News for 'jammu-&-kashmir'

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

'These inhuman people will never find a place in Jammu & Kashmir or hold in any sway over the youth here.'

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

As the clip went viral on social media, hospitality firm OYO took off from its platform the hotel located in north Delhi's Jahangirpuri.

Hopeful that dialogue can happen: UN on India-Pak war of word

Hopeful that dialogue can happen: UN on India-Pak war of word

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

India slammed Pakistan at the UN after Prime Minister Imran Khan raked up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in his address to the 76the UN General Assembly session on Friday.

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a five-year-long reform-based result-linked power distribution scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, for strengthening system of utilities to improve efficiency. Briefing after the CCEA meet here, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said, "We have done a lot for power distribution reforms. It needs to be strengthened. Today, the Cabinet has approved the new scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, including Rs 97,000 crore central outlay." He said the funds would be given to power distribution companies (discoms) to strengthen their system.

India 'firmly' rejects China's attempt to raise Kashmir at UN

India 'firmly' rejects China's attempt to raise Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The MEA asked China to draw proper conclusions from such "infructuous attempts".

MS Dhoni to play under Aaron's captaincy

MS Dhoni to play under Aaron's captaincy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be playing under pacer Varun Aaron's captaincy for Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government for allowing European Union MPs to visit Kashmir while denying permission to Indian parliamentarians, and termed it a "national embarrassment".

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In his address at the 28th foundation day of the NHRC in New Delhi, the former judge also underlined that 'external forces' levelling 'false' allegations of human rights violations against India has become very common, 'which should be opposed'.

10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014

10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Four from Kashmir valley and six from Jammu made the cut by cracking the prestigious civil services examination.

What Rahul told Raut about Amarinder, Mamata

What Rahul told Raut about Amarinder, Mamata

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Raut said during their meeting, Rahul told him the system of creating and building leaders has stopped in the Congress.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

'Akhand Hindustan' banners appear in Pak

'Akhand Hindustan' banners appear in Pak

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The banners appeared on roads in front of Press Club, Sector F-6 and Abpara Chowk on Tuesday

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They sought directions declaring presidential orders of August 5 as 'unconstitutional, void and inoperative'.

This girl wants you to 'Dial Kashmir'

This girl wants you to 'Dial Kashmir'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Meet Mehvish Mushtaq, the first Kashmiri girl to develop an Android app dedicated to the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Congress criticises Centre over China's Kashmir remark

Congress criticises Centre over China's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Following the Chinese president's comments on Kashmir, India in a quick response asserted that it is not for other countries to comment on "internal affairs of India".

India rejects Pak's criticism on Ram temple construction

India rejects Pak's criticism on Ram temple construction

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

"While this is not a surprising stance from a nation that practices cross border terrorism and denies its own minorities their religious rights, such comments are nevertheless deeply regrettable," said MEA spokesperson.

Rasool aims to secure a place in World Cup squad

Rasool aims to secure a place in World Cup squad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Jammu and Kashmir's star cricketer Parvez Rasool says he his immediate target is to earn a berth in the Indian team for next year's ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Data protection: Joint Parliamentary panel summons FB, Twitter

Data protection: Joint Parliamentary panel summons FB, Twitter

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Representatives of Facebook India have been asked to appear on Friday before the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi, while Twitter officials are required to appear before the panel on October 28, as per the notice issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

This legislation, passed in 1967 on the recommendations of the National Integration Council to combat communalism, casteism, regionalism and linguistic chauvinism and to deal with associations engaged in secessionist activities, has changed colour over time and has now become a statute that has created new categories of offences and punishments, 108 ex-bureaucrats said in an open letter.

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad blazed his way into the record books, smashing seven sixes in a 43-run over as Maharashtra outplayed Uttar Pradesh

J&K teen Samad impresses in first IPL outing

J&K teen Samad impresses in first IPL outing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'People back home have a lot of expectations from me, I hope to do well'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'By naming Tejashwi as the next CM candidate, he has put us in a dilemma.' 'Who will lead us in 2025?' 'What will happen to the party after 2025?'

Fire in Indian kitchens; LPG price hike on anvil

Fire in Indian kitchens; LPG price hike on anvil

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Cooking gas LPG prices may be hiked next week after under-recovery on the fuel widened to over Rs 100 per cylinder, sources said insisting that the rate hike, including the quantum of increase, is dependent on government permission. If allowed, this will be the fifth increase in cooking gas rates across all categories - households using subsidised gas for cooking and heating purposes, non-subsidised fuel and industrial-sized gas. LPG rates were last hiked by Rs 15 per cylinder on October 6, taking the total increase in rates since July to Rs 90 per 14.2-kg cylinder.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

"The situation has become irretrievable", Azad, 73, said in his parting shot to Sonia Gandhi, whose trusted confidante he remained right from the time of Sitaram Kesri's unceremonious exit as the party's chief in 2000.

16 famous Durga temples in India

16 famous Durga temples in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

As part of Navratri celebrations we bring you some of the most unique temples dedicated to Goddess Durga.

LoC killings: Media drives hard line on Pakistan

LoC killings: Media drives hard line on Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Since the January 8 killing of two Indian soldiers and the mutilation of their bodies in a Pakistani attack on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), the government has faced a growing clamour from hard-line nationalist sections of the media -- especially electronic media -- for "action" to be taken against Pakistan.

What was Kashmir tourism minister doing in Pune?

What was Kashmir tourism minister doing in Pune?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

After going through an anxious period following the hanging of Afzal Guru, accused in the parliament attack case, the tourism industry in Kashmir is looking to reinvent itself.

Kashmir: US lawmakers urge Pompeo to intervene

Kashmir: US lawmakers urge Pompeo to intervene

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Pramila Jayapal, the first and the only Indian-American Congresswoman in the House of Representatives, and Congressman James P McGovern said the international media and independent human rights observers must immediately be allowed into Jammu and Kashmir to investigate reports of abuse.

Rising tensions could hamper Kashmir tourism

Rising tensions could hamper Kashmir tourism

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Rising tension, curfew and violence in Kashmir could spoil the travel plans of tourists at the onset of the peak travel season.

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

As temperature soars, power demand across India hits record high

As temperature soars, power demand across India hits record high

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Northern and western states had the highest power demand, with Uttar Pradesh sourcing 19,082 Mw, Delhi 6,029 Mw, Rajasthan 10,395 Mw, Gujarat 16,825 Mw, and Maharashtra 23,609 Mw.

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Twitter website displays J-K, Ladakh as separate country

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

This is the second time Twitter has misrepresented India's map. Earlier it had shown Leh as part of China.

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Govt moots new regional connectivity policy; plans to offer subsidy on non-viable destinations.

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

After getting a green signal from the Supreme Court, Yechury said he will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to meet Tarigami.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.