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16 mysterious deaths in Jammu village confound authorities

16 mysterious deaths in Jammu village confound authorities

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Authorities have sealed three houses belonging to the affected families and shifted 21 their close relatives to government accommodation to be kept under strict monitoring.

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The police sounded a high alert in Delhi. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Due to orographic rainfall, localised areas are experiencing intense downpours.' 'In a very heavy downpour, the burst of water has to find its way and therefore whatever comes in its path gets washed away.'

Body of missing soldier found in J-K, search on for another

Body of missing soldier found in J-K, search on for another

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The soldiers, both commandos of an elite Para unit, went missing during a combing operation in the Kokernag area on Tuesday. The operation was launched two days ago in the Ahlan Gadole area, following inputs that a group of terrorists was hiding in the area, officials said.

Munir warns India against war in 'nuclearised environment'

Munir warns India against war in 'nuclearised environment'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned India of a decisive response to any provocation, emphasizing the dangers of war in a nuclear environment. He also accused India of using terrorism to destabilize Pakistan and urged the resolution of core issues.

SC to hear plea for restoration of statehood to J-K on Thursday

SC to hear plea for restoration of statehood to J-K on Thursday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The plea highlights the delay in restoration and its impact on democratic rights and development.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

India slams UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

India slams UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

India has strongly rejected a UN expert's report claiming that Myanmar refugees in India faced pressure after the Pahalgam terror attack, calling the analysis biased and unfounded.

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

He should create 'Ministry of Insults': Priyanka's dig at Modi

He should create 'Ministry of Insults': Priyanka's dig at Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Priyanka accused the prime minister of "speaking on unnecessary issues" while staying silent on corruption, unemployment and the alleged misrule under the NDA government in Bihar.

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

"It is high time India traded dynasty for meritocracy. This would require fundamental reforms, from imposing legally mandated term limits to requiring meaningful internal party elections, together with a concerted effort to educate and empower the electorate to choose leaders based on merit," Tharoor said.

Can't ignore Pahalgam: SC seeks Centre's reply on J-K statehood

Can't ignore Pahalgam: SC seeks Centre's reply on J-K statehood

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The SC has sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Surplus monsoon ends; India likely to receive 15% more rain in Oct

Surplus monsoon ends; India likely to receive 15% more rain in Oct

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall for most parts of India during the post-monsoon season (October to December), except for some areas in the northwest. The southwest monsoon season ended with the country recording eight per cent above normal rainfall.

PoK unrest: 1 killed, several injured during protests

PoK unrest: 1 killed, several injured during protests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A strike in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over unfulfilled demands turned violent, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Mobile and internet services have been suspended in the region.

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, following the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the Indian Railways arranged for special parcel vans to transport apples from Kashmir's orchards to Delhi.

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened on Sunday after a day-long closure due to heavy snowfall, allowing stranded vehicles to proceed to their destinations. However, several other important inter-district routes, including the Mughal Road, Sinthan Pass, Sonamarg-Kargil inter-UT road, and Bhaderwah-Chamba inter-state road, remained closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.

SC to hear J-K statehood plea on August 8

SC to hear J-K statehood plea on August 8

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea on August 8 seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The plea highlights concerns about the delay and its impact on democratic rights and development.

Pigeon flies in from Pakistan with bomb threat

Pigeon flies in from Pakistan with bomb threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Security forces in Jammu captured a pigeon carrying a threat note to blow up the Jammu railway station, prompting increased security measures.

Central rule lifted in Jammu and Kashmir after 7 years

Central rule lifted in Jammu and Kashmir after 7 years

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections and is set to form the government. NC vice president Omar Abdullah will be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Jammu and Kashmir AAP chief and MLA Mehraj Malik was detained under the Public Safety Act for allegedly disturbing public order in Doda district. The detention has sparked condemnation from opposition parties.

J-K flashflood: Hope fades for missing as rescue ops enter Day 3

J-K flashflood: Hope fades for missing as rescue ops enter Day 3

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Rescue operations continue in Kishtwar, J&K, following a devastating cloudburst. Anxious relatives cling to fading hope as the search for the missing enters its third day.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Gudar forest area of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has entered its second day. Two terrorists and two soldiers have been killed in the ongoing gunbattle.

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the Congress had been unwilling to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) chief ministerial candidate and relented only after the Rashtriya Janata Dal pointed a 'katta', an unlicensed country-made gun, at its head.

Leh violence, curfew cripple Ladakh tourism post Pahalgam fear

Leh violence, curfew cripple Ladakh tourism post Pahalgam fear

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Stakeholders said the industry was first hit by widespread cancellations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and the fresh disturbances have further dented travellers' confidence.

Jailed MP Engineer Rashid allowed to vote in VP poll

Jailed MP Engineer Rashid allowed to vote in VP poll

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A Delhi court has granted Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, currently jailed on terror funding charges, permission to vote in the upcoming Vice Presidential election.

J-K: Vaishno Devi landslide toll rises to 34

J-K: Vaishno Devi landslide toll rises to 34

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The death toll in the Vaishno Devi landslide has gone up to 32, officials said on Wednesday, a day after disaster struck the route on the hilltop shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of the country as all surface links, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, were closed for traffic due to multiple landslides and the washing away of road patches due to rains.

Every inch of Pakistan within BrahMos range: Rajnath's big warning

Every inch of Pakistan within BrahMos range: Rajnath's big warning

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Pakistan's entire territory is within the range of the BrahMos missile. He highlighted the missile's importance to India's armed forces during a flag-off ceremony in Lucknow.

'Will Pahalgam killers decide...': Omar in I-Day speech

'Will Pahalgam killers decide...': Omar in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticized linking Jammu and Kashmir's political future to acts of terror, asserting that Pakistan cannot influence decisions on the region's statehood through terrorism. He announced a signature campaign to press for the restoration of statehood.

Masood Azhar's family 'torn into pieces' on May 7: JeM commander

Masood Azhar's family 'torn into pieces' on May 7: JeM commander

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

In a viral video uploaded to a YouTube channel on Tuesday, JeM commander Ilyas Kashmiri can be heard fuming over the Indian attack that killed the family members of Azhar and also bragging about fighting in neighbouring countries for Pakistan.

Govt plans bills to remove PM, ministers held on serious charges

Govt plans bills to remove PM, ministers held on serious charges

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The government plans to introduce three bills in Parliament to address the removal of a prime minister, Union minister, chief minister, or minister of a Union Territory when arrested or detained on serious criminal charges.

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Losing local support, J-K terrorists shift to forest bunkers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir are now constructing elaborately-designed underground bunkers deep inside thick forests and elevated ridges instead of taking shelter in local houses, officials said. This tactical shift, fuelled by eroding local support, presents a new challenge to the Army and other security forces.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW), has been arrested for providing logistical support to terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. He met the terrorists multiple times and provided them with a crucial piece of evidence that led to his capture.

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of "cyber warriors" to work around the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations. The NSE recorded its highest-ever 40 crore (400 million) cyberattacks in a single day during 'Operation Sindoor', designed as a DDoS simulation. However, attackers failed to cause any damage due to the coordinated efforts of men, machines, and advanced technology.