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26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

Azam Khan advises Shahnawaz and Naqvi to marry Muslim women

Azam Khan advises Shahnawaz and Naqvi to marry Muslim women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan on Thursday generated another controversy when he suggested to 2 senior Muslim Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to marry Muslim women.

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Santosh Gangwar, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, BJP national general-secretary Arun Singh and party MP Maneka Gandhi also visited the hospital to know about his wellbeing.

Train derails in Kashmir, 20 injured

Train derails in Kashmir, 20 injured

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

At least 20 passengers were injured when a train on its way from Qazigund to Srinagar derailed at Sadhora village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday afternoon.

57.03% turnout in 6th phase of UP election

57.03% turnout in 6th phase of UP election

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

An estimated 57.03 per cent voters cast their ballots on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections covering 49 Assembly seats, including Mau, where gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari is in the fray.

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will also hold a meeting with leaders of all political parties on Wednesday evening to seek their cooperation in proper functioning of the House.

Aim is to win the hearts of people of J&K: PM Modi at Katra train launch

Aim is to win the hearts of people of J&K: PM Modi at Katra train launch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

While inaugurating the 25-km long train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was his government's duty to ensure the development of the region and ensured that the task would be achieved. Mukhtar Ahmad reports.

PHOTOS: Kashmir gets season's first major snowfall

PHOTOS: Kashmir gets season's first major snowfall

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Upper reaches of the Kashmir valley including the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg received season's first heavy snowfall on Friday. Mukhtar Ahmad reports.

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Militants hurled grenade near a police station in the old city area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, reports Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com from Srinagar.

Martyr's Day marked by shutdown, protests in Srinagar

Martyr's Day marked by shutdown, protests in Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Authorities imposed restrictions in certain areas of Srinagar on Saturday to scuttle a protest march called by separatists to coincide with Martyr's Day

'Deprived' minorities will see growth under UP govt: Naqvi

'Deprived' minorities will see growth under UP govt: Naqvi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The BJP does 'empowerment and not appeasement,' Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi asserted.

After Congress, BJP approaches EC over withdrawal of NOTA in Gujarat RS polls

After Congress, BJP approaches EC over withdrawal of NOTA in Gujarat RS polls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The BJP on Wednesday approached the Election Commission seeking removal of the None Of The Above or NOTA option in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Gujarat, a day after the Congress made a similar demand.

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar, considered a close confidante of army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, was appointed on Monday as the new head of Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Terrorists attack NC leader's convoy, kill cop

Terrorists attack NC leader's convoy, kill cop

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The terrorists also snatched the AK-47 rifle of the NC leader's personal guard.

At 28, NDA is NOT really healthy

At 28, NDA is NOT really healthy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Only six of the 28 parties had any presence in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Archis Mohan reports

Kashmir tense after Guru's hanging, curfew imposed

Kashmir tense after Guru's hanging, curfew imposed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A curfew was imposed on Monday morning across Kashmir valley in the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail.

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Four policemen, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel and four civilians were injured in the terror attack."

Why Kejriwal could drown in Varanasi

Why Kejriwal could drown in Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party will find it difficult to repeat its Delhi success in Uttar Pradesh as it will have the Bahujan Samaj Party to contend with, says Archis Mohan

BJP wants top UP officials removed for 'free and fair polls'

BJP wants top UP officials removed for 'free and fair polls'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A three-member delegation of the party -- Union ministers Venkaiah Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi -- met EC officials and submitted their memorandum.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

MUST SEE: The FROZEN beauty of Kashmir

MUST SEE: The FROZEN beauty of Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The world famous Dal Lake was completely frozen on Saturday when the night temperature dipped to minus 7.8 degrees Celsius in Srinagar.The plummeting mercury intensified the cold wave conditions in the Valley.

Team Modi reshuffle: 4 ministers promoted to Cabinet rank

Team Modi reshuffle: 4 ministers promoted to Cabinet rank

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal have been elevated to Cabinet ministers.

PICS: Festival shoppers throng Eid markets in Kashmir

PICS: Festival shoppers throng Eid markets in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Eid shoppers thronged markets across Kashmir Valley on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Mukhtar Ahmed reports.

Turbulence strikes Varanasi's Muslims

Turbulence strikes Varanasi's Muslims

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

"Our only solace is that Modi will win Varanasi, but there will be a by-election here. Modi will not be able to cobble 272 seats to become prime minister so he will remain the chief minister of Gujarat. He will resign from Varanasi and then we will ensure Kerjiwal's handsome win." Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt reports on how Varanasi's 300,000 Muslim voters are strategising their vote.

5 security personnel wounded in grenade attack

5 security personnel wounded in grenade attack

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Five security force personnel were among six people injured in a grenade attack by militants in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday. Militants hurled a grenade at a party of security force personnel at around 5.30 pm in Pohu area wounding six, the police said.

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Militants on Wednesday made an abortive bid to target a CRPF camp in Anantnag district, about 52 kms from Srinagar, by hurling a grenade which exploded by the roadside without causing any damage.

Without Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is no Tirupati or Shirdi

Without Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is no Tirupati or Shirdi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The town of Puttaparthi struggles to find its feet two years after Sai Baba died. From despondent property agents and handicraft sellers to hotel owners and drivers, all are hoping for better days ahead, says Indulekha Aravind

Major fire destroys part of JK secretariat

Major fire destroys part of JK secretariat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

A major fire broke out in the annexe of the Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Kashmir government, in Srinagar on Thursday.

PIX: Muharram procession in Srinagar turns violent; 5 injured

PIX: Muharram procession in Srinagar turns violent; 5 injured

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Violence erupted in summer capital Srinagar as Shia youth defied security restrictions and resorted to heavy stone pelting on the security forces during a Muharram procession on Sunday, reports Mukhtar Ahmad

'This govt uses muscle power to gag opponents'

'This govt uses muscle power to gag opponents'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'My request to Amit Shah would be "Please do not use archaic laws and muscle power against voices that have always stood by India.".'

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

PHOTOS: Himalayan airfares can't deter the Kashmir tourist

PHOTOS: Himalayan airfares can't deter the Kashmir tourist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The steep hike in airfares is making Kashmir out of bounds for most travellers, leading many business-owners to fear that the tourists may be forced to look for another holiday destination, says Mukhtar Shah.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The next 10 images will prove why the world is a mad, mad place to be in!

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers has representation from almost all the states, except Andhra Pradesh and the north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

China incursion can turn into Kargil-like situation: BJP

China incursion can turn into Kargil-like situation: BJP

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday cautioned that the Chinese incursions into Indian territory in Ladakh could snowball into a "Kargil-like" situation and urged the government to take the issue seriously instead of treating it as merely a local issue. "The prime minister has said the incursions in Ladakh are a localised issue. To say so is wrong. After all, what had happened in Kargil," BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told reporters.

Gadkari, Naqvi meet JD-U president Sharad Yadav

Gadkari, Naqvi meet JD-U president Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

With the rift between the two National Democratic Alliance allies widening, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Nitin Gadkari and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today met Janata Dal-United President Sharad Yadav, who said efforts are being made to rectify the situation that has taken a "bad shape".

Militants attack police party in J-K, 3 cops injured

Militants attack police party in J-K, 3 cops injured

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

"At about 9.15 pm, a police party at Mirgund in Pattan signalled a cab to stop but two militants inside the vehicle started firing, which was retaliated," a police official said.

Police officer, 2 civilians wounded in militant attack in south Kashmir

Police officer, 2 civilians wounded in militant attack in south Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The attack came on a day when the union home minister, Rajnath Singh is arriving in the valley to review the states security situation.

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage