News for '-northwestern'

Two alleged Chhota Shakeel aides arrested

Two alleged Chhota Shakeel aides arrested

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The duo was booked under the Arms Act and remanded to police custody till April 4 by a court in Mumbai on Saturday.

China's anti-terror raid: 18 terrorists killed

China's anti-terror raid: 18 terrorists killed

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement, a group that the United Nations in 2002 labelled a terrorist organisation, ran the training camp. It is believed that the al Qaeda has trained more than 1,000 ETIM members.

10 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar

10 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The attacker, a youth aged about 18 years who was clad in black, detonated his explosives at the entrance of the Mirza Kasim Imambargah at Kohati in the congested old quarters of Peshawar, the capital of North West Frontier Province, at 6.55 pm (local time).

Mumbai building collapse: Toll rises

Mumbai building collapse: Toll rises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Shopkeepers, customers and some residents are suspected to be amongst those trapped, police said.

Lanka navy clashes with LTTE

Lanka navy clashes with LTTE

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Five soldiers have been killed in the fighting.

Foreign law schools eyeing India

Foreign law schools eyeing India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Deans from two international law schools -- Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago and Deakin School of Business and Law, Australia -- recently visited India.

17 hurt in bomb blasts in Pakistan

17 hurt in bomb blasts in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

A suicide bomber who "always talked of jihad" blew himself up in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, injuring two policemen, while 15 persons were hurt in a blast near Lahore's Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.

Remembering Minal: 'A shy but brilliant girl'

Remembering Minal: 'A shy but brilliant girl'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Friends, neighbours and teachers remember Minal Panchal, who was killed in the V-Tech massacre.

10 killed in rocket fire in northwest Pakistan

10 killed in rocket fire in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

There has been an increase in violence in Bannu and other cities in the northwest ever since the Pakistan government stormed a radical pro-Taliban mosque in Islamabad recently.

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The attack took place during evening prayers in Kohat in North Western Frontier Province, some 70 kms from Peshawar.

26 killed in Pakistan hotel blast

26 killed in Pakistan hotel blast

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The restaurant was located at the crowded Naz Cinema Road close to the centuries-old Mahabat Mosque in Peshawar, the capital of NWFP.

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.

'Kutch has set a precedent for rehabilitation'

'Kutch has set a precedent for rehabilitation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Sushma Iyengar, who spearheaded the earthquake relief work done by NGOs in Gujarat, looks back on five years of work

Pakistan's first indigenous drone kills 3 top militants

Pakistan's first indigenous drone kills 3 top militants

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Pakistan's military on Monday deployed an indigenously-made armed drone to attack a militant compound, killing at least three "high-profile" terrorists.

Gunmen seize Cambodia school

Gunmen seize Cambodia school

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Foreign students were among the dozens of hostages taken by the attackers, who are demanding demanding $1,000, six AK-47 assault rifles, six shotguns, B-40 grenade launchers, hand grenades and a car.

27 militants, 5 soldiers killed in Pakistan air blitz

27 militants, 5 soldiers killed in Pakistan air blitz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Five Pakistani soldiers and at least 27 militants, including some foreigners, were killed On Sunday in clashes and air strikes in the restive northwestern tribal belt, where the military has launched a major offensive against the Taliban.

Bird flu presence confirmed in Pakistan

Bird flu presence confirmed in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

The farms premises were disinfected after Ministry of Health sent teams to examine the workers and declared them healthy and free of infection.

Trap for Peeping Toms kills monk

Trap for Peeping Toms kills monk

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

No one had been caught in the trap until Thursday, when police were informed that the body of the young monk in his saffron-coloured robe was discovered near the bathroom and an autopsy found that he had been electrocuted.

Pak court rejects NWFP law

Pak court rejects NWFP law

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Pakistan flood leaves 2,00,000 homeless

Pakistan flood leaves 2,00,000 homeless

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Last month authorities asked people living near the banks of swollen rivers to move to safer ground, but Ahmed said many refused to do so.

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

Top Saudi terrorist killed in Iraq

Top Saudi terrorist killed in Iraq

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Osama may be in Iran, say US officials

Osama may be in Iran, say US officials

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden is in eastern Iran and not the rugged tribal areas of Pakistan's northwestern frontier where many believe him to be on the run, United States intelligence officials were on Monday quoted as saying.\n\n

Laden, Al Zawahiri safe: Taliban

Laden, Al Zawahiri safe: Taliban

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

The most important quality in a lover is...

The most important quality in a lover is...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Relationship advice from author, psychologist and 'Marriage 101' course teacher Alexandra Solomon.

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Pakistan PM heads to US for talks with Obama on Afghan peace

Pakistan PM heads to US for talks with Obama on Afghan peace

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives in the US on Tuesday and is likely to face pressure to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table.

13 Pak armymen killed in chopper crash

13 Pak armymen killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

The chopper crashed in Karak town in North Waziristan.

Hindu couple held in Pak for 'desecrating Quran'

Hindu couple held in Pak for 'desecrating Quran'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

If found guilty of the charge, the couple could face a death sentence.

China's doing some serious digging in India's backyard

China's doing some serious digging in India's backyard

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, has descended to a depth of 3,117 meters in the northwestern Indian Ocean and collected variety of precious metals.

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Addressing a massive public rally to celebrate the signing of the accord on January 27 that is expected to bring lasting peace to the troubled state, Modi said now the time was to work together for peace and development of the North-East.

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Kumar will hold responsibility for strategy at the group level.

33 killed in train-bus crash

33 killed in train-bus crash

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The Colombo-bound bus tried to beat an express train at a crossing near Polgahawela, 80 km northeast of Colombo, the police said.

Shashi Kapoor: My tribute to Dad

Shashi Kapoor: My tribute to Dad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Pak militants behead man in full public view

Pak militants behead man in full public view

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Taliban militants have publicly beheaded a man for allegedly spying for the security forces in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region.

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

TTP chief said the blast was in retaliation for killing LeJ chief Chotu, along with three others in an encounter.

No more MiG crashes, hopefully

No more MiG crashes, hopefully

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

'We want India style democracy'

'We want India style democracy'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003