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Pak frees 51 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture

Pak frees 51 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Pakistan on Friday announced it would free 51 Indian fishermen who had completed their prison terms as a gesture of goodwill.

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

League Cup: Manchester City set up semis against United

League Cup: Manchester City set up semis against United

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

City were given a stern test on a wet and windy night at a noisy Kassam Stadium but two goals from Raheem Sterling eventually saw them through.

'We had no clue about threat to Sarabjit life'

'We had no clue about threat to Sarabjit life'

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Pakistan Punjab Province caretaker Chief Minister Najam Sethi rejected any conspiracy behind Sarabjit's death in an interview to CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar after Sarabjit Singh's death.

Sarabjit's murderers will be punished: Pak Punjab CM

Sarabjit's murderers will be punished: Pak Punjab CM

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Those responsible for the murder of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh will be brought to justice, Najam Sethi, the caretaker chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, Thursday assured Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sahbarwal.

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The elephant, Laxmi, was traced to Yamuna Khadar area. Its mahout, Saddam, has been arrested

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

Pak's finance minister resigns ahead of polls

Pak's finance minister resigns ahead of polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Tuesday resigned as Pakistan's Finance Minister amid mounting speculation that he would play a key role in the caretaker administration that is expected to oversee the next general election scheduled for mid-May.

Probe attack on Sanaullah: Pakistan PM to Dr Singh

Probe attack on Sanaullah: Pakistan PM to Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has called on his Indian counterpart to personally look into an attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu and ensure a thorough investigation.Sanaullah Ranjay, a Pakistani national serving a life sentence was attacked in the prison in Jammu, a day after Indian national Sarabjit Singh succumbed to injuries sustained in a brutal assault within a jail in Lahore.

Pak govt refuses to put Musharraf on trial for treason

Pak govt refuses to put Musharraf on trial for treason

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's lawyers were not allowed to meet him on Monday at his residence, which has been declared a sub-jail, despite an order issued by the Supreme Court.

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Craig Shakespeare is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as manager of Leicester City after taking charge of Monday's impressive 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Pak drops 'un-Islamic' kite-flying festivities

Pak drops 'un-Islamic' kite-flying festivities

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Pakistani authorities have dropped a plan to revive the 'Basant' festival and kite-flying in the central province of Punjab in the wake of a warning issued by the Jamaat-ud-Dawah, which has described the event as "un-Islamic". The interim government of Punjab headed by caretaker chief minister Najam Sethi surrendered to detractors of the festival and dropped the proposal to revive Basant.

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The former Karnataka minister said the ED has asked him to appear before it in Delhi on Friday by 1 pm and he was considering all legal options.

Thailand's army declares martial law

Thailand's army declares martial law

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Thailand's army in a surprise move on Tuesday declared martial law to preserve law and order after six months of anti-government protests that left the country without proper functioning government, but denied that the it was a coup.

Pak National Assembly makes history by completing term

Pak National Assembly makes history by completing term

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Breaking a jinx, Pakistani politics has achieved a major milestone with the National Assembly completing its full term for the first time, even as the country's leadership continue to be divided on the issue of choosing a caretaker premier to oversee polls.

PML-N govt to try Musharraf for treason: Sharif's aide

PML-N govt to try Musharraf for treason: Sharif's aide

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The incoming PML-N government is ready to hold the trial of former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf over charges of treason, a party leader said on Tuesday.

Maha Guv asks BJP to 'indicate willingness' to form govt

Maha Guv asks BJP to 'indicate willingness' to form govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP's core committee will meet on Sunday and decide the future course of action, party leader Chandrakant Patil said.

SC verdict on corruption case against Sasikala on Tuesday

SC verdict on corruption case against Sasikala on Tuesday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The all-important Supreme Court verdict, which will decide the future of AIADMK supremo VK Sasikala, locked in a battle for chief ministership with O Pannerselvam, is set to be pronounced on Tuesday.

Qadri calls off protests after 68 hours

Qadri calls off protests after 68 hours

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The Pakistan government on Thursday agreed to appoint a caretaker prime minister by consensus ahead of the next general election as part of a deal struck with fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri to end his protest near parliament that had put intense pressure on the country's fragile coalition.

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Moreno, who holds a degree from the University of Barcelona in trade and international relations, began working alongside Luis Enrique with Barcelona's B team in 2010 in the scouting department.

Pak SC, EC say general election shouldn't be delayed

Pak SC, EC say general election shouldn't be delayed

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Against the backdrop of demands by fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri for dissolving Parliament and forming a caretaker government, Pakistan's Supreme Court and Election Commission on Tuesday said there should be no delay in holding the next general election scheduled for this year.

LoC row: Slain jawan's family calls off fast

LoC row: Slain jawan's family calls off fast

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Martyred jawan Hemraj's family members and residents of his village Khairair on Saturday called off their fast after their demands were met by the Uttar Pradesh government. "Since not only all our demands have been accepted but work on some of them has also started, we have called off the indefinite fast," village pradhan Dharmveer said.

Chinese Premier to meet Sharif during Pakistan visit

Chinese Premier to meet Sharif during Pakistan visit

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who will travel to Islamabad next week to hold talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, will also meet Pakistan Muslim League chief Nawaz Sharif, who is set to form Pakistan's new government.

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that children who have lost their books and uniforms in the violence, will be provided the same free of cost.

Pak parliament may be dissolved in Jan; elections by April

Pak parliament may be dissolved in Jan; elections by April

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Pakistan's parliament is likely to be dissolved in January next year and a caretaker government installed to oversee elections to be held by April. Speculation has increased in political circles about the government preparing a preliminary roadmap for the next general election, which is scheduled for early next year.

Was JMM's list of demands genuine: Munda

Was JMM's list of demands genuine: Munda

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Jharkhand's caretaker Chief Minister Arjun Munda on Friday doubted the credential of his former ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Christmas Day list that pulled down the Bharatiya Janata Party government on January 8 and said it could have been an excuse to create instability.

Revealed: Men love curves, women love abs

Revealed: Men love curves, women love abs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

These sexy guides will help lovelorns discover what the opposite sex wants.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Bhayander: Guard loots ATM after locking up mechanic!

Bhayander: Guard loots ATM after locking up mechanic!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

A caretaker-cum-security guard of a State Bank of India ATM centre in Bhayander, a township in Thane district adjacent to Mumbai, on Friday night looted Rs 23 lakh cash after locking up a mechanic in a room.

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former India international Rajput was announced as the permanent head coach of the side on Friday having previously held the role in a caretaker capacity.

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Pogba, who came through United's academy, left the club for free in 2012 after Ferguson fell out with the Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola but returned following a four-year spell at Juventus for a then-world record fee in 2016.

3 held for assaulting Manipuri students in Delhi

3 held for assaulting Manipuri students in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Two students from Manipur were allegedly assaulted by care taker of their rented accommodation, and two others after an altercation at a south Delhi locality, police said on Tuesday.

Chelsea had to fire me to get results: Villas-Boas

Chelsea had to fire me to get results: Villas-Boas

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted he made mistakes at Chelsea and that they were right to dismiss him after less than nine months in charge.

Egypt president appoints new prime minister

Egypt president appoints new prime minister

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Hesham Qandil, a United States-educated technocrat was on Tuesday roped in by President Mohamed Mursi to be Egypt's first post election prime minister, who will face the task of restoring the country's socio-economic stability, hit by months of protests and uncertainty.

Pak starlet Laila Khan, family killed over property

Pak starlet Laila Khan, family killed over property

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The decision of Bollywood starlet Laila Khan's mother to make her second husband Asif Sheikh the caretaker of their sprawling Igatpuri farm house triggered the killing spree of the family members, accused Pervez Tak has told crime branch investigators probing the case.

The battle between Zardari and Pak's chief justice

The battle between Zardari and Pak's chief justice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

All indications are that elections in Pakistan will now be held in May 2013. If this schedule is adhered to, then it will be the last day of the present government, says Vikram Sood.

Allardyce was OUT before England players got postcards

Allardyce was OUT before England players got postcards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

England squad members received postcards from Sam Allardyce saying their 'journey has just begun' on Thursday, two days after his short reign as manager was brought to an abrupt end, according to British media reports.

Alan Pardew leaves Newcastle to manage Crystal Palace

Alan Pardew leaves Newcastle to manage Crystal Palace

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Alan Pardew has left Newcastle United to become manager of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, the clubs confirmed on Saturday.

Football PIX: Valencia lose again; Milan held

Football PIX: Valencia lose again; Milan held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Images from football matches played in La Liga and Serie A in Spain and Italy on Wednesday.