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Shooter Bajwa breaks world record for historic skeet gold

Shooter Bajwa breaks world record for historic skeet gold

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa won the gold medal with a world record score in the men's skeet final of the 8th Asian Shotgun Championship, becoming the first Indian skeet shooter to win a continental or world level event in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

LeJ militant gets 3 death sentences for abducting US doctor

LeJ militant gets 3 death sentences for abducting US doctor

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

A member of the banned militant group Laskar-e-Jhangvi was awarded death penalty on 3 separate counts and slapped with a hefty fine of Rs 5 million by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in Lahore for abducting an American doctor in 2011.

Housing prices to go up after land bill approval

Housing prices to go up after land bill approval

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Land Acquisition Bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet on Thursday, making the consent of 80 per cent of owners mandatory for private projects.

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

Revealed: Lashkar's links to global jihad

Revealed: Lashkar's links to global jihad

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Sajid Mir's association with David Coleman Headley will be the primary focus of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Indian security agencies.

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Two-and-a-half years after making his ODI debut, Virender Sehwag played his first Test. Eleven years and 99 Tests later, the 32-year-old has done incredibly well for himself, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Obviously, I think, it is a great, great opportunity especially when you have already won the first game in the series, so it's a great opportunity and I think boys are feeling energetic about it and hopefully we can put up a good show tomorrow'

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organisers "small-minded" after they announced he would not be invited to the Royal Box at this year's championships.

UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Two-time World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday inaugurated his first global cricket academy in Dubai.

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

OCA president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah said the Asian Games is already too big.

US wants lawsuit seeking info on drones dismissed

US wants lawsuit seeking info on drones dismissed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

In a 50-page memorandum filed in US district court, southern district of New York on behalf of the US government, the lawyers including India-born Manhattan Attorney Preet Bharara said the court should grant summary judgment and dismiss the complaints as the information about the drone strikes is "classified."

Can challenger Prince Ali be installed as FIFA president?

Can challenger Prince Ali be installed as FIFA president?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The Jordanian FA has begun legal inquiries into whether defeated FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein could replace Sepp Blatter.

Hizb seems headed for split as top commander dissociates from group

Hizb seems headed for split as top commander dissociates from group

Rediff.com13 May 2017

A fresh audio tape purportedly carrying his voice appeared in the social media in which the engineering-student-turned militant, Moosa, said that he was not representing Hizbul Mujahideen anymore.

One more terror suspect nabbed in Bengaluru

One more terror suspect nabbed in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

One more person with alleged links to banned terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiyba and Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami has been nabbed taking the total number of such suspects arrested since August to 15, a top police official said.

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The country's Sports Ministry worked closely with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ACU during the process of drafting the bill.

Qataris refuse to pay Woods $3 million appearance fee

Qataris refuse to pay Woods $3 million appearance fee

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Tiger Woods may guarantee packed galleries but even the oil-rich Qataris cannot afford the former World No 1's appearance fee for the only European Tour event in the Gulf state.

Hyderabad blasts: The ISI hand

Hyderabad blasts: The ISI hand

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The ISI's new terror matrix comprises three major terrorist groups, at least half-a-dozen big and small front organisations with extremist ideology, spanning three countries.

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

People observe Ramzan in lockdown shadow

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Religious places including mosques have been closed for over a month now. And with clerics advising all to stay home and social distancing becoming the norm, people are unable to get together for prayers and Iftar, a ritual of breaking fast every evening, that are a key part of Islam's holiest month.

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'

Why the Pakistan army can't subdue the TTP

Why the Pakistan army can't subdue the TTP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

WWhat Pakistan faces in the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is virulent insurgency and terrorism, fuelled by its association with Al Qaeda

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

'Godfather of Taliban' Maulana Samiul Haq killed in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He was the chief of the hardline political party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Sami.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Power, agility, charisma, aggressiveness and performance are few of the synonyms that have come to be associated with Kawasaki bikes. A sneak peek into how Kawasaki bikes enamoured the Indian bike lovers.

'Pak officer harboured Osama with Musharraf's knowledge'

'Pak officer harboured Osama with Musharraf's knowledge'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

A Pakistani brigadier harboured Osama bin Laden for years with the full knowledge of Pervez Musharraf at a time when the United States was hunting for the elusive Al Qaeda chief, former Inter-Services Intelligence head Gen Ziauddin Butt has claimed.

J&K: Seven ultras killed in gun battles

J&K: Seven ultras killed in gun battles

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

A self-styled district commander of al-Badr outfit was among the 7 ultras killed.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

Hailey to launch Bieber Beauty makeup line

Hailey to launch Bieber Beauty makeup line

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The American model is all set to launch her own line of cosmetics and beauty products.

Tainted Kalmadi loses AAA election, says 'no issues'

Tainted Kalmadi loses AAA election, says 'no issues'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Unfazed at being ousted from the Asian Athletics Association, scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi said losing the presidential re-election bid to Qatar's Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad has actually given him a chance to work at the "grassroots" level.

NATO's Sunday meet to decide Afghanistan's future

NATO's Sunday meet to decide Afghanistan's future

Rediff.com18 May 2012

"The goal is to have an Afghanistan again that has a degree of stability such that forces like Al Qaeda and associated groups cannot have safe haven unimpeded, which could threaten the region and threaten US and other interests in the world," US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon said, outlining the issues that would figure at the key summit.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

South African Vaughn Van Jaarsveld gets drugs ban

South African Vaughn Van Jaarsveld gets drugs ban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

South African batsman Vaughn van Jaarsveld has been banned from cricket for three months following an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) said on Thursday.

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

US President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Syria on Thursday in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians, including children.

LeT founder Hafiz Saeed spews venom on India in Lahore HC

LeT founder Hafiz Saeed spews venom on India in Lahore HC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Just days after his organisation was declared a terror outfit by the US, Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed, who orchestrated the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, addressed a seminar at the Lahore High Court spewing venom on India and America.

Man City coach Guardiola extends contract to 2021

Man City coach Guardiola extends contract to 2021

Rediff.com17 May 2018

City became the first top-flight club to collect 100 points in a season and broke records for goals scored in a Premier League campaign (106), the most victories and best goal difference.

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

Will Semenya be able to compete without restrictions?

Will Semenya be able to compete without restrictions?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The double Olympic 800m champion is challenging the sport's governing body, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), over its decision to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.

Chennai train blasts probe still in the dark

Chennai train blasts probe still in the dark

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

More than a month on, investigators are yet to make a breakthrough in the Chennai train blasts case. The latest probe angle surrounding SIMI's Haider Ali isn't very definitive as well, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Still Alice' writer-director Richard Glatzer dies at 63

Still Alice' writer-director Richard Glatzer dies at 63

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2011.

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.

SIMI plans to make the most of IM's downfall

SIMI plans to make the most of IM's downfall

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Swearing allegiance to Taliban and al Qaeda, chanting anti-Modi slogans outside a court, and operating without the support of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence are indications that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India is seeking the attention of global terrorist groups and wants to be the face of India's home-grown terror. Vicky Nanjappa reports