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Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a status report from the police in relation to the alleged attack outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week and said that an "element of fear" was sought to be created by the "unruly crowd" and the police force at the spot was "inadequate" and "outnumbered".

Mehbooba's daughter Iltija gets 'valid only for UAE' passport for 2 years

Mehbooba's daughter Iltija gets 'valid only for UAE' passport for 2 years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Iltija, 35, moved the Jammu and Kashmir high court in February after her application for a passport was not cleared.

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday quashed two separate FIRs registered against former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab police over their statements against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

19 wards of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, having an electorate of 1.78 lakh, witnessed a turnout of just 2.3 per cent, officials said.

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.

SC allows daughter to meet Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir

SC allows daughter to meet Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi allowed the Peoples Democratic Party chief's daughter Iltija to meet her after she submitted in court that she has no problem in going to their Srinagar home but has not been able to move freely in the city.

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'First they will say Kashmiris are not good enough to be Indians, then it will be Muslims are not good enough to be Indians, then they will start a conflict within Hindus that Dalits are not Indians'

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The HC has also directed the premier agency to submit an action taken report before February 22 in the case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Later, the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the probe and found that the two women were never raped or murdered.

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The complaint has been filed by Vibhor Anand, a law student, seeking directions to the police for registration of FIR against Prashant Bhushan for his alleged remarks on status of Kashmir and withdrawal of Army from the region.

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The map, which showed the Union Territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir outside India, was noticed on Monday, leading to an uproar by netizens.

In Ahmedabad, Amit Shah says 'entire Kashmir is ours'

In Ahmedabad, Amit Shah says 'entire Kashmir is ours'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

His slogan-chanting comes in the wake of Peoples Democratic Party chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's criticism that Shah was "daydreaming" about abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution that provides special status to the state.

China plays its Kashmir card: Why India must be on guard

China plays its Kashmir card: Why India must be on guard

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'It will be foolhardy to overlook that this stunning shift in China's stance comes as the culmination of the severely damaged India-China relationship under the present government,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Even after SC directions, the administration has not restored mobile internet services for Kashmir division. It said misuse of data services by anti-national elements has the potential to cause large-scale violence and disturb public order.

Another chargesheet filed in Manipur fake encounter cases

Another chargesheet filed in Manipur fake encounter cases

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

On July 30, the CBI informed the apex court that its had filed two chargesheets before the competent court in connection with the cases.

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC's upcoming home leg I-League fixture against East Bengal was Monday shifted to New Delhi in view of the prevailing 'uncertainity' in Srinagar.

Police book 3 pujaris for Trimbakeshwar 'ice lingam' hoax

Police book 3 pujaris for Trimbakeshwar 'ice lingam' hoax

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A police case has been filed against three persons in connection with the appearance of ice in the shape of a 'lingam' in the renowned Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharashtra's Nashik in June last year, which a probe committee has now proclaimed as a hoax.

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

According to the Union home ministry data, tabled in Parliament last week, 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country.

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'If you have only one hit out of 100 movies in a year, it is death for Bollywood.'

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal committee, set up to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, on Monday submitted three reports highlighting the need for reconstruction of identity documents, upgradation of compensation and appointment of domain experts to facilitate its functioning.

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A complaint was filed on Wednesday in a local court by two Congress leaders against journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik for his controversial meeting with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in Pakistan and also for his alleged statement on the issue of "freedom" for Kashmir.

Sachin, Raina, Kaif slam Afridi for Kashmir comment

Sachin, Raina, Kaif slam Afridi for Kashmir comment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Former India captain Kapil Dev said that Afridi's comment does not even deserve a reaction.

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This action sends out a very nasty message in a very strong way -- that nobody is exempt.' 'It is also an attempt to extend the definition of who is an anti-national, who's a terrorist, a definition that's becoming looser under this regime.' 'The sad part is that by the time the courts acquit those arrested, they would've spent years in jail and been taught a lesson.'

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

As Manipur grapples with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state.

BJP to file cases against JK government

BJP to file cases against JK government

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Terming as "illegal and unconstitutional" the actions of J-K authorities to prevent it from hoisting the tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk, the Bharatiya Janata Party said it would file cases against the state government and move a breach of privilege motion in the assembly.

10 Biggest Hindi Hits of 2022

10 Biggest Hindi Hits of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The highest grossing Hindi films of 2022.

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'So much resources go into guarding this territory. So much goes into policing the Line of Control. So many mouths can get fed, so many minds can be nourished, if India and Pakistan resolve the Kashmir issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process'

Salman's KANNADA CONNECTION!

Salman's KANNADA CONNECTION!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'It's like Virat Kohli being out of form for a while. Are you going to take away his records?'

Pet parenting. Housing dreams. Desert dramas

Pet parenting. Housing dreams. Desert dramas

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Rehabilitation of street kids, pet parenting, housing dreams, desert dramas and life changing magicians, Sukanya Verma suggests all this and more on OTT this week.

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The probe agency said the 12,794-page chargesheet has been filed against 12 persons including Hafiz Saeed, the head of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin for conspiring to wage war against the government (Section 121 of Indian Penal Code) by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir shuts down for second day over Article 35A

Kashmir shuts down for second day over Article 35A

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Educational institutions, shops and business establishments remained closed across the Valley, while all kinds of transport remained off the roads due to the strike.

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

In the absence of any medium to send the news reports across the country or outside, some journalists would send their reports on pen drives through flyers at the airport.

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The global map printed on the new 20 Riyal banknote, released to mark Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 grouping, does not feature Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India.

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sukanya Verma lists your picks.

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The CIA released 4,70,000 additional files seized in May 2011 when US Navy SEALs burst into the Abbottabad compound and shot dead Laden.

'Shameful! Athletes forced to hit the streets for justice'

'Shameful! Athletes forced to hit the streets for justice'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The veteran politician said he spoke to Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia on Tuesday night and promised to visit them at the protest site.

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.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.