Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar And Agencies

Stories by Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar And Agencies

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework.

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Raj Thackeray May Get 1 Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2024

The MNS joining the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra could help it with a 'Thackeray versus Thackeray' narrative, fielding Raj Thackeray, an articulate speaker, to take on his cousin Uddhav Thackeray.

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2020

Assuming the private bank issues 20 billion shares at Rs 10 apiece (with face value of Rs 2 each), the total capital raise will be Rs 20,000 crore. And for the 49 per cent stake, SBI will need to put in about Rs 10,000 crore.

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Paytm may buy Rana Kapoor's stake in Yes Bank

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

Kapoor and his associate entities owned 10.6 per cent in the bank at the end of June 2019.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

It will be tough for the Congress leader to return to the Upper House from either Telangana or Andhra, where the party's presence has dwindled. But neither House will forget her.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Militants hurled grenade near a police station in the old city area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, reports Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com from Srinagar.

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in encounter

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in encounter

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Burhan Wani, the top Hizbul Mujaheedin commander was the poster boy of the outfit and was active in south Kashmir.

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

In March, Tata Steel announced its intention to sell the entire 10.5 million-tonne UK assets.

Police officer, 2 civilians wounded in militant attack in south Kashmir

Police officer, 2 civilians wounded in militant attack in south Kashmir

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

The attack came on a day when the union home minister, Rajnath Singh is arriving in the valley to review the states security situation.

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

The slain militants are reported to belong to the district.

Mehbooba Mufti wins Anantnag bypoll over 12,000 votes

Mehbooba Mufti wins Anantnag bypoll over 12,000 votes

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

She defeated her nearest rival, Hilal Ahmad Shah of the Congress party by 12,085 votes. Mehbooba polled 17,701 votes.

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

The grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage.

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said troops of counter insurgency Rashtriya Rifles and police jointly surrounded a forest area near Lolab in frontier Kupwara district early on Thursday.

Only 34% voters cast ballot in Anantnag bypoll

Only 34% voters cast ballot in Anantnag bypoll

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

The bypoll assumes significance as Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is seeking her election to the assembly from the constituency.

1 militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

1 militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

"As the security forces were busy searching the area, the militants in hiding opened fire triggering a gunfight which is on. So far one militant has been killed," the officer said.

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

As soon as the operation ended, local residents started pelting stones at the security forces, he said, adding the clashes were going on till reports last came in.

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Army foiled second infiltration attempt along the LoC in Kashmir in three days, reports Mukhtar Ahmad from Srinagar