News for 'Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir'

Going to UN over Kashmir was a mistake: Advani

Going to UN over Kashmir was a mistake: Advani

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Due to this move, a ceasefire had to be enforced when Indian troops were pushing back Pakistani troops, leading to the creation of the LoC, he said.

Going to UN over Kashmir was a mistake: Advani

Going to UN over Kashmir was a mistake: Advani

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

Due to this move, a ceasefire had to be enforced when Indian troops were pushing back Pakistani troops, leading to the creation of the LoC, he said.

Unrest in PoK: 3 killed in firing, teargas shelling

Unrest in PoK: 3 killed in firing, teargas shelling

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The paramilitary Rangers, which were called in to maintain law and order in the disputed region, came under attack while moving out of the region, the Dawn newspaper reported.

The Kashmir dilemma:Militant or neighbourhood kid?

The Kashmir dilemma:Militant or neighbourhood kid?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

About 5,000 youth of Jammu and Kashmir are undergoing training in different militant camps in PoK.

Bills to replace IPC, CrPC among 18 listed for Parliament's winter session

Bills to replace IPC, CrPC among 18 listed for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Besides the bills, the government has listed the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2023-24 for presentation, discussion and voting during the session.

In Kashmir, Amit Shah says there'll be no talks with Pak

In Kashmir, Amit Shah says there'll be no talks with Pak

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday ruled out holding any dialogue with Pakistan and asserted that the Modi government will wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and make it the most peaceful place in the country.

Ghulam Nabi, Mehbooba differ over Srinagar voter turnout, here's why

Ghulam Nabi, Mehbooba differ over Srinagar voter turnout, here's why

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Ghulam Nabi Azad remarked that the figures are not high enough to know whether the people are happy or angry with the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, Mehbooba Mufti said it is a message that the people have not accepted the Centre's decisions.

Anti-Pak protest erupts in PoK, students demand independent Kashmir

Anti-Pak protest erupts in PoK, students demand independent Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Jobs which are rare in this part of the region are reportedly being given to Pakistani youth and youngsters of Kashmiri origin are being marginalised.

J-K rejig internal affair: India slams China

J-K rejig internal affair: India slams China

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

We do not expect other countries, including China, to comment on the matters which are internal to India, the MEA said.

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Here's a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years.

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Niazi, hand-picked by his party chief Imran Khan, resigned on Thursday after 25 lawmakers of his party moved a resolution of no-confidence motion against him to replace him with party's regional president Sardar Tanveer Ilyas.

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are among the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.

China raises Kashmir issue at UN; India objects

China raises Kashmir issue at UN; India objects

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Raising the Kashmir issue at the UN, China has told the General Assembly that the "dispute" should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and the bilateral agreement. China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

Hafiz Saeed leads march for Kashmir 'freedom'

Hafiz Saeed leads march for Kashmir 'freedom'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Hafiz Saeed on Tuesday led a 'Kashmir Caravan' from Lahore to Islamabad

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

Army foils Pak's attempt to push arms into Kashmir

Army foils Pak's attempt to push arms into Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The Army has foiled an attempt to push in arms and ammunition by Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a cache, including four AK 74 rifles.

PoK will be part of India in next 2-3 years: BJP leader

PoK will be part of India in next 2-3 years: BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

PoK will become a part of India and this will be done under PM Modi only, Haryana Cabinet Minister Kamal Gupta said.

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

A day after India and China sparred aggressively over the ownership status of Arunachal Pradesh, India said that China must cease activities in Pak-Occupied Kashmir.

War over Kashmir: Officials suspended for 'misquoting' Sharif

War over Kashmir: Officials suspended for 'misquoting' Sharif

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Three government officials have been suspended in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for quoting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as having said that Kashmir was a flashpoint that could trigger a fourth war with India, a media report said on Saturday.

Foreigners being trained for Jihad in PoK

Foreigners being trained for Jihad in PoK

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Hundreds of students, including foreigners are being trained in militant camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to wage 'jihad' against India, but Pakistan denied the report by the BBC as "baseless".

Key operative in Pak infiltration network killed in Uri

Key operative in Pak infiltration network killed in Uri

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In a major blow to terror infrastructure and terror sympathisers in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, security forces have eliminated key launch commander Bashir Ahmad Malik in an anti-infiltration operation in the Uri sector, the army said on Thursday.

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In an embarrassment, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin were not shown as India's territory in a map by the Pentagon website ahead of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's press conference jointly with his American counterpart.

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

Dismantle terrorist camps, J&K governor to Pak

Dismantle terrorist camps, J&K governor to Pak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha has asked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to dismantle terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Chinese firms operating in PoK under scanner

Chinese firms operating in PoK under scanner

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Chinese companies working in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are under the scanner in India and it is looking at whether the same also have links with firms active here, government sources said.

Security forces in gun battle with terrorists in Kashmir's Kupwara

Security forces in gun battle with terrorists in Kashmir's Kupwara

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

At least two terrorists are believed to be hiding in the area. No casualties have been reported so far.

Will show India what a real surgical strike is: Hafiz Saeed

Will show India what a real surgical strike is: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Hafiz Saeed, chief of terrorist outfit Jammat-ud-Dawah and mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, on Friday warned India of a "befitting response" for its military operation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now know what "surgical strikes" really mean.

Pak bus service won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

Pak bus service won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

India's Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday the bus service will be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Addressing a Defence Research and Development Organisation event in Leh, Singh asked how can India talk to Pakistan when it keeps trying to destabilise India using terror.

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China.

Govt presses IAF aircraft for rapid induction of troops in Kashmir

Govt presses IAF aircraft for rapid induction of troops in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Army chief General Bipin Rawat had visited Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to review the operational preparedness of the troops deployed in the state.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's PoK visit reflects narrow-minded politics: India

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's PoK visit reflects narrow-minded politics: India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The US Congresswoman is currently on a four-day visit to Pakistan.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The PCB, in an official statement, said that the gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the fund.

Infiltration bid foiled along Jammu border, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled along Jammu border, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Two suspected terrorists were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Most of the suspects behind the killing of a key aide of Jaish e Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar and his two associates have been arrested, the police chief of Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday, days after the trio were shot dead at a mosque in Sialkot city.

'We have to play our own game'

'We have to play our own game'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

'The only way to proceed forward is India-Pakistan, India-Kashmir and Pakistan-Kashmir,' says Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Yattoo, who hailed from Budgam district of central Kashmir, had a long association with Hizbul Mujahideen and was responsible for keeping alive the prolonged unrest of 2016 following the killing of group's commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A special NIA court has issued non-bailable warrants against 23 terrorists operating from across the border after exfiltrating from their home district of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian government expressed its dismay at some of the language used by participating MPs in the Backbench Debate, specifically Pakistani-origin Labour MP Naz Shah.