News for 'J&K'

Are Janhvi, Kartik a couple?

Are Janhvi, Kartik a couple?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The actors, who star in Karan Johar's production, Dostana 2, were holidaying in Goa together.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The former bureaucrat, who was a close aide of Sayeed, wondered how a party with just 16 members could "blackmail" Gandhi on government formation.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Monday is the last date for filing nominations.

Viral video: Delhi Police says no direction to deny lodging to Kashmiris

Viral video: Delhi Police says no direction to deny lodging to Kashmiris

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The statement comes after a purported viral video on social media shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in hotel as he is from the union territory.

J-K cops deny security lapse at Bharat Jodo Yatra

J-K cops deny security lapse at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Taking to Twitter, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said, 'JKP was not consulted before taking any decision on discontinuation of Yatra after conducting 1 km yatra by organizers. The rest of yatra continued #peacefully. There was no security lapse at all. We will provide foolproof security (sic).'

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp in Panjtarni, officials said on Saturday.

2019 LS polls were fought on bodies of our soldiers: Satyapal Malik

2019 LS polls were fought on bodies of our soldiers: Satyapal Malik

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Had an inquiry been done, the then home minister (Rajnath Singh) would have to resign. Many officers would have been jailed and there would have been a huge controversy, Malik said.

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

If the banks throw caution to the winds for building loan books, the hydra-headed bad loans may resurface and spoil the party, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

At Siddaramaiah oath-taking, Oppn's show of strength

At Siddaramaiah oath-taking, Oppn's show of strength

Rediff.com20 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, however, was conspicuous by her absence at the event, which was attended by tens of thousands of people as the Congress sought to promote opposition unity.

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

As many as 14,091 civilians and 5,356 security force personnel lost their lives to militancy in Jammu and Kashmir between the 1990s, when militancy first reared its head in the valley, and 2020.

Action-packed 2021 for Indian politics

Action-packed 2021 for Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

It will be the year of preparation for the electoral test in Uttar Pradesh, due in 2022. But before that, the West Bengal Assembly election will set the mood for the rest of 2021.

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

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Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

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Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Leaders across political parties condemned the attack.

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Facing flak over its alleged link with arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorist Talib Hussain Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to party's Jammu Minority Morcha president Sheikh Bashir after an order purportedly written by him about the appointment of Shah as official of the unit emerged on social media platforms.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The tweets by Shehla, dated August 18, 2019, had accused the Army of entering houses and "torturing" locals in Kashmir.

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The case pertains to hatching a conspiracy, both on physical as well as cyberspace, for undertaking violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, by cadres of Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisations.

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The value of the vote of a member of Parliament has gone down to 700 from 708 in the presidential poll scheduled for July 18 due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court by two Kashmir residents challenging the Centre's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir's first multiplex screens Lal Singh Chaddha on Day 1

Kashmir's first multiplex screens Lal Singh Chaddha on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the valley's first multiplex in Sonawar area of Srinagar, ending the three-decade wait of the movie buffs to watch their favourite stars on the big screen.

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'The expulsion of Kashmiri Pandits -- and all other non-Muslims -- is its clear objective.'

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Minority affairs ministry team to visit J-K on Aug 27-28: Naqvi

Minority affairs ministry team to visit J-K on Aug 27-28: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The minority affairs minister ruled out reconsideration on abrogation of Article 370 provisions, saying there was no going back.

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The hideout was busted at the disclosure of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Talib Hussain Shah who along with his associate Faisal Ahmad Dar were overpowered by people and handed over to police in a remote village in Reasi district on Sunday, a police official said.

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'I look forward to meeting David Warner and talking to him about batting.' 'Our mindset is the same. We both look to dominate the bowlers,' says Abdul Samad, the exciting 18-year-old batsman from the Kashmiri valley.

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In the last three years, the Union Territory administration has invoked 311 (2)(c) of the Constitution to sack more than 50 employees, who were allegedly operating in shadows within the government and drawing a salary from the public exchequer, however, they were helping Pakistani terror outfits, providing logistics to terrorists, propagating terrorists' ideology, raising terror finances and furthering secessionist agenda, officials said.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.

Real Kashmir! Football takes the valley by storm

Real Kashmir! Football takes the valley by storm

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

#TheRealKashmir celebrates the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir through the lens of football, highlighting the wave of positive change brought about by the beautiful game in the state.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

J&K has rejected the bullet for the ballot, says Modi

J&K has rejected the bullet for the ballot, says Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Sounding the poll bugle for the second phase of Assembly elections in Udhampur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought a clear mandate for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jammu and Kashmir for the state's development

Rahul Gandhi's look-alike '2nd most clicked' at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul Gandhi's look-alike '2nd most clicked' at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Faisal, who hogs the social media in Jammu and Kashmir says people who are unable to meet and click pictures with Rahul Gandhi, take pictures with him.

Don't repeat mistakes of '65, '71: Rajnath warns Pak

Don't repeat mistakes of '65, '71: Rajnath warns Pak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Cautioning the neighbouring country against promoting cross-border terrorism, in the wake of the recent developments in Kashmir, he said, "Talks with Pakistan will henceforth resume only after it stops promoting terrorism. And it must also keep in mind that J&K is an integral part of India. All discussions will only take place about Pak-occupied Kashmir."

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The visit by the MEPs and their photo-op with Modi would suggest that we have now given a quiet burial to the 'internal matter' charade,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.