UMAR GANIE And PTI

Stories by UMAR GANIE And PTI

The Military's New Recruits: Robotic Dogs

The Military's New Recruits: Robotic Dogs

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2025

A pet project of the Indian Army, four-legged robotic prototypes have been making waves at the Republic Day and Army Day parades in the past year.

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

'The voice which came wherever I travelled was that we are proud taxpayers. We are honest taxpayers. We want to continue to serve the country by being good taxpayers.' 'But what do you think about the kind of things you can do for us?'

'People Will Have More Money In Their Hands'

'People Will Have More Money In Their Hands'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

'When people have money in their hands, they make their judgment about whether they want to spend it entirely or spend some out of it.'

Kashmiri Students' Shan-e-Tiranga Rally

Kashmiri Students' Shan-e-Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students and other Kashmiri students held a Tiranga rally at the historic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate Republic Day.

How Many Indian Students Overstayed in US?

How Many Indian Students Overstayed in US?

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

'Brazil, China, Colombia and India each had more than 2,000 of their citizens overstaying student/exchange visas, with India having the highest number (7,000).'

ISRO's 100th Mission Lifts Off In Style

ISRO's 100th Mission Lifts Off In Style

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its 100th mission on Wednesday, with a GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-02.

The 'Alien' Who's Made A Tiger Film

The 'Alien' Who's Made A Tiger Film

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

'I am fascinated by the lurking presence of the tiger.'

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

On Monday, January 13, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi will inaugurate the all weather Z-Morh tunnel in picturesque Sonamarg in central Kashmir.

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2025

A leading expert predicts that the incoming Trump administration will likely continue its pro-India policies, including the Indo-Pacific strategy and Quad, but highlights potential challenges such as trade disagreements, immigration issues, and a possible quid pro quo for technology sharing. The expert also notes that the Trump 2.0 administration may prioritize great power politics over strategic altruism, potentially impacting human rights and religious freedom concerns.

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

'The message that we intend to leave with at the end of this trip is one of real gratitude for the friendship and the close partnership that President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have enjoyed over the last four years, but also one of tremendous optimism because we see a lot of opportunity in the future.'

Enjoying Hot Tea In A Frozen Igloo

Enjoying Hot Tea In A Frozen Igloo

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses from the season's first heavy snowfall in Srinagar.

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2024

Srinagar recorded its third lowest December temperature in 133 years on Saturday.

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures images of security personnel cordoning off the area and defusing an improvised explosive device, IED, on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway at Palhallan in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Harud Comes To Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2024

'If the criminal or civil charges are deemed unworthy or defective, Trump's new justice department and SEC can withdraw the criminal and civil cases.'

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

LeT Terrorist Eliminated In Srinagar Encounter

LeT Terrorist Eliminated In Srinagar Encounter

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2024

One Pakistan terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba has been gunned down in the ongoing encounter.

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2024

The presence of the terrorists was noticed in a building resulting in the security forces launching a cordon and search operation. The search turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the search party who retaliated.

Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar

Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2024

In a historic moment, on Thursday October 31, 2024 night, Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk lit up with thousands of diyas to celebrate Diwali for the first time.