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Namaaz In A Church...

Namaaz In A Church...

Rediff.com13 May 2022

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Kashmiri Pandits' protest continues; employees demand relocation

Kashmiri Pandits' protest continues; employees demand relocation

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The protesters have been demanding their relocation to safe environments in the wake of a spurt in the attacks on the minority community members in the valley.

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The Opposition seems to be speaking on lines of the neighbouring country on Article 370, he said.

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).

To deny statehood to J&K is injustice

To deny statehood to J&K is injustice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It is time we pre-empt Pakistan and the separatists by fast tracking normalcy, advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a searing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut also said that in view of Kashmiri Pandits once again fleeing from the Valley, 'Kashmir Files 2' should be made to show who is responsible for their current plight.

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'

When will PM 'wake up to crisis' in Kashmir: Omar

When will PM 'wake up to crisis' in Kashmir: Omar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

"Heart breaking & worrying in equal measure. At what point will the Centre (read Hon PM) wake up to the crisis here?" Omar wrote on Twitter.

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

Demonetisation has failed to curb militancy in Kashmir

Demonetisation has failed to curb militancy in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

'The more harder India pushes its nationalism on to its population, the further away we send Kashmiris.' 'We should understand that the unrest in that state cannot be solved by demonetisation. There are much deeper causes,' says Aakar Patel.

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"I want to spend one night with you people and understand your problems," Shah said addressing the security personnel at the CRPF campus, adding it was his 'most important' engagement during his visit to the Union territory.

Defiant Imran indicates he won't resign ahead of no-trust vote

Defiant Imran indicates he won't resign ahead of no-trust vote

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

In a live-address to the nation, 69-year-old Khan also discussed a 'threat letter' that purportedly showed 'evidence' of a foreign conspiracy to topple his coalition government.

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

'This was the worst phase yet in the state's human rights history.' 'Notorious interrogation centres were set up, large numbers died in firing on civilian mobs.' 'This is what today's generations might identify better as the Haider phase in Kashmir's history,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Winning and losing in Kashmir

Winning and losing in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Why does the army remain embroiled in counter-insurgency, denying itself a peace dividend even after expending blood and treasure in imposing calm?

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Para, perhaps, has become the first person to benefit from the Supreme Court putting on hold trial of cases under section 124 A (sedition).

Ex-Congress Rajya Sabha chief whip joins BJP

Ex-Congress Rajya Sabha chief whip joins BJP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Kalita, whose term in Rajya Sabha was till April 9, 2020, is the second Congress Rajya Sabha member after Sanjay Sinh, a member of the erstwhile Amethi royal family, who has joined the BJP.

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To consider Pervez Musharraf a real force for peace is an absurdity, declares Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

Kashmir: 'Worryingly, there's a growing cult of martyrdom'

Kashmir: 'Worryingly, there's a growing cult of martyrdom'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

'Burhan Wani's killing served as a spark for the anti-establishment fire that has been raging in the minds of Kashmiris ever since the Centre stopped engaging them for their political future,' says Air Vice Marshal (retd) Kapil Kak in an interview with Rediff.com

How would resolving Kashmir stop Taliban, asks former Pak envoy

How would resolving Kashmir stop Taliban, asks former Pak envoy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

A former top envoy of the country questioned Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir policy.

Azad, not Ghulam: Jairam Ramesh's swipe at Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Azad, not Ghulam: Jairam Ramesh's swipe at Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Azad, who was part of the group of 23 which has been critical of the party leadership and has sought an organisational overhaul, has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to public affairs.

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be held.

We are at a crossroad and that crossroad is Kashmir

We are at a crossroad and that crossroad is Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The current government must act sooner rather than later,' asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Parrikar's remarks on note ban ending Kashmir protests a misconception: Farooq

Parrikar's remarks on note ban ending Kashmir protests a misconception: Farooq

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

"If the defence minister thinks that by examination and change in currency (demonetisation), the storm, which has erupted here, will die down, then he has a misconception. This storm will not die down. Whatever they do, this storm is there and after exams, they will see that the storm will rise once again."

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

India objects to J-K reference in Pak-China statement

India objects to J-K reference in Pak-China statement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also talked about the China-Pakistan economic corridor in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, asserting that India is 'resolutely opposed' to any actions by other countries to change the status quo in the region.

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Trinamool Congress described it as "Black Monday" and a dark day for the country's constitution, the idea of India, and the Rajya Sabha

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Pak army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties

Pak army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Diplomatic sources in Islamabad said that Gen Bajwa was accompanied by the Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed.

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In a statement, the MEA said, "The latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan-based entities and the recent release of a series of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will not mend its ways."

China building bridge in area occupied by it since 1960: MEA

China building bridge in area occupied by it since 1960: MEA

Rediff.com21 May 2022

India on Friday said that a second bridge being constructed by China on Pangong lake is in an area that has been under illegal occupation of that country since 1960.

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he would like to have a TV debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbouring countries.

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang when he visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday

Pak flexes muscles, tests ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Pak flexes muscles, tests ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed their appreciation to the team, and congratulated the nation on the feat.

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a status report on the issue of recovery of arms from 'all sources' in the ethnic violence-hit state.

SC collegium recommends 5 HC judges for elevation

SC collegium recommends 5 HC judges for elevation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Collegium's recommendations, if accepted by the Centre, will raise the total number of judges in the apex court to 33 against the sanctioned strength of 34 including the CJI.

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The world's eye is on Kashmir and on Pakistan...I will be the ambassador who raises Kashmir's voice at every international forum," he said.

Can't do politics by selling false dreams: Shah Faesal

Can't do politics by selling false dreams: Shah Faesal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

About his decision of forming a political party, Faesal said he wanted to revive democratic politics in Jammu and Kashmir. "But soon after quitting (IAS), I realised that my innocuous act of dissent was being seen as an act of treason. It had done more harm than the benefit," he said, adding that his act had discouraged a lot of civil services aspirants and his colleagues felt betrayed by him. "It upset me a lot," Faesal said.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of JK

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of JK

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Known as 'vikas purush' (man involved in developmental work), Sinha is a three-time Lok Sabha MP who held charge of the communication ministry as a minister of State in 2016 when the telecom industry was engaged in the sale of spectrum.