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Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

"Due to personal reasons, the undersigned hereby recuses from hearing the matter. Accordingly, let the present matter be put up before the principal district and sessions judge, southeast district, Saket court, for February 13 at 12 pm with a request to transfer the matter," the judge said in an order passed on Friday.

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

After two men -- who were working Kashmir -- were murdered by terrorists in Shopian district, south Kashmir, the security machinery in the Valley commenced the difficult business of tracking down the killers.

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a nervy 3-2 victory over South Korea

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir can be held "anytime from now" as the work on updation of voters list is almost over, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday but remained non-committal about setting a time-frame for restoration of statehood to the Union territory (UT).

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com11 May 2023

In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The judges reserved the verdict on Monday after the rival lawyers concluded their arguments on the suspension of the three-year sentence handed down to the 70-year-old PTI chairman by Additional District and Session Judge, Islamabad, Humayun Dilawar on August 5.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

Bigg Boss 15: Karan-Tejasswi's relationship over?

Bigg Boss 15: Karan-Tejasswi's relationship over?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tejasswi breaks away from Karan and decides to play the Bigg Boss game on her own.

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

There is no question of a Brexit-like referendum on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, as it grappled with the question as to whether its repeal was constitutionally legal.

Govt at advanced stage of 're-examining' sedition law: Centre to SC

Govt at advanced stage of 're-examining' sedition law: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Sedition, which provides a maximum jail term of life under Section 124A of the IPC for creating "disaffection towards the government", was brought into the penal code in 1890, 57 years before Independence and almost 30 years after the IPC came into being.

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

On Monday, another accused Meeran Haider also applied to the restoration of inmate daily phone call facilities.

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi feels Tejasswi will win

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi feels Tejasswi will win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Which contestant will be the fifth member to enter the finale week?

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Kashmir valley is cut off from the rest of the country as the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is closed and flights stand cancelled.

Asian Champions Trophy: India's title hopes dashed; Pakistan's winless streak continues

Asian Champions Trophy: India's title hopes dashed; Pakistan's winless streak continues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Defending champions South Korea hold Pakistan to 1-1 draw

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

SS Randhawa mentioned Modi's statement 'ghar me ghus ke marenge' and asked how did the Pulwama terror attack take place then.

Pak cops suspended for leaking video of Imran's attacker

Pak cops suspended for leaking video of Imran's attacker

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Police officers and other officials in Pakistan's Punjab province have been suspended by chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi for leaking the suspected attacker's confessional video statement after the gun attack on former prime minister Imran Khan.

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The bodies of the two brothers, who were gunned down by three assailants posing as journalists in Prayagraj on Saturday night, were handed over to the family members after conducting the post-mortem examination for performing the last rites.

Opposition show of strength amid snowfall in Srinagar

Opposition show of strength amid snowfall in Srinagar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Despite heavy snowfall in Srinagar, the rally to mark the culmination of Bharat Jodo Yatra went ahead, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other prominent leaders of opposition parties addressing the march.

Bigg Boss 15: Why does Karan think Nishant is a snake?

Bigg Boss 15: Why does Karan think Nishant is a snake?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Tejasswi and Karan lose their VIP status. Nishant is saved.

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The non-VIP members fight against the VIP team for immunity.

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rashami Desai, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Rakhi Sawant enter the house as wild card contestants.

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandits performed a havan (special prayers) at the Zestha Devi temple on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar on Friday, May 20, 2022.

'Her success will inspire many'

'Her success will inspire many'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Goof-up at World Championships: Russian anthem played incorrectly.

Bigg Boss 15: Shamita BLASTS Rakhi

Bigg Boss 15: Shamita BLASTS Rakhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Shamita pushes Rakhi in their fight!

2 terrorists killed in J-K; US-made rifle recovered

2 terrorists killed in J-K; US-made rifle recovered

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Kaiser Koka was among two ultras killed.

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019. India's decision evoked strong reactions from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy.

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The victim was identified as Sanjay Sharma, a resident of the Achan area in the south Kashmir district, they said, adding that the incident took place at around 11 am.

Bigg Boss 15: When Salman made Tejasswi Cry

Bigg Boss 15: When Salman made Tejasswi Cry

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Salman Khan enters the house with a tempting offer...that makes everyone cry.

Remembering The Kargil War 23 Years On

Remembering The Kargil War 23 Years On

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force pay tribute to the Kargil martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas in Kargil.

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

A general court martial (GCM) instituted by the Indian Air Force has ordered the sacking of a group captain for the crash of an Mi-17 V5 helicopter in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir after it was hit by a missile on February 27, 2019, official sources said on Tuesday.

Unprecedented era of peace in J-K after Art 370 scrapping, Centre tells SC

Unprecedented era of peace in J-K after Art 370 scrapping, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Defending the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an "unprecedented" era of peace, progress and prosperity, with street violence, orchestrated by terrorists and secessionist networks, becoming "a thing of the past."

China has taken over 2,000 sq km of our land: Rahul Gandhi

China has taken over 2,000 sq km of our land: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Gandhi said that the approach that the government was following 'by completely denying' that the Chinese have 'taken our land' is extremely dangerous as it would give them the confidence to do even 'more aggressive things'.

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Devoleena so UPSET with Abhijeet?

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Devoleena so UPSET with Abhijeet?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Things get intense between the two, as Abhijeet Bichukle breaks a glass in a fit of rage.

100-feet Tricolour in Gulmarg, Kashmir

100-feet Tricolour in Gulmarg, Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Indian Army installed an 100-feet national flag in Gulmarg.

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Will Farooq Abdullah Gift Omar NC Mantle?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Last month, Dr Farooq Abdullah announced that he would step down as president of the National Conference in December, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation.

Laskhar Terrorists Slain in Srinagar Encounter

Laskhar Terrorists Slain in Srinagar Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Locals inspect the house where two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were hiding and killed during an encounter in Soura Srinagar on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Terrorists kill policeman in J-K's Pulwama

Terrorists kill policeman in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Constable Reyaz Ahmad Thokar was shot at in Gudoora in the district on Friday morning, a police spokesman said.

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rahul Bhat Murder: The Faces Of Grief

Rediff.com12 May 2022

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Rahul Bhat, a government employee belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community, was murdered by terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam in Srinagar.

What Kashmiri Pandits Are Celebrating in Srinagar

What Kashmiri Pandits Are Celebrating in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Kashmiri Pandits offer special prayers during the Navreh festival at the Mata Chakreshwari temple in Srinagar, April, 2, 2022.