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PICS: Azhar back in India blues for BCCI friendly

PICS: Azhar back in India blues for BCCI friendly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Secretary XI beats President XI in friendly on eve of AGM meeting.

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The three countries have indicated that they are willing to accommodate Chinese request for changes in the language as long as it does not change the substance of the resolution and it ends up designating Azhar as a UN global terrorist.

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Azhar Ali steps down as Pakistan captain, Sarfaraz replaces him

Azhar Ali steps down as Pakistan captain, Sarfaraz replaces him

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Pakistan senior batsman Azhar Ali, on Thursday stepped down as the One-day International captain after a meeting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai.

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

India on Friday said that it is disappointed that a technical hold has been put on its application to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack, in the United Nations Committee.

India, China holding talks on Azhar issue: Chinese envoy

India, China holding talks on Azhar issue: Chinese envoy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

He, however, asserted that China was against terror outfits and any form of terrorism.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

Emraan Hashmi opens up on 'Azhar' and match-fixing

Emraan Hashmi opens up on 'Azhar' and match-fixing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is playing the role of former Indian cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin in the upcoming flick Azhar, feels that malpractices in sports, like match-fixing, diminish the spirit of the game.

Pakistan appoint Azhar Ali as One-day captain

Pakistan appoint Azhar Ali as One-day captain

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Pakistan have named Azhar Ali as their One-day captain following the retirement of Misbah-ul-Haq from One-Day Internationals after this month's World Cup.

Now, China opposes US move to ban Masood Azhar

Now, China opposes US move to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A significant bid by the United States in the United Nations for designating Pathankot attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist has been stymied by China which has again opposed the ban against the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief.

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

China, a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council and a close ally of Pakistan, has repeatedly foiled India's bid to list Azhar as a global terrorist, saying there is no consensus in the top organ of the world body on this issue.

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

2 other terrorists who were killed in the encounter include Divisional Commander Muhammad Bhai, a non-local Waseem, a resident of Drubgam, Pulwama.

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'The only chance England will have is, if they give green tops, but if they give green tops they will also struggle, because we also have very good swing bowlers'

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Azhar Ali's bizarre run-out during day three of the second Test against Australia has set himself up for a life-time of teasing from his children, the Pakistan batsman joked.

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Red corner notice to be issued against Masood Azhar

Red corner notice to be issued against Masood Azhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The special court issued the arrest warrant after weighing the evidence presented by the NIA.

How Much Do You Know About Bollywood?

How Much Do You Know About Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The fresh Red Corner notice was issued after the National Investigation Agency secured an 'open-ended' non-bailable warrant against Azhar and Rauf for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror strike on the strategic Indian Air Force base at Pathankot on the intervening night of January 1 and 2.

Won't sit idle till Masood Azhar brought to justice: India's UN envoy

Won't sit idle till Masood Azhar brought to justice: India's UN envoy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

India has identified Azhar as the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack on January 2, 2016.

Why the real Azhar walked out of an interview...

Why the real Azhar walked out of an interview...

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, who is actively promoting his upcoming biopic 'Azhar', walked out of an interview recently when posed questions about the match-fixing controversy.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Authorities in Pakistan have frozen bank accounts with more than Rs 400 million of over 5,100 terror suspects, including JeM chief Masood Azhar who is under "protective custody" after the terror attack on the Pathankot air base, officials said.

Captain Rohit does a Dhoni, Azhar

Captain Rohit does a Dhoni, Azhar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Becomes only the third Indian captain to win ODI series in England

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

An National Investigation Agency court in Punjab on Tuesday issued proclamation notice against Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Maulana Masood Azhar and three others, asking them to appear before it on March nine in connection with last year's brazen attack on Pathankot IAF base.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

Sangeeta, Azhar to make films

Sangeeta, Azhar to make films

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

India moves UN to add Masood Azhar on terrorist list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

India has formally approached the United Nations to include Jaish-e-Mohammad chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar in the Security Council's sanctions list, strongly emphasising the urgency to take action against him.

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Pakistan today said India's bid at the UN to ban Masood Azhar was "politically motivated" and "replete with frivolous information", two days after its close ally China blocked the proposal to get the JeM chief and Pathankot attack mastermind listed as a global terrorist.

Ex-Chinese diplomat asks China to 'adjust' stand on Azhar

Ex-Chinese diplomat asks China to 'adjust' stand on Azhar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

"First, is Azhar a terrorist? Second, was the Pathankot attack perpetrated by the Jaish-e-Mohammed group? To the first question, the answer should be yes," he said.

Pakistan imposes restrictions on Masood Azhar

Pakistan imposes restrictions on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Pakistani authorities have reportedly imposed restrictions on the movement of Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar and confined him to his home despite turning down India's demand for handing him over.Azhar, who was freed by Indian authorities along with two other terrorists in exchange for passengers of an Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu to Kandahar in 1999, has been confined to his multi-storey building in Model Town area of Bahawalpur.

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Tough to look beyond Shreyas in WC playing XI, Gill will be main player for India, says Azharuddin

NIA court issues arrest warrant against JeM chief Masood Azhar

NIA court issues arrest warrant against JeM chief Masood Azhar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A special NIA court based in Mohali issued the 'open-ended non-bailable warrant' against Azhar, his brother, main handlers Kashif Jaan and Shaid Latif for allegedly entering into a criminal conspiracy with JeM terrorists for carrying out a terror strike on the Indian Air Force base.

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com1 May 2019

China said it took the decision after it found no objection to the listing proposal by the United States, the United Kingdom and France following a careful study of the revised materials

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

Azhar's historic triple century puts Pakistan in control vs Windies

Azhar's historic triple century puts Pakistan in control vs Windies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Azhar Ali tormented West Indian bowlers for 11 hours as he struck 302 not out to put Pakistan firmly in control of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Friday.

Azhar Cong's LS candidate?

Azhar Cong's LS candidate?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Mohammed Azharuddin's name was on Tuesday doing the rounds as a possible Congress candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, but the former Indian cricket captain made it clear that he had no immediate plans to join politics. As news channels flashed the news of his possible entry into politics, Azhar himself expressed surprise at the speculation. "As of now, I don't know from where this story has come. If I join Congress, you will come to know that," he said.

Pak detains JeM chief Masood Azhar, Jaish offices sealed

Pak detains JeM chief Masood Azhar, Jaish offices sealed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday arrested Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother and "several individuals" belonging to his dreaded outfit, which is suspected to have engineered the Pathankot terror attack, and sealed its offices after India demanded action, linking it to the fate of Foreign Secretary-level talks.

India urges UN to list Masood Azhar as a terrorist

India urges UN to list Masood Azhar as a terrorist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

China was the sole member in the 15-nation UN organ to put a hold on India's application with the rest 14 members of the Council supporting New Delhi's bid to place Azhar on the 1267 sanctions list that would subject him to an assets freeze and travel ban.