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60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

NIA files chargesheet against 8 in Jaish terror conspiracy case

NIA files chargesheet against 8 in Jaish terror conspiracy case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The NIA on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against eight people allegedly involved in a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed to carry out terror acts against security forces in the Valley, an official spokesperson said.

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Jammu has issued summons to Dr Rubaiya Sayeed, the late Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, to appear before it on July 15, 2022 in a case related to her abduction in December 1989.

World Cup Qualifiers: Raza hammers record-breaking ton

World Cup Qualifiers: Raza hammers record-breaking ton

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Sikandar Raza smashed the fastest ODI hundred by a Zimbabwean as his team pulled off a second big chase in succession for a six-wicket win over the Netherlands in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier.

Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The killing of a chemist in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati city was related to social media posts supporting suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma, police said on Saturday, even as the case was handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

Terrorists behind killings of J-K chemist, teachers identified

Terrorists behind killings of J-K chemist, teachers identified

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Security agencies on Tuesday identified the terrorists they believed were behind the civilian killings in Srinagar last week, and the attackers included their 25-year-old kingpin Basit Ahmed Dar, a resident of Kulgam in South Kashmir, officials said.

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Rubaiya Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, appeared before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday in a case related to her 1989 abduction and identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik and three others as her abductors, officials said.

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A businessman was allegedly kidnapped from outside a shopping mall in south Kolkata's Kasba area but was rescued within hours, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The ODIs are scheduled to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 followed by the T20 on April 4.

Pak convinced Taliban to talk to US: Minister

Pak convinced Taliban to talk to US: Minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Pakistan's efforts for the peace process in Afghanistan would be remembered for long, he said.

Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah detained in Delhi

Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah detained in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

In a new twist ahead of Indo-Pak National Security Advisor-level talks, Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, was detained on arrival at the Delhi airport and will not be allowed to meet Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz on Sunday.

Yashwant Sinha recalls Mamata's courage during Kandahar hijack

Yashwant Sinha recalls Mamata's courage during Kandahar hijack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha who joined Trinamool Congress on Saturday narrated how West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had offered to go as a hostage in exchange for passengers of Air India's IC 814 that was hijacked by the militants over two decades ago.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A special screening of Ahmed Khan's Baaghi 3 was held a day before its release, and its team made sure to attend with their friends.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Soon after Mamata's outburst, police arrest TMC leader for Birbhum killings

Soon after Mamata's outburst, police arrest TMC leader for Birbhum killings

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a tough stance and ordered the hunting down of all suspects of the Birbhum carnage including her party colleagues, the police on Thursday arrested a local Trinamool Congress boss Anarul Hossain from near a hotel in the pilgrimage town of Tarapith.

Foodies: You Must Visit Bara Handi!

Foodies: You Must Visit Bara Handi!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

There are, as its name suggests, 12 handis to choose from. Each time you eat this delightful, non-vegetarian mix and match, its bountiful flavours amazingly erupt inside your mouth!

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as Prime Minister with two deputies Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Molavi Abdul Salam Hanafi.

Pak responds to India's Rafale with China-made 25 J-10C fighter jets

Pak responds to India's Rafale with China-made 25 J-10C fighter jets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Pakistan has acquired a full squadron of 25 multirole J-10C fighter jets from its all weather ally China in response to India's purchase of Rafale aircraft, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said.

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.

Afghanistan skipper surpasses Dhoni, becomes most successful T20 captain

Afghanistan skipper surpasses Dhoni, becomes most successful T20 captain

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Afghan has now recorded 42 wins in T20I format and has surpassed Dhoni's tally of 41 victories.

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

An extended 33-member New Zealand cricket squad left for Dubai on a chartered flight from Islamabad on Saturday evening, a day after abandoning its entire tour of the country over security fears.

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Shakib tendered an unconditional apology on his official Facebook page, but his act of trying to damage match property is as good as Level III offence.

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Three persons, including the president and general secretary of the Assam Miya Parishad, have been detained for their alleged association with terror outfits, police said.

Pakistan inducts China-made J-10C multi-role fighter jets into PAF

Pakistan inducts China-made J-10C multi-role fighter jets into PAF

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed a ceremony held at Pakistan Air Force base Minhas Kamra in Attock district of Punjab province to induct the new fighter jets.

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Imran Khan on Sunday announced that his party will resume the march to Islamabad from the same spot where he survived an assassination attempt but sustained bullet injuries during a rally in Punjab province, saying he prefers 'death instead of living the life of a slave'.

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The separatist leaders were told that "restrictions have been imposed on their movement in the national capital" ahead a possible talks between NSA Sartaj Aziz and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.

NIA arrests Bihar man in connection with terror activities

NIA arrests Bihar man in connection with terror activities

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Continuing its probe into covert activities of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a man hailing Bihar in the national capital,

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

An NIA court on Thursday convicted Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik after he pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, before the court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir Valley in 2017.

Pak ex-minister detained in US trained Kashmir jihadis

Pak ex-minister detained in US trained Kashmir jihadis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Pakistanis are well aware of Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed's patronage and facilitation of groups linked to armed resistance in Kashmir, says Amir Mir

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

A key suspect and his accomplice accused of fanning communal hatred on social media and instigating the recent violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh have confessed to their crime in a pre-trial hearing, a court official has said.

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Local residents started pelting security personnel with stones, leading to clashes, they said, adding that some civilians were injured.

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.

Pak Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif placed on no-fly list

Pak Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif placed on no-fly list

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The interior minister said Shehbaz had not submitted any medical documents for travelling abroad or specified the treatment for his illness.

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers.