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Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Traders are 'chowkidar' (watchman) of Indian economy, CAIT secretary general said.

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"My impression is that India can expect cooperation from China on the issue of declaring Masood Azhar, leader of JeM, as terrorist who should face trial in India, if India in the UN concentrated more on him than seeking to censure Pakistan as a sponsor of terror," Swamy said.

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The NIA special court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Explosive Substances Act, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Liu Jinsong, deputy chief of mission and minister at the chinese embassy, justified China's action on India's bid against the Pakistan-based terrorist and said his country can't be the judge to decide who is right and who is wrong on the issue.

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

National Investigation Agency officials seized Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar's home in Srinagar on Thursday, March 2, 2023. On December 31, 1999, Zargar was released along with Jaish e Mohammed founder Masood Azhar and the British terrorist Omar Saeed Shaikh in exchange for the passengers and crew on board IC-814, the Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu and flown to Kandahar in Afghanistan.

China sticks to its guns on blocking India's bid to ban Azhar

China sticks to its guns on blocking India's bid to ban Azhar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

This is the second time that China has defended the decision to put a technical hold on India's bid to ban Azhar, the mastermind of the January 2 Pathankot terrorist attack.

Dhoni has come back well after losing eight successive Tests: Azhar

Dhoni has come back well after losing eight successive Tests: Azhar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin reckons that the ageing Sachin Tendulkar could opt for a more open-chested stance to counter quick incoming deliveries which has accounted for his bowled dismissals in recent times.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

India slams UN for 'taking months' to sanction terrorist Masood Azhar

India slams UN for 'taking months' to sanction terrorist Masood Azhar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Earlier, China had extended the "technical hold" on India's move to get Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN.

Masood Azhar issue may figure in India, China talks on April 20

Masood Azhar issue may figure in India, China talks on April 20

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The talks are taking place in the backdrop of China blocking at the United Nations India's move to get Jaish-e-Mohammad chief designated as international terrorist. Doval is expected to raise this issue with Yang.

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Azharuddin, who played 334 ODIs and 99 Tests for India, on Wednesday said he won't be surprised if selectors see Pant as an option for Indian captaincy in the near future.

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A fine hundred by Azhar Ali helped Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second One-Day International and win their first One-day series in 17 months, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Friday night.

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

Rediff.com23 May 2016

In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican.

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

India on Monday did some plain-speaking with China over its blocking of the Indian bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN and warned the global community of "serious consequences" if it continues to adopt "double standards" in dealing with terrorism.

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Tension was palpable in the area, and a large police contingent was deployed to prevent any further flare-up.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

Those funding Hafiz Saeed, Azhar outfits face 10 years' jail, fine: Pakistan

Those funding Hafiz Saeed, Azhar outfits face 10 years' jail, fine: Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The move comes after United States President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to the US but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The pitch offered some variable bounce but did not pose too many problems for the batters till the final hour of play.

'Those raising anti-national slogans no less dangerous than Masood Azhar'

'Those raising anti-national slogans no less dangerous than Masood Azhar'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

"If slogans are raised on reputed campuses for fragmenting India, resolutions are made to destroy it, and if Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru is hailed as a martyr, it is shameful and disconcerting," an appeal which has the consent of 33 individuals, including intellectuals and artistes, says.

Cong wants to bowl Mamata a googly by pitching Azhar from Howrah

Cong wants to bowl Mamata a googly by pitching Azhar from Howrah

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Congress plans to ensure that even if its candidates fail to register a win in the Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the benefit should go to the Left Front and not to friend-turned-foe Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. Renu Mittal reports.

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

England scent victory after bold declaration against Pakistan

England scent victory after bold declaration against Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Having taken a 78-run lead in the runfest, England declared their second innings on 264-7 to set Pakistan an improbable victory target of 343 with four sessions to go.

Advani welcomes ban on Azhar's entry into PoK

Advani welcomes ban on Azhar's entry into PoK

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The deputy prime minister said India was not bothered about Pakistan's statement that there was no change in its stand on Kashmir.

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal moved at the United Nations by the United States and co-supported by India to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Sajid Mir, one of India's most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, as a global terrorist.

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Makki is a US-designated terrorist and brother-in-law of Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Pakistan was put in the inglorious list in 2018 for its failure to check risk of money laundering, leading to corruption and terror financing.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The official said digital devices seized from the house during the search are being examined and further investigations are in progress.

China says ready for talks on India's NSG bid, silent on ban on Masood Azhar

China says ready for talks on India's NSG bid, silent on ban on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

China's Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong again harped on the need to build consensus over the admission of new members in the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group.

PIX: Sania spotted with Azhar's son

PIX: Sania spotted with Azhar's son

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Asad Azharuddin has been handing out with Anam Mirza, Sania's younger sister.

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rayudu had pulled out of the coming Ranji Trophy tournament attacking the Hyderabad Cricket Association

Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Aware of simmering dissensions within the top echelons of the army, Munir has moved slowly in reshuffling senior generals, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home Test against Aus in 24 years

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The BCCI has decided to invite all the former India captains to celebrate the occasion of country's '500th Test match' that will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from September 22.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

Australia not as good as it used to be, India have a chance to win, says Azhar

Australia not as good as it used to be, India have a chance to win, says Azhar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

India's stand-in-captain Virat Kohli is facing baptism by fire in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane next month, but former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels the result of this one match should not be the basis for passing a judgement on his leadership skills.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Pronouncing the sentence, Judge V S Tripathi observed that the case fell in the rarest of rare category and as such the convicts were entitled to the severest punishment.

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A Pakistani delegation is attending the Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi.