News for 'south Kashmir'

Pakistan Rejects India's PoK Allegations, Issues Water Warning

Pakistan Rejects India's PoK Allegations, Issues Water Warning

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Pakistan has criticised India's recent remarks on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) protests, asserting it is addressing issues democratically. Pakistan also warned India against blocking water, calling it an "act of war," and commented on India's nuclear capabilities and its own military strikes in Afghanistan.

India Under The Summer Sun

India Under The Summer Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Summer, no matter how hot, cannot slow down life in India. The season's rhythms must go on. There is great beauty to an Indian summer and these 10 pics tell that story...

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Major General B S Raju said a full scale cordon-and-search operation, like the one conducted in Shopian recently, will be carried out only in places where the army's operations are hampered.

Pak stood isolated after Mumbai attacks, but now...: Cong slams govt

Pak stood isolated after Mumbai attacks, but now...: Cong slams govt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Congress party has criticised the Modi government on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that Pakistan has gained global respectability due to the failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy.

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Skiers Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will be the first Indian beneficiaries of the International Olympic Committee's US$ 10,000 grant for Olympians.

Pix: Defence forces join yoga day celebrations

Pix: Defence forces join yoga day celebrations

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

India's armed forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, extensively participated in yoga sessions across the country to commemorate International Day of Yoga. From high-altitude regions to parade grounds, thousands of personnel, their families, and cadets engaged in various asanas, highlighting yoga's role in promoting physical fitness, mental resilience, and holistic well-being.

Pak PM praises Trump, says 'forever grateful' for brokering ceasefire with India

Pak PM praises Trump, says 'forever grateful' for brokering ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed 'forever grateful' to US President Donald Trump for his 'timely' intervention in securing a ceasefire with India following a military conflict last year, a claim India has consistently rejected.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff, taking over from Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. He brings nearly four decades of distinguished military experience, having commanded various formations and held key strategic appointments.

Six Arrested, Over 13 Kg of Charas Seized in Anantnag Drug Bust

Six Arrested, Over 13 Kg of Charas Seized in Anantnag Drug Bust

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted a drug racket, arresting six peddlers and recovering over 13 kg of charas in multiple operations across the district.

J-K doctor braves snow, rides atop excavator to reach hospital

J-K doctor braves snow, rides atop excavator to reach hospital

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A doctor in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, braved heavy snowfall and used an excavator to reach his hospital and attend to patients.

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Exploring memorable scenes that celebrate football in the movies.

Fierce encounter on in south Kashmir

Fierce encounter on in south Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A fierce encounter is on between terrorists and security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Lieutenant General Seth's involvement in the army's capability development and modernisation efforts is evident from the key appointments he has held in the Strategic Planning and Capability Development Directorates, including Colonel Capability Development for Mechanised Forces, Brigadier Perspective Plans and Acquisition, and Additional Director General Capability Development.

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Rediff.com13 May 2026

As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.

President Murmu honours 7 bravehearts with Kirti Chakra; 2 posthumously

President Murmu honours 7 bravehearts with Kirti Chakra; 2 posthumously

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, to personnel of the armed forces displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard for personal safety in the line of duty.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

Policeman killed in terrorist ambush in south Kashmir

Policeman killed in terrorist ambush in south Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

A policeman was killed and a civilian wounded when terrorists ambushed a posse of the special operations group if the state police in south Kashmir Monday afternoon.

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'That journey across India has changed me forever.'

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, on the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with J&K Police Director General Nalin Prabhat and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo handed over government job appointment letters to family members of terror victims in Srinagar.

Army deploys 2,000 more soldiers in south Kashmir

Army deploys 2,000 more soldiers in south Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The decision on redeployment was taken after intelligence reports said South Kashmir had turned into a militant hub.

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.

Rise beyond...: India thrashes Pak at UN over Kashmir

Rise beyond...: India thrashes Pak at UN over Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations for misusing UN platforms to promote a divisive agenda by repeatedly raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Violence in south Kashmir, 80 injured

Violence in south Kashmir, 80 injured

Rediff.com30 May 2009

The bodies of Nelofar Jan (22) and Asiya Jan (17), who had been working in their farm, were recovered from a local stream on Saturday morning. Villagers allege that duo was killed after being raped by security forces.

Encounter on in South Kashmir, 1 terrorist killed

Encounter on in South Kashmir, 1 terrorist killed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

In the second encounter within two days in south Kashmir, one terrorist was killed and three security men injured in an ongoing gun battle in the Tangmarg village of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday evening.

After robberies, banks stop cash transactions in south Kashmir

After robberies, banks stop cash transactions in south Kashmir

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The cash transactions have been stopped at the branches belonging to the Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Ellaquai Dehati Bank.

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.

Zakir Musa killed in south Kashmir encounter

Zakir Musa killed in south Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Weapons and war-like stores were recovered from the encounter site.

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manzoor, 38, professionally a carpenter was outside the playfield, located nearer to his residential place when unidentified gunmen wearing masks shot him dead.

MIG-21 crashes in South Kashmir; pilot killed

MIG-21 crashes in South Kashmir; pilot killed

Rediff.com27 May 2014

A MIG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday morning in south Kashmir's Anantnag district killing the pilot.

Pahalgam Attack: Family Struggles A Year After Navy Officer's Death

Pahalgam Attack: Family Struggles A Year After Navy Officer's Death

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A year after the Pahalgam terror attack, the family of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the Indian Navy officer who was among those killed, continues to grieve and remember the young officer.

Four injured in blast in south Kashmir

Four injured in blast in south Kashmir

Rediff.com14 May 2012

A senior police officer told rediff.com that militants made an attempt to target an army patrol in Sangam village on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway by hurling a grenade which, however, missed the target and exploded outside a doctor's clinic.

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

Blast kills two teenagers in south Kashmir

Blast kills two teenagers in south Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Two teenagers were killed and another person injured in an explosion in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday evening.A senior police officer said an explosion took place in the house of one Mohammed Yusuf Lone at Ratsun village. Lone's son Ubaid Yusuf, 15, and another boy identified as Adil Yusuf Teli, 14, were killed on the spot. "One person identified as Mehraj Din Lone, 30, who was injured in the explosion at Ratsun village, was rushed to hospital," the officer said

Search operation in south Kashmir called off after stone-pelting

Search operation in south Kashmir called off after stone-pelting

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The search operation was launched in Heff village in the Zainapora area, an army official said.

Pahalgam terror attack victim among 56 awarded by J-K govt

Pahalgam terror attack victim among 56 awarded by J-K govt

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Among the 12 media personnel awarded are the PTI Srinagar Bureau Chief, Inayat Jehangir and PTI video journalist, Jammu Somil Abrol. Other awardees in this category include Avtar Krishan Bhat, Vivek Suri, Sunil Ji Bhat, Dinesh Manhotra, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Razia Noor, Ishfaq Gowhar Zargar, Syed Khalid Hussain, Sarosh Kafeel, and Neeta Sharma.

Red Fort blast: NIA take 'terror docs' to Anantnag forest

Red Fort blast: NIA take 'terror docs' to Anantnag forest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along two of the accused, Dr Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani, arrested in connection with the "white collar" terror module.

IPL 2026: J&K pacer Auqib Nabi hopes for dream chance

IPL 2026: J&K pacer Auqib Nabi hopes for dream chance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi reveals Dale Steyn's influence on his fast bowling career and his aspirations to play for India, while Irfan Pathan highlights Nabi's unique bowling skills.

Why China's new county near PoK raises security concerns

Why China's new county near PoK raises security concerns

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

China has established a new county in Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border, a move seen as strengthening security along the Wakhan Corridor and addressing concerns about Uyghur separatist militants.