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Why not forming government if alliance intact, Omar asks Mehbooba

Why not forming government if alliance intact, Omar asks Mehbooba

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Omar said that the NC has been telling them time and again that if they are not ready to form the government, they should be bold enough to break the alliance.

NC to boycott Mehbooba Mufti's all-party meet

NC to boycott Mehbooba Mufti's all-party meet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Mehbooba had announced on Monday that she had convened an all party meeting on July 21 to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the Kashmir valley.

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The report covers 20 countries, including war-torn Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen and also the situation in India, the Philippines and Nigeria.

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Ruling National Conference and its coalition partner Congress on Thursday night described as "big let down" and a "joke" the assistance of Rs 745 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reconstruction of houses and hospitals damaged in the recent floods in the state.

Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari shot dead by terrorists

Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari shot dead by terrorists

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Bukhari, who was in his 50s, was leaving his office in Press Enclave in the city centre Lal Chowk for an Iftar when he was shot, officials said.

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

'The stage is set for increasing tensions in a highly volatile region as crucial as ever from a geopolitical standpoint,' predicts Claude Smadja.

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Will he take Modi's 'sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' route? Or will he turn UP into Egypt under Morsi, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

V K Singh's money remark for J-K ministers sets off pol storm

V K Singh's money remark for J-K ministers sets off pol storm

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday joined the ongoing controversy over Gen (retd) V K Singh's statement on Jammu and Kashmir politicians, saying if he discloses the former Army chief's advice to him years ago, it would be big embarrassment for everyone.

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Aveek Sen on how the Lashkar e Tayiba looks at the world while focusing on India and Afghanistan.

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.

Maldives SC suspends today's run-off vote

Maldives SC suspends today's run-off vote

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Maldives Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of the run-off presidential re-vote scheduled for Sunday, a day after former president Mohammed Nasheed led the first round but failed to clinch an outright majority.

Modi rally blast in Patna: Two held by NIA in UP

Modi rally blast in Patna: Two held by NIA in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The National Investigation Agency on Monday arrested two persons from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the blasts outside the rally of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on October 27.

Surge of Saudi nationalism hurts US

Surge of Saudi nationalism hurts US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'The surge of Saudi nationalism is the last thing Washington wants,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'Did Trump hint at US military intervention in Qatar?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Yet another surgical strike? India's Osama bin Laden moment? A fresh demonetisation exercise? What could it possibly be?

'Things I'm not aware of, it would be unwise to comment on those'

'Things I'm not aware of, it would be unwise to comment on those'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar has shied away from touching on perhaps the darkest phase in Indian cricket -- the match-fixing scandal -- in his autobiography, saying he chose to skirt the issue as it would have been "unwise" to comment on things he was not fully aware of.

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Ajay Pandita, sarpanch of the Larkipora area in Anantnag district and a member of the Congress party, was shot at by terrorists in his native village at around 6 pm, a police official said. He said Pandita was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Major opposition political parties and separatists groups in J&K on Wednesday slammed the move of the government to create separate townships for Kashmiri pandit migrants.

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

There is a great danger of the government getting stampeded into actions in Kashmir that could result in long lasting damage, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Mufti everyone admired

The Mufti everyone admired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and said his contribution to public service will always be remembered.

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'Saudi Arabia's standing internationally and in the West is going to take a big hit even if MBS is dethroned.'

Modi rally blast: NIA arrests two more in UP

Modi rally blast: NIA arrests two more in UP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Continuing with the leads provided by the arrested people, National Investigation Agency on Tuesday arrested two more persons from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the blasts outside the rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on October 7.

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The separatist leaders were told that "restrictions have been imposed on their movement in the national capital" ahead a possible talks between NSA Sartaj Aziz and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.

Exclusive! BJP adamant on Hindu CM for JK

Exclusive! BJP adamant on Hindu CM for JK

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A PDP-BJP alliance would have been formed on the evening of December 28 had the BJP agreed to let Mufti Mohammad Sayeed become chief minister for the first three years and allow the BJP to nominate its chief minister for the next three years.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Major parties and leaders strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Uri.

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Probe agencies have found a common link between money received by Firdous Ahmad Shah, a member of Syed Ali Shah Geelani's hardline Hurriyat Conference, and financiers of 26/11.

Kashmir unrest: NC seeks solution through talks with Pakistan, separatists

Kashmir unrest: NC seeks solution through talks with Pakistan, separatists

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The party also said it would be a travesty to treat the current unrest in the Valley as a mere law and order problem.

Another Kohli show on the cards as RCB clash with Delhi

Another Kohli show on the cards as RCB clash with Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Bangalore have been on a roll with skipper Virat Kohli enjoying one of the best phases of his career as he has four centuries under his belt.

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The Trump administration is on the same page as India that Pakistan is not the solution, but the problem itself,' says Rajeev Sharma.

MBA and PhD scholar among 45 youths join insurgency in Kashmir in 2018

MBA and PhD scholar among 45 youths join insurgency in Kashmir in 2018

Rediff.com3 May 2018

There has been a steady rise in the number of youth taking up arms in the Valley since 2014 onwards as compared to 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Omar hints at possibility of NC backing PDP

Omar hints at possibility of NC backing PDP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The outgoing Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hinted at an intriguing possibility of supporting his party National Conference's bitter political rival PDP in forming a government in the state after the hung verdict in the Assembly polls.

With no government in sight, Governor's rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

With no government in sight, Governor's rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Governor's rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after political parties failed to muster the requisite number in the 87-member assembly for staking claim to form the government.

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

2 mn Muslims, including 1.3 lakh Indians, begin Haj on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Over 2 million Muslims, including 136,000 Indians, will begin Haj when they assemble in the valley of Mina as Saudi authorities said preparations have been completed for the world's largest annual gathering after the city underwent a multi-billion overhaul.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

China's stand is that relevant parties should find a solution internally.

There can be no military solution to Syrian conflict: India

There can be no military solution to Syrian conflict: India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

In a sharp contrast to the United States position, India on Tuesday disfavoured any "military solution" to resolve the Syrian conflict and said it will prefer to await the full results of the United Nations probe into the Syrian government's apparent use of chemical weapons that killed thousands of people.

Former Maldivian prez meets PM; India hopes free, fair polls

Former Maldivian prez meets PM; India hopes free, fair polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A delegation of the Progressive Party of Maldives led by its presidential candidate, Abdulla Yamin Abdul Gayoom called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday.

J&K govt modifies stance on plans for Kashmiri Pandits townships

J&K govt modifies stance on plans for Kashmiri Pandits townships

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Facing flak from opposition parties and separatists, Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday made a U-turn on the controversial plans for composite townships in the valley for displaced Kashmiri Pandits, saying they are "part and parcel of the Kashmiri fabric of life" and would be settled at their native places and "not as an isolated community".