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Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

This is in addition to the four separatists whose security was withdrawn on Sunday.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'When mother kisses son, is it sex?': Manjhi backs Azam

'When mother kisses son, is it sex?': Manjhi backs Azam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The SP leader had created a controversy after he made objectionable remarks against Rama Devi when she was presiding over the debate on the triple talaq bill this Thursday in the Lok Sabha.

Kasab can be tried in India, says Pakistan

Kasab can be tried in India, says Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist captured during the terror attack on Mumbai in November last year, can be tried in India as he had committed a crime in that country, Pakistan's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Saturday.The accused, who had been detained in Pakistan in connection with the Mumbai attacks, will be brought to trial in a Pakistani court, said Mukhtar. India could conduct Kasab's trial according to its own laws, Mukhtar said.

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Monday before being called off for the day as opposition members protested on the alleged phone-tapping and other issues and demanded discussions on them in the House.

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

At least nine people were killed and scores injured in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi On Tuesday as a fallout of political violence triggered by the shooting of an Muttahida Quami Movement leader and his brother by unidentified gunmen.

Man accused of planning blasts in Delhi acquitted

Man accused of planning blasts in Delhi acquitted

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

A suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant arrested for allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts in the capital was on Saturday acquitted by a Delhi court. Mukhtar Ahmed Khan, arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police in June, 2007, was acquitted by Additional Sessions Judge S S Rathi as the prosecution failed to prove its case.

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

In a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage.

Pak allows NATO to transport supplies to Afghan by air

Pak allows NATO to transport supplies to Afghan by air

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is being allowed to use Pakistani airspace to fly food supplies to troops in Afghanistan though land routes have been closed since a cross-border air strike last year, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Tuesday.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

With the United States stepping up drone strikes on the Waziristan region in recent days, Pakistan's Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar has said his government was running out of patience and Washington must not test its limits.

Pak threatens to pull out army from Afghan border

Pak threatens to pull out army from Afghan border

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Pakistan on Tuesday threatened to pull back its troops from the border with Afghanistan, as Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar said his country could not afford to keep forces deployed there following the suspension of US military assistance.

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage.

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Strengthening the portfolios of the home minister and the finance minister is a message that should not be missed, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Cannot afford to match India militarily: Pakistan

Cannot afford to match India militarily: Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war, Pakistani Defence minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said.

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Singh, who headed the UPA coalition government between 2004 and 2014, turned 88 on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The BSP, which fielded nearly 100 Muslim candidates, won only four out of the 77 assembly seats dominated by Muslim voters.

Watch LIVE: Government vs Opposition duel in Parliament

Watch LIVE: Government vs Opposition duel in Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Parliament reconvenes after a day of adjournment following the demise of former MoS external affairs E Ahmed.

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The proceedings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid continuous protests by opposition members over the Pegasus snooping row and farm laws, as they demanded that discussions be taken up on the issues in the House.

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said a group of heavily armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at a police vehicle in Bongam Qazigund of Kulgam district.

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday lauded the passage of the triple talaq bill in Parliament

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

"We have seen the same thing after 2014 (elections) in the name of 'award wapsi', this is just part two of that," the minister said

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Pakistan's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar has said that the Pakistan People's Party-led government was not giving any extension to Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, as he has not asked for the extension of his tenure.

VK Singh denies making remarks over 'Modi ki sena'

VK Singh denies making remarks over 'Modi ki sena'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

BBC India reported that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader had said in an interview to it that 'anybody who calls Indian Army Modi's army is a traitor'.

Kashmir wakes up to a snowy surprise

Kashmir wakes up to a snowy surprise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Kashmir on Friday received the season's first snowfall that spread a mesmerising white quilt over the valley.

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Modernisation of Madrasas is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan that he laid out in run-up to Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manzoor, 38, professionally a carpenter was outside the playfield, located nearer to his residential place when unidentified gunmen wearing masks shot him dead.

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Terming the incident as serious, UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe.

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Army foiled second infiltration attempt along the LoC in Kashmir in three days, reports Mukhtar Ahmad from Srinagar

No role in Kabul blast, says Pakistan

No role in Kabul blast, says Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Pakistan has rejected India's allegation about the involvement of its Inter-Services Intelligence agency in the recent suicide attack on the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan capital Kabul.

'No nuke weapons will be used if war breaks out'

'No nuke weapons will be used if war breaks out'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Nuclear weapons will not be used, in case, a war breaks out between Indian and Pakistan, said Pakistan Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on Tuesday.This was reported by a Pakistani website.

Heavy snowfall whitewashes Kashmir

Heavy snowfall whitewashes Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Kashmir valley has received the season's first overnight snowfall, bringing cheer to locals and tourists alike.

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Mukhtar Ahmed/ Rediff.com reports.

All Muslims can't be blamed for Jamaat's 'crime': Naqvi

All Muslims can't be blamed for Jamaat's 'crime': Naqvi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Naqvi expressed confidence that Muslims will abide by lockdown guidelines during the holy month of Ramzan.

Osama is not hiding here: Pak defence minister

Osama is not hiding here: Pak defence minister

Rediff.com9 May 2008

"I don't think Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan because we have combed our area," Mukhtar told the Dawn news channel amid frequent Western media reports that terror mastermind was hiding in Pakistan's porous tribal areas bordering Afghnistan. Acknowledging that it was not possible to totally control the border with Afghanistan, he said Pakistan is trying to apprehend all Al Qaeda operatives within its territory.

Militants gun down two policemen in Srinagar

Militants gun down two policemen in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Militants shot at and killed two policemen in the busy business hub of Hari Singh High Street in the heart of Srinagar on Saturday.