News for 'jammu-&-kashmir'

Life at 14,000 feet

Life at 14,000 feet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Want to stop water to Pakistan? Do this first!

Want to stop water to Pakistan? Do this first!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Water flowing into Pakistan from the Sutlej, Ravi and Beas can be stopped only if three dam projects on this side of the border are completed.

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

"We keep hearing that Pakistan is a 'victim of terrorism'. This is the country which is an arsonist disguising itself as a fire-fighter. Pakistan nurtures terrorists in their backyard in the hope that they will only harm their neighbours," India's first secretary Sneha Dubey said in the UN General Assembly on Friday.

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Chauhan fifty keeps Jammu & Kashmir afloat

Ranji Trophy round-up: Chauhan fifty keeps Jammu & Kashmir afloat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A round-up of the second day's play of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

Ranji, Day 1: Sarfaraz hammers ton; Saurashtra take honours

Ranji, Day 1: Sarfaraz hammers ton; Saurashtra take honours

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

India Inc steps up to help J&K flood victims

India Inc steps up to help J&K flood victims

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Many chief executives said they were talking to people at the top level in their organisations to find how their companies can help the flood victims.

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.

Aadhaar likely to be linked to GST registration

Aadhaar likely to be linked to GST registration

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The GST Council also decided that a committee of officers will be constituted to examine the simplification of forms for annual return and reconciliation statement.

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representatives of all states and Union territories, will have its 37th meeting in Goa against the backdrop of economic growth hitting a six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

I stand with the people of Kashmir: Malala

I stand with the people of Kashmir: Malala

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

"The Kashmiri people, like people everywhere, deserve their fundamental human rights... They should live free of fear and repression," Malala said.

AirAsia dumps in-flight magazine that showed Kashmir with Pakistan and China

AirAsia dumps in-flight magazine that showed Kashmir with Pakistan and China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Malaysian carrier AirAsia has tendered an apology, withdrawn all copies of its in-flight magazine Travel 3Sixty from circulation, and removed the same from its website, complying with a Directorate General of Civil Aviation order, for wrongly depicting India's map.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

Congress divided over govt's move to scrap Article 370

Congress divided over govt's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

As the Congress vehemently opposed the scrapping of the Constitutional provision that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, some party leaders raised voices of dissent and supported the government move.

Repealing Article 370 a cardinal blunder: Chidambaram

Repealing Article 370 a cardinal blunder: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Terming scrapping of the Article 370 as a "black day in the history of India, Chidambaram said: "Momentarily you may think you have scored a victory... drum beats on streets may force you to think that you have corrected a so-called injustice but history will prove you.... Future generations will realise what a grave mistake this House is making today."

Is Arif Hussain from J&K not an Indian citizen?

Is Arif Hussain from J&K not an Indian citizen?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'I only pray that no other Indian should go through such harassment and distress. Am I not a citizen of India?'

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices has permit in 9 circles.

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Jet has pulled out flights from Northeast states and also cancelled its Srinagar flight, leading to reduction in capacity.

How Banks SURPRISED India

How Banks SURPRISED India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

If the earnings in the first quarter of the current financial year are an indication, most banks, particularly those majority-owned by the government, have fared well, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Minor reshuffle of Modi Cabinet likely

Minor reshuffle of Modi Cabinet likely

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Not only the BJP but key bureaucrats are also known to have hinted to the top leadership of the need to expand the Cabinet.

When PM pitched for New India at Red Fort

When PM pitched for New India at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Here are some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

Ranji roundup: Andhra trounce Delhi; J&K down Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Andhra trounce Delhi; J&K down Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Medium pace duo of K V Sasikanth and Cheepurapalli Stephen returned with five wickets each as Andhra Pradesh notched up a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Delhi in their Group A Ranji Trophy match on Friday. A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Mallya fights Indian banks' attempt to recover dues in UK

Mallya fights Indian banks' attempt to recover dues in UK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

At a hearing before Master David Cook at the Queen's Bench Division of the court, Mallya's legal team sought a dismissal of the interim order.

Vodafone bags fresh spectrum in 14 circles

Vodafone bags fresh spectrum in 14 circles

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The government has allocated spectrum to Vodafone in all 14 service areas, where the telecom major won in November 2012 auction for Rs 1,127.94 crore (Rs 11,27 billion).

Modi 2.0: Rs 70,000-crore rural road building project on agenda

Modi 2.0: Rs 70,000-crore rural road building project on agenda

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

It would involve constructing over 125,000 kilometres of roads and would form part of the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

11,502 new COVID-19 cases, 325 deaths in India in 24 hrs; toll 9,520

11,502 new COVID-19 cases, 325 deaths in India in 24 hrs; toll 9,520

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

There are 1,53,106 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while 1,69,797 people have recovered and a patient has migrated, according to the ministry data updated in the morning.

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

When the prime minister was offering floral tributes to Patel, flower petals were also showered on the world's tallest statue by an Indian Air Force helicopter.

Kashmir internal matter: India reacts to OIC resolution

Kashmir internal matter: India reacts to OIC resolution

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"We reaffirm that Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of India and is a matter strictly internal to India," spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar said.

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Prime Minister Modi will address three rallies -- at Dehri-on Sone (Rohtas district), Gaya and Bhagalpur -- to seek support for National Democratic Alliance nominees on different assembly constituencies going to vote in the first phase on October 28. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also slated to launch his campaign in Bihar elections on Friday.

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

G C Murmu rarely speaks in public and when he does, his statements are always in lockstep with the thinking within this government.

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall.