News for 'Kashmir Range'

Cong councillor shot dead in J&K

Cong councillor shot dead in J&K

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.

J&K: 2 CRPF soldiers killed in ambush

J&K: 2 CRPF soldiers killed in ambush

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

"A CRPF patrol party was fired upon by terrorists near the bus stand in Sopore town on Monday afternoon, critically wounding two troopers. The injured soldiers succumbed to injuries in the hospital," a senior police officer said. The officer added that terrorists had fired at the CRPF patrol in the town from a close range. The area has now been cordoned off and search operation is underway to trace the terrorists.

JK encounter death toll rises to 19

JK encounter death toll rises to 19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The death toll in the fierce gun battles between holed up militants and army troops in the Shamsbhari mountain range in north Kashmir's Kupwara district has gone upto 19, according to a defence spokesman in Srinagar.

Ashok Chakra awardee Lance Naik killed 10 terrorists in 11 days

Ashok Chakra awardee Lance Naik killed 10 terrorists in 11 days

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Goswami not only killed two terrorists, but also assisted in neutralising the other two and save the lives of three of his wounded colleagues.

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to have also finally met its demise. Here's a look at their 'relationship'.

J-K: Woman dies of heart attack while fleeing during quake

J-K: Woman dies of heart attack while fleeing during quake

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Fresh tremors on Wednesday shook Bhaderwah belt of Doda district where a panic-stricken elderly woman died of a heart attack while fleeing from her home.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

No green nod needed for defence projects near China border: Javadekar

No green nod needed for defence projects near China border: Javadekar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The defence ministry need not come to the Centre to get green clearances for constructing border roads and strategically important projects coming within 100 kms of the Line of Actual Control, the environment ministry said on Thursday.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'

A fragile economy can't afford social strife

A fragile economy can't afford social strife

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Neither the CAA nor the proposed NRC are important enough to stake the well-being of so many or stake economic growth. Getting growth back on track is more important, notes Mahesh Vyas.

7 terror launch pads targeted in surgical strike

7 terror launch pads targeted in surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Gen Singh said the operations were basically focused to ensure that the terrorists do not succeed in their design of infiltration and carrying out destruction and endangering the lives of citizens of our country.

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'I felt like a used and discarded rag.' 'The pro-dialogue constituency has shrunk in the valley.' Academician and author Dr Radha Kumar was among the three interlocutors which the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government appointed on Kashmir in October 2010, speaks of how the panel report was never acted upon.

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

With their fourth win of the campaign, ATK have now 14 points from seven matches while NorthEast, who have 10 points, are at fourth spot.

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

A Major of the 10th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry posted at interior Montuk area in Manipur bordering Myanmar was shot dead by havildar Ashok Kumar inside his room in the base camp of the Army unit on Tuesday evening, according to defence sources.

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Mehbooba has also met with Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'Since India has to live next to Pakistan, it can't remain under permanent blackmail.' 'A predictable consequence of these fundamental shifts is the fraying of the principle of strategic restraint.' 'It hasn't been junked. But the threshold has been shifted to provide India much greater room for retaliatory action,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Army gets powers to buy weapons for short 'intense wars'

Army gets powers to buy weapons for short 'intense wars'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The move, aimed at filling the "voids" in the army's combat readiness, comes amid standoff between India and China.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Siachen glacier is open to public now

Siachen glacier is open to public now

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Trekkers can now go up the icy heights of the second largest glacier in the mighty Karakoram range in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, a dreaded place till four years ago because of continuous shelling from Pakistan.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'It is pure luck that we did not have any body bags, otherwise things could have been nasty.'

J&K: Bollywood film unit stranded in snowfall

J&K: Bollywood film unit stranded in snowfall

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Bollywood film unit shooting for a Hindi movie at Chandanwari near Pahalgam on the foothills of the South Kashmir Himalayan range were stranded by sudden heavy snowfall in the area on Sunday afternoon.

J&K: Multi-force hunt for killer leopard

J&K: Multi-force hunt for killer leopard

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Besides these teams, two quick response teams have also been constituted, which will be utilised as and when news regarding the presence of any wild animal is received, a police spokesman in Srinagar said.

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A decade has seen many welcome changes in this hill district of Jammu and Kashmir, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Indo-Pakistan talks were 'cordial'

Indo-Pakistan talks were 'cordial'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Soldier kills 5 colleagues asleep in camp, then himself

Soldier kills 5 colleagues asleep in camp, then himself

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

According to reports, the jawans belonged to 13 Rashtriya Rifles.

DRDO simplifies bomb disposal; develops robot

DRDO simplifies bomb disposal; develops robot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

2 engineered prototypes of the robots are under trial.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

Army chopper crashes in Poonch

Army chopper crashes in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"First of all I would like to welcome it. I am not one of the cynics who always put ifs and buts," Kasuri told exclusively to ANI.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

"A true nationalist must have a "sense of shame" for the crimes his government commits and accept that his country is not perfect," said the eminent historian.

Terrorists' pics seized from photo studio

Terrorists' pics seized from photo studio

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

UP police seized a film roll containing 36 photographs of suspected terrorists, hideouts and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir training camps from a studio in Muzaffarnagar district on Thursday.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

2nd sarpanch attacked in Shopian in 2 days, condition critical

2nd sarpanch attacked in Shopian in 2 days, condition critical

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Suspected militants on Monday night shot at and critically injured a sarpanch who joined Peoples Democratic Party earlier in the day in the second attack on a village head in Shopian district of Kashmir Valley in as many days.

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!