News for 'Umar'

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured in the accident in Balochistan province, over 100 km from Karachi.

Umar Khalid's Amravati speech distasteful but not a terrorist act, observes HC

Umar Khalid's Amravati speech distasteful but not a terrorist act, observes HC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The high court's observation came while hearing the bail plea of Khalid who has challenged a trial court's March 24 order dismissing his bail application in the case.

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Srinagar's first-ever Formula 4 race!

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Asked if the party would approach the court for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the NC leader said, "I do not want to get into that right now."

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early Friday.

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The political parties have been given time slots for the meeting with the Election Commission.

JNU ex-student Umar Khalid denied bail in 2020 Delhi riots case

JNU ex-student Umar Khalid denied bail in 2020 Delhi riots case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday denied bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case of larger conspiracy in connection with Delhi riots during February 2020.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The very fact that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru believed that democracy has made revolution superfluous after independence and how it meant the complete opposite of a bloodless change," it said.

'Not gangster': Plea to produce Umar Khalid in handcuffs rejected

'Not gangster': Plea to produce Umar Khalid in handcuffs rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The judge dismissed the plea observing that it is devoid of merits and filed in a mechanical manner and without application of mind by the high echelons of the Delhi Police and prison authority.

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Indian Army's Ski patrol team take part in an avalanche rescue exercise drill.

Umar Khalid's speech 'obnoxious, inciteful, unacceptable': Delhi HC

Umar Khalid's speech 'obnoxious, inciteful, unacceptable': Delhi HC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'It is very easy to invoke Bhagat Singh but difficult to emulate him... There was a gentleman who was eventually hanged .... He stayed there..., he did not run away. You are saying you weren't even there'

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Amir Hussain Lone, Kashmir's armless cricketer, practicing near his home at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, south Kashmir.

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Omar Abdullah lost by 204,142 votes; Mehbooba Mufti by 281, 794 votes.

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday granted two-hour custody parole to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP on July 5.

Poonch attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters second day

Poonch attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters second day

Rediff.com5 May 2024

They said a well-coordinated joint operation by the army and police is underway in many areas, including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai and Sheendara Top, to neutralise the terrorists.

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.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In 2022 Nanaji Dembi pulled down the Hurriyat office board in Srinagar, an act of defiance that grabbed headlines. Despite such nationalistic bravado, the BJP has denied him a ticket for the assembly election.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The matters were listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases.

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On May 18, 2024 night, terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir killing a former sarpanch, Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag.

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Rediff.com13 May 2024

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, his only son Omar Abdullah and Omar's sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah (both first time voters) cast their votes in Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will vote on Monday, May 20.

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy campaign back on track with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Maharashtra in their second group A league game in Mumbai on Monday, offsetting the heavy loss to Baroda in the opening game.

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre of a row.

PDP chief Mehbooba will not contest J-K polls because...

PDP chief Mehbooba will not contest J-K polls because...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Mehbooba Mufti said she will not contest the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out that she would not be able to fulfil her party's agenda in the union territory set up even if she were to become the chief minister.

BJP scores surprise hat-trick in Haryana; NC-Cong wrest J-K

BJP scores surprise hat-trick in Haryana; NC-Cong wrest J-K

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday clinched a stunning hat-trick win in Haryana overcoming anti-incumbency and dashing Congress' hopes of a comeback while the National Conference-Congress combine pulled off a spectacular victory in maiden elections in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

90K new voters added in J-K after special revision: Officials

90K new voters added in J-K after special revision: Officials

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

They said women electors and first-time voters have registered a significant increase.

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The PCB had banned Akmal from all forms of cricket last month after its disciplinary panel found him guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League earlier this year.

'15 Muslim BJP Candidates In Kashmir'

'15 Muslim BJP Candidates In Kashmir'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Article 370 is now dug 70 feet deep in the ground. It cannot come out.'

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

Arrested ex-JNU student Umar Khalid tests positive for COVID-19

Arrested ex-JNU student Umar Khalid tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Khalid's RT-PCR test report came on Saturday as positive, the official said, adding he has been isolated within the jail premises.

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

On Monday, March 4, 2024, students returned to school in Kashmir after 95 days of winter vacation.

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.'

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid, activists on Pegasus list: Report

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid, activists on Pegasus list: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Wire news portal, in the third part of its revelations from the international collaborative journalistic investigation called the Pegasus Project, reported that those marked as potential targets for surveillance include Ambedkarite activist Ashok Bharti; academic and chronicler of life in Naxal-dominated regions Bela Bhatia; railway union leader Shiv Gopal Mishra and Delhi-based labour rights activist Anjani Kumar.

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir on Saturday night, killing a former sarpanch in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag, two days ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Baramulla.

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year's world championships that led to their disqualification were illegitimate and lacked credibility

How can you use such words for PM: HC to Umar Khalid

How can you use such words for PM: HC to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Rajnish Bhatnagar was hearing Khalid's plea challenging a trial court's order which had on March 24 dismissed his bail application in the case.