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Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The area has been cordoned off and a hunt launched to nab the attackers.

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

From the trifecta of demography, democracy and diversity to the three ills of corruption, nepotism and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday used several catchy phrases to drive home his government's achievements, his vision for the future and criticism of the opposition.

J-K HC orders exhuming body of 3rd civilian in Hyderpora encounter

J-K HC orders exhuming body of 3rd civilian in Hyderpora encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir high court on Friday ordered that the body of a civilian dubbed a terrorist and killed by the police during an encounter in Hyderpora last November be exhumed and handed to his family for last rites.

Assembly polls in J-K? Proposed EC visit raises hopes

Assembly polls in J-K? Proposed EC visit raises hopes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The last assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014, five years before the erstwhile state was reorganised into two Union territories on August 5, 2019.

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The PDP led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to stay away from the delimitation process, saying the body lacks 'constitutional and legal mandate' and is part of the overall process of political disempowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Hyderpora encounter: SIT gives clean chit to security forces

Hyderpora encounter: SIT gives clean chit to security forces

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The special investigation team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, probing the Hyderpora encounter, on Tuesday said while one civilian was killed by the foreign terrorist, the owner of the building and a local militant died in "crossfire" after being used as a human shield by the hiding ultra.

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram and Constable Altaf Hussain Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police were on Saturday posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra awards respectively on the eve of the 75th Independence Day. While the Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry honour, Kirti Chakra is the second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.

PHOTOS: The colours of Holi

PHOTOS: The colours of Holi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Millions of people across India took to the streets to douse other people in coloured powder for the annual Holi celebrations. Revellers were seen partying in temples and throwing gulal over one another. The festival is one of the largest celebrations across India, which commemorates the start of spring and the end of winter. These amazing images capture people marking the joyous occasion by partying and having fun.

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Who says my husband was a terrorist?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, dentist Dr Mudasir Gul's widow, carrying her 18-month-old child in her arms, wept and angrily demanded evidence that her husband -- who was slain during a firefight between security forces and terrorists in Hyderpora, Srinagar, on Monday evening -- was an over the ground worker.

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Probe begins into Hyderpora encounter, information sought from public

Probe begins into Hyderpora encounter, information sought from public

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday ordered a magisterial probe into the Hyderpora killings, following which inquiry officer Khurshid Ahmad Shah began the proceedings and sought information from the public about the incident.

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The injured were rushed to the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital, where a civilian succumbed to his injuries, the official added.

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Income Tax authorities have left the offices of the BBC in New Delhi and Mumbai after three days of lengthy questioning of some of its staff, the United Kingdom-headquartered public broadcaster said on Thursday.

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.

Silencing dissent , the Pakistani way

Silencing dissent , the Pakistani way

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The kidnapping of MQM workers is a message from Pakistani security agencies that any show of allegiance to Altaf Hussain will be met with a brutal response, says Aveek Sen.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The police claimed that Altaf, 22, had strangulated himself using a string from his jacket hood in the washroom of the police lock-up and said five policemen have been suspended for negligence in the wake of the incident on Tuesday.

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The police on Tuesday said businessman Mohammad Altaf Bhat was killed in the "cross-firing" between militants and security forces at Hyderpora on Monday, but he would be counted as a "harbourer of terrorists" as he did not inform authorities about the tenants in his building.

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Allahabad high court has granted bail to three Kashmiri students, who were arrested on the sedition charge after they allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans following a cricket match in Agra last year.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Village sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Village sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo was shot at by the ultras at Goshbug in Pattan area officials said, adding he was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'When the Congress is put against someone like Narendra Modi, they do not have anything new to offer to the people of India.'

Search launched to flush out 4 Lashkar terrorists hiding in Jammu region

Search launched to flush out 4 Lashkar terrorists hiding in Jammu region

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The security forces unearthed this information while interrogating the members of the twin modules busted by the police in Rajouri recently.

Families get to perform last rites of 2 civilians killed in Hyderpora

Families get to perform last rites of 2 civilians killed in Hyderpora

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The officials said emotional scenes were witnessed as soon as the bodies of Bhat and Gul reached Barzulla and Pirbagh, respectively.

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The victim was identified as Sanjay Sharma, a resident of the Achan area in the south Kashmir district, they said, adding that the incident took place at around 11 am.

Hurriyat moderates, hardliners to be banned under UAPA

Hurriyat moderates, hardliners to be banned under UAPA

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Officials said both the factions of the Hurriyat are likely to be banned under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or the UAPA, under which "if the Central Government is of opinion that any association is, or has become, an unlawful association, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such association to be unlawful."

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With the sacking of the grandson, Anees-ul-Islam, and the teacher, Farooq Ahmed Butt, the total number of employees dismissed in the last six months has gone up to 27.

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Any decision to include "non-locals" in electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir is unacceptable and would be contested by all means, including in court, Nation Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Monday after a meeting of nine parties over the issue.

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.

Terrorists kill BJP municipal councillor in Pulwama

Terrorists kill BJP municipal councillor in Pulwama

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and municipal councillor of Pulwama's Tral Rakesh Pandita was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen in Pulwama.

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

According to the order, Singh was awarded Jammu and Kashmir's highest police award in 2018.

Kashmir University prof, 2 others sacked for terror links

Kashmir University prof, 2 others sacked for terror links

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Three government employees have been sacked by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for their alleged active support to the terrorism.

Terrorists gun down Hindu teacher, 7th targeted killing in JK

Terrorists gun down Hindu teacher, 7th targeted killing in JK

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Rajni Bala (36) of Samba in Jammu region sustained injuries when terrorists fired at her in Gopalpora area of Kulgam where she was posted as a teacher

2 more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J-K

2 more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

This is the third attack on non-local labourers in less than 24 hours.

J-K ultras kill vendor from Bihar, carpenter from UP

J-K ultras kill vendor from Bihar, carpenter from UP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Arvind Kumar Sah, a resident of the Banka area in Bihar and Saghir Ahmad, a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh were killed by terrorists in Srinagar and Pulwama, police officials said.

SEE: Akshay, Suniel rap!

SEE: Akshay, Suniel rap!

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'This song truly touched my heart, and I know the emotion will speak to many.'

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The visit by the MPs comes nearly two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on June 24.