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Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said his government is equally committed to the rehabilitation and rights of Kashmiri Pandits and refugees from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan.

Islamic State trying to gain foothold in PoK: Army

Islamic State trying to gain foothold in PoK: Army

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Terror outfit Islamic State is trying to gain a foothold in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, a senior Army official said on Friday.

Looking For A Broker? Read This!

Looking For A Broker? Read This!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'The stockbroker should have a good balance sheet to support its scale of operations. It should also have proper risk management in terms of margins so that it doesn't go bankrupt during extreme market movements.' 'The broker must have a track record of navigating several market cycles in an ethical and transparent manner.'

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts by these terrorists to revive terrorism in the Chenab valley region, they said.

Kashmiri family moves back to India from PoK

Kashmiri family moves back to India from PoK

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

A senior police officer said that the family comprising three men, four women and ten children crossed over to the Indian side of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Uri sector on Friday afternoon to return to their homes. The family had crossed over to PoK in 1990 and had been living there since.

IB reveals why fewer terror camps operate in PoK

IB reveals why fewer terror camps operate in PoK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Intelligence Bureau sources told rediff.com that earlier there were 180 camps in and around PoK, but at the moment it has come down to just 40. While some of the camps have been busted by security agencies, the rest have been voluntarily closed down with a purpose.

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

9 persons to go to PoK on Monday

9 persons to go to PoK on Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

They will cross from Chakan-da-Bagh on the LoC.

Army paying rent for land in PoK? CBI to probe

Army paying rent for land in PoK? CBI to probe

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

It has surfaced that in 2000, some officials allegedly showed the PoK land as 'on rent to Army'.

Escaped LeT militant was trained in PoK

Escaped LeT militant was trained in PoK

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Trained in a militant camp in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Ahmed had first entered India in 2001 from Pakistan through the border with Punjab and returned to the PoK after being involved in militant activities.

Don't go beyond PoK: CM to Hurriyat

Don't go beyond PoK: CM to Hurriyat

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Under the Indo-Pak agreement for the launch of bus service, any permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir can travel only between two parts of undivided state on a permit.

China defends projects in PoK, objects to India's South China Sea exploration

China defends projects in PoK, objects to India's South China Sea exploration

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

China is opposed to India's oil exploration in the South China Sea because it is a disputed area, but regards its ambitious US $46 billion (Rs 2.9 lakh crore) economic corridor through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a "livelihood project" with issues left over from history.

HC raps Maha govt, Centre over PoK man's stay in India

HC raps Maha govt, Centre over PoK man's stay in India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Citing national security, the Bombay high court on Tuesday pulled up the Union and Maharashtra governments for allowing a man from PoK, who claimed to have accidentally crossed into India 17 years ago, to stay on in the country for so long.

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Officials said the infiltration attempt by three suspected terrorists was foiled in Shahpur sector around 2.15 am when troops guarding the LoC picked up their movement and engaged them in a gunfight.

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday.

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

Let militants return home, Ex-PoK PM to India

Let militants return home, Ex-PoK PM to India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Qayyum also denied there were terrorist training camps in PoK.

Ultras trained in PoK to target J&K power project

Ultras trained in PoK to target J&K power project

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

"At least 15 terrorists are being specially trained in POK for an attack on Baghliar dam across Chenab at Chanderkote-Ramban, 150 kms from Srinagar", Mohammad Shafakat and Mohammad Adnan, the two Lashkar-e-Tayiba miltants arrested on Saturday told media-persons.

All set for 2nd India-PoK peace bus

All set for 2nd India-PoK peace bus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

The Real People Who Make Models Look Pretty

The Real People Who Make Models Look Pretty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures scenes of buzz and calm at the glamourous Lakme Fashion Week.

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Peeved over the silence of leaders of separatist groups, their factions in Pakistan and in occupied-Kashmir are making desperate attempts to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir by giving calls from across the border for 'bandhs' and strikes to mark the death anniversary of Mirwaiz Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone, officials said.

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Security agencies were apprehending that terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir could step up attacks against security forces and civilians following the surgical strike conducted by the Army targeting terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Satwik-Chirag eye more silverware; Sidhu, Srikanth keen to bounce back

Satwik-Chirag eye more silverware; Sidhu, Srikanth keen to bounce back

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Fresh from their Korea Open triumph, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will look to continue their dream run.

Man from PoK wants to go back, HC asks Centre to reply

Man from PoK wants to go back, HC asks Centre to reply

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the Centre to respond to a petition seeking a direction to allow a 27-year-old man hailing from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), who had "accidentally" entered India when he was a child, to return to his native place.

PM requested to release PoK prisoners in J&K

PM requested to release PoK prisoners in J&K

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The JKNPP claims there are 124 such detenus.

Paytm's Q1 earnings may be a blip; analysts positive on the stock

Paytm's Q1 earnings may be a blip; analysts positive on the stock

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

While analysts assessed One97 Communications (Paytm) Q1FY24 results as in-line with guidance, the market was disappointed and the stock fell by around 5 per cent. Paytm reported a net loss of Rs 360 crore, but revenue grew 39 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,340 crore. It was supported by strong growth in gross merchandising value (GMV), higher disbursements and the addition of subscription devices.

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

The relief supplies collected by Malik would go in a PIA flight separately later this week.

India asks China to cease activities in PoK: Jaitley

India asks China to cease activities in PoK: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The government keeps an eye on Chinese presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and has asked China to "cease such activities" there, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley informed Lok Sabha on Friday.

Sports Ministry, BCCI, SAI served notice from human rights body

Sports Ministry, BCCI, SAI served notice from human rights body

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Accordingly, it has issued notices to the secretary, department of sports in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; the SAI, the BCCI, the WFI, and 15 other national sports federations.

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party has filed a petition in the SC seeking a restrain on the state government from acceding to the request from PoK residents to restore to them the property they had left behind.

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'With a heavy heart leaving Mumbai, the way I was terrorised all these days constant attacks and abuses hurled at me attempts to break my house after my work place, alert security with lethal weapons around me, must say my analogy about POK was bang on (sic),' Ranaut wrote on Twitter.

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

India on Thursday condemned Omar's visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Peace Prevails Along LoC

Peace Prevails Along LoC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

On February 25, 2021, India and Pakistan announced that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors.

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Niazi, hand-picked by his party chief Imran Khan, resigned on Thursday after 25 lawmakers of his party moved a resolution of no-confidence motion against him to replace him with party's regional president Sardar Tanveer Ilyas.

Satwik-Chirag romp into French Open badminton final

Satwik-Chirag romp into French Open badminton final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Commonwealth Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who won a bronze medal at the World Championships in August, will play Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han, who got the better of England's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-15, 21-14 in the other semi-final.

India rejects 'farcical' Pak resolution on J-K delimitation

India rejects 'farcical' Pak resolution on J-K delimitation

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on or interfere in matters that are internal to India, including the Indian territories under Pakistan's illegal and forcible occupation'

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

IMAGE: Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor ties the knot

IMAGE: Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor ties the knot

Rediff.com4 May 2015

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