News for 'PoK'

Foreign secy to visit China for talks with FM Wang

Foreign secy to visit China for talks with FM Wang

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Gokhale will be visiting China for regular consultations, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said on Saturday.

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2015

India on Sunday reaffirmed adherence to three conditions including having an atmosphere "free of terror and violence" as a precursor to any engagement with Pakistan and demanded action against terrorists including Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Hurriyat for international mediation on Kashmir

Hurriyat for international mediation on Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Supporting the India-Pakistan talks and peace process, he said dialogue was imperative but there should be the world community's involvement at a certain level to reach a solution acceptable to all the parties concerned.

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'A couple of hours before the H-Hour, the Kupwara division opened small arms and mortar fire on posts opposite its area of operation.' 'This was a diversionary tactic.' 'As Pakistani forces began to react to the firing, special forces teams began to slowly cross the LoC into PoK.' Nitin Gokhale reveals how planning for the surgical strikes began hours after the Uri attack.

Peace bus to be back on road soon

Peace bus to be back on road soon

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

The complete 172-km-long Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road will be operational for the movement of cross-border bus, launched on April 7 this year, in a couple of days.

US troops to leave Pak by March 31

US troops to leave Pak by March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

General Pace visited the last US forces at the Muzaffarabad airport rapid refuelling point, currently manned by some 40 soldiers and marines.

Militants attack police station in China's Xinjiang, 11 dead

Militants attack police station in China's Xinjiang, 11 dead

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Two policemen and nine militants have been killed when axe-wielding assailants attacked a police station in China's Muslim-majority Xinjiang province, the latest in a series of deadly attacks amid heightened tension in the volatile western region bordering PoK.

FIR against Masarat Alam for waving Pak flag at Geelani rally

FIR against Masarat Alam for waving Pak flag at Geelani rally

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Jammu and Kashmir police Wednesday evening filed an FIR against hardline separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Masarat Alam Bhat and other separatist leaders 'for provocative activities and hoisting Pakistan flag' in summer capital Srinagar.

Aman Setu is open again

Aman Setu is open again

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

The Aman Sethu that connects divided Kashmir has been re-built

Pakistan shells Indian villages in Rajouri, BSF soldier, woman hurt

Pakistan shells Indian villages in Rajouri, BSF soldier, woman hurt

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

A Border Security Force jawan and a woman were injured and two houses damaged on Saturday when Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts and civilian areas along the LoC in Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors of Rajouri district with mortar bombs and small arms fire, prompting the army to give a "befitting response".

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rescuers on Tuesday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Modi says Shaheen Bagh protest is a conspiracy, an experiment

Modi says Shaheen Bagh protest is a conspiracy, an experiment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing a rally in Karkardooma in east Delhi, Modi alleged that the AAP and the Congress were provoking people and misinforming them. They were keeping the Constitution and tricolour in the forefront, but the aim was to 'divert attention from the real conspiracy', Modi said ahead of the Delhi elections on February 8.

Quake's impact on jihadi terrrorism

Quake's impact on jihadi terrrorism

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

1700 killed in Pakistan quake

1700 killed in Pakistan quake

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

The epicentre of the quake was located 100 km north of Islamabad. The exact location appeared to be the Hazara division in northern areas.

'Hurriyat does not represent all of J&K'

'Hurriyat does not represent all of J&K'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

An eight-member delegation of PoK is here to participate in a heart-to-heart between people of Jammu and Kashmir and that of PoK.

Forces responding effectively to Pak ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Forces responding effectively to Pak ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Noting that ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said Indian security forces are responding effectively to protect the country's interests.

Review: DON'T MISS Shahid!

Review: DON'T MISS Shahid!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Hansal Mehta's Shahid is a gutsy and thought-provoking film, feels Prasanna D Zore.

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.

Exclusive: J&K ceasefire likely

Exclusive: J&K ceasefire likely

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has friendly ties with both the countries.

Tight  security for Hurriyat journey

Tight security for Hurriyat journey

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The Jammu and Kashmir government has made arrangements and undertaken tight security measures to ensure a hassle-free journey for separatist leaders going to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir through the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad route.

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

They justified the strikes, saying the forces had entered into Indian territory occupied by Pakistan.

Fourth LoC point opened in Mendhar

Fourth LoC point opened in Mendhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

In a small ceremony, the Deputy Commissioner, Poonch and his counterpart from Kotli in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir shook hands and greeted each other

If someone fires at us first, we will not count the retaliatory bullets: Rajnath

If someone fires at us first, we will not count the retaliatory bullets: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

In a strong warning to those disrupting border peace, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the country will not hesitate in retaliating if someone fires first and asserted the government is ready to talk to Pakistan over PoK and not Kashmir.

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Dish up this super delicious and low-calorie meal-in-a-bowl in minutes.

Modi, Xi to meet on Sunday, may discuss China-Pak corridor

Modi, Xi to meet on Sunday, may discuss China-Pak corridor

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The Modi-Xi meeting assumes significance as India-China relations have followed a southward trajectory over contentious issues.

Quake in Pakistan: The sequel

Quake in Pakistan: The sequel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The attackers were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir without causing any damage on the Indian side

Muzaffarabad bus: Travel at your own risk

Muzaffarabad bus: Travel at your own risk

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The Muzaffarabad bus is not insured, however, the state road transport corporation has funds for any contingency.

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits had, during an interaction with Raza in New Delhi, demanded that they be allowed to visit the Shardapeeth once a year. Raza had assured them he would facilitate their visit to the temple.

Pak won't change stance on Kashmir: Aziz

Pak won't change stance on Kashmir: Aziz

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Ahead of the meeting between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistan has assured Pakistan occupied Kashmir leaders that it would not change its stance on the Kashmir issue.\n

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

In a joint operation, the army and the police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, who carried out an attack three months ago along with his three associates at an army camp near the Line of Control in Tanghdar area of North Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The 36-year-old havildar displayed raw courage, unflinching grit during his encounter with the terrorists in which he was fatally injured.

Army men kill two civilians in J&K

Army men kill two civilians in J&K

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004