News for 'Kashmir Range'

Anger over JK DIG's 'king size' life pics posted by son

Anger over JK DIG's 'king size' life pics posted by son

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The businessman son of Jammu and Kashmir DIG has created a row by sharing some photographs on a social networking site, in which the youth purportedly brags about the perks and privileges given by the government to his father.

CRPF martyr's wife, daughter hoist flag in Srinagar

CRPF martyr's wife, daughter hoist flag in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

'I will join the armed forces like my father,' says Arna Kumar, 6, whose father CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar was killed by terrorists last Independence Day.

J&K: 5 missing BRO jawans found dead

J&K: 5 missing BRO jawans found dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

"One BRO personnel from the team is still missing," the sources added.

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The Pakistanis were lulled adequately to provide one of the fundamental prerequisites for successful execution of such an option: Surprise.' 'The other requisite: Deception in terms of selection of areas for launch/time of offensive action,' explains Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhagwat presented Sangh's views on a number of contentious issue while answering wide-ranging written questions on the last day of the three-day conclave, including on matters like inter-caste marriages, education policy, crimes against women, cow vigilantism.

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Apprehending attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team on forward posts and patrol parties in the run up to Republic Day, Army has sounded an alert along the boundary with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The Modi government would chaff at the very idea of holding talks with Pakistan, facilitated by Washington and under close US monitoring, when the 2019 poll is sailing into view.' 'But in politics and diplomacy, there may be moments when drinking from the chalice of poison is necessary,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

Will army's flood relief operations win over Kashmiri hearts?

Will army's flood relief operations win over Kashmiri hearts?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The floods that engulfed the state of Jammu and Kashmir have been unprecedented in its history. In fact, the deluge of rains suffered by the state was at par --- and in some case, far worse --- than what was witnessed in Uttarakhand in June last year.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PM may visit Siachen glacier later this month

PM may visit Siachen glacier later this month

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon visit Indian army's forward posts in the Siachen glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, during his tour of Ladakh.

Militants kill J&K DIG

Militants kill J&K DIG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Can strike nuke targets in Pak; ready for two-front war: IAF chief

Can strike nuke targets in Pak; ready for two-front war: IAF chief

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Air Chief Marshal said his force is ready for a full spectrum operation but added that any decision on surgical strike involving the IAF has to be taken by the government.

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Erdogan arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

This will be his first visit to India as President.

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Ever considered choosing a partner based on your psychological make-up?

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

The central lesson from the 1965 War

The central lesson from the 1965 War

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The 1965 war teaches us that war by escalation is a real possibility. Despite clear threats, Pakistan never believed that India will ever cross the international border. In the age of nuclear deterrence, this failure to deter Pakistan is the central lesson of 1965, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sitharaman said keeping morale of forces at the highest level was among the priorities of the government.

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'Crap cannons' can be an effective mob-control weapon.

Beware the jihadi generals

Beware the jihadi generals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Between February 11 and 16, Chauhan has used the social media website nine times to urge lawyers to reach the court in time and "demonstrate their patriotism" and "teach traitors a lesson".

US jails three Lashkar terrorists

US jails three Lashkar terrorists

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

They were accused of trying to engage in "holy jihad" against Indian forces in J&K.

Vohra holds talks with JK governor, others in govt

Vohra holds talks with JK governor, others in govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Vohra said he would first meet important people in the legislature and based on those interactions, drwa up a programme for future talks.

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'In the next three decades up to 2050 there will be three important players at the world level.' 'India, US and China will be playing a very important role globally as the largest economies in the world.' 'These three countries will have to interact with each other much more closely because what they do and what they decide will impact the entire world.'

Will J&K government crisis end on Sunday?

Will J&K government crisis end on Sunday?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The first signs of efforts to end the nine-day impasse on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir emerged on Saturday with Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti calling a meeting of her party's "extended core group" in Srinagar, expectedly to discuss the future course of action and ties with ally Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pakistani actors are artists, not terrorists: Salman Khan

Pakistani actors are artists, not terrorists: Salman Khan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says artistes from Pakistan should not be treated like terrorists and art and terrorism should not be mixed.

Forced to leave home, but villagers still hail army action

Forced to leave home, but villagers still hail army action

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

There were many who did not want to leave their houses, saying they did not want to leave their ripe crop and domestic animals behind.

'Despite befitting replies, Pakistan not mending its ways'

'Despite befitting replies, Pakistan not mending its ways'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

With Intelligence reports suggesting Pakistan-based terrorists planning strikes in India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh attacked the neighbouring country for "not mending its ways" despite being given a befitting reply many times.

Omar counters remarks on his sister: Modi is ill informed or lying

Omar counters remarks on his sister: Modi is ill informed or lying

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at Narendra Modi on Sunday for his comment that women in the state did not enjoy equal rights, saying he is either ill informed or lying.

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The master plan reveals a far more expansive project involving Chinese penetration into Pakistan's agriculture, industry, telecommunications, surveillance and intelligence networks and even leisure and popular culture.

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The encounters between security forces and the militants erupted at around 7.30 am and continued through the day.

North Indians shiver in biting cold; Leh records -12 degree Celsius

North Indians shiver in biting cold; Leh records -12 degree Celsius

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning with the mercury dipping to 6.8 degree Celsius, a drop of nearly five notches from Saturday when the minimum settled at 11.5 degree.

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A range of retaliatory measures are being weighed by India's generals.

Pakistan's rulers can deceive anyone and everyone

Pakistan's rulers can deceive anyone and everyone

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

'For so long as the rulers of Pakistan remain committed to confronting and vanquishing India, they will sustain delusions, breed terrorists, and export them.'