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Pak court suspends Musharraf arrest warrant in Lal Masjid case

Pak court suspends Musharraf arrest warrant in Lal Masjid case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The arrest warrant was challenged in the high court which set aside the orders of the lower court

Panchen Lama delivers first speech outside Chinese mainland

Panchen Lama delivers first speech outside Chinese mainland

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Panchen Lama, being groomed by China to rival exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, on Thursday made his first speech outside the Chinese mainland, highlighting the emergence of dharma from ancient India and need for its global promotion.

Musharraf defers return to Pak after 'threats of arrest'

Musharraf defers return to Pak after 'threats of arrest'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has deferred his plans to return home from self-exile after repeated threats by the country's leadership that the former general would be arrested upon arrival, an official of his party said on Friday.

Dhoni hurt during a practice session in Perth

Dhoni hurt during a practice session in Perth

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was hurt while batting in the nets at the WACA ahead of India's cricket World Cup league match against the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.

Intel input warns of attack on Dalai Lama

Intel input warns of attack on Dalai Lama

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama may be harmed by six Chinese nationals who are likely to sneak into India, intelligence inputs received by the Mumbai police have warned. According to police sources, the inputs reveal the name of one Chinese national of Tibetan origin -- Tashi Phuntsok -- who was waiting to sneak into India with the intention of gathering intelligence on the Tibetan administration in exile and to cause harm to Dalai Lama.

Notice to appear in SC pasted at Musharraf's house

Notice to appear in SC pasted at Musharraf's house

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities on Tuesday pasted a summons at ex-President Pervez Musharraf's farmhouse that directed him to return from self-exile and appear in Supreme Court on March 22 in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, days after the government sought an Interpol Red Corner notice for his arrest.

Musharraf a 'proclaimed offender': Pak court

Musharraf a 'proclaimed offender': Pak court

Rediff.com30 May 2011

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday declared former President Pervez Musharraf a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive for failing to cooperate with investigators probing the 2007 assassination of former Premier Benazir Bhutto.

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Juan Roman Riquelme and Juan Sebastian Veron were recalled by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella on Thursday in a squad of home-based players to prepare for two friendlies against arch-rivals Brazil next month.

Can't extradite Musharraf in Bugti case: Pak govt

Can't extradite Musharraf in Bugti case: Pak govt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The Pakistan government has informed a court that it cannot extradite former President Pervez Musharraf in connection with a case registered over the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti in a military operation in 2006.

Bugti case: Act against Mush in 7 days, says court

Bugti case: Act against Mush in 7 days, says court

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

A Pakistani court has given authorities seven days to initiate action against former President Pervez Musharraf in connection with a case related to the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti, expressing dissatisfaction over the slow pace of investigation.

Why this is the best time to buy gold

Why this is the best time to buy gold

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The third (Tritiya) day of the Hindu calendar's Vaishaka month which falls in late April or early May every year is called Akshaya Tritiya.

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Carlos Tevez could stay at Manchester City until the end of the season even though he has not kicked a ball for them since September and is unlikely ever to do so again.

Benazir Bhutto's mother, Nusrat Bhutto, dies

Benazir Bhutto's mother, Nusrat Bhutto, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Nusrat Bhutto, the widow of former Pakistani president Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the mother of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, on Sunday died in Dubai following a prolonged illness.

China's repression in Tibet intolerable: Lobsang Sangay

China's repression in Tibet intolerable: Lobsang Sangay

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has said that China's repression in Tibet is getting worse by each passing day.

Kalachakra Puja pushes up condom, abortion pill sales

Kalachakra Puja pushes up condom, abortion pill sales

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Local medicine store owners at Bodh Gaya said that the sale of condoms had suddenly had increased three to four times during Kalachakra puja, thanks to arrival of devotees from across the world.

Is Pakistan helping the Saudis with a nuclear deterrent?

Is Pakistan helping the Saudis with a nuclear deterrent?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Worried by Iran's nuclear ambitions, Saudi Arabia is trying to strike a secret deal with Pakistan to buy ready-made nuclear weapons instead of going through the lengthy process of developing its own, says Amir Mir.

Afghan peace process favouring India unacceptable: Musharraf

Afghan peace process favouring India unacceptable: Musharraf

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Pakistan must use "all media sources, internal and external" to project the country's "interests and reasoning" in Afghanistan, the 68-year-old former president said in an appearance on a programme on Express 24/7 news channel.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Imran Khan incapable, clueless; betrayed people of Pakistan: Opposition

Imran Khan incapable, clueless; betrayed people of Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of 11 opposition parties formed on September 20, has launched a three-phased anti-government movement under an "action plan" to remove the Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government.

Afridi slated for international comeback

Afridi slated for international comeback

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The return of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for next month's One-day series against Sri Lanka appears imminent after the flamboyant cricketer decided to come out of a self-imposed exile from the game earlier this month.

Imran Khan, anyone?

Imran Khan, anyone?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'The generals couldn't care less about political corruption, being complicit themselves.' 'Coup d'etats are out of fashion.' 'Their only desire is backroom control,' says Sunil Sethi.

US whistleblower Edward Snowden joins Twitter

US whistleblower Edward Snowden joins Twitter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

In his profile, Snowden says he "used to work for the government. Now I work for the public".

Musharraf mayFearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Perv

Musharraf mayFearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Perv

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Fearing arrest Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Thursday decided not to return home from self-exile by this month end as promised, but said that he will take a decision after consultations with his party leaders.

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

West Indies batting stalwart Chris Gayle was, on Thursday, told to take back his bitter criticism of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), if he wanted to bring back his days of glory and boost his international career, according to AFP.

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

"We will give Rs 1 million in cash and a bungalow worth Rs 100 million to anybody who kills Musharraf. And we'll also provide him full security," Shahzain Bugti told media persons at Pir Jo Goth in Sindh province on Sunday.

Musharraf will not return to Pak: Report

Musharraf will not return to Pak: Report

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Former President Pervez Musharraf has abandoned plans to return to Pakistan from self-exile in Britain after the military leadership "cold-shouldered" his demands for extra security to counter multiple threats to his life from militant outfits like Al-Qaeda and Taliban.

B'desh call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe series

B'desh call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Bangladesh have included uncapped batsmen Nasir Hossain and Shuvagoto Hom in their 15-man squad for next month's tour of Zimbabwe featuring a Test and five one-day internationals.

Prepared to take risk of life to return to Pak: Musharraf

Prepared to take risk of life to return to Pak: Musharraf

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Claiming that people of Pakistan need a viable alternative in this hour of crisis, former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf has said that he is "prepared to take risk" of his life to return back home from a self-imposed exile.

Now, an 'eviction' notice for Lord Hanuman in Bihar!

Now, an 'eviction' notice for Lord Hanuman in Bihar!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Lord Hanuman is the latest deity to be dragged into controversy in Bihar.

'Confident' Musharraf to return to Pak on Jan 25

'Confident' Musharraf to return to Pak on Jan 25

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Former president Pervez Musharraf has said he plans to return to Pakistan from self-exile on January 25 or 27, as he is confident that he will be acquitted in all the cases filed against him in the country.

Lakhs attend Dalai Lama's discourse in Bodh Gaya

Lakhs attend Dalai Lama's discourse in Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

More than two lakh people from across the globe are attending the 32nd Kalachakra puja led by exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the Buddhist holy site of Bodh Gaya in Bihar amidt tight security arrangements. M I Khan reports.

Musharraf goes 'the anti-India way' for Pak polls

Musharraf goes 'the anti-India way' for Pak polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Apparently eyeing the 2013 polls, Pakistan's ex-President Pervez Musharraf raised anti-India rhetoric, claiming that the United States' "nuclear policy of appeasement and strategic cooperation" with New Delhi is seen in his home country as "an act of animosity."

Foreign Secretary Rao to meet Dalai Lama

Foreign Secretary Rao to meet Dalai Lama

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is scheduled to meet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj, the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile, in Dharmasala in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday."A meeting between the Dalai Lama and Rao has been scheduled at his official palace post lunch, where other high-ranking officials of his administration would also be present," an official of the external affairs ministry said.

''Rogue' elements within may have helped Osama'

''Rogue' elements within may have helped Osama'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Calling Pakistani intelligence's failure to detect Osama bin Laden's presence in Abbottabad a "massive slip-up," ex-President Pervez Musharraf has admitted that "rogue" members of the Inter-Services Intelligence and military may have helped the al-Qaeda chief hide in plain sight in the garrison city.

Tibetans stage protest against Chinese president's visit outside hotel

Tibetans stage protest against Chinese president's visit outside hotel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Scores of Tibetans staged a protest on Friday morning outside HotelTajPalace where Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife are staying.

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Board of Control for Cricket in India's plea against the Bombay high court verdict, which declared as illegal its probe panel that was set up to look into the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting controversy.

Tibetan movement inspired by India's WC win: PM candidate

Tibetan movement inspired by India's WC win: PM candidate

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

On March 20, Tibetans voted to elect a new prime minister of the government-in-exile headquartered at Dharamshala. This contest assumed significance as the Dalai Lama stuck to his decision of quitting as the political head of the community. Awaiting Tibet's verdict, Harvard law scholar Dr Lobsang Sangay, the frontrunner in contest speaks about the Dalai Lama, the threat from China and how India's World Cup victory has given hope to the Tibetan cause.

'Not ready to talk about what happened in Afghanistan': Father Alexis

'Not ready to talk about what happened in Afghanistan': Father Alexis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Jesuit priest thanked the government for its efforts to secure his release

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

A 32-point questionnaire on alleged lapses in security for former prime minister Benazir Bhutto will be sent to Pervez Musharraf following the government's decision to include the former military ruler in the probe into her assassination, Pakistani officials have said.

'Picasso of India' MF Husain passes away

'Picasso of India' MF Husain passes away

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Maqbool Fida Hussain, who rose from a Bollywood billboard artist to India's most celebrated painter worldwide, died in London on Thursday, away from home on a self-imposed exile.