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Around 20 J-K leaders detained ahead of DDC poll results

Around 20 J-K leaders detained ahead of DDC poll results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Officials said the authorities took 20 leaders, including Sartaj Madni, Mansoor Hussain and Naeem Akhtar of the PDP, into preventive custody during the day.

Permanent peace in Valley soon: Kashmir IGP to protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Permanent peace in Valley soon: Kashmir IGP to protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Kashmir zone inspector general of police Vijay Kumar also urged the protesters to be patient and 'not get carried away by political parties.'

Bhumi Spreads Afwaah In Bollywood

Bhumi Spreads Afwaah In Bollywood

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Film folk queued up to watch the latest Friday release, Sudhir Mishra's Afwaah, at a special screening in Mumbai.

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

2 civilians killed in firing outside Rajouri army camp, locals go on protest

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Two civilians were killed and another was injured in firing outside an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Friday, leading to massive protests and demands for a fair probe.

Kashmir encounter: Army may court marital soldiers

Kashmir encounter: Army may court marital soldiers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

General Officer in Command of the strategically located XV Corps Lt Gen B S Raju said the Summary of Evidence has been completed but refused to give away any details of the outcome.

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The community members, including Rahul Bhat's family, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of making young Kashmiri Hindus 'cannon fodder' in the name of rehabilitation of the community.

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown Since Sunday owing to a deadlock between the Power Development Department (PDD) employees and the administration over the latter's bid to privatise electricity in the region.

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Construction is supposed to begin in 2017, with completion slated for 2023.

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is being suggested that apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, should share their APIs with each other to ensure there is interoperability, just as it exists across email services.

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The anti-encroachment drive by Jammu and Kashmir administration intensified on Saturday as the land illegally occupied by 'influential persons' was retrieved at many places in the valley, officials said.

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Bommarabettu Laxmijanardhana Santhosh is the only south Indian and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's representative in the BJP's senior decision-making hierarchy.

Railways see 2% fall in passengers

Railways see 2% fall in passengers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The number of passengers were 8,421 million in 2012-13 which was reduced to 8,397 million in 2013-14.

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

'BJP-terror link': Party issues notice to Jammu Minority Morcha chief

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Facing flak over its alleged link with arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorist Talib Hussain Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to party's Jammu Minority Morcha president Sheikh Bashir after an order purportedly written by him about the appointment of Shah as official of the unit emerged on social media platforms.

Soon, Railways will send passengers SMS alerts for train delays

Soon, Railways will send passengers SMS alerts for train delays

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha, while replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, indicated that SMS service on train delays is under consideration.

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The protesting families were on a sit-in since Wednesday morning and held a candlelight vigil after the daylong protest.

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Dynastic politics has become a tool of convenience for political parties. The BJP does not hesitate to accept it when it comes to its own alliance or party candidates. The same goes for the others.'

Don't live in 'cuckoo world', JK still face militancy: Farooq to govt

Don't live in 'cuckoo world', JK still face militancy: Farooq to govt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

"India cannot be run on the basis of one religion. And there is more threat from the enemy within. We know about the enemy which is outside," Abdullah said.

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

Rediff.com12 May 2022

A government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community was shot dead by suspected militants at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said in Srinagar.

Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir opens for public

Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir opens for public

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The idea of the garden, spread over 30 hectares in the foothills of snow-clad Zabarwan range, was conceived to advance the tourism season in the valley by two months.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.

PIX: Sonakshi Sinha parties with Mary Kom director

PIX: Sonakshi Sinha parties with Mary Kom director

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Priyanka Chopra parties in Hollywood, while her Mary Kom team has bash back home.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

Mayawati won't field mafia candidates, no ticket to Mukhtar Ansari

Mayawati won't field mafia candidates, no ticket to Mukhtar Ansari

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Bahujan Samaj Party will make efforts to not field 'bahubali' (strongmen) or mafia candidates in next year's Uttar Pradesh polls, party supremo Mayawati said Friday, announcing that jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari will not be given a party ticket from Mau again.

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

He said that efforts were being made either to close or man such crossings in the next two years.

2,376 railway stations lack passenger amenities: Govt

2,376 railway stations lack passenger amenities: Govt

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The government has increased the budgetary allocation.

New policy aims to help ailing telcos

New policy aims to help ailing telcos

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

It aims to attract $100 billion investment and create 4 million jobs in the sector by 2022.

The Movie *Everyone* Turned Up To See!

The Movie *Everyone* Turned Up To See!

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Director Anubhav Sinha's special screening of his new film Anek, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Andrea Kevichusa, Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra, was a houseful affair!

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The protesters assembled outside Dogra Chowk in the heart of the city and tried to take out a march in violation of prohibitory orders when the police swung into action and restored to mild lathicharge before detaining several of them, the officials said.

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A local 'hybrid terrorist' of proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested for the attack during a search and cordon operation, police said.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Samariya, the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post, was working as information commissioner in the transparency panel Central Information Commission (CIC). A 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Telangana cadre, Samariya retired after serving as the labour and employment secretary in the Government of India. He was sworn in as the information commissioner on November 7, 2020.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The purple carpet was rolled out for the OTTplay Awards 2023.