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J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

No one told them what had happened until late at night. And then too, it came through the media, the family said.

Sunita Kejriwal Does A Road Show

Sunita Kejriwal Does A Road Show

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign in New Delhi, Mainpuri, Bardhaman, Srinagar, Etah, Mumbai and Puri.

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday.

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The People's Democratic Party and the National Conference -- the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

The Kashmir Files far from truth, ignored sacrifices of Muslims, Sikhs: Omar

The Kashmir Files far from truth, ignored sacrifices of Muslims, Sikhs: Omar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Omar Abdullah said that if The Kashmir Files was a commercial movie, no one has an issue, but if the film makers claim that it is based on reality, then the facts are the other way round.

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

BJP members, including the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, opposed the resolution, saying it was not part of the listed business.

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'I am happy that the people of north Kashmir burst the bubble of Modi's naya' Kashmir'

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP accused National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah of leaving them "no option".

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The PDP looks a distant third in the race, observes Mohammed Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir politics.

Pained, disturbed: Dhankhar slams Rahul for remarks in US

Pained, disturbed: Dhankhar slams Rahul for remarks in US

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Dhankhar said every Indian outside the country has to be an ambassador of the nation.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah's detention: SC judge recuses himself

Omar Abdullah's detention: SC judge recuses himself

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

"I am not participating in this matter," Justice Shantanagoudar said at the outset without citing any specific reason for his recusal. The bench said the plea would be heard on Thursday.

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Sara Abdullah Pilot had on Monday approached the top court challenging her brother's detention under the Public Safety Act, saying the detention order was "manifestly illegal" and there was no question of him being a "threat to the maintenance of public order".

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Champions Trophy: 'BCCI's own decision not to go to Pakistan'

Champions Trophy: 'BCCI's own decision not to go to Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Pakistan will also have to play its role in this so that the relations between the two countries improve.'

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

He was commenting on a video that has surfaced on social media showing some men sporting saffron scarves heckling a woman in 'hijab' and raising slogans at a college in Karnataka.

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'PM Modi would have swept the elections in Kashmir after notebandi but then he scrapped Article 370 so all his good work went down the drain.'

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

In her plea, Sara Abdullah Pilot has said that exercise of powers by authorities under the CrPC to detain individuals, including political leaders, was 'clearly mala fide to ensure that the opposition to the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution is silenced'.

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Remembering Omar Khalidi

Remembering Omar Khalidi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Eminent Muslim scholar and author Omar Khalidi, whose controversial book Khaki and Ethnic Violence in India had created a furore in Parliament in 2006, died in a road mishap in Boston, United States on Monday.

'BJP Won't Win Even 10 Seats In J&K'

'BJP Won't Win Even 10 Seats In J&K'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'We put the seed of BJP's ideology in Jammu, watered it, nurtured it for four decades and when it was time to reap the fruits of those efforts, the fruits are being sold out to the very same people who worked hard to uproot this tree.' 'Shockingly, our own people are letting this happen and nobody from Delhi bothers to even listen to us.'

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus.

What's wrong with Bengal becoming Kashmir: Omar asks BJP

What's wrong with Bengal becoming Kashmir: Omar asks BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Adhikari, who is contesting against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram's seat in the upcoming polls in West Bengal on Saturday said the state will turn into Kashmir if Trinamool Congress comes back to power.

'You're not alone': Tharoor shows solidarity with Omar

'You're not alone': Tharoor shows solidarity with Omar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Tharoor questioned the alleged arrest of leaders and said, "if we alienate them, who's left?"

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Omar, Mehbooba booked under PSA on last day of their detention

Omar, Mehbooba booked under PSA on last day of their detention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

National Conference general secretary and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar, who wields a support base in downtown city, was served with a PSA notice public order by the authorities.

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

Come for talks or die, Amit Shah tells terrorists in J-K

Come for talks or die, Amit Shah tells terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

"Give up arms and come for talks or our forces will hunt you down," the home minister said in election rallies in Jammu and Kashmir.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Asserting that Article 370 is a thing of the past, Shah stated that no one can bring it back.

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

A first information report (FIR) was filed in Ghaziabad on Monday against Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups and other offences following a complaint by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, according to police.

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.' 'We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.'

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Abdullah, who turned 50 on March 10, had spent 232 days in custody since the government announced abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state on August 5 last year.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

A day after release, Farooq meets Omar, Azad

A day after release, Farooq meets Omar, Azad

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Released on Friday after his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah drove from his residence to nearby Hari Nivas where his son, also a former chief minister, has been held first under preventive custody since February 5 under the PSA. The two warmly embraced.

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested, they said.

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath for the Haryana and Jammu-Kashmir assembly poll results on Tuesday.