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Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Major portfolios like home, finance and education were on Tuesday allocated to People's Democratic Party ministers by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed who will himself hold the charge of home ministry.

Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Deol reminded voters of the patriotic character he played in Gadar and referred to his 'dhai kilo ka haath' from another movie.

Won't form alliance in J-K in haste, says BJP

Won't form alliance in J-K in haste, says BJP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Asserting that all options are open for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party state president Jugal Kishore on Monday said his party would not form an alliance in haste as they want a stable government which would last for 6 years.

Pak may disrupt Amarnath Yatra: J&K Deputy CM

Pak may disrupt Amarnath Yatra: J&K Deputy CM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday expressed apprehension that Pakistan and its sympathisers might try to disrupt the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra that starts from July 2.

Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The BJP offers Saifuddin Soz 'one-way ticket' to Pakistan

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Former Punjab and Haryana high court Judge Nirmal Yadav faces trial in the infamous 2008 cash-at-judge's door scam after a special CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday framed charges against her in the case.

Will support Centre's decision on Indus Water Treaty, says J-K deputy CM

Will support Centre's decision on Indus Water Treaty, says J-K deputy CM

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

"The treaty has caused huge loss to Jammu and Kashmir" as the people of the state cannot fully utilise the waters of various rivers, particularly Chenab in Jammu, for agricultural and other activities, Singh said.

Srinagar turns fortress for PM's visit; Separatists under house arrest

Srinagar turns fortress for PM's visit; Separatists under house arrest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday where he would address two public rallies and also inaugurate the second phase of the Baglihar hydel project.

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The success of the auction may not be more than a little step in Pearls Agrotech Corp's recovery process of over a Rs 49,100 crore plus interest

'Wish list from Pak' makes RSS oppose BJP-PDP alliance

'Wish list from Pak' makes RSS oppose BJP-PDP alliance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Efforts to build a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the People's Democratic Party have hit the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh hurdle.

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A woman was killed and five persons were injured on Sunday as Pakistani troops intensified shelling on border posts and civilian area in Poonch and Rajouri in continued ceasefire violations that have claimed six lives in two days, drawing strong protest from India.

Demand of outstation students for shifting NIT rejected

Demand of outstation students for shifting NIT rejected

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The sources said the ministers and HRD officials however assured the students that their genuine demands like better amenities inside the campus and improving the academic atmosphere will be addressed.

BJP minister toes J&K CM's line on Wani encounter

BJP minister toes J&K CM's line on Wani encounter

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Contradicting Mehbooba Mufti's stand, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said security forces had the knowledge of Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani's presence at the encounter site.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Govt, BJP dissociate with Mufti statement; Oppn walks out

Govt, BJP dissociate with Mufti statement; Oppn walks out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Congress called the new J-K CM's statement anti-national.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was on Sunday sworn-in as the 12th chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

As part our series on dealing with the pink slip, we spoke to Nirmal Singh, the founder and CEO of Wheebox, a prominent talent assessment company.

PDP, BJP to meet Jammu-Kashmir governor, to stake claim to form government

PDP, BJP to meet Jammu-Kashmir governor, to stake claim to form government

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Mehbooba Mufti will be CM while Nirmal Singh will again be the deputy chief minister in the new cabinet, a post he had held in the Mufti Mohammed Syeed's dispensation.

2 killed in grenade attack in J-K, minister escapes unhurt

2 killed in grenade attack in J-K, minister escapes unhurt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Terrorists hurled a grenade at a busy bus stand in Tral in Pulwama district on Thursday.

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The Opposition National Conference and Congress lawmakers on Friday disrupted proceedings in both houses of the Jammu and Kashmir legislature, accusing the government of misleading people on the issue of transfer of power projects to the state, and created ruckus in the assembly as Speaker directed marshalling out of some members.

J-K govt formation: PDP-BJP talks run into rough weather

J-K govt formation: PDP-BJP talks run into rough weather

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The 2 sides are trying to iron out differences over Article 370 and AFSPA.

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

J&K MLA, who hosted beef party, assaulted inside assembly by BJP legislator

J&K MLA, who hosted beef party, assaulted inside assembly by BJP legislator

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Independent MLA Engineer Rashid, who a hosted beef party at MLA hostel on Wednesday, was beaten up by BJP MLA Ravinder Raina in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Thursday.

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Incessant rains since Saturday evening have triggered panic and fears of fresh floods in Kashmir

Pakistan shelling turns IB hamlets into 'war-zones'

Pakistan shelling turns IB hamlets into 'war-zones'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Villagers at the forefront of Pakistani firing say they feel like being in a war zone amid sounds of falling mortar bombs and rattle of automatic weapons and have appealed to the government to ask the neighbouring country to end the tension.

Mufti Mohammed Sayeed to be sworn-in as J-K CM on Sunday

Mufti Mohammed Sayeed to be sworn-in as J-K CM on Sunday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

It is expected that Sayeed will invite Modi for the swearing-in function in Jammu.

No relief for ex-HC judge, SC rejects plea on framing charges

No relief for ex-HC judge, SC rejects plea on framing charges

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Nirmal Yadav's plea for stay on proceedings of trial court, which is set to frame charges against her in cash-at-judge's door scam, and pulled her up for adopting delaying tactics.

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12 doesn't boast of a remarkable line-up but there are a few eye-catching inclusions that should keep the show in the news for the next few months, feels Sukanya Verma.

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Allies, Opposition increase volume of criticism; hope in Kashmir, Assam

We need bunkers more than food: Border residents to Rajnath

We need bunkers more than food: Border residents to Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Over 5,000 people living in 23 hamlets along the LoC were forced to shun homes.

CRPF deployed at Srinagar's NIT campus after unrest

CRPF deployed at Srinagar's NIT campus after unrest

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Unrest was witnessed again on Tuesday at Srinagar's National Institute of Technology campus, the scene of last week's clash, with outstation students expressing a sense of insecurity and attempting to leave the campus

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

"The charge that the two ministers were pro-rapist is absolutely wrong. It was sheer indiscretion on their part," Madhav said.

BJP holds 'veto power' in J&K: Jaitley

BJP holds 'veto power' in J&K: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Asserting that it has several options, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said it will play a "crucial" role whoever forms the government in Jammu and Kashmir.

3 killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K

3 killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Three persons were killed and 17 others injured when Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire twice and heavily shelled civilian areas and border posts along the International Border in R S Pura and Arnia sectors of Jammu district on Friday, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and nearly 170 towns in Gujarat were declared Open Defection Free on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation'.

Revealed: How Mehbooba got tough with the BJP

Revealed: How Mehbooba got tough with the BJP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti acted single-mindedly right from day one of the three month-long crisis.' 'She pursued her chosen administrative course, unmindful of the menacing jingoistic drum beating in the coalition backyard.' 'At one point, I asked her if she was willing to pay the price for taking her line of action to its logical conclusion.' '"Yes," was her spontaneous response,' reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on a two-day visit later in the day, official sources said.

Ahead of swearing-in Mufti to meet PM Modi

Ahead of swearing-in Mufti to meet PM Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time on February 27 after which a swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held on March 1, two months after the results for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls were announced.