News for 'Pura'

Congress to go solo in BMC polls: Mumbai unit chief

Congress to go solo in BMC polls: Mumbai unit chief

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The Sonia Gandhi-led party is a constituent of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition in the state, which is led by the Shiv Sena and also comprises the NCP.

India Celebrates 75th Independence Day

India Celebrates 75th Independence Day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The country's 75th Independence Day was celebrated across country on Sunday with usual fervour.

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Farmers' rail roko: 18 trains cancelled, 60 affected

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the North Western Railway (NWR) zone, rail traffic was affected in some sections in Rajasthan and Haryana with 18 trains cancelled, 10 partially cancelled and one diverted due to the protest.

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

"Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF A K Upadhayay was injured when a shell exploded near him in RS Pura sector. He received splinter injures in his hand", a BSF spokesman said.

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Mathura and Vrindavan are the birth place and 'krira sthal' of Lord Krishna. Considering Mathura and Vrindavan as holy places, lakhs of devotees from all over the country and abroad come for paying obeisance, Additional Chief Secretary Avanish Awasthi said in an official order.

1 BSF jawan killed, 6 civilians hurt as Pakistan violates ceasefire again

1 BSF jawan killed, 6 civilians hurt as Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

As many as 16 people mostly women have been injured in the cross border firing in the RS Pura sector in the past two days.

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be tailored to suit every journey and the pure-electric model will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds - faster than a current Formula 1 car.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

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Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The girl claimed that she is facing "death threat" from her family which wanted to marry her to a person against her wishes.

BSF jawan, 4 civilians killed as Pakistan shells villages

BSF jawan, 4 civilians killed as Pakistan shells villages

Rediff.com18 May 2018

This is third day of shelling and firing by Pakistan troops along the International Border in Jammu frontier and comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

A divisional level officer said that over 1,900 domicile certificates have been granted to West Pakistan refugees and the process to grant all of them citizenship certificates is going on.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Is Cristiano Ronaldo dating TV presenter Villalon?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo dating TV presenter Villalon?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Lucia Villalon Puras, a presenter for Real Madrid Television, is reportedly being rumored to be Cristiano Ronaldo's new girlfriend.

Dropout Who Built $100 Mn PhysicsWallah

Dropout Who Built $100 Mn PhysicsWallah

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'With our focus and strategy we can solve at least 20 per cent per cent of India's education problems.'

Pakistan at it again, targets 25 BSF posts, 19 villages along Jammu border

Pakistan at it again, targets 25 BSF posts, 19 villages along Jammu border

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Pakistani troops continued to violate the ceasefire by shelling and firing upon 25 Border Out Posts and 19 villages along the International Border in Jammu sector throughout the night, prompting the Border Security Force to retaliate.

US condemns terrorists who seek to infiltrate across LoC

US condemns terrorists who seek to infiltrate across LoC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Condemning the terrorists who seek to infiltrate across the Line of Control, the United States on Thursday called on all parties to reduce tensions along the LoC by returning to the 2003 ceasefire commitments.

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

At least 2-3 Pakistani armymen are believed to have been killed on Tuesday in the retaliatory firing by Indian troops in the Noushera sector of Rajouri district while seven women, including six members of a family, were injured in R S Pura sector of Jammu district in cross-border shelling.

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

NC, BJP workers clash ahead of Shah's border visit

NC, BJP workers clash ahead of Shah's border visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

A scuffle broke out between the workers of National Conference and Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday ahead of Amit Shah's arrival at the border migrant camp in R S Pura forward area of Jammu district.

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

As per reports, Pakistan has fired 3000-4000 mortar shells targeting Indian villages and border towns in which 12 people have been killed.

Rio medallist Sakshi hits out at Haryana government for not fulfilling promise

Rio medallist Sakshi hits out at Haryana government for not fulfilling promise

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, claimed that she has not yet received the incentives promised to her by the Haryana government.

Situation peaceful in riot-hit Delhi

Situation peaceful in riot-hit Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Security personnel have been conducting flag marches and holding regular consultations with locals to assuage their fears. They are also urging residents to not pay attention to rumours on social media and report them to the police.

Farm laws can mean step forward for agri reforms: IMF

Farm laws can mean step forward for agri reforms: IMF

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The IMF believes the farm laws passed by the Indian government have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms, but a social safety net is needed to protect those who might be adversely impacted during the transition to the new system, a spokesperson of the global lender said in Washington.

Pakistani Rangers violate ceasefire yet again

Pakistani Rangers violate ceasefire yet again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani Rangers on Sunday opened fire at Tawi area in R S Pura sector of Jammu district.

'I am not a fan of Bigg Boss'

'I am not a fan of Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'I deserve being around cute boys and girls. I am going to wear cute clothes and have fun.'

5 civilians killed as Pakistani troops shell border villages

5 civilians killed as Pakistani troops shell border villages

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Over 100 border dwellers have been evacuated and put in safe shelters

Delhi riots: 'He went to buy milk and never returned'

Delhi riots: 'He went to buy milk and never returned'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The 27-year-old rickshawpuller, who lived in Brijpuri, was killed in the riots on last Tuesday, as he stepped out of his home to buy milk for his kids.

6 of a family injured in ceasefire violation; Army kills 2-3 Pak soldiers

6 of a family injured in ceasefire violation; Army kills 2-3 Pak soldiers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Pakistan Rangers resorted to ceasefire violations by targeting civilian population in RS Pura sector in Jammu.

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Modi government has earlier faced criticism from the Opposition on a number of occasions for renaming the schemes including PURA launched by the UPA in past.

1 killed, 2 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire yet again

1 killed, 2 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire yet again

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A senior Border Security Force official said that Pakistan Rangers had resorted to heavy firing using small arms and few mortar shells in the in the Kanachak and Pargwal sectors.

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

BSF chief K K Sharma said Pakistani forces are deliberately trying to "create a flash point" to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into India and asserted that these designs will be foiled.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire again by firing on outposts along the International Border in Jammu district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

Houses bombed by Pak, border villagers live in community bunkers

Houses bombed by Pak, border villagers live in community bunkers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'We are alive only because of these border bunkers,' say residents.

Punjab FM says state govt will challenge farm Bills in SC

Punjab FM says state govt will challenge farm Bills in SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Congress leader told reporters that the Punjab government is 'preparing to challenge the Bills in the apex court on two counts'. "First, it is a state subject and the Union government has no right to enact a legislation on it. "Besides, the federal government cannot destroy the economy of states. Due to the Bills, losses will be too much for a small state like Punjab," he said.