Sheela Bhatt In New Delhi And Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar

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Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

Appraising Rediff.com about the meeting, a source close to Dr Singh said Modi sought Dr Singh's advice on the economy and foreign policy. Dr Singh told Modi that he concurs with the Reserve Bank of India's concerns about the Indian economy.

'What will someone do within a year?'

'What will someone do within a year?'

Rediff.com   27 May 2015

Why this non-BJP MP became a Modi bhakt.

PHOTOS: Kashmiri Pandits flood Kheer Bhawani temple

PHOTOS: Kashmiri Pandits flood Kheer Bhawani temple

Rediff.com   27 May 2015

Tullamulla village, 27 kilometre from Srinagar in Ganderbal district where the Kashmiri Pandits' holiest shrine is located, wore a festive look despite the overnight heavy rains in Kashmir.

1 killed in militant attack on telecom franchisee in J-K

1 killed in militant attack on telecom franchisee in J-K

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Militants attacked a house, the premises of which housed a telecom tower in north Kashmir Sopore town on Tuesday evening, killing the house owner.

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Militants snatched an automatic rifle along with a magazine from a cop and decamped with it in south Kashmir Pulwama town on Tuesday afternoon.

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

Three army troopers and a militant were killed and a trooper wounded when security forces foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in the Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir Kupwara district.

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

Three employees of a BSNL franchise were seriously wounded in a militant attack in Kashmir's Sopore town on Monday morning.

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Rediff.com   22 May 2015

Violence once again erupted in the Kashmir Valley when a group of people began to wave Pakistan and terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba flags.

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Rediff.com   21 May 2015

Authorities on Thursday placed the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq under house arrest to scuttle a rally called by the separatist group.

2 jawans injured in militant attack in Shopian

2 jawans injured in militant attack in Shopian

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

Two army troopers were injured when militants opened fire on the security forces during a cordon and search operation in south Kashmir Shopian district on Tuesday evening.

Amit Shah exclusive 2: 'We have added nishtha, sincerity of purpose, to governance'

Amit Shah exclusive 2: 'We have added nishtha, sincerity of purpose, to governance'

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

The second part of BJP president Amit Shah's interview to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com, to mark the completion of one year of the Narendra Modi government.

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com on the eve of the first year of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, BJP President Amit Shah talks about the government's achievements and the controversy over the land ordinance.

Modi@1: Exclusive interview with Amit Shah!

Modi@1: Exclusive interview with Amit Shah!

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

On the occasion of the Narendra Modi government completing one year in office, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com speaks to BJP president Amit Shah who is yin to Modi's yang. Don't miss it!

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

Professor Mohammad Ismail Bhat warns of a strong quake waiting to happen in Jammu and Kashmir.

Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties

Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties

Rediff.com   15 May 2015

Modi's arrival has changed the optics of the visit. There is a different demonstration of the confidence level in the Indian leadership, but not much has changed beyond that, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Why Modi means business with China

Why Modi means business with China

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

State health department employee shot dead in Srinagar

State health department employee shot dead in Srinagar

Rediff.com   4 May 2015

A senior police officer said gunmen fired at Abdul Ahad Dar, 36, from close range in the Gasoo locality and later escaped.

Pakistani flags waved at Geelani rally in J&K

Pakistani flags waved at Geelani rally in J&K

Rediff.com   1 May 2015

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Friday said that the annual yatra to the Holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir should be restricted to just a month instead of 60 days.

BSF guns down Pakistan intruder at border

BSF guns down Pakistan intruder at border

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2015

A Pakistani intruder was gunned down by the paramilitary Border Security Force in the Samba sector of Jammu region Thursday morning.

'The image of Modi as a tough taskmaster is completely wrong'

'The image of Modi as a tough taskmaster is completely wrong'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2015

'Our intentions are clear. If I keep all the acquired land under the ownership of the government, why do you raise questions about my intentions?' 'One achievement of my ministry would be the gas pricing policy. Two, we made a delivery mechanism (for domestic LPG) which is the largest in the world. We are crediting money to the poor directly. It is the biggest structure of direct subsidy transfer.' 'It is very easy to work with Modi. He gives everyone a chance in decision-making. I have become a minister for the very first time, but if we want to raise any issues in the Cabinet, we have full freedom to do so.' The second and final part of Union Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.