News for 'Afghan'

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Afghan national was arrested in West Bengal's Nadia district for allegedly entering India from Bangladesh without valid documents. The individual was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Fatepur border area and handed over to local police for further investigation.

Krishna's fifer, Rohit 79 and Jaiswal ton help India sweep ODI series vs Afghanistan

Krishna's fifer, Rohit 79 and Jaiswal ton help India sweep ODI series vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian Pacer Prasidh Krishna took a career-best 5/23 to restrict Afghanistan to 218 in the third ODI, despite a valiant maiden century from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Union Home Ministry has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their involvement in infiltration, recruitment, logistics, financing, and operational planning targeting India.

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Nagabandham promises a fantasy treasure hunt adventure but ultimately devolves into a senselessly violent and shallow revenge saga.

Pakistan Issues Strong Demarche To Afghanistan Over Terror Attack

Pakistan Issues Strong Demarche To Afghanistan Over Terror Attack

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Pakistan has strongly condemned Afghanistan for allegedly harbouring terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on a police post, issuing a stern warning and demanding action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.

2nd ODI: India seal series win vs Afghanistan as Gill, Kishan blast hundreds

2nd ODI: India seal series win vs Afghanistan as Gill, Kishan blast hundreds

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Skipper Shubman Gill battled the oppressive heat and cramps to produce a magnificent 154 while Ishan Kishan ended a three-year wait for an ODI hundred as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI to take 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series, in Lucknow on Wednesday.

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Having observed Rohit Sharma up close during his stint with Mumbai Indians, Afghanistan's rising spin star AM Ghazanfar is eager to put those learnings to the test when he takes on the Indian batting great in the upcoming ODI series.

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Maharana Pratap became a hero not because he won a battle, but because he continued fighting after he lost one, asserts Harishchandra.

Maha minister calls Operation Blue Star a 'black day', sparks row

Maha minister calls Operation Blue Star a 'black day', sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan has ignited a political controversy by labelling Operation Blue Star a 'black day' and referring to those killed as 'martyrs', while criticising former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and likening the military action to an invasion.

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus discussed the upcoming one-off Test against India, highlighting the crucial role of spin bowling on the Mullanpur pitch. He also confirmed star spinner Rashid Khan's absence due to a long-standing back problem and workload management.

Gill, Rahul tons put India in complete control on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Gill, Rahul tons put India in complete control on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul powered India to a commanding 368/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur.

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Captain Shubman Gill became only the 11th Indian to complete 1000 Test runs as skipper, attaining the landmark during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Saturday.

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Harshit Rana returns to the Indian after regaining fitness even as Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to prove his ODI credibility as India look to sweep series against Afghanistan.

Tri-nation series: India A register dominant win over Afghanistan A to seal final spot

Tri-nation series: India A register dominant win over Afghanistan A to seal final spot

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A compelling all-round performance helped India A thrash Afghanistan A by 101 runs and qualify for the One-day tri-series final in Dambulla on Wednesday.

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Sharad Pawar objected to comparing PM Modi with Jawaharlal Nehru, highlighting Nehru's sacrifices and nation-building contributions.

Tri-nation series: India A go down to Afghanistan A via DLS method despite posting 349

Tri-nation series: India A go down to Afghanistan A via DLS method despite posting 349

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Afghanistan A caused a major upset by eking out a four-run win over star-studded India A via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-marred tri-nation series match in Dambulla on Thursday.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

India begin their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against Afghanistan with Rohit Sharma's fitness and Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round abilities under scrutiny, while Shubman Gill continues to shape his leadership credentials.

How Telangana Police Cracked Online Betting Racket

How Telangana Police Cracked Online Betting Racket

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.

Delhi Police Bring Back Narcotics Fugitive From Azerbaijan

Delhi Police Bring Back Narcotics Fugitive From Azerbaijan

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A fugitive wanted in a major narcotics case was brought back from Azerbaijan by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, who secured his extradition in coordination with the CBI.

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar took 7 wickets as India recorded their biggest Test victory with an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Monday.

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Former cricketers raise concerns over ICC's policy of awarding Test status based on limited-overs performance, following Afghanistan's heavy defeat to India.

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma joined India's white-ball nets in Mohali on Wednesday and remained the box-office attraction despite the presence of young and emerging stars.

Afghan All-Rounder Penalised for Disobeying Umpire

Afghan All-Rounder Penalised for Disobeying Umpire

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code during the T20 clash against South Africa.

Rashid Khan, Nabi Visit Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital

Rashid Khan, Nabi Visit Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited ailing former national team pacer Shapoor Zadran in a Delhi-NCR hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 13 Terrorists Near Afghanistan Border

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 13 Terrorists Near Afghanistan Border

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed at least 13 terrorists along the Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during operations in Mohmand and North Waziristan districts.

India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

Rediff.com21 May 2026

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN Security Council, highlighting civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan caused by cross-border violence by Pakistani military forces, accusing Pakistan of 'heinous acts' and 'systematic genocide'.

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India reduced Afghanistan to 113 for five at stumps after declaring their first innings on 564 for 8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Mullanpur on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Veteran Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 percent of his match fees for disobeying the umpire's decision during his team's loss to South Africa.

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Pakistan's Information Minister claims nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to cross-border firing.

Pak parked Iran jets on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report

Pak parked Iran jets on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A new report alleges Pakistan shielded Iranian military aircraft from potential US airstrikes, raising questions about its role as a neutral mediator in the ongoing US-Iran tensions.

Grenade Attack Injures Five Labourers In Balochistan

Grenade Attack Injures Five Labourers In Balochistan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Five labourers from Pakistan's Punjab province were injured in a grenade attack in Balochistan. The attack occurred in the Chagai district when assailants targeted a building housing labourers. Security forces also responded to unprovoked firing from across the border in the Chaman area, destroying multiple Afghan Taliban posts.

Afghan cricketers visit Kabul blast victims after deadly airstrikes

Afghan cricketers visit Kabul blast victims after deadly airstrikes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Afghanistan national cricket team players visited injured civilians in Kabul hospitals after deadly airstrikes, as calls grow for an international investigation.

IPL 2026: Dhoni buzz dominates CSK vs SRH playoff showdown

IPL 2026: Dhoni buzz dominates CSK vs SRH playoff showdown

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial Indian Premier League clash at Chepauk Stadium. Both teams are vying for playoff spots, with CSK needing a win to stay in contention.

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China meet to discuss escalating tensions

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China meet to discuss escalating tensions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are meeting in Urumqi to discuss regional security concerns and potential confidence-building measures.

Moscow Expresses Concern Over Possible US Control of Bagram Airbase Amid Tensions

Moscow Expresses Concern Over Possible US Control of Bagram Airbase Amid Tensions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A senior Russian diplomat has expressed apprehension over the possibility of the US attempting to regain control of the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, amidst escalating military tensions in the region.

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in its ongoing operation against the Afghan Taliban in response to requests from Islamic countries and in view of the upcoming Eid festival, following accusations from Afghanistan regarding an attack on a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.

400 killed in Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan rehab centre

400 killed in Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan rehab centre

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A devastating airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre has killed hundreds, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and prompting international calls for de-escalation and investigation.

Afghans Dress As Peaky Blinders, Taliban Arrests Them

Afghans Dress As Peaky Blinders, Taliban Arrests Them

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

If you're living in Afghanistan, you can be a fan of Peaky Blinders, but you certainly cannot dress like them!