News for 'Gujjar'

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Medical Superintendent of the government-run G B Pant Children Hospital Dr Nazir Hussain Choudhary said the baby died at 6.30 am at the neonatal intensive care unit.

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Kapil was tired of travelling extra kilometeres due to protests at Shaheen Bagh, said his uncle. He said Kapil usually had to travel 10 km to reach home but due to protests, he had to travel 35 km.

'No peace in Kashmir without Pandits going back'

'No peace in Kashmir without Pandits going back'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'We need to have a prosperous J-K, where all communities must prosper including Dogras, Gujjars, Sikhs, Muslims and Pandits.' 'Prosperity is the first signal of peace.'

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Police registered an FIR against the army personnel involved in the incident.

Need to track Umran Malik's progress, says Kohli

Need to track Umran Malik's progress, says Kohli

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said the Jammu and Kashmir youngster's growth needs to be monitored to ensure his potential is maximised.

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said the caste-based census will help in preparing welfare schemes for people from different sections of society.

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Yogi expands UP Cabinet in attempt to balance caste, regional aspirations head of the assembly polls early next year.

Gujjar agitation: Why Gehlot needs to act quickly

Gujjar agitation: Why Gehlot needs to act quickly

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Two years ago, in the run-up to the assembly elections, no one but Rahul Gandhi believed there would be a change of guard in Rajasthan, and, least of all, a person as uncharismatic, even dull, as Ashok Gehlot would become chief minister.

Gujjar row: PM discusses crisis with oppn

Gujjar row: PM discusses crisis with oppn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

BJP chief Rajnath Singh ruled out the possibility of replacement of Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje, whose handling of the Gujjar protests has come in for criticism from BJP leaders like Jaswant Singh and Saheb Singh Verma.

Will Modi wave work its magic in west UP this time?

Will Modi wave work its magic in west UP this time?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

It seems that in the 2019 general elections, people want Narendra Modi, but not necessarily the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. Aditi Phadnis reports

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

In a joint operation, the army and the police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, who carried out an attack three months ago along with his three associates at an army camp near the Line of Control in Tanghdar area of North Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government will have a total of 30 ministers, including 18 who had resigned earlier.

PIX: Behind the scenes of Ishaan-Ananya's Khaali Peeli!

PIX: Behind the scenes of Ishaan-Ananya's Khaali Peeli!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Some fun pictures from the sets of Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday's new film!

Raje writes to PM on quota for Gujjars

Raje writes to PM on quota for Gujjars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The chief minister has recommended 4 to 6 per cent additional quota under nomadic cateogry to certain castes including Gurjars, and 10 to 20 per cent to Rajputs, Brahmins, and Vaishyas under EBC, BJP national treasurer Ramdas Agarwal, who is also the Chairman of Gurjar special package committee, told reporters after a party meeting.

6 booked for desecrating Sikh's turban in Pakistan

6 booked for desecrating Sikh's turban in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Police have registered an FIR against six people under blasphemy law on the complaint of Mahinder Paal Singh, a resident of Multan district of Punjab.

EC issues notice to Yogi over 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

EC issues notice to Yogi over 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Sources in the poll panel said, prima facie, Adityanath has violated the EC's advisory of keeping armed forces away from political campaign.

UP assault case: Ghaziabad Police sends notice to Twitter India MD

UP assault case: Ghaziabad Police sends notice to Twitter India MD

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Manish Maheshwari has been asked to appear at the Loni Border police station here within seven days to get his statement recorded in the case in which an FIR was lodged against the social media giant also, a police official said.

JeM terrorist involved in killing JK BJP leader gunned down

JeM terrorist involved in killing JK BJP leader gunned down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

This is the second encounter in the district in as many days.

LS passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill

LS passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Introducing the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020, Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said it was a demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the language they speak should be the official language.

Army rescues Kashmiri villagers trapped in flash floods

Army rescues Kashmiri villagers trapped in flash floods

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The army rescued 33 Gujjars and Bakerwals trapped in flash floods along with their livestock in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

Shaheen Bagh shooter was miffed at traffic blockade: Police

Shaheen Bagh shooter was miffed at traffic blockade: Police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The police have detained the man, identified as Kapil Gujjar, a resident of Dallupura village near Delhi-Noida border. His cousin's wedding is approaching and he had to run around a lot make arrangements, police sources said.

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

J-K gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The first-ever district development council (DDC) elections will be held in eight phases to elect 280 members in 20 districts from November 28 to December 22.

Delhi-Mumbai rail traffic restored

Delhi-Mumbai rail traffic restored

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Later, nearly 5,000 Gujjars squatted near the damaged track as senior district and police officials persuaded them to disperse

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If the government is able to deliver the promised projects, the large number of youth will be taken off the streets and that is not acceptable to the Pakistan army nor the terrorists hiding in Pakistan, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Rajasthan limping back to normalcy

Rajasthan limping back to normalcy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Pointing out that many of the injured could not be taken to the hospital because of the road blockades, Roopsingh said private doctors were providing medical facilities to the wounded in various villages.

If you want to keep Kashmir, restore Art 370: Mehbooba tells Centre

If you want to keep Kashmir, restore Art 370: Mehbooba tells Centre

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

"We want Mahatma Gandhi's India, return of our identity and honour which was given to us by the Indian Constitution and I am sure they have to return it with interest as well," PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said.

'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'These guys who are running away -- they are running away from all that the BJP stands for.'

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The Patel quota agitation leader formed the Patel Navnirman Sena bringing together the Patels, Kurmis and Gujjars.

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Senior party leader P Chidambaram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed support to Priyanka, who has alleged that no notice or first information report (FIR) has been given to her even after her 38-hour detention and was not allowed to meet her legal counsel.

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he likes leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are proud of their roots and noted that Modi speaks frankly about his past as a tea-seller.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

You won't need reservation after 25 years if...

You won't need reservation after 25 years if...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Education in private and public schools should be in English and in one regional language; it will solve the entire reservation issue.'

J&K: Do-or-die battle in terror bastion

J&K: Do-or-die battle in terror bastion

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

Veteran Gujjar leader Aslam Choudhary, a six-time legislator, is engaged in a do-or-die contest to secure back the Congress' lost electoral turf in the mountain-locked Surankote constituency, which goes to polls in first phase on Monday.

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday promised loans to farmers and unemployed youth, creation of 15 lakh jobs and quota for Gujjar and other backward communities if voted to power in Rajasthan in next month's assembly election.

Raje stays away from BJP meet

Raje stays away from BJP meet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's decision to stay away from the Bharatiya Janata Party national executive in New Delhi took away glamour from the meet. Newsmen who were looking for an opportunity to quiz her in the wake of her confrontation with the Gujjar leader Col Bhainsla were disappointed.

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Even as Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje faces the worst crises in her political career, son Dushyant Singh is vacationing with his wife and children at an undisclosed location abroad

Samba infiltration case: One held

Samba infiltration case: One held

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Kala Gujjar was arrested from Regal area of Samba district on Saturday and several combat dresses were recovered from his shed. He is believed to have arranged combat dresses for the militants and provided them with guides. Eight persons, including two militants, were killed in the fierce gun battle between security forces and militants at Kaily Mandi area of Samba.