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'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'On hard cases like this one, the Supreme Court has only episodically stood against Parliament and the executive government.' 'I worry that this decision sets a precedent where President's rule is imposed in another state... and during the operation of President's rule, the state is fundamentally altered.'

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements.

HC rejects Omar Abdullah's divorce plea, finds no merit in cruelty charge

HC rejects Omar Abdullah's divorce plea, finds no merit in cruelty charge

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's plea seeking divorce from his estranged wife on grounds of cruelty, saying there was no merit in his appeal.

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Any aware viewer, who might wander into the film, will be repulsed by this unabashed spewing of communal hatred, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to appear before its principal registrar at a regular interval starting from January next year.

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The independent group of scientists and communicators previously said that winters are quickly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India, shortening the spring season.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death has brought to an end a chapter of anti-India and separatist politics in Kashmir.

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Students had protested at the NIT in the Nigeen locality of Srinagar alleging the social media post hurt their religious sentiments.

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Assam Rifles have prevented a large number of genocides and killings.'

Kashmir lockdown challenged in Supreme Court

Kashmir lockdown challenged in Supreme Court

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

In the petition, Congress activist Tehseen Poonawalla ought withdrawal of 'curfew/restrictions' and release of leaders like former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

From steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, and a lesser-known Future Gaming and Hotel Services were among the prominent buyers of the now-scrapped electoral bonds for making political donations.

Lawyer offers prize to prove claims made in 'The Kerala Story'

Lawyer offers prize to prove claims made in 'The Kerala Story'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The film falsely claims Hindu women converted, got radicalised and were deployed in terror missions in India and the world, according to the ruling CPI-M and opposition Congress in Kerala.

After criticism, PCI to change stand on Kashmir curbs

After criticism, PCI to change stand on Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

After a joint meeting of the media bodies, a resolution was passed which said that they condemn the arrest and intimidation of media persons in the Kashmir Valley.

JK accession files: CIC stops short of ordering disclosure of Bucher papers

JK accession files: CIC stops short of ordering disclosure of Bucher papers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The disclosure of files provided by India's second army chief General Sir Roy Bucher to Nehru Memorial Museum and Library about Jammu and Kashmir related to the period of 1947-49, which may throw light on Accession, is in 'national interest,' the central information commission has observed in an order.

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

It is good BJP leaders filed offences against makers of Tandav web series over its content, but they will be truly men if the party registers cases also against journalist Arnab Goswami who insulted martyrdom of Indian soldiers, the Shiv Sena said on Thursday.

Delhi BJP felicitates 8 arrested for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Delhi BJP felicitates 8 arrested for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta in a ceremony at the party office on Thursday welcomed with garland the BJYM members, attracting the ire of the Aam Aadmi Party.

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Sedition law's poor record: 326 cases in 2014-19, six convictions

Sedition law's poor record: 326 cases in 2014-19, six convictions

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A total of 326 cases were registered in the country under the controversial colonial era law of sedition between 2014 and 2019 in which just six persons were convicted.

Press Council of India supports curbs put in Kashmir

Press Council of India supports curbs put in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The PCI has justified the communication blockade saying that due to the security concerns there can be reasonable restrictions on the media.

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Khalid's petition challenging the October 18 last year order of the Delhi High Court, which had rejected his bail plea in the matter, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Prashant Kumar Mishra.

CPIM leader Tarigami files plea in SC for early hearing of petition on Article 370

CPIM leader Tarigami files plea in SC for early hearing of petition on Article 370

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In his petition, Tarigami said despite the fact that the challenge to the constitutional validity of orders by the Centre on August 5, 2019 as well as the J-K (Reorganisation) Act, 2019 is pending before the Supreme Court, the central government has taken some 'irreversible actions'.

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for a record fourth time in the general elections in February in the absence of his main challenger Imran Khan who is in jail in multiple cases.

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Opposition party also attacked Azad, saying "Mr. GNA himself gives new evidence of his DNA mutation by saying 'those opposing Article 370 abrogation ignorant of the situation on the ground'."

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A Central Bureau of Investigation team on Friday arrived at the Som Vihar residence of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with its probe in the alleged insurance "scam" in the Union territory which came to light after his statement that he was offered bribes to clear related files, officials said.

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The army said on Friday it has completed the Summary of Evidence against two of its men involved in July's Amshipura encounter in Shopian district.

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 23.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

'Govt's biggest failure': Mehbooba on Jammu encounter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

She said the encounter in Jammu's Sidhra area in the morning, where four terrorists were killed, belied the government claims of uprooting terrorism in J and K.

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

According to sources, the eight people were arrested from Delhi and the numbers could go up as teams have been sent to make more arrests.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

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.

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Non-local students left the institute in the afternoon in a convoy of 15 vehicles under security escort to Jammu for onward journey to their respective home states, officials said.

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'Dr Abdullah is fine and in good spirits,' says National Conference Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone.

Why Supreme Court Drags Feet On Important Matters

Why Supreme Court Drags Feet On Important Matters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the longest time, the court did not even hear important matters that the government did not want it to. Of late, it has begun to form benches. Meanwhile a lot of the damage has been done and continues to be done, asserts Aakar Patel.

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

In RS Sitharaman pins Kashmiri Pandit killings on Farooq-Cong govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday rebutted the Opposition's charge that the Bharatiya Janata Party too shared the responsibility for the failure to check the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 as it was supporting the then V P Singh-led government at the Centre.

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Additional solicitor general KM Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, told a bench of Justices SK Kaul and A Amanullah that responses were still awaited from Rajasthan and Telanagana.

Punjab cops punched me, did not allow Bagga to wear turban: Father

Punjab cops punched me, did not allow Bagga to wear turban: Father

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'10-15 Punjab Police personnel broke in. They dragged Tajinder out and did not allow him to cover his head'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.