News for 'Afghan'

'Funniest thing...': Marsh laughs off Naib's cramps

'Funniest thing...': Marsh laughs off Naib's cramps

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Marsh saw the funny side of Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib's theatrical complaining of cramps

Taliban rejects US' Afghan troop withdrawal plan

Taliban rejects US' Afghan troop withdrawal plan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Mullah Omer-led Afghan Taliban have asked the United States and its allies to withdraw all their troops from Afghanistan instead of "troop reductions and gradual withdrawals" that will help the "foreign forces to avoid further humiliation".

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

Rediff.com6 May 2024

LSG fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq conceded that all their plans failed against the star West Indian allrounder.

'US aware of unofficial Taliban-Afghan talks'

'US aware of unofficial Taliban-Afghan talks'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The United States has said that it was aware of the unofficial talks between Taliban and Afghan representatives in Maldives, adding the Karzai government has confirmed that there is no official participant from its side.

A thriving economy of Afghan business in Delhi!

A thriving economy of Afghan business in Delhi!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Delhi has a sizeable Afghan community, both long-time residents and visitors who come seeking medical help. Shivam Saini gives a snapshot of the small but thriving economy that has grown to service them.

Afghan president delays trip to India amid Taliban attacks

Afghan president delays trip to India amid Taliban attacks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has delayed his visit to India by a few hours.

Afghan President's staff on CIA payroll

Afghan President's staff on CIA payroll

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

According to The Washington Post, the CIA is making secret payments to multiple members of the Afghan administration to maintain sources of information in a government in which the Afghan leader is often seen as having a limited grasp of developments.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Why RCB Must Buy Starc, Mujeeb

Why RCB Must Buy Starc, Mujeeb

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If you look at their squad, with Cameron Green coming in, they have their biggest headache sorted. The middle muddle is sorted. They will have to sort out their bowling.'

US supports India training Afghan forces

US supports India training Afghan forces

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The Obama Administration has indicated that it apparently has no problem with India training Afghan security forces but that is a sovereign decision to be taken by the government in Kabul, Washington is aware that such training of Afghans by India is already taking place.

Karzai seeks Pak support for Afghan peace process

Karzai seeks Pak support for Afghan peace process

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday underscored Pakistan's importance in the peace process in Afghanistan and sought Islamabad's support for the reconciliation process in the war-torn country.

Indian American doctor thanks US, Afghan rescuers

Indian American doctor thanks US, Afghan rescuers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Indian-American doctor Dilip Joseph, who was rescued from Taliban's captivity in a daring operation in Afghanistan has thanked the US and Afghan forces for saving his life, after the physician returned home in Colorado.

'Afghan prez, govt under Indian intel's influence'

'Afghan prez, govt under Indian intel's influence'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Acknowledging that there is 'an ingress of the Inter Services Intelligence in every terrorist group', former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has alleged that Afghanistan is under the influence of Indian intelligence agencies and he has documentary evidence against it. "Afghan intelligence, Afghan president, Afghan governmentdon't talk of them. I know what they do. They are, by design, they mislead the world. They talk against Pakistan," he said.

Pak may release top Afghan commander Baradar

Pak may release top Afghan commander Baradar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Pakistan may release top Afghan Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to boost reconciliation efforts with militants in Afghanistan and to play a larger role in the endgame in the neighbouring country.

al-Zawahiri calls for Afghan uprising

al-Zawahiri calls for Afghan uprising

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

In a video found on Islamist websites late Wednesday, Osama bin Laden's deputy called all Afghans, particularly students in universities and schools in Kabul, to take on the foreign 'infidels' in Afghanistan.

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The situation raises the question: could Naib face a ban for potentially faking an injury?

Modi meets Afghan president, raises issue of Herat attack

Modi meets Afghan president, raises issue of Herat attack

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key areas and the recent attack on the Indian consulate in Herat that the Afghan leader maintains was carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba.

Afghan Taliban announce start of 'spring offensive'

Afghan Taliban announce start of 'spring offensive'

Rediff.com2 May 2012

While United States President Barack Obama on the occasion of Osama Bin Ladin's first anniversary arrived in Kabul to assess the security situation of the country, the Afghan Taliban has announced a fresh spring offensive throughout the country from Thursday. Tahir Ali reports

Haqqani behind Kabul siege: Afghan interior minister

Haqqani behind Kabul siege: Afghan interior minister

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The Pakistan-based Haqqani network is suspected to have carried out the brazen suicide attacks on western embassies and Parliament in Kabul, Afghanistan Interior Minister Bismillah Mohammadi has said.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Image: Afghans begin voting for new President

Image: Afghans begin voting for new President

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Streets in capital Kabul were mainly quiet and tense early on Thursday as Afghans awoke and headed to the polls for an anxiously awaited presidential election that Taliban fighters have vowed to disrupt with attacks

Afghan forces kill 31 Taliban militants

Afghan forces kill 31 Taliban militants

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Afghan forces kill 31 Taliban militants

Pak committed to Afghan reconciliation process: US

Pak committed to Afghan reconciliation process: US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The United States said that Pakistan has committed itself to the Afghanistan reconciliation process and there was a high level interaction between the two countries.

21 die in Afghan clashes

21 die in Afghan clashes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

8 feet and two-inch tall Afghan cricket fan struggled to find a hotel room in Lucknow

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Oscar winning US actress Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a four-day visit to focus world attention on the plight of Afghan refugees.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan and Talibs celebrated the fall of Kabul on the street near the US embassy on Tuesday.

Dom's Take: Afghans ABANDONED

Dom's Take: Afghans ABANDONED

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the situation in Kabul after the Taliban takeover.

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The participants exchanged views on ways and means to bring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

Afghan war poll adds to Obama's headache

Afghan war poll adds to Obama's headache

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Sixty per cent Americans say that the war in Afghanistan has not been not worth fighting and just 30 per cent believe that the Afghan public supports the US mission in their country -- marking the sour state of attitudes on the war even before the shooting rampage allegedly by a US soldier this weekend.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Afghan players gear up for IPL

Afghan players gear up for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

It was a dream come true for Afghan players Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan to be part of the Indian Premier League and both want to make a mark during their stint with the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Afghan talks must not undermine legitimacy of state: Khurshid

Afghan talks must not undermine legitimacy of state: Khurshid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

India on Tuesday supported Afghanistan's reconciliation process with the Taliban, but warned that it must not undermine the legitimacy of the Afghan government and should be within the internationally accepted "red lines".

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Afghan was an asylum seeker who had arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor.

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Chahal, who made his IPL debut in 2013, has so far played for three different teams including Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

7 foreign students at Guj varsity asked to vacate hostel after namaz row

7 foreign students at Guj varsity asked to vacate hostel after namaz row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

An Afghan and a Gambian delegation had visited the university days after the March 16 attack and held a meeting with the vice-chancellor over safety measures.

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.