News for 'Kashmir Range'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'100 Fayazs will bring a change in Kashmir, that's why they don't want a Fayaz.'

J&K govt launches scheme for students along IB

J&K govt launches scheme for students along IB

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a scheme for the students living along the International Border, with an aim to make up for the academic losses suffered by them due to Pakistani firing.

Not about who gets credit: Modi seeks support for GST Bill

Not about who gets credit: Modi seeks support for GST Bill

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Reaching out to the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought its cooperation in the passage of GST bill even as it asserted that government will be targeted over developments in Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir during Parliament's Monsoon Session starting on Monday.

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The people of the state can be won over by love, and not by swords.'

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Gauba took chargeafter incumbent Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service.

'Global jihad is here'

'Global jihad is here'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'When the first Islamic State flags appeared, it was called an aberration.' 'When videos appeared, they were termed exceptions!' 'It is high time we accepted that the global jihad is here.'

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

PM Modi, Pak President shake hands at SCO Summit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries at the end of the media briefing which was addressed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. China is the host and chair of the SCO.

After Kanhaiya, another JNU student leader to pen book on sedition row

After Kanhaiya, another JNU student leader to pen book on sedition row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Shehla Rashid an active face of the student agitation during the sedition row in JNU to pen down her experiences about unrest in campuses.

Kashmiri Pandit families return home after 18 yrs

Kashmiri Pandit families return home after 18 yrs

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Nine migrant Pandit families returned to their south Kashmir native village after 18 long years. Thousands of local Hindus migrated out of the Kashmir valley with the beginning of the ongoing militancy in Kashmir in 1990. The Prime Minister in March announced a relief and rehabilitation package of Rs 7.5 lakhs and a government job for each family returning to the valley.

J&K:Terrorists kill CRPF constable in Budgam

J&K:Terrorists kill CRPF constable in Budgam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Terrorists killed a Central Reserve Police Force head constable at the main bus stand at Magam in Kashmir's Budgam district.Police said that the CRPF trooper was shot at from a close range. The bus stand has been surrounded and search operations are on to trace the terrorists.

India plans tough action against Pak for cross-border terror: US official

India plans tough action against Pak for cross-border terror: US official

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The statement came a day after Indian Army launched "punitive fire assaults" on Pakistani positions across LoC.

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The move comes days after the Indian Navy also warned of a possible terror attack from the sea side.

'Modi lost patience': Chinese media on PM's Balochistan remark

'Modi lost patience': Chinese media on PM's Balochistan remark

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

This is the first time Chinese official media referred to Modi's remarks about PoK and Balochistan.

Alert sounded along LoC as militant infiltration increases

Alert sounded along LoC as militant infiltration increases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

A high alert has been sounded along the Line of Control in Kashmir Valley as infiltration from across the border has seen a sudden spurt with terror groups including banned LeT and JeM believed to have sent nearly 20-25 cadres in the last 10 weeks.

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

On the shopping list: Light tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, UAVs, assault rifles, fighter aircraft.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Fencing along LoC damaged by avalanches

Fencing along LoC damaged by avalanches

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Avalanches in Kashmir have caused extensive damage to the fencing along the LoC in the Valley, posing a fresh challenge to the anti-infiltration grid, the army said on Saturday.

India's response to Pakistan's desire for better ties discouraging: Sharif

India's response to Pakistan's desire for better ties discouraging: Sharif

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Sharif said the Kashmir issue is the bone of contention between the two neighbours and it will have to be resolved for peace and stability in the region.

Centre sanctions additional 10,000 SPOs for J&K Police

Centre sanctions additional 10,000 SPOs for J&K Police

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The youths will be provided short-term training for at least three months, in a range of skills for which there is good market demand.

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 pm, sending ripples across several states like Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi- National Capital Region, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

So many films have been made with Muslim characters. But how many have actually got them right?

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

A frightening contest begins each time curfew is lifted

A frightening contest begins each time curfew is lifted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

For a Valley on the boil, there is ample proof that New Delhi simply does not care.

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intense cold conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Sunday as the mercury plummeted to minus 12.6 degrees Celsius in Leh, while the Kashmir valley braced for possible snowfall over two days from Monday

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

At 56 minutes, PM Modi delivers his shortest I-Day speech

At 56 minutes, PM Modi delivers his shortest I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

In his radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' last month, Modi said he had received letters from people complaining that his Independence Day speeches were "a little too long" and promised to make a shorter speech.

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.

Has govt succeeded in putting Team Anna on the backfoot?

Has govt succeeded in putting Team Anna on the backfoot?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The war between Team Anna and the government over the Jan Lokpal Bill is getting uglier by the day, so much so that the real purpose of the movement -- that of introducing an effective Lokpal Bill -- has been sidelined, reports Sahim Salim.

Pak procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along LoC: Intel sources

Pak procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along LoC: Intel sources

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Apart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns.

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

At some stage this fall in the quality of life will begin to hurt anybody's popularity, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India, Pak acted in a statesman-like manner: US

India, Pak acted in a statesman-like manner: US

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

"I think it's quite positive. They've both acted in a very statesman-like manner. They've expanded the range of discussions, and I think the depth of discussions as well," US Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher said

Militants gun down policeman in Sopore

Militants gun down policeman in Sopore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Militants early Sunday gunned down a special police officer in north Kashmir's Sopore town, 54 kms from capital Srinagar, in Baramulla district.

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'The ceremony on May 30 is all about Modi and there is the great risk that Imran Khan who is a rockstar among Indians might end up stealing the show,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

J&K: Infiltration up by 25 per cent

J&K: Infiltration up by 25 per cent

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Ten militants have infiltrated in February 2007 as compared to no infiltration reported in the month last year, they said.