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Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'Disappointed at the arrogant and negative response by India to my call for resumption of the peace dialogue,' Prime Minister Khan said in a tweet.

Where is the news on Kashmir, asks NRI girl in open letter to PM

Where is the news on Kashmir, asks NRI girl in open letter to PM

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

She claimed no one cared about people of Kashmir but everyone wanted its land.

Despite NC, PDP's boycott, Centre likely to go ahead with panchayat polls in JK

Despite NC, PDP's boycott, Centre likely to go ahead with panchayat polls in JK

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

"Grassroots democracy must get precedence than any other considerations, including security," the functionary said.

Stop killing Kashmiris: J&K MLA protest against civilian killings

Stop killing Kashmiris: J&K MLA protest against civilian killings

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

J&K MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid protest against civilian killings in the ongoing unrest in the valley.

PM expresses 'unhappiness' over media coverage of Kashmir

PM expresses 'unhappiness' over media coverage of Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to have expressed his 'unhappiness' over the media coverage on violent protests in Kashmir Valley following killing of Burhan Wani saying the Hizbul Mujahideen militant has been portrayed as a "hero".

Kashmir unrest: Separatists extend strike call by 2 days

Kashmir unrest: Separatists extend strike call by 2 days

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The separatists termed the state government's appeal for help to restore normalcy as "childish and illogical".

Kashmir violence: Life paralysed for third day, toll at 23

Kashmir violence: Life paralysed for third day, toll at 23

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Kashmir continues to be paralysed for the third consecutive day in the wake of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter on Friday.

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

'These inhuman people will never find a place in Jammu & Kashmir or hold in any sway over the youth here.'

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tricolour burnt, terror groups hailed in Srinagar over beef ban

Tricolour burnt, terror groups hailed in Srinagar over beef ban

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Clashes broke out in Srinagar on Friday between police and people protesting against the Jammu and Kashmir high court order to implement 150-year-old law banning sale of beef in the state with some youth displaying Pakistani and ISIS flags.

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.

Separatists call for strike against PM's visit to J-K on April 2

Separatists call for strike against PM's visit to J-K on April 2

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

"There should be a complete shutdown on April 2 to protest the proposed visit of Modi. All rhetoric about development or construction of tunnels and roads are futile and will not succeed in luring us," chairmen of the rival factions of the Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik said in a joint statement.

A year on, can Mehbooba preserve Mufti's legacy?

A year on, can Mehbooba preserve Mufti's legacy?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

One year after his death, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's legacy stands crucially poised, says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Ahead of Kejriwal's rally, banners show him as 'Pak hero'

Ahead of Kejriwal's rally, banners show him as 'Pak hero'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Delhi chief minister is scheduled to address a public rally at Varachha in Surat on Sunday evening.

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Normal life remained affected in Kashmir Valley for the 98th day due to the ongoing unrest.

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

12-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Curfew remained in force in seven police station areas of the city as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.

What a dreadful year it has been for Kashmir

What a dreadful year it has been for Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

2016 saw the worst unrest in the Kashmir valley in 26 years.

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Shops and business establishments which had remained closed for 79-days due to separatist call for shut down opened on Sunday after 2 pm.

Blow to India's isolate-Pak campaign, as OIC sides with Islamabad on Kashmir

Blow to India's isolate-Pak campaign, as OIC sides with Islamabad on Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The OIC is the second largest inter-governmental organisation after United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents.

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The broadband services were restored on Saturday after working journalists protested against the communication 'gag'.

China is also trying to create trouble in Kashmir: Mehbooba

China is also trying to create trouble in Kashmir: Mehbooba

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The CM apprised the home minister about the steps taken to maintain peace in the Kashmir Valley

Government to crack whip on separatists, may curtail funds and security

Government to crack whip on separatists, may curtail funds and security

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The government may scale down security of Kashmiri separatist leaders, who snubbed members of all-party delegation on Sunday.

Rajnath, Sushma to brief opposition on China standoff, Kashmir

Rajnath, Sushma to brief opposition on China standoff, Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Ahead of the Parliament session, beginning Monday, the government is apparently aiming to build a consensus to deal with its biggest neighbour as well on Kashmir issue.

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Most of these new recruits came from Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts in South Kashmir, which had become the hub of tech-savvy, young militants.

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hardening its stance further, India has once again virtually rejected Pakistan's latest invitation for talks on Kashmir.

US raises concerns over human rights violations in PoK

US raises concerns over human rights violations in PoK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

US States Department spokesperson Mark Toner said he could not agree that nobody knew about human rights violations in PoK before Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the same.

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Normal life remained paralysed for the 42nd day in the Valley which has been rocked by violence after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

40 days on, peace continues to evade Kashmir

40 days on, peace continues to evade Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in Srinagar district, Anantnag town and Magam area of Budgam district as a precautionary measure even as normal life was paralysed for the 40th consecutive day on Wednesday in Kashmir where 63 persons have been killed in the ongoing unrest.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Singh instructed officials to try their best to restore peace in the border state as early as possible.

Kashmir remains paralysed and unreachable!

Kashmir remains paralysed and unreachable!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Normal life remained paralysed for the 37th consecutive day due to curfew, restrictions and separatist sponsored strike.

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'The bloodthirsty rhetoric of chicken-hawk TV anchors are the worst contributors to Kashmiri alienation.' 'If this implacable hatred is the authentic voice of India, Kashmiris argue, who can hope for peace?' asks Mihir S Sharma.

Kashmir unrest: 33rd day of curfew paralyses life in Valley

Kashmir unrest: 33rd day of curfew paralyses life in Valley

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Curfew continues in Kashmir for 29th day

Curfew continues in Kashmir for 29th day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Curfew and restrictions continued in Kashmir for the 29th day after fresh clashes erupted in the Valley killing three men on Friday.

500 arrested as police seeks to end protests in Valley

500 arrested as police seeks to end protests in Valley

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

More than 50 persons have been killed, including two policemen, and nearly 6,000 others injured in the ongoing street protests in Kashmir.

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India and also raise the issue of slow pace of probe into the Pathankot airbase terror attack

Separatists call for a march amid curfew, restrictions in Kashmir

Separatists call for a march amid curfew, restrictions in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Areas falling under the jurisdiction of 11 police stations Srinagar were also placed under curfew.

Qazigund firing: J&K government orders magisterial probe

Qazigund firing: J&K government orders magisterial probe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a magisterial probe into the killing of three persons in army firing at Qazigund

'Wani will draw mega sympathy, but his killing is a huge success'

'Wani will draw mega sympathy, but his killing is a huge success'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani is a huge victory for security forces, a security expert has observed, adding that it would have huge repercussions and ramifications.

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on a two-day visit later in the day, official sources said.

No peace between India & Pak without resolving Kashmir issue: Sharif

No peace between India & Pak without resolving Kashmir issue: Sharif

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Sharif raises Kashmir issue at UNGA, renews plebiscite demand.