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Hathras: 19 FIRs for bid to trigger caste conflict, sedition booked

Hathras: 19 FIRs for bid to trigger caste conflict, sedition booked

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The FIR lodged at Chandpa police station in Hathras district against 'unknown persons' mentioned alleged attempts to foment cast conflict, promoting enmity between groups and tarnish the image of the government and invoked section 124A of the Indian Penal Code -- the serious charge of sedition.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

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.

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Kargil freezes at minus 14 degrees; snowfall in Pahalgam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Light snowfall was recorded in the famous tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir and areas in the higher reaches, including places near Amarnath cave shrine overnight while other parts of the Valley witnessed a drop in minimum temperature.

Kohli on Uri attack: Such acts are 'disturbing'

Kohli on Uri attack: Such acts are 'disturbing'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

India cricket captain Virat Kohli offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the Uri terrorist attack, saying such cowardly acts are "disturbing" and "hurts" every citizen of the country.

Uri firing: Killing of youth inexcusable, says Omar

Uri firing: Killing of youth inexcusable, says Omar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hit out at the Central Industrial Security Force over the killing of a youth during firing on protesters, calling it a "murder" and alleged that the "excessive" force used was "unwarranted and inexcusable".

PHOTOS: Modi, Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Sheila

PHOTOS: Modi, Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Sheila

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Modi, who was accompanied by Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party president Manoj Tiwari, said Dikhsit made a noteworthy contribution to the development of the national capital.

'Mufti now is very different from the Mufti of 2002'

'Mufti now is very different from the Mufti of 2002'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

'Mufti is much more mellowed, much more accommodating. He knows he is stuck and he knows that he cannot retreat now.'

Ghulam Nabi Azad to be J&K CM on Nov 2

Ghulam Nabi Azad to be J&K CM on Nov 2

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

He will be the first CM from Jammu.

'Pass resolution to commute Guru's death sentence'

'Pass resolution to commute Guru's death sentence'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has demanded the resignations of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father, union minister Dr Farooq Abdullah.

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Army can detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings.

Martyr's mother accuses cops of seeking bribe to find stolen medals

Martyr's mother accuses cops of seeking bribe to find stolen medals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Bhopal (South) superintendent of police Anshuman Singh said the police had not received any complaint in this regard.

CMs' meet: Hindu terror, Maoist violence on agenda

CMs' meet: Hindu terror, Maoist violence on agenda

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Terror activities of some right-wing groups and Maoist violence will be high on agenda at the Chief Ministers' conference on internal security to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 1.

BJP cannot scrap Article 370: Omar

BJP cannot scrap Article 370: Omar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that Article 370 of the Constitution cannot be scrapped and the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir cannot be eroded further.

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

This is the first time after 25 years, that Himachal received snowfall on Christmas day, officials said.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi flagged off the first batch of pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the corridor, which was thrown open days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12.

Delhi defeat helps Modi get Sangh licence for reform agenda

Delhi defeat helps Modi get Sangh licence for reform agenda

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to expand his cabinet when Parliament breaks for recess during the Budget Session. Archis Mohan reports

Opposition leaders vow to join hands to defeat BJP

Opposition leaders vow to join hands to defeat BJP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Top opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday agreed to work together to prepare a common minimum programme.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Opposition attends Sonia's iftar party; SP conspicuous by absence

Opposition attends Sonia's iftar party; SP conspicuous by absence

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Although it saw a veritable who's who of the Oppostion leadership, the Samajwadi Party stayed away from the Iftar dinner hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday.

Omar meets PC; discusses BJP's Lal Chowk march

Omar meets PC; discusses BJP's Lal Chowk march

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday morning and discussed with him the current situation in the state.

Congress scores big wins, allies routed

Congress scores big wins, allies routed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

The results of the by-elections in the four Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir were a mixed bag for the Congress' coalition partners.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over phone and briefed him on the law and order situation in the Valley.

Chidambaram asks Advani to read Omar speech first

Chidambaram asks Advani to read Omar speech first

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday backed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani had attacked the CM without getting the "real context" of the remarks made by him on the issue of the state's accession to India.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

The Abdullahs have always sacrificed power: Omar

The Abdullahs have always sacrificed power: Omar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently ruled out the possibility of his resignation and expressed hope that the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers would be withdrawn from the entire state.

Omar threatens to resign over AFSPA row

Omar threatens to resign over AFSPA row

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has threatened to resign in the wake of the government's decision to call an all party meeting on Wednesday on the issue of repealing of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the valley. "I will have to think whether to continue as chief minister of the state or not. Let my party president Dr Farooq Abdullah return and we will discuss the situation," Omar said.

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

I challenge Rahul Baba that let me know if there is even a single line in the act regarding the withdrawal of anyone's citizenship, said Shah.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Mehbooba Mufti wins Anantnag bypoll over 12,000 votes

Mehbooba Mufti wins Anantnag bypoll over 12,000 votes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She defeated her nearest rival, Hilal Ahmad Shah of the Congress party by 12,085 votes. Mehbooba polled 17,701 votes.

Kashmiri kickboxing champion slams govt for lack of facilities

Kashmiri kickboxing champion slams govt for lack of facilities

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Tajamul Islam, the eight-year-old world kickboxing champion from Bandipora district, has hit out at the Jammu and Kashmir government for not providing proper training facilities and equipment for her and other sportspersons from her district.

The Mufti everyone admired

The Mufti everyone admired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and said his contribution to public service will always be remembered.

PDP-BJP agree on J&K govt formation, Mufti to be CM: reports

PDP-BJP agree on J&K govt formation, Mufti to be CM: reports

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

BJP deputy chief minister's post is expected to be given to state party leader Nirmal Singh

Modi cleans Assi Ghat, nominates UP CM, 8 others for Swachh Bharat

Modi cleans Assi Ghat, nominates UP CM, 8 others for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

On the second day of his trip to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up a spade and took part in a Swachh Bharat drive at Assi Ghat on the banks of river Ganga.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Omar discusses peace process with Chidamabaram

Omar discusses peace process with Chidamabaram

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

In the backdrop of an attack on a top separatist leader, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and reviewed the ongoing peace process and security situation in the state.