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'We have taken away BJP's political plank against Cong'

'We have taken away BJP's political plank against Cong'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Minister of State for Home R P N Singh has termed Ajmal Kasab's hanging as the triumph of Indian judicial system.

Hope rule of law will apply in Pakistan as well: India

Hope rule of law will apply in Pakistan as well: India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

"Frankly speaking, we have allowed rule of law to prevail (in the case of Ajmal Kasab). Similarly, we hope rule of law will be followed in Pakistan. There is not vast difference between the criminal procedures in India and Pakistan," External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid told media persons in New Delhi.

Exclusive: Kasab struggled as hangman placed hood on head

Exclusive: Kasab struggled as hangman placed hood on head

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa outlines the final moments of Ajmal Kasab who was hanged to death in the Yerwada Jail in Pune early Wednesday morning

The Kasab case and why India needs judicial reforms

The Kasab case and why India needs judicial reforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Ajmal Kasab's trial was no triumph of justice but a shameful demonstration of our inferiority complex, argues Colonel Anil A Athale as he makes a case for reforming our judicial system.

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The party is less forthcoming about who the chief minister will be if it stays in power.

Big win for Pakistan but Australia make semis

Big win for Pakistan but Australia make semis

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Saeed Ajmal and Raza Hasan spun Pakistan to a 32-run victory against Australia in their Super Eight match to keep alive their World Twenty20 semi-final hopes on Tuesday.

Bizarre! 20 Pakistani cricketers stuck in Uganda

Bizarre! 20 Pakistani cricketers stuck in Uganda

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

In a bizarre incident, nearly 20 Pakistani cricketers including top names like Saeed Ajmal, Yasir Hameed and Imran Farhat have been left stranded in Uganda over payment dispute with a T20 league orgainser.

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The 59-year-old Rana, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed.

Congress snubs Anand Sharma over ISF issue

Congress snubs Anand Sharma over ISF issue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Sharma had on Monday slammed Congress' association with the ISF led by Muslim cleric Abbas Siddiqui in West Bengal, contending that it was against the "Gandhian and Nehruvian secularism" and the party cannot be selective in fighting "communalists".

Flashback: India's war against terror in 2012

Flashback: India's war against terror in 2012

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The execution of 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab and the arrest of 26/11 handler Abu Jundal came as a silver lining to the dark terror cloud in 2012, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Jesse Ryder's blistering return to form may not be enough to get him rushed back into the international game, according to New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

Madrassa students thrashed for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Madrassa students thrashed for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A victim Mohammad Ajmal said they were not given a chance to say anything, adding that their skull caps were thrown and crushed with feet.

Marginal improvement in Tarun Gogoi's condition: Doctors

Marginal improvement in Tarun Gogoi's condition: Doctors

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

During the day, doctors completed the first round of dialysis to improve his kidney function and normalise his urine output, the GMCH superintendent told reporters.

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), will play one 50-over game and three T20 matches during their upcoming tour of Pakistan, beginning on Thursday. MCC president Kumar Sangakkara will captain a 12-member squad for the tour, which includes the likes of Ravi Bopara, Roelof van der Merwe and Ross Whiteley.

Cric Buzz: After Narine, now Suryakumar Yadav reported for suspect action

Cric Buzz: After Narine, now Suryakumar Yadav reported for suspect action

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Suryakumar Yadav has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action, becoming the fifth bowler to be called in the just concluded Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Over 73.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise in 10,592 polling stations spread over 13 districts in the Barak Valley, the hill regions and parts of central and lower Assam.

Amicus curiae, a way out to conduct Kasab's trial

Amicus curiae, a way out to conduct Kasab's trial

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The deadlock over appointment of a lawyer for Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of November 26 attacks here, could be solved by appointment of amicus curiae, going by the Bombay High Court's recent judgment.

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

NCLT okays Murari Jalan-Kalrock's Jet Airways resolution plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday approved the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium's resolution plan for the bankrupt Jet Airways.

Congress's chances in Assam hinge on alliance partners

Congress's chances in Assam hinge on alliance partners

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Even if the Congress is unable to defeat the political appeal of Narendra Modi, the resources and talent of the BJP and its managers, it is relying on issues like the Citizenship Amendment Act and the perceived threat to Assamese identity, along with the future threat of the National People's Register to ensure it continues to be a force in the state. Aditi Phadnis reports.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

Pakistan take firm grip of opening Test

Pakistan take firm grip of opening Test

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammad Hafeez and Taufiq Umar put Pakistan in a commanding position after they had dismissed Bangladesh for 135 on the first day of the first Test on Friday.

'I was afraid to act with Mohanlal'

'I was afraid to act with Mohanlal'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Ajmal Amir does the balancing act to perfection. He is a doctor by profession and one of the most promising young actors in Malayalam and Tamil films. After making his debut in Pranayakalam, Ajmal has found success in Tamil with Anjathe. His latest release in Malayalam is Madambi, with Mohanlal.

Dubai Test: Sri Lanka win to go 1-0 up against Pakistan

Dubai Test: Sri Lanka win to go 1-0 up against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva struck patient half-centuries to help Sri Lanka secure a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Test and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Sunday.

26/11 Special: 'There is no life in this house anymore'

26/11 Special: 'There is no life in this house anymore'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

As Mumbai gears up to commemorate the third anniversary of the 26/ll terror attacks, correspondent Nishi Tiwari finds the family of policeman Tukaram Omble, who nabbed dreaded terrorist Ajmal Kasab even as bullets were pumped into him, bravely trying to cope with the loss -- just as he would have liked it.

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Opening batsman Khurram Manzoor, who has not played for Pakistan's Test team for three and a half years, is back in the squad for the tour of Zimbabwe that starts this month.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The senior Congress leader opined that the situation in Assam can now be divided into two phases -- pre-CAA and post-CAA, and it was necessary to unite all anti-CAA forces in order to protect the ethos of the Assam Accord.

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Other than Snapdeal, the four markets are Tank Road in Delhi, Heera Panna in Mumbai, Kidderpore in Kolkata and Millennium Centre in Aizawl. Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, is known as a place to purchase counterfeit watches and shoes.

Poll violence kills 2 in Assam

Poll violence kills 2 in Assam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

In the first incident of poll-related violence on the eve of tomorrow's second phase of polling in Assam, two persons have been killed in Kokrajhar district.

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Virat Kohli is one "funny man" having the whole of India on his back, says former ICC elite panel umpire Ian Gould, who also appreciated the modern-day great's timely change in behavioural approach.

Mike Hussey fears spin won't have much say in 2015 World Cup

Mike Hussey fears spin won't have much say in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Even as the teams get ready for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Michael Hussey has predicted that spin will not play much of a part in the mega-tournament, and only "mystery spinners like Saeed Ajmal and Sunil Narine have a chance of succeeding.

Farewell Pranab da!

Farewell Pranab da!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

As Pranab Mukherjee passes away, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Saeed Ajmal captured four wickets on Thursday as Pakistan's spinners combined to reduce West Indies to 209 for nine at the close of the opening day of the first Test.

Pakistan blames India for delay in 26/11 trial

Pakistan blames India for delay in 26/11 trial

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Pakistan on Saturday said that an anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of the seven Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks needs to validate lone surviving terrorist Ajmal Kasab's statement as it forms a key part of the case. "We made the statement of Ajmal Kasab as the base (of our case) but our courts require validation of his statement and we have written about this to India," Interior Minister Rehman Malik said.

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Australian cricket team coach Darren Lehmann has described Pakistan as tough opponent despite the absence of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, who is under the ICC scanner for a suspect bowling action.

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The ICC is cautiously optimistic that wearable sensors can provide the technological breakthrough needed to stamp out illegal bowling actions but does not expect them to be ready for trial in matches before mid-2015.

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Pakistan's most accomplished batsman Younus Khan completed an unbeaten double century on Friday to turn the course of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. At the close Zimbabwe, set 342 for victory when Pakistan declared their second innings closed at 419 for nine, were 13 for one after Tino Mawoyo was dismissed lbw for two by off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Bangladesh paceman Amin reported for chucking, sixth bowler since July

Bangladesh paceman Amin reported for chucking, sixth bowler since July

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Bangladesh paceman Al-Amin Hossain has become the laTest bowler to be reported for a suspect action and has to undergo biomechanical Tests within 21 days, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

EC rap for Assam minister, MP for 'hate speech'

EC rap for Assam minister, MP for 'hate speech'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The Election Commission has expressed "displeasure" over 'hate speech' made by an Assam Cabinet minister and inflammatory statement made by a sitting MP while campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.