News for 'Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir'

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.

12-year-old 'intruder' sent by terrorists held along LoC

12-year-old 'intruder' sent by terrorists held along LoC

Rediff.com6 May 2017

On being challenged by the army's patrol party, the boy immediately surrendered.

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.

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.

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.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

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.

'India deserves global support in its fight against terror'

'India deserves global support in its fight against terror'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

India's "proactive operation" against terrorists in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir should be "commended" and supported by the international community, a top European Parliament official has said, underlining that New Delhi deserves global support in its fight against terror.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kashmir with mortar shelling, machine gun fire

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kashmir with mortar shelling, machine gun fire

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

"Around 3:30 am Pakistan troops opened small arms fire and then switched to machine gun fire. Subsequently they started firing mortars at Darkote, Platan and Channi Dewanu posts of the Indian army," a police officer from Khour police station was quoted as saying.

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.

Pak Army raises white flag on LoC to recover bodies

Pak Army raises white flag on LoC to recover bodies

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Army sources said the Pakistan Army could not recover the bodies despite repeated attempts for over two days.

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Foreign Office on Monday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) in Islamabad to lodge a protest over the alleged killing of a Pakistani citizen, who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to attack an army post.

Fret not, for Moeen Ali is here!

Fret not, for Moeen Ali is here!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The defending champions will miss Moeen for Saturday's IPL 2022 opener against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the Englishman will need to complete a three-day quarantine before joining the team.

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Peeved over the silence of leaders of separatist groups, their factions in Pakistan and in occupied-Kashmir are making desperate attempts to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir by giving calls from across the border for 'bandhs' and strikes to mark the death anniversary of Mirwaiz Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone, officials said.

India Strikes At Pakistan Airbases

India Strikes At Pakistan Airbases

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Pakistan military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a hurriedly called press conference in Islamabad at around 4 am that th Pakistan air force's Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district) airbases were targeted.

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.

Cabinet okays Rs 2,000cr package for PoK refugees

Cabinet okays Rs 2,000cr package for PoK refugees

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Each of these families will get around Rs 5.5 lakh as aid, a senior official said.

DD, AIR broadcast weather reports on PoK

DD, AIR broadcast weather reports on PoK

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The state broadcasters have started the practice, but private news channels may follow suit, a ministry source said.

What next in Kashmir?

What next in Kashmir?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'We should give azaadi to Jammu and Ladakh from the domination of Kashmir valley politics,' suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delimitation Commission, mandated to redraw the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to submit its report to the government next week, sources said on Thursday.

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

This was for the second time in the past six years that Hussain, who also worked for an intelligence unit of the Pakistani army, was arrested while trying to infiltrate into this side from across the border.

'Terrorism factory' Pakistan mistreats religious minorities: India at UNHRC

'Terrorism factory' Pakistan mistreats religious minorities: India at UNHRC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

India on Wednesday asked Pakistan to rein in its "compulsive hostility" towards it and fulfil its obligation to vacate illegal occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which has become a "hub" for the global export of terror.

Report on Kashmir issue triggering war 'incorrect': Pakistan

Report on Kashmir issue triggering war 'incorrect': Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday described as "incorrect" a media report that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had contended the Kashmir issue is a flashpoint which "can trigger a fourth war" with India.

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar Alvi along with five other Pakistani terrorists, two slain terrorists are among 12 people charge-sheeted in a case related to a terror attack in April ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir's after the abrogation of Article 370.

Their courage example for country: Shah on kin of Rajouri attack victims

Their courage example for country: Shah on kin of Rajouri attack victims

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Though Shah intended to meet the families in person in Dhangri village, the inclement weather forced him to changes his plans and he talked to them on the phone.

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

This move by the BSF is in protest to the growing incidents of ceasefire violations across the Line of Control and the International Border.

5 infiltrating terrorists gunned down on LoC

5 infiltrating terrorists gunned down on LoC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

During the search, five weapons have been recovered.

'Modi has put Islamabad on the mat'

'Modi has put Islamabad on the mat'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The Indian position has never been correctly articulated by successive governments, says security expert Ajay Sahni.

India denies Pak claim it shot down 2 IAF jets

India denies Pak claim it shot down 2 IAF jets

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Defence sources that they were verifying reports that an F16 Pakistani jet had crashed in Lam Valley across the Line of Control.

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hardening its stance further, India has once again virtually rejected Pakistan's latest invitation for talks on Kashmir.

No question of mediation on Kashmir: Rajnath in LS

No question of mediation on Kashmir: Rajnath in LS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The defence minister said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was present at the Trump-Modi meeting held on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Osaka and his statement is the "most authentic" on the issue.

How war anxiety is haunting Indian homes

How war anxiety is haunting Indian homes

Rediff.com11 May 2025

The escalating military tension between the two nations, a deluge of information, and the inability to sift through fake and real news can significantly affect the psychological well-being of individuals, said mental health experts.

IAF promotes Abhinandan Varthaman as group captain

IAF promotes Abhinandan Varthaman as group captain

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The officer was involved in a dog fight with Pakistani fighter aircraft and was awarded a Shaurya Chakra for taking down an F-16 combat aircraft during the engagement.

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.

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court by two Kashmir residents challenging the Centre's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'With a heavy heart leaving Mumbai, the way I was terrorised all these days constant attacks and abuses hurled at me attempts to break my house after my work place, alert security with lethal weapons around me, must say my analogy about POK was bang on (sic),' Ranaut wrote on Twitter.

Will think of apology if Kangana says sorry: Raut

Will think of apology if Kangana says sorry: Raut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Raut told reporters that 'anybody who lives and works here and speaks ill of Mumbai, Maharashtra and Marathi people, I would say (to them to) apologise first, then I will consider apologising'.

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts by these terrorists to revive terrorism in the Chenab valley region, they said.