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Hurriyat leader Masarat Alam's bail plea rejected

Hurriyat leader Masarat Alam's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 45-year-old separatist leader, arrested last week on charges of waging war against the country and sedition, was booked under Public Safety Act on Thursday and shifted to Kotbhalwal Jail in Jammu.

Books to be changed so no one like Kanhaiya is born: Rajasthan minister

Books to be changed so no one like Kanhaiya is born: Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Rajasthan minister Vasudev Devnani said major changes are being made in school curriculum and biographies of freedom fighters will be included.

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Trump spoke by telephone with Khan to discuss "the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," the White House said in a readout of the call.

What drove Nepal to escalate border row with India?

What drove Nepal to escalate border row with India?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

'We keep saying that we have a very close historical, cultural, linguistic and religious affinity with Nepal. Then why be so insensitive that we cannot find time to talk to them for more than 5-6 months'

Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Pakistan on Friday freed Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder, who immediately launched his anti-India rhetoric and vowed to mobilise people for the "cause of Kashmir".

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The US president made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Sedition case registered against Roy, Geelani

Sedition case registered against Roy, Geelani

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Writer Arundhati Roy, Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others were booked on charges of sedition by Delhi Police for their "anti-India" speech at a seminar in Delhi. They were charged under sections 124A (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity between classes), 153B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 504 (insult intended to provoke breach of peace) and 505 (false statement, rumour circulated with intent to cause mutiny or offence.

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Wednesday asserted there was "adequate evidence" against him.

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'Isn't it tragic, comic as well as ironic that the people who owe their allegiance to the Constitution of India are declared deshdrohis without an iota of evidence?' 'But this mistake has to be corrected and those who actually and directly fomented the Bhima Koregaon riots and the masterminds behind these people will have to be exposed now.'

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In a string of tweets and replies, Swamy also said that GST can be implemented only if the Supreme Court clears a petition on levy of entry tax

Karnataka home minister gives clean chit to Amnesty

Karnataka home minister gives clean chit to Amnesty

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Amnesty International India has never involved itself in any kind of anti-national activities, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday, even as it faced sedition charges over an event held by it in Bengaluru in which anti-India and anti-Army slogans were allegedly raised.

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Article 370 'was not a special status. It was a special discrimination. With its abrogation we have brought Kashmiris on par with Indians', he said.

America won't stop India from more such strikes

America won't stop India from more such strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The interests of the United States and India are sharply aligned on the issue of Pakistan-based terrorism.'

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump on Wednesday said he offered 'arbitration or mediation' on the Kashmir issue to the leadership of India and Pakistan during his meetings with Modi and Khan and the two nuclear-armed neighbours have to 'just work it out'.

LIVE! Day 2 of Budget session in Parliament

LIVE! Day 2 of Budget session in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The government and the Opposition have agreed to debate the JNU controversy in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Day 2 of Parliament's Budget session. At a meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to BJP lawmakers was -- "debate aggressively".

LIVE! Day 2 of Budget session in Parliament

LIVE! Day 2 of Budget session in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The government and the Opposition have agreed to debate the JNU controversy in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Day 2 of Parliament's Budget session. At a meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to BJP lawmakers was -- "debate aggressively".

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday said he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agree to it.

J&K govt asked to stop 'unauthorised broadcast' of Pak, Saudi channels

J&K govt asked to stop 'unauthorised broadcast' of Pak, Saudi channels

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Naidu expressed concern over reports that these channels are being broadcast in Jammu and Kashmir without permission.

'I was humiliated in the BJP'

'I was humiliated in the BJP'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

'The BJP leadership knew I was unhappy.' 'No one came forward to speak to me. There was no dialogue at all.' 'It was as if they had shut me out.'

Modi slams Oppn leaders for opposing Art 370 abrogation

Modi slams Oppn leaders for opposing Art 370 abrogation

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Addressing BJP's campaign rallies for the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly elections at Pune, Satara and Parli, Modi also said that despite a lot of talk in the last 70 years, it was only his government which dared abrogate Article 370.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

Jamaat-e-lslami established strong links with Pak's ISI: Officials

Jamaat-e-lslami established strong links with Pak's ISI: Officials

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The JeI (J&K) also has several trusts for running schools to disseminate orthodox Islamic education, has a youth wing and has numerous publications for spreading its fundamentalist ideology.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

In a sweeping Facebook post, he attacked government critics, including opposition members, students leaders, activists and media, and called for a 'surgical strike' within India.

BCCI furious as ICC penalises Indian women's team for not playing Pakistan

BCCI furious as ICC penalises Indian women's team for not playing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's relations with the International Cricket Council, headed by former BCCI chief Shashank Manohar, hit a new low after the Indian women's cricket team was docked six points for not playing bilateral series with Pakistan between August 1 to October 31 as per agreement.

Court grants bail to SAR Gilani in sedition case

Court grants bail to SAR Gilani in sedition case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Former Delhi University lecturer SAR Gilani was on Saturday granted bail by a Delhi court in a sedition case related to an event conducted at the Press Club last month.

No employee raised any slogan at any point: Amnesty clarifies after sedition case

No employee raised any slogan at any point: Amnesty clarifies after sedition case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Amnesty India said allegations mentioned in a complaint by an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad representative against it were "without substance".

JNU row: Look-out notice issued for 3 youths

JNU row: Look-out notice issued for 3 youths

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Delhi Police has issued look-out notice for three youths in connection with the controversial event at the JNU last week.

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The external affairs minister also made it clear that with Pakistan, the issue is not Article 370, the issue is cross-border terrorism and the first thing that has to come to table for any talks with Pakistan has to be the terrorism issue.

In Lok Sabha speech, Modi taunts Congress, defends CAA

In Lok Sabha speech, Modi taunts Congress, defends CAA

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Replying to a debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, Modi also attacked the Congress for its politics in the last seven decades, saying the party's politics of last 70 years has been such that no Congress leader can be self-sufficient.

'World can't be fooled': India takes Pak down at UNHRC

'World can't be fooled': India takes Pak down at UNHRC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

"They cry victim when they actually are the perpetrators," she said, rejected Pakistan's charges against India on the issue at the 42nd session of the UNHRC.

SAR Geelani booked for sedition in Press Club incident

SAR Geelani booked for sedition in Press Club incident

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The action against Geelani, who was acquitted in the Parliament attack case, comes even as Delhi Police on Thursday registered a case of sedition in connection with a Tuesday event at JNU campus.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Delhi finds itself between the rock and hard place in the coming Sri Lankan election, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I thought of Gauri Lankesh when I saw the gun so close to me'

'I thought of Gauri Lankesh when I saw the gun so close to me'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'He wanted to fire, I held his hand tight so that he would not be able to shoot.'

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Advocate ML Sharma filed the plea and as per the plea, it seeks to stop funding on separatists for foreign travel and the government spends other expenses as more than Rs 100 crore on them.

Pakistani on Facebook show solidarity with India

Pakistani on Facebook show solidarity with India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

With anti-India talk shows being beamed regularly on Pakistani channels, anti-India blogs clocking hits in cyberspace and open letters to Indians getting several columns in newspapers, a newly formed Pakistani web group to condemn the Mumbai attacks has come as a breath of fresh air.