News for 'Former Jammu'

Wrestlers' protest driven by politicians: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers' protest driven by politicians: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The country's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been protesting since April 23, demanding criminal action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi had a "monopoly over corruption".

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Addressing a public event in Kolhapur city on Monday evening, Fadnavis pointed out instances wherein women were tricked into inter-faith marriage and subsequently abandoned after they gave birth to children.

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

"Vishwaguru has created a new model of democracy where there are symbols and buildings of democracy but the soil of democracy is now missing," he said.

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen Pervez Musharraf.

Ajit Doval back as NSA, P K Mishra as principal secretary to PM

Ajit Doval back as NSA, P K Mishra as principal secretary to PM

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The government on Thursday reappointed former IPS officer Ajit Doval as the National Security Adviser (NSA), according to an official order.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The EC said polling percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest in 40 years.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

Cong demands immediate polls in J-K, restoration of statehood

Cong demands immediate polls in J-K, restoration of statehood

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Abhishek Singhvi said the judgement of the Supreme Court in cases concerning the abrogation of Article 370 has decided many issues but has left some.

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal committee, set up to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, on Monday submitted three reports highlighting the need for reconstruction of identity documents, upgradation of compensation and appointment of domain experts to facilitate its functioning.

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Last month, Dr Farooq Abdullah announced that he would step down as president of the National Conference in December, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation.

Jammu: Uma Bharti detained

Jammu: Uma Bharti detained

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Jammu woke up to a tense morning on Saturday as the Army was called in to help the administration in maintaining law and order after violent protests over the Amarnath land row.The Army was called in Jammu city and other curfew bound areas of the district and continues to remain deployed along with police and paramilitary forces.The Army was deployed in the adjoining district of Samba since Friday evening, in the wake of violence here in which two persons died.

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandit prime minister's package employees on Monday reiterated their demand for relocation outside the valley, saying their worst fears have come true with the latest killing of a community member in Pulwama.

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from northeast India. He had also won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games last year.

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Article 370 offered very important protections that were related to people's day to day lives.'

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

UP's representation in the government could diminish, given the BJP's decreased seat count in that state.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

Union Budget, 6 bills to be tabled during monsoon session

Union Budget, 6 bills to be tabled during monsoon session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on Tuesday as the Monsoon Session of Parliament gets underway next week with the united opposition set to corner the National Democratic Alliance government on issues ranging from the NEET paper leak case and railway safety.

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul on Monday recommended setting up of an 'impartial truth and reconciliation commission' to probe and report on human rights violations by both state and non-state actors in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1980s, saying the 'wounds need healing'.

Channi's remark on Poonch attack violates poll code: Punjab CEO

Channi's remark on Poonch attack violates poll code: Punjab CEO

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Tuesday said that Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi terming the Poonch terror attack, in which an Indian Air Force soldier was killed, a 'poll stunt' violated the model code of conduct.

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The People's Democratic Party and the National Conference -- the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

How Haryana Win Revives Modi Aura

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

BIf you know this BJP, it will now go forward to Jharkhand and Maharashtra as if June 2024 never happened, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

As controversy raged over Yati Narsinghanand's objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, his supporters on Sunday alleged that the Dasna temple head priest is being illegally kept in detention by police, which denied the claim.

Death sentence for J-K, defeat for idea of India: Mehbooba

Death sentence for J-K, defeat for idea of India: Mehbooba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The former chief minister urged the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh not to be disheartened or lose hope over the apex court's decision.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Ghulam Nabi Azad to contest Lok Sabha polls from...

Ghulam Nabi Azad to contest Lok Sabha polls from...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag -Rajouri constituency, his party Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) said.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday appointed election in-charges and co-in-charges for 23 states and Union territories in view of the Lok Sabha polls this year.

Punjab attack eerily similar to Jammu attacks: Omar Abdullah

Punjab attack eerily similar to Jammu attacks: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

"The timing of the attack, methodology and location are all eerily similar to attacks in the border belt of Jammu," said Abdullah.

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the Centre's "callous policies" have led to target killings of Kashmiri Pandits.

Omar Abdullah's wife gets SC notice over divorce plea

Omar Abdullah's wife gets SC notice over divorce plea

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Payal Abdullah, the estranged wife of Omar Abdullah, on a plea filed by the National Conference leader seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty.

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I want to ask the Congress only one question: What is more important than election management in politics?'

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti on March 15 in money laundering case

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti on March 15 in money laundering case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The 60-year-old Peoples Democratic Party leader, who was released last year after more than a year in detention, has been served notice to appear at the ED headquarters in the national capital.

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The suspense over whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the polls from Amethi and Raebareli respectively continued.

Ghulam Nabi Azad declines Sonia Gandhi's offer to lead J-K campaign

Ghulam Nabi Azad declines Sonia Gandhi's offer to lead J-K campaign

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday appointed former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad as the party's campaign committee chief in the union territory, but he declined the offer.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

"The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny," he said.