News for 'Afghan'

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Modi, Ghani discuss India's role in Afghan peace process

Modi, Ghani discuss India's role in Afghan peace process

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The two leaders 'shared perspectives on situation in Afghanistan, including the role played by India towards an inclusive peace process', he said.

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Players from Afghanistan's female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul.

IPL 2024: Confident Titans favourites against struggling Kings

IPL 2024: Confident Titans favourites against struggling Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Punjab Kings batters to face different challenge against Gujarat Titans

'Sweet Mangoes Not Aimed At Kohli'

'Sweet Mangoes Not Aimed At Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'So, as I enjoyed my mangoes in front of the screen, there was no image of Kohli.'

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Three days after stunning defending champions England in New Zealand, the plucky Afghans briefly kindled hopes of another upset when New Zealand's top order suffered a mini-collapse.

How Mohit Sent CSK Crashing

How Mohit Sent CSK Crashing

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Mohit Sharma finished off CSK's hopes with an inspirational spell in the middle overs.

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Starc was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season.

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Local officials in Herat said that over 30 people have died and more than 600 others have been injured in several earthquakes in this province, reported the Pajhwok Afghan News.

Asian Games: India win cricket GOLD after washout!

Asian Games: India win cricket GOLD after washout!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Men's cricket team clinched the gold medal on its Asian Games debut after their final against Afghanistan was called off due to rain

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The embassy cited the rescue of the engineers in fresh security advisory while calling upon all Indians in Afghanistan to strictly adhere to the measures advised by it in view of a spike in violence in that country.

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.

GT Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

GT Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Chahal or Rashid? Whose guile captivated you?

Taliban Bans Beauty Salons

Taliban Bans Beauty Salons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Ahead of the second anniversary of its grabbing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban has banned women's beauty salons in the country.

India target T20 series sweep; Kuldeep, Avesh may return

India target T20 series sweep; Kuldeep, Avesh may return

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

With the series already in the bag, India will be eager to perfect their freshly-baked T20 template as a team and hope that skipper Rohit Sharma's bat finally fires when they face Afghanistan in the third and last match of the rubber in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Jalaluddin Haqqani was closely tied to Al Qaeda leaders and had played a key role in supporting the terror group in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Police said there is no terrorism element in the incident.

Guj ATS seeks details of Afghan nationals after terror input

Guj ATS seeks details of Afghan nationals after terror input

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One of the main tasks of the SOG is to keep a watch on the movement of foreign nationals in Gujarat.

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuddin Keram, was banned from football in June for life after FIFA's ethics committee found him guilty of abusing his position and sexually abusing female players.

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There is a more authentic Indian cricket connection to Afghanistan and that is through the family roots of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi.

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Young pacer Harshit Rana is enjoying a dream run with the ball in IPL 2024.

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Chhetri's record against the neighbours is quite impressive, scoring four goals in eight matches including a spectacular strike from a free kick in Kolkata in 2022.

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Rediff.com5 May 2024

With the IPL 2024 season heading towards its business end, and RCB finding themselves in a must-win situation, Player of the Match Mohammad Siraj put up a stellar show with the ball in front of home fans.

LSG Vs RR: The Best Bowlers

LSG Vs RR: The Best Bowlers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Who do you think bowled the best spell in the LSG-RR game?

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

"After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I refused to send another generation of America's sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago," US President Joe Biden.

Afghan cricketer dies after being hit in road accident

Afghan cricketer dies after being hit in road accident

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

He underwent surgery following the accident and was in critical condition even after.

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, on Monday.

T20 WC: Beleaguered India face gritty Afghans

T20 WC: Beleaguered India face gritty Afghans

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

For Kohli, in probably his last three matches as T20 captain of India, one would expect some prudent team selections and it starts with the question of repeatedly ignoring a player of Ashwin's calibre.

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The Indian team finished last in a five-team field to crash out of equestrian cross country after rider Ashish Limaye was eliminated in Hangzhou at the Asian Games.

Pak to release Afghan Taliban prisoners

Pak to release Afghan Taliban prisoners

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Pakistani authorities agreed during talks with Afghan peace negotiators toc release several Afghan Taliban prisoners to give a push to Kabul's troubled reconciliation process, according to a media report.

PICS: Afghan girl takes up motocross, champions women's rights

PICS: Afghan girl takes up motocross, champions women's rights

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

For 16-year-old Negin Afshar, riding a motorbike around a dirt track in Kabul isn't just about the excitement. It is also a way to show that Afghan women can be tough too in a country where concerns are growing that hard-earned rights might be lost.

Afghan govt, Taliban to meet for face-to-face peace talks in Oslo by March 10

Afghan govt, Taliban to meet for face-to-face peace talks in Oslo by March 10

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

This will be probably for the first time since the 9/11 attacks that the representative of a duly elected Afghan government and the Taliban would be meeting face-to-face for peace talks.

Why GT Is The Team To Beat

Why GT Is The Team To Beat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Blessed with a glut of superb all-rounders in B Sai Sudarshan, Abhinav Manohar and Vijay Shankar, as well as bowlers like Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan who can smoke the opposition bowling when the situation demands, Gujarat look set to put on another big show for their fans this season.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India are the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'I'm confident that this interaction will elevate the team's spirits and instill a great deal of positivity.'

Talibs Maintain A Vigil

Talibs Maintain A Vigil

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Glimpses of Taliban soldiers at the checkpoint in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah cut down Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi in the final over of a cliff-hanger once again on Thursday.