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SC verdict on Friday on pleas against curbs in J-K

SC verdict on Friday on pleas against curbs in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of J&K, were abrogated by the Centre on August 5 last year.

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

After getting a green signal from the Supreme Court, Yechury said he will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to meet Tarigami.

BJP on backfoot over arrested terrorist, says he visited hq as a journalist

BJP on backfoot over arrested terrorist, says he visited hq as a journalist

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday denied claims that a Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorist nabbed in Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir was its member, even as the Congress and others attacked the saffron party and demanded a high-level probe.

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".

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The former chief minister had on Tuesday alleged that Army personnel had thrashed a family in Tral town of Pulwama and injured a female member. Mufti said she was going to meet the family on Wednesday.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Abdullah's sister Suraiya, his daughter Safiya and 11 other women furnished a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of Rs 40,000 each under section 107 of criminal procedure code, giving an assurance that they would maintain peace, the officials said.

Omar detained under PSA considering past conduct: J-K admin to SC

Omar detained under PSA considering past conduct: J-K admin to SC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Terming Abdullah as "a very vocal critic" of abrogating Article 370, the J&K administration claimed that his acts squarely fell within the realm of public order as it was "calculated to disturb public peace and tranquility".

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'The BJP has ordered the AIMIM to defame the Shiv Sena, to raise questions on Shiv Sena's Hindutva'

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of weakening the country by spreading fear and hatred, and said only the Congress can unite the country and take it to the path of progress.

Mehbooba aide charged with involvement in terrorist activities

Mehbooba aide charged with involvement in terrorist activities

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The special NIA judge charged him with being a member of a terror group, raising funds for them as well as aiding an outfit.

Complaint against Kangana for 'foul language' against Maha CM

Complaint against Kangana for 'foul language' against Maha CM

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut later posted a video message saying his "ego will be destroyed" the way her Bandra home was demolished.

DNA samples taken to identify kin of 3 killed in Shopian encounter

DNA samples taken to identify kin of 3 killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The three youths, Mohammad Imtiyaz and Ibrar Ahmed, residents of Kathuni mohalla of Dharsakri village of Rajouri, and Mohammad Ibrar, a resident of Tarkassi village of Rajouri, had left their homes on the pretext of working as labourers in Shopian and went out of contact with their families on July 17.

2020 our deadline too, J&K won't be in India: Mehbooba's reply to Shah

2020 our deadline too, J&K won't be in India: Mehbooba's reply to Shah

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Mufti said relation of J&K with India will end if the terms and conditions of the state's accession to the Union were changed.

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'By naming Tejashwi as the next CM candidate, he has put us in a dilemma.' 'Who will lead us in 2025?' 'What will happen to the party after 2025?'

Wilful defaults are Rs 62,000 crore higher than pre-Covid levels

Wilful defaults are Rs 62,000 crore higher than pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The Indian banking system's latest record on wilful defaulters shows Rs 62,970 crore, or around 10 per cent increase, in the additional amount outstanding since the pandemic began. The total outstanding amount increased to Rs 6.85 trillion in June from Rs 6.22 trillion in December 2019, shows a Business Standard analysis of numbers from the TransUnion CIBIL database. India recorded its first case of Covid-19 in January 2020.The amount outstanding to wilful defaulters had touched a post-pandemic peak of Rs.7.6 trillion in December 2020 (or Rs 1.4 trillion more than pre-pandemic levels).

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Charges filed against 4 for receiving money from ISI

Charges filed against 4 for receiving money from ISI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The crime branch of Delhi police told the court that accused Kafaitullah Khan, alias Master Raja, had received Rs 30,000 from the ISI while constable of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry unit Fareed Ahmad had got Rs 10,000.

Two teachers among 9 held for attacking police team in J-K

Two teachers among 9 held for attacking police team in J-K

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Nine people, including two government school teachers, were arrested on Tuesday in Reasi district in connection with an alleged attack on a police party which had arrested a criminal wanted in a rape case, police said.

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Faesal's wife told the high court that she recently met him in custody and has received instructions to withdraw the habeas corpus plea.

No legal opinion for filing criminal case against Bhushan

No legal opinion for filing criminal case against Bhushan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The Delhi police on Monday told a court that its prosecution branch has not given any legal opinion for lodging a criminal case against key erstwhile Team Anna member and lawyer Prashant Bhushan for allegedly supporting plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Article 370' cricket, kabaddi games in Amit Shah's LS seat

'Article 370' cricket, kabaddi games in Amit Shah's LS seat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The ruling BJP in Gujarat has decided to organise kabaddi and cricket tournaments that will have 'Article 370' in their names in Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, party office bearers said on Tuesday.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

As the Opposition held its first meeting on the Presidential polls and names of Farooq Abdullah and Gopalkrishna Gandhi also cropped up, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party reached out to several parties across the political spectrum to build a consensus choice with senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking to Sharad Pawar, Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party) and Naveen Patnaik (Biju Janata Dal).

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Abdullah, the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, is the first Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to be booked under the PSA.

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Congress, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party have boycotted the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

J-K to annul all actions taken under Roshni land scheme

J-K to annul all actions taken under Roshni land scheme

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The scheme initially envisaged conferment of proprietary rights of around 20.55 lakh kanals of land (1,2,50 hectares) to occupants of which 15.85 per cent of land was approved for vesting of ownership rights.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

J&K fake encounters: Another chargesheet filed

J&K fake encounters: Another chargesheet filed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday presented another chargesheet against the accused in the notorious fake encounters case in the court of the chief judicial magistrate, Srinagar.

Punjab moves SC challenging Centre's decision to expand BSF limit

Punjab moves SC challenging Centre's decision to expand BSF limit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The state government, in its original suit, has said the extension of the territorial jurisdiction of the BSF encroaches upon the constitutional jurisdiction of the state.

Ex-CEC pitches for single-phase polls, cutting campaign time

Ex-CEC pitches for single-phase polls, cutting campaign time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy has pitched for single-phase elections and substantially curtailing public campaigning time in future polls.

Mehbooba released after over a year in detention, PSA revoked

Mehbooba released after over a year in detention, PSA revoked

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The development came barely two days before the Supreme Court was to hear the matter related to her detention. The Deputy Commissioner ordered that the PSA has been revoked with immediate effect. Her detention period had been extended for a period of three months on July 31 this year.

Kathua rape-murder kingpin moves HC seeking suspension of life term

Kathua rape-murder kingpin moves HC seeking suspension of life term

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The application came up for hearing on Thursday before a division bench of justices Tejinder Singh Dhindsa and Lalit Batra through video conferencing during which the counsel for Jammu and Kashmir R S Cheema requested for a new date that was granted.

Will hoist flag for peace at LOC: Miandad

Will hoist flag for peace at LOC: Miandad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'I want everyone to get their right. They are fighting for their rights for 40 years. If you treat people unfairly, more instances will come up. Everyone needs to think about Kashmir and find a solution'

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Is the application the Press Council's voice or the government's? 'It has been reported that other members of the PCI were taken aback at the Press Council's application. 'These members need to publicly question the chairman to redeem their own positions,' says Jyoti Punwani.

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

A divisional level officer said that over 1,900 domicile certificates have been granted to West Pakistan refugees and the process to grant all of them citizenship certificates is going on.

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

When the matter came up for hearing before the top court on Tuesday, the bench said that it has received a report from the Juvenile Justice Committee of the high court, in which the averments regarding alleged detention of minors have been denied.