News for 'Jammu & Kashmir'

India 'firmly' rejects China's attempt to raise Kashmir at UN

India 'firmly' rejects China's attempt to raise Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The MEA asked China to draw proper conclusions from such "infructuous attempts".

Pak envoy meets separatist leader Geelani, discusses Kashmir

Pak envoy meets separatist leader Geelani, discusses Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Monday met Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and briefed him about the issues discussed between India and Pakistan during Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad.

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

Art 370 gone, Google tax may come to J&K

Art 370 gone, Google tax may come to J&K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Digital commerce operators advertising on global social media, which earlier did not pay Google tax on their operations in Jammu & Kashmir, may now have to cough it up at 6 per cent.

PIX: When Bollywood visited Kashmir!

PIX: When Bollywood visited Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Take a tour of Kashmir with the stars.

Mining majors give a miss to country's maiden critical minerals auction

Mining majors give a miss to country's maiden critical minerals auction

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The maiden, critical mineral auction in India has failed to enthuse the mining industry, with the first tranche achieving less than a 50 per cent success rate and the auction of several mines was cancelled owing to low response. The results, announced by the Ministry of Mines on Monday, showed that six lesser-known companies emerged as preferred bidders. Among these were Agrasen Sponge, Kundan Gold Mines, Dalmia Bharat Refractories, Sagar Stone Industries, and Maiki South Mining.

SC to hear on Nov 29 plea against delimitation panel for J-K constituencies

SC to hear on Nov 29 plea against delimitation panel for J-K constituencies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and AS Oka was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that he has to put some documents on record in the matter.

Cabinet approves 10% reservation for general category poor in J-K

Cabinet approves 10% reservation for general category poor in J-K

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Union Cabinet also decided to promulgate an ordinance -- The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 -- to give reservation benefits to the people living along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, who often face shelling from across the border.

An open letter to Rahul Gandhi on the Kashmir crisis

An open letter to Rahul Gandhi on the Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Think of meaningful gestures and non-provocative actions on the ground that could help in containing the anger in J&K, says B Raman

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir put on bidding block

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir put on bidding block

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The central government is expected to complete the auction of the 5.9-million tonne (mt) lithium reserves discovered in the Reasi district of the northern Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) by the end of this calendar year, Union Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said on the sidelines of the launch of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) report on 'New-Age Energy Minerals' on Tuesday. "Auction will be over by the end of this year," said Bharadwaj, adding, "We have already recommended a transaction advisor to the J&K government for the auction of lithium reserves." However, the exact timeline for an auction will be decided by J&K authorities, Union mines minister Pralhad Joshi said in Parliament last month.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Have you visited Kashmir? Share your photos with us!

Have you visited Kashmir? Share your photos with us!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Lakhs of people visit Kashmir says Omar Abdullah, the state's chief minister. Are you one of them too? Share your #KashmirPhotos with us!

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Q3 net at Rs 891.80 mn

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Q3 net at Rs 891.80 mn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 891.80 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 (DQ-02) as compared to Rs 663.20 million in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2001(DQ-01).

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India'

Pak flag display: Centre says will deal firmly with anti-national acts

Pak flag display: Centre says will deal firmly with anti-national acts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it will not allow anti-national acts.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

23 years on, Kashmiri Pandits remain refugees in their own nation

23 years on, Kashmiri Pandits remain refugees in their own nation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The government of India has a moral responsibility for working towards a consensus for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland, says B Raman

Visa-on-arrival for Pak nationals above 65 yrs from Jan 15

Visa-on-arrival for Pak nationals above 65 yrs from Jan 15

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The visa-on-arrival facility at the Attari-Wagah check post to Pakistani nationals over 65 years of age will begin from January 15, but they would not be able to stay in Punjab, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir.

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai demolish Kerala

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai demolish Kerala

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Mumbai registered a handsome 232-run win after skittling out Kerala for 94 in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Thumba, Kerala, on Tuesday.

Guns no solution to resolve Kashmir, says Omar; bats for talks

Guns no solution to resolve Kashmir, says Omar; bats for talks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asserting that dialogue is the only way to resolve Kashmir issue, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said gun is no solution to solve Kashmir issue and attempts have been made in the past but they have failed.

I stand with the people of Kashmir: Malala

I stand with the people of Kashmir: Malala

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

"The Kashmiri people, like people everywhere, deserve their fundamental human rights... They should live free of fear and repression," Malala said.

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Rajya Sabha chairman asked him to authenticate his assertions and refused to accept newspaper clippings that the Congress leader showed to buttress his points.

Kashmiri woman evacuated from Gaza reaches Egypt, recounts horror

Kashmiri woman evacuated from Gaza reaches Egypt, recounts horror

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

She also shared a video with PTI, which she had recorded at the Rafah border after reaching the Egyptian side.

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

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

Yechury, D Raja not allowed to enter Kashmir, sent back

Yechury, D Raja not allowed to enter Kashmir, sent back

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"PM Narendra Modi yesterday in his broadcast to the nation claimed that there is normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and people are happy with the decision of abolition of article 370 and 35A.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections 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.

J&K tops in job generation

J&K tops in job generation

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

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.

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

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

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Last month, at the inauguration of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Women's 2020 Cricket Tournament at Anantnag, Raina had said there is "so much more in store" for the Union Territory.

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.'

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

'History will remember you for ending corruption in wrestling'

'History will remember you for ending corruption in wrestling'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'This fight is not just theirs -- it is for all women in our country.'