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UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

An NIA court has sentenced three men for their involvement in an Al-Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy to carry out attacks in Uttar Pradesh. The convicts received jail terms ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment.

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Does Fairly Well

Box Office: The Kerala Story 2 Does Fairly Well

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

If The Kerala Story 2 manages even decent collections now, profits will start coming in from the second week itself.

View: Understanding The Kashmir Files Phenomena

View: Understanding The Kashmir Files Phenomena

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files has done a commendable job in highlighting the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, but has dealt only with the local factors. The cover-up has multiple reasons and it is time that a debate is begun to unmask the culprits who hid the truth, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Lakhimpur Files' also needs to be made like 'Kashmir Files': Akhilesh

'Lakhimpur Files' also needs to be made like 'Kashmir Files': Akhilesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

"If a film Kashmir Files is made, then at least, there should also be film 'Lakhimpur Files', where farmers were crushed under the wheels of a jeep," the SP president told journalists in Sitapur district on Wednesday when asked for his opinion on the Bollywood movie.

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Since its release, the film has sparked a debate among the various political parties of India as well as the audiences.

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday maintained that the remarks made by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about The Kashmir Files were his personal opinion even as three other co-jurors came out in support of the jury head.

'Intimidating me?' Mamata questions CRPF deployment during Bengal polls

'Intimidating me?' Mamata questions CRPF deployment during Bengal polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised the deployment of CRPF armoured vehicles during the Assembly elections, accusing the BJP-led Centre of using government resources to favour their party. She also addressed concerns of potato farmers and urged them to sell their produce in other states.

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man from Delhi in connection with a theft case registered in Baramulla district. The accused allegedly robbed an electronic goods shop, and stolen items have been recovered.

'Efforts To Muzzle Kashmir Files Won't Work'

'Efforts To Muzzle Kashmir Files Won't Work'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'It's the most ban-friendly country in the world as far as cinema is concerned.'

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'This movie gives a message to live in harmony and make this world a better place to live in.'

MP IAS officer issued notice over tweets on Kashmir Files

MP IAS officer issued notice over tweets on Kashmir Files

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

In one of the tweets, Khan, who is deputy secretary with the MP Public Works Department, had last week urged makers of The Kashmir Files to also make a film on the 'killings of large number of Muslims across several states' in India, and said members of this minority community are 'not insects, but citizens of the country'.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Despite all the bumps along the way, the finale of Dhurandhar The Revenge lands perfectly, giving the protagonist and the story a sense of closure. In the current landscape of stretching the narrative for blockbuster appeal, Aditya Dhar wisely opts for a proper ending. And that deserves respect, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said he will quit filmmaking if intellectuals, including Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, are able to prove that events depicted in his film are false.

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'We didn't realise what a tsunami The Kashmir Files was going to be.'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said the history of Kashmiri Pandits have a great and rich history.

JK police release video titled The Untold Kashmir Files on terrorism era

JK police release video titled The Untold Kashmir Files on terrorism era

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The clip contains various scenes depicting the period of militancy, including women in mourning.

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After making the blockbuster The Kashmir Files, Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri plunges headlong into another hard-hitting film, this time on the COVID vaccine.

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.

Delhi car blast: NIA granted 45-day extension to conclude probe

Delhi car blast: NIA granted 45-day extension to conclude probe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a 45-day extension to complete its investigation into the blast near the Red Fort on November 10 of last year. The court also extended the judicial custody of several accused individuals.

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea from Sanji Ram, the mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, refusing to suspend his life sentence.

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Shoshani, who shared the dais with actor Anupam Kher at a press conference in Mumbai, said the The Kashmir Files is not propaganda but a "strong movie" that gives place to sufferings of the people of Kashmir.

Kerala Story Won't Eclipse Kashmir Files

Kerala Story Won't Eclipse Kashmir Files

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Non-release of the film in West Bengal and a late release in Tamil Nadu has resulted in a loss of at least Rs 10 crore-Rs 15 crore and that's the margin by which it would stay under the lifetime total of The Kashmir Files eventually.

Sonam Wangchuk released after govt revokes detention

Sonam Wangchuk released after govt revokes detention

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Indian government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was held under the National Security Act following protests in Ladakh.

Coming In May: Aadha Ishq, Kashmir Files

Coming In May: Aadha Ishq, Kashmir Files

Rediff.com2 May 2022

From original films to Web series across genres, as well as the biggest Bollywood grosser of 2022, Joginder Tuteja lists the good stuff coming to you.

Why The Kashmir Files Has The BJP's Blessings

Why The Kashmir Files Has The BJP's Blessings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Why has the BJP taken such great interest in the film? Not to put too fine a point on it, a possible reason is its propaganda value. Since the film shows the plight of the Kashmiri Pandits during their exodus from the Valley, Muslims are depicted in a poor light, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

It is shameful that Kashmir Times has been attacked in the way it has and that Anuradha Bhasin has not found more voices to speak in support of her and her paper, points out Aakar Patel.

Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Abdullah said if the gap between the communities is to be bridged, the hateful campaigns like The Kashmir Files film and incessant Hindu-Muslim debates on the media have to be stopped.

Delhi Police Arrests 27 in Pan-India Cyber Fraud Operation

Delhi Police Arrests 27 in Pan-India Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested 27 individuals across 11 states for involvement in cyber fraud cases exceeding Rs 1.5 crore, uncovering a network engaged in various scams including investment fraud and social media impersonation.

Why Only The Kashmir Files?

Why Only The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

From the many large communal riots across decades to the six-hour mass cull of Muslims in Nellie, 1983; Sikhs in Delhi and elsewhere, 1984; Kashmiri Pandits, 1990; selective massacres of Hindus in Punjab, 1983-93; and Gujarat, 2002, we have failed to bring perpetrators of our biggest tragedies to account, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The Kashmir Files Breaks Box Office Records

The Kashmir Files Breaks Box Office Records

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files has been doing business like no recent film has done.

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Khan, a deputy secretary with the state public works department, confirmed to PTI that he had received the notice and said he was supposed to reply to it in seven days.

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam attack case today

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam attack case today

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a charge sheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists.

'The Kashmir Files is not an anti-Muslim film'

'The Kashmir Files is not an anti-Muslim film'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'This anti-Muslim narrative is happening only in the minds of those who are always standing on the other side.'

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns about the progress of investigations and victim support.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

Sonam Wangchuk seeks 'meaningful dialogue' with Centre

Sonam Wangchuk seeks 'meaningful dialogue' with Centre

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, recently released from detention, calls for constructive dialogue between the government and the people of Ladakh, viewing his release as a positive step towards building trust.