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Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Reacting cautiously, MEA said an agreement has been signed between the two countries finalising the modalities for visits and India will stick to it.

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Several Indian intelligence agencies and experts have questioned Pakistan's intentions of opening the route.

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just about 4 km from the international border, located at Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

India Continues Its COVID-19 Battle

India Continues Its COVID-19 Battle

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

As the possibility of a COVID-19 third wave escalates by the day, Indians continue their relentless battle against the virus.

Registration at Vaishno Devi temple resumes after stampede

Registration at Vaishno Devi temple resumes after stampede

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The registration at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra resumed hours after the stampede incident, in which 12 people were killed and several others were left injured.

Did 250 Indians test positive for coronavirus in Iran? Can't say, responds MEA

Did 250 Indians test positive for coronavirus in Iran? Can't say, responds MEA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The external affairs ministry officials on Tuesday said they cannot confirm whether more than 250 Indians in Iran have tested positive for novel coronavirus but acknowledged that they were aware of such a list of people being circulated.

Ayodhya by and for every Indian: PM at meet with Yogi Adityanath

"Ayodhya by and for every Indian": PM at meet with Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Speaking at a virtual meeting, which was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Modi described Ayodhya as a city that is etched in the cultural consciousness of every Indian.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The "exponential increase is largely due to the recent inflow of people brought in from Taftan after a purported quarantine".

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Evidence of Pak supporting Sikh militants surfaces

Evidence of Pak supporting Sikh militants surfaces

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Gopal Singh Chawla, under the instructions from the Pakistani authorities, recently stopped Indian officials from entering Gurudwara Panja Sahib on April 14 (Baisakhi day).

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security arrangements along the border with Pakistan, officials said.

Nestle withdraws Kitkat wrappers with Jagannath pictures

Nestle withdraws Kitkat wrappers with Jagannath pictures

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Nestle India, the Indian subsidiary of the Swiss multinational FMCG giant Nestle, had to face on social media the wrath of consumers, who accused the company of hurting religious sentiments by using the sacred images on Kitkat wrappers.

PHOTOS: Devotees throng temples on first day of Navratri

PHOTOS: Devotees throng temples on first day of Navratri

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Elaborate security arrangements were also made at the temples in view of the rush of pilgrims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri and wished them happiness, peace and prosperity.

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday inaugurated the country's second international airport built by China that will help connect Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major tourist and pilgrimage destination, to Buddhist circuits in South Asia as well as to the rest of the world.

After 3 decades of waiting, India has a centre in Lumbini

After 3 decades of waiting, India has a centre in Lumbini

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Once completed, the Centre will be a world-class facility welcoming pilgrims and tourists from all over the world to enjoy the essence of spiritual aspects of Buddhism, projecting India's growing soft power.

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The yatra will continue for the next four months.

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working 'well' since February 2021 agreement, he asserted.

Plinth work begins for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Plinth work begins for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The third phase of the construction of the Ram temple began at Ramjanmabhoomi in Ayodhya on January 24 with the laying of the granite stones for the plinth.

Amarnath Yatra resumes as weather improves

Amarnath Yatra resumes as weather improves

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

A batch of 429 pilgrims left for the yatra from Jammu. The pilgrims included 32 women and 102 sadhus.

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Since the prime minister's visit in May, not a single day has passed when the 'dhyan gufa' was not occupied by someone, an official said.

35 pilgrims drown in Narmada

35 pilgrims drown in Narmada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Amarnath Yatra: 3 killed in landslide, toll rises to 10

Amarnath Yatra: 3 killed in landslide, toll rises to 10

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

A rescue team recovered the body of Delhi resident Shailendra, 30, from the landslide-hit area along the Baltal route of the pilgrimage on Wednesday, a police official said.

Record 16L diyas light up Ayodhya on Deepotsav as Modi attends

Record 16L diyas light up Ayodhya on Deepotsav as Modi attends

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Modi was on his first visit to Ayodhya after he laid the foundation stone of a Ram temple at the once disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site on August 5, 2020.

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A massive manhunt has been launched for the four terrorists

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'After the discovery of the biomarkers, Calpain and Inflammasomes, we know we have a biomarker to target.' 'That way, we can use the biomarkers for an early diagnosis of blood clotting due to hypoxia or low oxygen in the tissues, and can save a life.'

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