News for 'Kashmir Council'

2 Lashkar commanders killed in overnight encounter in Anantnag

2 Lashkar commanders killed in overnight encounter in Anantnag

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The killing of the two terrorists is a huge success for the forces, he said. Kumar said LeT terrorists were also behind the killing of Bhupinder Singh, Block Development Council chairman, Khag, in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

There are 78 such people in the village, of which 41 are women and 30 children aged three to 15 years.

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 1,209 new deaths reported across the country, the toll due to the disease stands at 76,271.

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

Record 1,133 fatalities push COVID toll to 72,775

Record 1,133 fatalities push COVID toll to 72,775

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection stands at 1.7 per cent.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The recovery rate was recorded at 76.28 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.82 per cent.

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The case fatality rate has declined to 1.83 per cent, the ministry data stated.

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.84 per cent.

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

As many as 200 Hindu pilgrims, most of them from India, were overwhelmed with emotions as they prayed at the 100-year-old renovated Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple in Pakistan on Sunday amidst tight security, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh mark

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29,05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India has been reporting over 60,000 cases daily since August 7, barring August 11 when the country registered 53,601 new instances of the infection.

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Dr Behera speaks about how the nationwide positive reaction to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir indicates that the very idea of India is changing. From a diverse, multicultural entity, could India be becoming a place where assimilation is more important than accommodation?

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally rose to 22.68 lakh, while the recoveries have surged to 15,83,489, pushing the recovery rate to 69.80 per cent.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000.

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.53 per cent, while the fatality rate further dropped to 2.15 per cent, the data stated.

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With this latest spike, the total cases in the country stand at 16,38,871.

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.44 per cent, while the fatality rate was at 2.21 per cent.

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Sources said the Telangana chief minister was busy with preparations for the launch of his ambitious Rs 80,000 crore Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project that would end water woes in the state, while in a letter to Modi, the West Bengal chief minister had expressed her inability to attend the Niti Aayog meeting on June 15, saying it is "fruitless" as the body has no financial powers to support state plans.

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The proposal is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Six government employees, including two policemen, were on Wednesday dismissed from service for their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of employees sacked in last nearly six months to 25, officials said.

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Kargil observed it as a 'black day' and leaders in Leh seeing it as an opportunity for development.

Pak Army chief Gen Bajwa gets 3-year extension

Pak Army chief Gen Bajwa gets 3-year extension

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The decision has been taken in view of the regional security environment.'

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The death toll from the pathogen climbed to 95,542 with 1,039 more deaths. There are 9,62,640 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), comprising 15.85 per cent of the caseload, according to the ministry data.

'Modi has gone further than any PM to strengthen ties with the US'

'Modi has gone further than any PM to strengthen ties with the US'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'While the US-Pakistan relationship has been stabilised, it's still mired in uncertainty.'

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.

Covishield comprises over 90 pc of 12.76 cr COVID vaccines administered so far

Covishield comprises over 90 pc of 12.76 cr COVID vaccines administered so far

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Covishield comprises over 90 pc of 12.76 cr COVID vaccines administered so far

Facebook asked to meet Shashi Tharoor-led MPs' panel on September 2

Facebook asked to meet Shashi Tharoor-led MPs' panel on September 2

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Besides representatives of Facebook, the committee has asked representatives of the ministry of electronics and information technology to remain present on September 2 to discuss on the subject of "safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space".

Parliamentary panel on IT summons Facebook on September 2

Parliamentary panel on IT summons Facebook on September 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The political slugfest has been going on between the two, which started after Tharoor's announcement that the panel would like to hear from Facebook about the report published in Wall Street Journal claiming that the social media platform ignored applying its hate-speech rules to politicians of the ruling party in India.

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

He also said that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was taken after detailed discussion in Parliament and with the support of majority of the members.

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The Opposition National Conference and Congress lawmakers on Friday disrupted proceedings in both houses of the Jammu and Kashmir legislature, accusing the government of misleading people on the issue of transfer of power projects to the state, and created ruckus in the assembly as Speaker directed marshalling out of some members.

Kathua gang rape: SC takes note of incident, issues notices to bar bodies

Kathua gang rape: SC takes note of incident, issues notices to bar bodies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The apex court directed members of the bar not to obstruct judicial proceedings in the Kathua gang rape and murder case in Jammu and Kashmir

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar came under fresh attack on Monday from state Bharatiya Janata Party president Sanjay Jaiswal whose party seems annoyed with junior ally Janata Dal-United's shrill demands for special assistance from the Centre.