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RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, before whom the batch of petitions came up for hearing on Monday, directed the state home secretary and the director general of police to file their counter and posted the matter for further hearing on September 22.

No applications claiming Kashmir property, SC told

No applications claiming Kashmir property, SC told

Rediff.com14 May 2005

The state government on Friday informed the SC that it has not received any applications from people in PoK claiming ancestral property in J&K.

If I am corrupt, then no one...: Kejriwal on CBI summons

If I am corrupt, then no one...: Kejriwal on CBI summons

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kejriwal said that it has been alleged that a bribe of Rs 100 crore was taken, but he asked where was the money.

PDP's Parra moves HC for quashing J-K police FIR

PDP's Parra moves HC for quashing J-K police FIR

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

In the petition, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra's counsel Shariq Reyaz submitted that his client was investigated for the same offences by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as well as the Counter Intelligence (Kashmir) wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police separately, which is in violation of laid down norms under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The father of Amir Magray, one of the four persons killed in an encounter in Hyderpora area of Srinagar in November, on Thursday filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking the return of his son's body, maintaining his 'innocence' and the family's long contribution in the fight against terrorism.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

According to the former Union minister, Banerjee has also said that she was ready to forget her experience with the Congress in the West Bengal state elections.

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'Underestimating its potential implications, in the event of an 'adverse' verdict, could turn out to be a huge political blunder,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The ICJ had asked Pakistan to submit its written response or memorial by December 13 before the court could start further proceedings.

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

An NIA court on Thursday convicted Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik after he pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, before the court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir Valley in 2017.

Betrayal defamed Maha, Sena: Uddhav in Shinde stronghold

Betrayal defamed Maha, Sena: Uddhav in Shinde stronghold

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Thackeray's visit is being seen as an attempt to rebuild the Shiv Sena-UBT in Thane.

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The charge sheet has been filed in a case registered on November 7 last year, they said.

Farooq Abdullah to step down as NC president, will continue as PAGD chief

Farooq Abdullah to step down as NC president, will continue as PAGD chief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"I will not be contesting for the post of president any longer. The elections for the post will be held on December 5. It is time for the new generation to take over the responsibilities," Abdullah told PTI.

2 policemen among 5 J-K govt employees sacked for terror links

2 policemen among 5 J-K govt employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday sacked police constable Tawseef Ahmed Mir, who has been accused of actively working for Hizbul Mujahideen and trying to kill two of his colleagues, and four more employees for alleged links with terror groups.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The top court also held that medical opinion regarding the age of an accused cannot be 'brushed aside' in the absence of statutory proof on the same issue.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

'IB interrogating Bharat Jodo yatris': Cong writes to Centre over security

'IB interrogating Bharat Jodo yatris': Cong writes to Centre over security

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

'As Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Delhi, on 24th December 2022, the security of the Bharat Jodo Yatra was compromised on multiple occasions'

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Delhi high court reserved its judgement on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to J&K.

Is Kartik Aaryan Bollywood's New BANKABLE STAR?

Is Kartik Aaryan Bollywood's New BANKABLE STAR?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'Kartik is an outsider, so he takes nothing for granted. That's why he will do well.'

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal also got another term at the post, as BJP candidate Soni Pal withdrew her nomination. Iqbal and Pal were the two rival candidates for the post of deputy mayor.

Gautam Gambhir receives another death threat; third in 6 days

Gautam Gambhir receives another death threat; third in 6 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician had received death threats on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kashmir flood leaves India cricketer Rasool stranded for 10 days

Kashmir flood leaves India cricketer Rasool stranded for 10 days

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

'It was a helpless situation for me and my family. We were staying on the first floor as the ground floor was filled with flood water,' says Parveez Rasool, the only cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to have played for India.

What next for Congress after Bharat Jodo Yatra

What next for Congress after Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The grand old party faces the onerous task of rebuilding its moribund organisation, which is struggling to overcome a leadership crisis and regain credibility with the voters.

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The 71-year-old filed his nomination in front of NDA ministers and CMs.

Opposition's joint Prez nominee: Farooq withdraws his name

Opposition's joint Prez nominee: Farooq withdraws his name

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew his name as the potential joint opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, saying he has a 'lot more active politics' ahead of him, and that he wanted to contribute in navigating the Union Territory through the current 'critical juncture'.

Ahead of Friday prayers, curfew, restrictions imposed in Kashmir

Ahead of Friday prayers, curfew, restrictions imposed in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

"Curfew has been imposed in five police station areas of downtown (interior city) and Batamaloo and Maisuma areas in the uptown," a police official said, adding restrictions on assembly of people would remain in force in the rest of the Valley.

Anupam Kher gets Hindu studies doctorate from US univ

Anupam Kher gets Hindu studies doctorate from US univ

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Renowned actor Anupam Kher has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in Hindu studies by the Hindu University of America.

How Will History See Today's Supreme Court?

How Will History See Today's Supreme Court?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

History would not see the institution kindly if it continues to avoid, as appears to be the case, hearing and deciding some of the most pressing issues of our time, asserts Aakar Patel.

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Hard men with guns cannot manage the state forever.

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed here in a militant attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday said he will not leave Kashmir and remain in Srinagar despite opposition from his family.

Defiant Imran indicates he won't resign ahead of no-trust vote

Defiant Imran indicates he won't resign ahead of no-trust vote

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

In a live-address to the nation, 69-year-old Khan also discussed a 'threat letter' that purportedly showed 'evidence' of a foreign conspiracy to topple his coalition government.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Jammu has issued summons to Dr Rubaiya Sayeed, the late Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, to appear before it on July 15, 2022 in a case related to her abduction in December 1989.

Cong prez poll: Kharge bats for Rahul, says only he can lift crisis-hit party

Cong prez poll: Kharge bats for Rahul, says only he can lift crisis-hit party

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Sources said the process was stuck since Rahul Gandhi is not willing to contest the election for the post of Congress president, although all the efforts to convince him are still going on.

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The implication of being adamant is to be arrogant. So yes, he is arrogant.'

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Nobody else needs to boycott Bollywood, they are doing a pretty good job of digging up their own foundation, notes Deepa Gahlot.

SC to hear Omar Abdullah's detention plea on March 5

SC to hear Omar Abdullah's detention plea on March 5

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The bench, while posting the matter for hearing on Thursday, said that the petitioner can file a rejoinder, if any, on the response filed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

At the same time, Sonia Gandhi does not want to hold the post due to health reasons and Rahul wants a non-Gandhi should hold the post in place of Sonia.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.