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US thought India will capture PoK after 1971 war: CIA files

US thought India will capture PoK after 1971 war: CIA files

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The US government was readying a strategy should India smash military power of West Pakistan.

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Addressing a Defence Research and Development Organisation event in Leh, Singh asked how can India talk to Pakistan when it keeps trying to destabilise India using terror.

Pakistan can get split into 5-6 parts: RSS leader

Pakistan can get split into 5-6 parts: RSS leader

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

There are many provinces in Pakistan such as Pashtunistan, Balochistan, Sindh and others which want to break away from it due to its social, political and economic conditions, Kumar said.

PoK visitors get rousing reception

PoK visitors get rousing reception

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

UN intervention has been sought to address the grievances of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The current question is about the BJP-ruled Centre, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like its predecessors, not arguing the Union of India's case effectively and continuously, whenever the matter came up in the past, if its case still was that Rajiv's killing was an 'act of terror', asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to a civic official, the demolition at Ranaut's Pali Hill office started around 11 am and continued for the next one-and-a-half hours, till the high court passed the order.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The global map printed on the new 20 Riyal banknote, released to mark Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 grouping, does not feature Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India.

Jamaat's leadership walks free in PoK

Jamaat's leadership walks free in PoK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir released the four detained workers of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's front organisation and also withdrew police guards posted at the home of the group's regional head, Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi.

Militant group goes underground in PoK

Militant group goes underground in PoK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

A Pakistan-based conglomerate of militant groups active in Kashmir, headed by Syed Salahuddin, has temporarily dissolved itself with its leaders going underground in the wake of the crackdown on Jamaat-ud-Dawa and other banned terrorist outfits, a media report said on Saturday.The United Jehad Council -- which comprises Hizbul Mujahideen of Salahuddin, Harkat-ul-Ansar, Jamiat-ul- Mujahideen, Al-Jihad, Al-Barq, Ikhwan-ul-Mussalmin and Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen -- has closed offices

Arnab gets exemption from appearance in suicide abetment case

Arnab gets exemption from appearance in suicide abetment case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday granted interim exemption to TV journalist Arnab Goswami from appearing before a magistrates court at Alibaug in adjoining Raigad district in connection with an abetment to suicide case.

Pak-China discuss PoK-Xinjiang rail line

Pak-China discuss PoK-Xinjiang rail line

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Masood Khan, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, said that a feasibility study of the railway had been conducted but there was still no time-table for starting the construction.

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate's court had ordered the police to investigate a complaint filed by Munawwar Ali Sayyed, a Bollywood casting director and fitness trainer, which referred to Ranaut's and her sister's tweets and other statements.

Indo-Pak bus service suspended over Pak trucker's arrest

Indo-Pak bus service suspended over Pak trucker's arrest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service suspended over arrest of Pakistani truck driver carrying contraband.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

3 Pak terrorists killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

3 Pak terrorists killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The Pakistani terrorists made the abortive attempt to sneak into the Kalal area of Nowshera from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 28 but were killed in the subsequent counter-infiltration operation, the officials said.

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hardening its stance further, India has once again virtually rejected Pakistan's latest invitation for talks on Kashmir.

Pak downplays PM's PoK statement

Pak downplays PM's PoK statement

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Vajpayee had said on Tuesday night that if talks were to resume with Pakistan on Kashmir issue, they will have to be on the one-third portion of Kashmir which is under Pakistani occupation.

PoK premier against independent Kashmir

PoK premier against independent Kashmir

Rediff.com19 May 2003

PoK PM Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan supported the division of the state between Hindu and Muslim majority areas.

Kangana claims BMC may demolish her Mumbai office

Kangana claims BMC may demolish her Mumbai office

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

In a tweet on Monday, she said officials of the Sena-ruled civic body visited her office and may demolish the property on Tuesday.

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

Harkat training 150 Indians in PoK

Harkat training 150 Indians in PoK

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Youths from Malaysia, South Africa and Sudan too were trained in these camps.

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

India has conveyed its concerns to Beijing over the presence of Chinese troops and their activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

More than 300 million British pounds of aid for victims of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake has been diverted by President Asif Ali Zardari's government, raising fears that this will deter donors coming to the aid of flood devastated people in the country., a report stated.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the single largest party in the legislative assembly elections in the strategically-located Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, former president and prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said that there is tremendous difference between his first visit to India in 2005 and second visit in 2007.

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

India on Tuesday flagged its objections to elections being held in Gilgit-Baltistan, which forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and termed the move as an attempt to camouflage the 'forcible and illegal' occupation of the region.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

Cross-LoC trade resumes in Jammu, freeze continues in Kashmir

Cross-LoC trade resumes in Jammu, freeze continues in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Cross-LoC trade between two sides of Kashmir could not resume on Thursday as no Pakistani truck arrived at the crossing point from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'This reluctance to respond forcefully to Chinese PLA provocations and outright aggression has as much to do with Prime Minister Modi personally, as with the institutional mindset of the MEA or even the Indian Army.' 'They are scarred by the 1962 War and are still cowed by China.'

'Many Kashmiri youths getting training in PoK'

'Many Kashmiri youths getting training in PoK'

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth were receiving training in different militant training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), says an arrested Hizbul Mujahideen militant.

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein: PoK president

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein: PoK president

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Describing Kashmir as the 'jugular vein' of Pakistan, president of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Raja Zulqarnain has criticised the government for not including any Kashmiri in the senate's standing committee on Kashmir.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Speaking in the legislative assembly on the condolence motion, Thackeray, without taking any names, said, "Some people have gratitude towards the city where they live and earn their livelihood, but some don't."

Reconsider travel plans to Pak: US to its citizens

Reconsider travel plans to Pak: US to its citizens

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Terrorists have targeted US diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so'

Terror infrastructure in PoK intact: Army

Terror infrastructure in PoK intact: Army

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Dismissing reports that the terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has been destroyed by the October 8 quake, the army Friday said that militant infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir "is the same as before".

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N has swept the PoK's legislative assembly elections, bagging 30 of 41 directly elected seats, with a two-thirds majority to form the new government.

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'