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Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

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First train to run in Kashmir Valley on Sat

First train to run in Kashmir Valley on Sat

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The Srinagar railway station is a stunning three-storeyed building, which has beautifully carved wooden panelling and chandeliers and is surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Last month, Dr Farooq Abdullah announced that he would step down as president of the National Conference in December, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation.

Pandit's killing: Protestors write 'India' on Hurriyat gate, bring down signboard

Pandit's killing: Protestors write 'India' on Hurriyat gate, bring down signboard

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The protesters assembled outside the office of the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat at Rajbagh in Srinagar and held a protest.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.

Terrorist Kills Bank Manager in Kashmir

Terrorist Kills Bank Manager in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

It is the eighth targeted killing in the Kashmir Valley since May 1 and the third of a non-Muslim government employee.

Yeh Hai India: Mr Kashmir Flexes His Muscles

Yeh Hai India: Mr Kashmir Flexes His Muscles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Far away from the daily stress of living in the Kashmir Valley, young men in Srinagar took part in the Mr Kashmir bodybuilding competition on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday attached 17 properties of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali in a terror funding case, the agency said.

Terrorists Beware!

Terrorists Beware!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir police imparted training in shooting to residents of Rajouri, J&K, on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

BJP threatening Delhi MLAs with CBI-ED cases to topple govt: AAP

BJP threatening Delhi MLAs with CBI-ED cases to topple govt: AAP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleged that the BJP is offering two options to his party MLAs -- they should either join the saffron party or the CBI-ED will put them in jail.

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The former bureaucrat, who was a close aide of Sayeed, wondered how a party with just 16 members could "blackmail" Gandhi on government formation.

Terrorists involved in actress Amreen Bhat's murder killed: Kashmir IG

Terrorists involved in actress Amreen Bhat's murder killed: Kashmir IG

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'Heinous murder case of TV artist Amreen Bhat solved in 24 hours...10 terrorists including three from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and seven from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfits killed in three days in Kashmir Valley,' said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar.

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Kashmir valley is cut off from the rest of the country as the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is closed and flights stand cancelled.

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a searing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut also said that in view of Kashmiri Pandits once again fleeing from the Valley, 'Kashmir Files 2' should be made to show who is responsible for their current plight.

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

Why Are The Generals At LoC?

Why Are The Generals At LoC?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Army commanders visited the Kashmir Valley to review the security situation at the Line of Control on Monday.

Kerala MLA Jaleel terms J-K as India Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, draws flak

Kerala MLA Jaleel terms J-K as India Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, draws flak

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Jaleel made the remarks in a Facebook post regarding his visit to Kashmir.

Another 'son-rise' in J-K; GN Azad's son enters politics

Another 'son-rise' in J-K; GN Azad's son enters politics

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Saddam, a businessman, is the eldest among the two siblings. He has studied in England. Sofiya Nabi Azad, his sister, has studied journalism.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death has brought to an end a chapter of anti-India and separatist politics in Kashmir.

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

Mixed feelings in J-K as BJP kicks off nationwide Muslim outreach

Mixed feelings in J-K as BJP kicks off nationwide Muslim outreach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Muslim outreach programme, which will kick off on Friday, has received mixed response from the people in Muslim-majority Kashmir, but there is a consensus that there is a need to bridge the gap between the Valley and the rest of the country.

Terror Raising Ugly Head In J-K Again?

Terror Raising Ugly Head In J-K Again?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

On Friday, an attempt by the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed to carry out a suicide attack ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's visit was foiled after two suspected Pakistani terrorists were killed in Jammu in an encounter in which a Central Industrial Security Force officer also died.

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Authorities on Monday attached a house belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in the city's Ram Bagh area, officials said.

After 12 years, Kashmir's Pushkar celebrations

After 12 years, Kashmir's Pushkar celebrations

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Minimum temperatures have plummeted below the freezing point across the Kashmir Valley, but pilgrims from all over India can be seen taking a dip at Shadipora located at the confluence of the Jhelum river and Sindh stream in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir these days.

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The move comes after terrorists gunned down two labourers and critically wounded another one in Kulgam in South Kashmir on Sunday evening.

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A statement from the Army's Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting 'relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month'.

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from J-K's Awantipora

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from J-K's Awantipora

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, a day after cancelling the foot-march in Anantnag district after the party alleged security lapse.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

64,827 KP families left Kashmir in 1990s due to militancy: MHA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

As many as 14,091 civilians and 5,356 security force personnel lost their lives to militancy in Jammu and Kashmir between the 1990s, when militancy first reared its head in the valley, and 2020.

'Article 370 was never meant to give any special status to J&K'

'Article 370 was never meant to give any special status to J&K'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'With the abrogation of Article 370, the Constitutional integration of Kashmir is complete, but whether there has been emotional integration of the Kashmir Valley is a question mark.'

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Present vice chief Lt Gen BS Raju would be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who is superannuating on February 28 at the South Western Army Command.

High alert in JK after terrorists escape during encounter

High alert in JK after terrorists escape during encounter

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Forces have now intensified the operation to track down the terrorists, who may be trying to find new targets in the area.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

BSF flies special sortie for jawan to reach wedding in time

BSF flies special sortie for jawan to reach wedding in time

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Border Security Force flew a special helicopter sortie on Thursday to airlift a jawan deployed at a remote post along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir so that he could get home, about 2,500 km away in Odisha, in time for his wedding.

Why additional forces rushed to Kashmir

Why additional forces rushed to Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Inputs have been received by the security and spy agencies that terrorist groups have been asked to carry out an attack on forces.

Pak summons Indian envoy, calls for Yasin Malik's release

Pak summons Indian envoy, calls for Yasin Malik's release

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Pakistan has summoned India's charge d'affaires in Islamabad to the ministry of foreign affairs and handed over a demarche to him conveying Islamabad's strong condemnation of the framing of "fabricated charges" against Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik.