News for 'Kashmir Solution'

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The firm says people can earn as much as Rs 90,000 a month

BSF activates 'laser walls' along India-Pakistan border

BSF activates 'laser walls' along India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Right infra-red and laser beam intrusion detection systems are "up and working" along as many vulnerable and sensitive areas of the international border in Punjab.

Balochistan: Why Modi's speech is a game-changer

Balochistan: Why Modi's speech is a game-changer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Even if it is difficult to replicate Bangladesh, India can cause sufficient turmoil in Pakistan to keep it off balance,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Will work to improve ties with India: Zardari

Will work to improve ties with India: Zardari

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Pakistan will work to improve ties with all countries in the region, including India, by seeking the peaceful resolution of issues like Kashmir while ensuring that its soil is not used for terrorism against any other nation, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said.

The blunder of the Pandit

The blunder of the Pandit

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Nehru's sentimental attachment to the Mountbattens deeply vitiated the Kashmir issue. It was certainly the most important factor for the failure to find a solution in the first years of the conflict.

'The BJP expelled me for no reason'

'The BJP expelled me for no reason'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Expelled BJP ideologue Prof Hari Om speaks to Pervez Majeed.

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.'

Government has not learnt lessons from Pathankot attack: Par panel

Government has not learnt lessons from Pathankot attack: Par panel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on home in its report, which was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, took stock of overall performance of ministry of home affairs.

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Jammu and Kashmir was bracing for a fresh spell of rains as predicted by Met department, leading to nervousness among the people who were heaving a sigh of relief as flood situation was showing improvement on Tuesday after causing the death of 17 people.

Thiruvananthapuram tops list of 30 new smart cities

Thiruvananthapuram tops list of 30 new smart cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Launched on June 15, 2015, the government proposes to develop 100 smart cities under the mission.

'Don't think massive voter turnout in J&K ends all problems'

'Don't think massive voter turnout in J&K ends all problems'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'This uniqueness of Jammu and Kashmir has to be respected by New Delhi. If it is not done, then it puts question-mark on the very basis of the relationship,' Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone tells Pervez Majeed.

Why Omar Abdullah is saluting Dr Singh

Why Omar Abdullah is saluting Dr Singh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hailed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the decision to stick to the scheduled meeting with his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif, despite another attempt by militants to derail the talks through a fresh attack.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Because of the treaty, no big dams or power projects can be built by India on Jhelum, Indus or Chenab.

Jat leaders give Haryana govt 7 more days to bring quota bill

Jat leaders give Haryana govt 7 more days to bring quota bill

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

"We have given time to the Haryana government to bring and pass the Jat reservation Bill by March 31 (when the ongoing Budget session ends)," Malik told media persons.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

War with Pak is not an option: Sushma

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The external affairs minister said India will continue to take all necessary steps to safeguard the nation's security and safety of all citizens.

Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar Lok Sabha bypoll

Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The constituency had recorded an abysmal 7.13 per cent voter turnout, the lowest ever in its history.

I-Day: Blasts in Assam, Manipur; Omar for resumption of talks

I-Day: Blasts in Assam, Manipur; Omar for resumption of talks

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Bomb blasts on Thursday rocked Assam and Manipur during Independence Day functions injuring one person even as chief ministers asked extremists to abjure violence and return to the mainstream.

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

'Don't forget there are 180 million Muslims in this country'

'Don't forget there are 180 million Muslims in this country'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'Muslims are depressed and disillusioned.' 'The safety valve is that we still have a multicultural mosaic in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.'

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In the wake of reported incursion attempts by China, India on Wednesday said such incidents take place due to difference of perception about boundary and leaders of both the countries are in talks to resolve the issue.

AirAsia eyes Northeast

AirAsia eyes Northeast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Tony Fernandes however did not specify routes.

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Pakistan tonight said it was "deeply disappointed" at India putting forth "pre-conditions" for National Security Advisors-level talks, accusing it of going back on the decision mutually agreed at the highest level by coming up with "frivolous pretexts".

Pak for resumption of talks with India amid tension along LoC

Pak for resumption of talks with India amid tension along LoC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Amid continued tension along the Line of Control, Pakistan on Sunday asked India to resume bilateral talks in the larger interests of peace, even as it claimed that it was only reacting to Indian army's actions.

CPEC: How Pakistan is losing out to China

CPEC: How Pakistan is losing out to China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The accusation that Pakistan risks losing sovereignty to China is emotive and has the potential to spread.' 'China will, however, remain intent on achieving its strategic ambitions of acquiring Gwadar port and securing a large chunk of Pakistan occupied Kashmir,' says former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

PM announces Rs 745-crore package for flood-hit J&K

PM announces Rs 745-crore package for flood-hit J&K

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a Rs 745-crore package for renovation of houses and six major hospitals damaged by the recent unprecedented floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

A saviour in drought-hit Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 May 2017

When faced with problems, this IAS officer came up with innovative solutions.

No jung, only Najeeb Jung, says Rajnath on standoff between AAP, LG

No jung, only Najeeb Jung, says Rajnath on standoff between AAP, LG

Rediff.com29 May 2015

In the midst of the ongoing stand-off between the Delhi Lt Governor and the Aam Aadmi Party government, the Centre on Friday said it has no intention to run the city government through anyone but is conscious of its constitutional responsibility and committed to uphold it.

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Rediff.com22 May 2016

In 20th edition of his radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about water conservation, Rio Olympics and other subjects.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Partition: What we must remember

Partition: What we must remember

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The world had almost completely forgotten about Partition, and many never learned about it, says Guneeta Singh Bhalla, the woman who founded the 1947 Partition Archive.

Pakistan came with pre-set agenda

Pakistan came with pre-set agenda

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'The Pakistani side was so cocksure of itself that it had come to the table with a pre-set agenda -- an agenda of unilateralism, knowing full well that nothing was going to come out of these talks,' says Rajeev Sharma.

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

"If we do surgical strikes (in this area), you can imagine what all will come out," the prime minister said.

India and the Dalai Lama's Successor

India and the Dalai Lama's Successor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'While wishing the Tibetan leader a long and healthy life, one can hope for a 'selection' of the Tibetan leader in the Indian Himalayas.' 'It is vital for Tibetan Buddhism, but it is also in India's political interests,' says Claude Arpi.

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul Qadri has announced to set up 'Awami Parliament' (People's Parliament) on Tuesday, as he refused to meet the PML-N government- appointed committee of lawmakers to hold talks with him.

Modi's health plan should be applauded

Modi's health plan should be applauded

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

'Modi's health scheme has changed the national conversation. For that reason it must be supported.'

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'Vijay Gokhale's appointment as foreign secretary can be regarded as a certain 'adjustment' that could make a difference to the poor climate of India-China relations,' says Ambassdor M K Bhadrakumar.