News for 'jammu-&-kashmir'

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the past, India strongly rejected references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a previous joint statement by Pakistan and China.

Ranji: Nadeem leads Jharkhand to innings win over J&K

Ranji: Nadeem leads Jharkhand to innings win over J&K

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Captain Shahbaz Nadeem spun a web around Jammu & Kashmir batsmen with stunning match figures of 9-104 as Jharkhand scored a comfortable innings and 31 run win over the hosts on the penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match, in Jammu on Sunday.

Why LeT may be tempted to launch fresh attack on India

Why LeT may be tempted to launch fresh attack on India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The ISI and the LeT will be determined to demonstrate that the action of Saudi Arabia, in deporting Abu Jundal, will not weaken their anti-India motivation by orchestrating a fresh terrorist strike against India, says B Raman.

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India'

India slams China over comments on J-K at UN

India slams China over comments on J-K at UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said India expects China to refrain from commenting on the country's internal affairs and respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

'We need an intelligence czar in the country'

'We need an intelligence czar in the country'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Intelligence veteran Anil Choudhary gives insight into why NTRO, which reports to the prime minister's office, failed to come up to expectations. He also suggests how India could tighten its security apparatus.

'We need an intelligence czar in the country'

'We need an intelligence czar in the country'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Intelligence veteran Anil Choudhary gives insight into why NTRO, which reports to the prime minister's office, failed to come up to expectations. He also suggests how India could tighten its security apparatus.

Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

In an exclusive interview, Maj-Gen Sudhir Vombatkere (retd), who was additional director general for discipline and vigilance at the Army headquarters with the human rights cell, tells Bula Devi that the AFSPA should be used only for brief and limited periods and only to facilitate specific missions.

Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

In an exclusive interview, Maj-Gen Sudhir Vombatkere (retd), who was additional director general for discipline and vigilance at the Army headquarters with the human rights cell, tells Bula Devi that the AFSPA should be used only for brief and limited periods and only to facilitate specific missions.

Need to learn from history, FS says in Islamabad

Need to learn from history, FS says in Islamabad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Since Pakistan is in the middle of an intense regional and internal issue, the Rao-Bashir talks are not the "major attraction" in Islamabad, reports Sheela Bhatt from the Pakistani capital

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Hoping for a revival, BSNL staff pen their anguish to PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

BSNL is providing telecom services in remote parts of the country and maintaining 17,000 to 18,000 exchanges, incurring Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 crore losses every year. Otherwise, these villages will be cut off.

Mirza Tanners redeems NCDs

Mirza Tanners redeems NCDs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Mirza Tanners Ltd redeemed non-convertible debentures issued to Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd totaling Rs 100 million before maturity period to reduce costly funds.

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Of the several National Investigation Agency teams camping in different states in India, it was the team in Jammu

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Senior government sources said the charge of carrying out a Pulwama scale terror attack bigger was given to the Jaish-e-Mohammed headed by Maulana Masood Azhar by Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Delimitation commission to visit J-K between July 6-9

Delimitation commission to visit J-K between July 6-9

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The delimitation commission will visit Jammu and Kashmir between July 6-9 and interact with political parties, public representatives and officials of the UT to gather 'first hand' information of the mega exercise to carve out new constituencies, the EC said.

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

#TwitterBan was trending on Twitter with almost 17,000 tweets.

India objects to OIC's reference to Kashmir

India objects to OIC's reference to Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

India on Wednesday took strong objection to a letter from Organisation of Islamic Conference which referred to Jammu and Kashmir as an "occupied" state, saying it rejects any such reference with regard to the state.

This Chinese invasion = Deals worth $20 billion

This Chinese invasion = Deals worth $20 billion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

PM isn't expected to shy away from airing political differences.

Yechury, D Raja not allowed to enter Kashmir, sent back

Yechury, D Raja not allowed to enter Kashmir, sent back

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"PM Narendra Modi yesterday in his broadcast to the nation claimed that there is normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and people are happy with the decision of abolition of article 370 and 35A.

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The defence minister said "last year in Galwan Valley, our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in line of duty. I salute all brave soldiers who laid down their lives fighting for the nation."

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Highway projects: States ink pact with ministry

Highway projects: States ink pact with ministry

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The Umbrella SSA is a single agreement that entitles the state government to support and facilitate the Centre in land acquisition, law and order and security in every highway project across the state.

Plans to expand rail-based industries on anvil

Plans to expand rail-based industries on anvil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

In Jammu & Kashmir, the minister proposed to set up a bridge factory.

Stop all 3G services: Home ministry tells DoT

Stop all 3G services: Home ministry tells DoT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Says nothing should move until system is in place to enable full tapping of lines.

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The prosecution complaint, ED's equivalent to chargesheet, has urged the court for confiscating attached assets totalling to Rs 1.22 crore in the case, besides other punishment under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Meet J&K's first Muslim girl to crack UPSC

Meet J&K's first Muslim girl to crack UPSC

Rediff.com17 May 2011

An emotional Ovessa Iqbal, the first Muslim girl from Jammu and Kashmir to ace the UPSC exam, talks about the inspiration behind her success and how she coped with failure having passed the exam in her third attempt.

J&K Bank plans to offer stake

J&K Bank plans to offer stake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd said the Bank is intending to offer stake in its equity holdings to foreign partner. However, no formal steps have been initiated at Board level in this respect.

Reach out to people, not separatists: BJP to govt

Reach out to people, not separatists: BJP to govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

As the government came out with its eight-point formula for Jammu and Kashmir, main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said it would support all steps which are 'anti-separatists and pro-citizens.'

Top 25 travel destinations in India

Top 25 travel destinations in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Last week we looked at Trip Advisor's list of top 25 holiday destinations around the world. This week we look at some of the most scenic, exciting and just plain brilliant places this beautiful country has to offer.

Travel: A camel ride on top of the world

Travel: A camel ride on top of the world

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

With the snow capped Himalayas in the backdrop, the camel ride in Ladakh was one of the most memorable moments for Ramila Rego.

21 states opt for Rs 97,000-crore RBI window to meet GST shortfall

21 states opt for Rs 97,000-crore RBI window to meet GST shortfall

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

This may leave those not opting for any of the two options offered by the Centre before the GST Council meet scheduled for October 5 in the lurch. It is clear from the present situation that these states will have to wait till June 2022 to get their compensation, subject to the council extending the cess collection period beyond June 30, 2022.

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Introducing a new irritant into the bilateral ties, Pakistan has complained to UN Security Council alleging that India was building a wall along the International Border in violation of the world body's resolutions.

2 years later, we remain helpless against Pakistan

2 years later, we remain helpless against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

'The lack of vigorous action by the US against Pakistan for its involvement in the 26/11 strikes and its disappointing cooperation with India in the Headley case have shown that any high expectations of US cooperation with India against terrorism of Pakistani origin would be an illusion.'

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Abhinav Mukund (84) and Baba Aparajith (87) shone as Tamil Nadu thrashed Tripura by 187 runs

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Friday made an urgent application before the UK High Court seeking access to millions of pounds to cover his living expenses and legal fees from funds held with the Court Funds Office as part of bankruptcy proceedings, initiated by a consortium of Indian banks led by the State Bank of India. Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Robert Schaffer declined to allow a draw down from the court-held funds of an estimated amount of around 1.5 million pounds, accrued from the sale of Mallya's French luxury property Le Grand Jardin earlier this year, until further arguments in the case. However, he did allow the release of 240,000 pounds plus VAT to cover the legal costs of a substantive hearing in the bankruptcy proceedings scheduled for next Friday.

CRPF chief speaks up on handling Kashmir crisis

CRPF chief speaks up on handling Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

With the Central Reserve Police Force beset with challenges in Jammu & Kashmir, its director-general Vikram Srivastava tells Gyan Verma the steps the force is taking to manage the crisis.

Rahul Gandhi, Ash, Deepika win Youth Icon Awards

Rahul Gandhi, Ash, Deepika win Youth Icon Awards

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

India's charismatic baba brigade and Bollywood stars walk home with the honours.

Add human rights to FTA talks: EU

Add human rights to FTA talks: EU

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

A draft report prepared by Members of the European Parliament could potentially derail negotiations between India and the European Union, the country's largest trade partner, on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement involving duty-free trade of goods, services and investment. The report has called for the inclusion of human rights and democracy issues in the CEPA talks and an international investigation into "extra judicial killings" in Jammu & Kashmir.

Indo-Pak talks: One meeting, two agendas

Indo-Pak talks: One meeting, two agendas

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir will be meeting at New Delhi on February 25,2010, under a face-saving formula which would enable both the governments to claim that the respective stand taken by them after the 26/11 terrorist strike in Mumbai stands vindicated by this meeting.

Cabinet nod for 7 new IIMs, Rs 1,000 cr earmarked

Cabinet nod for 7 new IIMs, Rs 1,000 cr earmarked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

There would be intake of 140 students in the Post Graduate Programme course in phase-I.