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Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Normal movement of people and vehicular traffic was observed in parts of Srinagar on Tuesday, the officials said.

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The first women pilots in the fighter stream of IAF will be selected from the current batch at Air Force Academy.

J&K town protests attack on tourists

J&K town protests attack on tourists

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The town will observe a complete shutdown on Friday.

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

On a day Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was in the Kashmir Valley where life remained paralysed for the 47th consecutive day, a youth died in a clash with security forces while 18 security personnel, including three officers, were injured in a terrorist attack.

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"What is the hurry," Modi said, while referring to Gandhi's hand gestures when he came across to PM's chair.

Violence breaks out in Kashmir protests; youth killed in firing

Violence breaks out in Kashmir protests; youth killed in firing

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

A young man was killed and two others injured in firing by the Central Reserve Police Force on Saturday during protests in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir where a strike has been called by the hardline Hurriyat faction against the killing of two youths in Tral earlier this week.

Valley continues to bleed in protest; 50 dead

Valley continues to bleed in protest; 50 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in six police station areas of the city, Anantnag town, Kokernag and Khanpora in Baramulla district as restrictions on assembly of four or more people continued in entire Kashmir.

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'The chowkidar took away your money by demonetisation and GST. The keys to the banks were handed over to thieves like Anil Ambani'

Bandh for Gorkhaland disrupts normal life in Darjeeling

Bandh for Gorkhaland disrupts normal life in Darjeeling

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Normal life was disrupted for the second day on Tuesday due to the 72-hour bandh called in the Darjeeling hills by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha to demand Gorkhaland.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina narrowly escapes bomb blast

Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina narrowly escapes bomb blast

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

She had a narrow escape when several bombs exploded in a busy commercial area here minutes after her convoy passed through it.

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Normal life remained affected in Kashmir Valley for the 98th day due to the ongoing unrest.

Unified Andhra supporters protest for day two

Unified Andhra supporters protest for day two

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Protests against the decision to divide Andhra Pradesh rocked Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions for the second day on Thursday, with united Andhra supporters taking out rallies and preventing public transport buses from plying.

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Want to live in Maharashtra, follow these eight rules or get jailed. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on the proposed Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act.

Exclusive! The mantra that handed the Indian Army victory in 1971

Exclusive! The mantra that handed the Indian Army victory in 1971

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam lists the major operational takeaways from the 1971 War in his new book 'India's Wars, A Military History, 1947-1971'.

BEST employees' stir turns violent, one hurt

BEST employees' stir turns violent, one hurt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Almost all of the 3,400 buses have been off Mumbai roads.

40 days on, peace continues to evade Kashmir

40 days on, peace continues to evade Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in Srinagar district, Anantnag town and Magam area of Budgam district as a precautionary measure even as normal life was paralysed for the 40th consecutive day on Wednesday in Kashmir where 63 persons have been killed in the ongoing unrest.

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'We might have lacked somewhere but our commitment was absolute. We might have made mistakes and fallen short to some extent. We might not have done something but what did you do'

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Shortly after the Union Budget was announced, political leaders from across the spectrum reacted to it. Here's what some of our leaders said.

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Obama said he wants to boost the use of natural gas in transportation

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC forfeited their I-League match against Real Kashmir FC in Srinagar after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down their request to relocate the fixture in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attacks.

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Clashes in Kashmir, curfew lifted in many areas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Barring parts of Srinagar city, Anantnag and Pampore towns, curfew was on Saturday lifted from Kashmir even as normal life remained disrupted due to the strike called by separatists.

AIADMK, other outfits intensify protests over Jayalalithaa conviction

AIADMK, other outfits intensify protests over Jayalalithaa conviction

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Protests by supporters of ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and several other outfits, including party affiliated trade unions intensified across the state against the conviction of Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case, seeking her early release.

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The survey noted that advertising campaigns supported the increase in new work growth in the sector amid competitive pressures.

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The transition from the state into two Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Thursday was met with a complete shutdown in the the valley as shops and other business establishments were shut, and public transport were off the roads.

Normalcy returns in valley after 2 days; shutdown in many areas in Anantnag

Normalcy returns in valley after 2 days; shutdown in many areas in Anantnag

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A shutdown is being observed in many areas of south Kashmir's Anantnag district for the second consecutive day.

WB petrol pumps remain closed

WB petrol pumps remain closed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

With no immediate solution in sight, over 2,500 petrol pumps in West Bengal remained closed on Tuesday following a three-day strike.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A 22-year-old youth Wasim Ahmad Lone died when security forces opened fire to disperse a stone-pelting mob in Nadihal area in Baramulla district.

Solar scam: LDF hartal hits normal life in Kerala

Solar scam: LDF hartal hits normal life in Kerala

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Normal life was on Wednesday disrupted in Kerala due to the dawn-to-dusk 12-hour hartal called by Communist Party of India-Marxist led Left Democratic Front to demand resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy over the solar scam issue.

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The final journey of Goa's 'son of the soil' begun from Kala Academy in Panjim. A teeming column of mourners followed on foot and vehicles.

What next in the India-China standoff?

What next in the India-China standoff?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'The border standoff, if not properly addressed by both sides, could escalate to a conventional or sub-conventional conflict between India and China,' predicts Srikanth Kondapalli, one of India's leading China experts.

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in entire Srinagar district and Anantnag town while restrictions were in place in the rest of the Valley as normal life remained paralysed for the 39th consecutive day.

Kashmir paralysed for 59th straight day as curfew continues

Kashmir paralysed for 59th straight day as curfew continues

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

More than 200 persons were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in the Valley on Sunday.

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Curfew continued in parts of Srinagar on Saturday in view of the separatists' call for occupying Lal Chowk and Airport Road here while curfew-like restrictions remained in force in rest of Kashmir even as normal life remained paralysed for the 57th day.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal saying the growth rate of the state was just 3.9 per cent when the party was in power, but it rose to 11.3 per cent under the NDA.