav open to post-poll alliance with Cong

UP: Akhilesh Yadav open to post-poll alliance with Cong

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

With two more phases to go in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Chief Minister Mayawati is confident of returning to power. "We would do better than the 2007 elections," said a beaming 'Behenji' after she cast her vote in Lucknow in the fourth phase of the elections on Sunday.

Militants gun down youngster in Kashmir

Militants gun down youngster in Kashmir

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2012

A 20-year-old youngster was gunned down by unidentified militants in the Arampora locality of the north Kashmir Sopore town on Sunday evening.

J&K police withdraw order on prepaid mobile recharges

J&K police withdraw order on prepaid mobile recharges

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2012

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday evening withdrew the controversial order, which required prepaid mobile recharge vendors to furnish details of each customer to the police.

Srinagar: Militants lob grenade at police station

Srinagar: Militants lob grenade at police station

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2012

Militants lobbed a powerful hand grenade at a police station in the old city Khanyar area of Srinagar on Thursday evening. A senior police officer said that the grenade exploded near the main entrance to the police station without causing any damage.

UP polls: 36 percent candidates have a criminal background

UP polls: 36 percent candidates have a criminal background

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2012

The promise made by political parties to practice clean politics is yet to be fulfilled, reports Onkar Singh

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2012

Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that he felt sorry for Gujarat riot victims who have been waiting for justice for the last nine years. He was commenting on the Gujarat high court issuing a contempt notice to Chief Minister Narendra Modi for its failure to provide compensation to the victim's families. "When it comes to Gujarat, each matter goes right up to the Supreme court.

UP Chief Minister Mayawati confident of returning to power

UP Chief Minister Mayawati confident of returning to power

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2012

According to party sources, one of the main reasons for her confidence is that she distributed tickets on merit basis, reports Onkar Singh

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2012

Hours after the Israeli embassy car blast near Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's 7 Race Course residence, the Delhi police has declared that the incident is an act of terror.