News for 'J&K'

IIT-Delhi prof-led panel to probe Ramban tunnel collapse

IIT-Delhi prof-led panel to probe Ramban tunnel collapse

Rediff.com22 May 2022

NHAI has already initiated process to handle such emergency situation and also taking all possible measures to avoid such incidents in future, an official statement said on Sunday.

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Malik had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in a terror funding case.

Govt extends last date for filing tax returns to Aug 5

Govt extends last date for filing tax returns to Aug 5

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Tax returns for 2015-16 (assessment year 2016-17) were originally to be filed by July 31.

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has to be the "fulcrum" of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections as it is the only political force with a pan-India presence.

Will Dream Run For Banks Continue?

Will Dream Run For Banks Continue?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

It won't be easy for the banking sector to better its performance every quarter, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The chargesheet, filed by the State Investigation Agency, has highlighted several instances where parents were taken across the border using valid travel documents but were later compelled to pay extra money for their wards' admission to universities and colleges there.

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

User verification: Airtel gets highest penalty

User verification: Airtel gets highest penalty

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Leading telecom operators including Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone and the Tatas are understood to have been slapped penalty for non-verification of subscribers in the J&K and Assam circles.

SEE: Raina visits soldiers in Kashmir

SEE: Raina visits soldiers in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'It was an honour to spend the day with the pride of our nation #IndianArmy... I salute them for their selfless service & the hardships they go through for us. #jaihind.'

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ghulam Nabi hints at quitting politics, says all parties divide people

Ghulam Nabi hints at quitting politics, says all parties divide people

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

While stating that all political parties, including the Congress, create division amongst people, former Union Minister and G-23 member of Congress Ghulam Nabi Azad hinted at quitting politics to work for the civil society.

Top Performer: Fast And Furious Umran

Top Performer: Fast And Furious Umran

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Umran Malik came up with one of the most bowling destructive spells in IPL history, but it was in vain as the Sunrisers Hyderabad went down to the Gujarat Titans by five wickets.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

He would be the first non-Jammu and Kashmir cadre officer to be posted in Srinagar after the cadre was merged with the Assam, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5, 2012.

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Rahul Gandhi visits the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple and the Hazratbal shrine in Kashmir.

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Barely a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday sought to downplay the Sangh Parivar's long-standing demand repealing Article 370 of the Constitution.

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The implication of being adamant is to be arrogant. So yes, he is arrogant.'

Time to seize the moment in Kashmir

Time to seize the moment in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

New Delhi has repeatedly missed opportunities for political engagement in Kashmir in the past. It must seize the next one, says Ajai Shukla.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The ultras fired on Ghulam Rasool Dar, also the Kulgam district president of the BJP's Kisan Morcha, and his wife in Anantnag town in south Kashmir, a police official said.

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Jaish e Mohammed has been allowed to resurge through supported terror actions in J&K in a deliberate tactic by Pakistan, if only to reduce the international pressure on the Lashkar e Taiba leadership after 26/11,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Ranji: Surya leads Mumbai's fightback with ton

Ranji: Surya leads Mumbai's fightback with ton

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

A summary of Thursday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Congress used Raj Bhavans to topple legally elected governments. The BJP is letting governors get away with all manner of impropriety, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea by 14 political parties led by the Congress alleging arbitrary use of central probe agencies against opposition leaders, asserting that laying down guidelines without facts of a criminal case will be "dangerous".

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

Srinagar cop's killers identified, will be punished: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Srinagar cop's killers identified, will be punished: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The people behind the killing of a police sub-inspector in Khanyar locality in Srinagar have been identified and will be brought to justice soon, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The former union home and finance minister also alleged that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government would not have taken the bold decision had Jammu and Kashmir been a "Hindu-dominated" state.

'Kashmiri Pandits were targeted just like others'

'Kashmiri Pandits were targeted just like others'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Use of the word 'genocide' for Kashmiri Pandits is absolutely wrong.'

SC backs juvenile panel saying no minors detained in J-K

SC backs juvenile panel saying no minors detained in J-K

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court of India on Friday said it was satisfied with the report of the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir high court which said that no minors were detained in jails in the erstwhile state post the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370. The apex court, after perusing the committee's report, said that four high court judges visited all the jails in J&K and they have clearly stated that no minors have been illegally detained there.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Masoodi said all the participants are against giving voting rights to non-locals as "it will be tantamount to the disenfranchisement of the local voters."

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

How Amul is changing the face of dairying in Jammu & Kashmir. Some 15,000 dairy farmers, many women, are participating in the initiative.

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Families think 100 times before sending their children to mainland India.'

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Refuting rumours allegedly being floated from across the border, the Jammu and Kashmir Police also released four videos through its Twitter handle to show that 91-year-old Geelani was laid to rest as per the rituals in the intervening night of September 1 and 2.

Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Puran Krishan was attacked near his residence in the Chowdhary Gund area of south Kashmir district, they said, adding that doctors declared Krishan brought dead after he was shifted to Shopian hospital.

Mehbooba invites separatists for talks with all party delegation in Kashmir

Mehbooba invites separatists for talks with all party delegation in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister invited separatists' top leaders for talks with the all party delegation that is due to arrive in Srinagar on Sunday

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).