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Pakistan upset at being ignored in proposed ICC FTP

Pakistan upset at being ignored in proposed ICC FTP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Pakistan has expressed its displeasure over the nation getting lower share of matches in the new proposed ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP).

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein, says Imran Khan

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein, says Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Khan in his message on Pakistan's Defence and Martyrs Day said his government has launched a proactive diplomatic campaign in the world capitals and at the United Nations to apprise the world community about Kashmir after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5.

Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

"No explanation can satisfy me," the Governor told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday evening, a day after making it clear that he would not remain a 'mute spectator' as he sought a report from the Pinarayi Vijayan government.

India hands over Pak soldier who crossed LoC

India hands over Pak soldier who crossed LoC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The custody of 19-year-old Arif Ali was transferred to the Pakistan Army at a flag meeting along the LoC in Chakan-Da-Bagh Crossing Point in Poonch district at 1010 hours

Pakistani soldier arrested after crossing over to Poonch

Pakistani soldier arrested after crossing over to Poonch

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Army troops on Thursday apprehended a Pakistani soldier who had crossed over to the Indian side along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. A 19-year old Pakistani sepoy has been apprehended by the troops in Kerni Forward Area in Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir around 6 am on Thursday, army officials said.

When China was humiliated on cricket field

When China was humiliated on cricket field

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

China were humiliated as they were bowled out for 28 by Saudi Arabia.

'War cry': Kerala CM hits out at Shah over Hindi Diwas tweet

'War cry': Kerala CM hits out at Shah over Hindi Diwas tweet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'The claim that Hindi unifies our country is absurd. That language is not the mother tongue of a majority of Indians. The move to inpose Hindi on them amounts to enslaving them. The Union Minister's statement is a war cry against the mother tongues of non-Hindi speaking people'

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

Congress slams BJP for making huge payments to Hema, Asha

Congress slams BJP for making huge payments to Hema, Asha

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Congress on Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh of indulging in large-scale corruption in organising the state's foundation day function on November 1, and alleged that it had paid more than the sanctioned amount to playback singer Asha Bhosle and actress Hema Malini for their performances in Bhopal. The matter was raised during Question Hour by Arif Aqueel of Congress, who alleged that Hema and Asha were paid Rs 64 lakh and Rs 16.70 lakh

Dancing for a Dream

Dancing for a Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Mumbai's break dancers pin their hopes on their passion to dance to get out of city's ghettos.

Kalyan youth may be part of ISIS tech team

Kalyan youth may be part of ISIS tech team

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The four young men from Kalyan who joined the jihad in Iraq are likely to provide technical support to the Internet-savvy ISIS.

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Six police officials have been suspended for dereliction of duty and a reward of Rs 20,000 has been declared for providing information to nab the accused, officials said.

'The perfect way to ruin a friendship is to lend money'

'The perfect way to ruin a friendship is to lend money'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Film and television actor Arif Zakaria shares his tips on money and relationship mantras.

Top LeT terrorist among 2 killed in Kashmir encounter

Top LeT terrorist among 2 killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As the security forces were engaged in the counter-militancy operation, over 100 protesters pelted stones on them, an army official said.

Kaskar firing: Police hunting for 'mediator'

Kaskar firing: Police hunting for 'mediator'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Though the two shooters, held for the south Mumbai shooting incident, have claimed that fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar was not their target, the picture would be clear only after the arrest of the "mediator" who gave them the killing contract, a senior police official said on Friday.

Haunted does well at box office

Haunted does well at box office

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week

Three arrested for journalist's murder in Gujarat

Three arrested for journalist's murder in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Three persons were on Wednesday arrested in connection with the murder of a journalist at a newspaper office in Gujarat's Junagadh district with a police probe finding that dispute over money led to the crime.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Starting the 100-day countdown to this year's Commonwealth Games, the Queen's Baton Relay arrived in India from Pakistan through the historic Wagah Border in Amristar, on Friday. Chairman of the CWG Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi, received the baton from Pakistan Olympic Association president Lt Gen Syed Arif Hassan at the international border, where the Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell was also present.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

Pak court rejects petition seeking WikiLeaks ban

Pak court rejects petition seeking WikiLeaks ban

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

A Pakistani court on Friday rejected a petition seeking a ban on WikiLeaks for releasing thousands of secret United States diplomatic cables, with the judge saying the people must know the facts.

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Four persons, including a 60-year old man, were killed and a dozen others received bullet injuries in fresh violence in Kashmir on Friday.

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'But for Rajiv's bloopers, the Hindutva campaign would not have got off the ground,' Amulya Ganguli points out.

Miffed Kerala Guv seeks report over anti-CAA suit

Miffed Kerala Guv seeks report over anti-CAA suit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Amid the tussle with the government, the Governor on Sunday made it clear he would not remain a 'mute spectator' and would ensure the law of the land is upheld.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

'Mention Hindustani as your caste'

'Mention Hindustani as your caste'

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Mention "Hindustani" as your caste. This was the consensus arrived at a symposium on caste-based census attended by prominent people like former Union minister for civil aviation Arif Mohammad Khan.

'Militants regrouping in PoK to sneak into India'

'Militants regrouping in PoK to sneak into India'

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Putting a stamp on India's stand that several terror training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir along the Line of Control continue to operate, local PoK political leaders and residents have said that extremists are 'regrouping' in the region and trying to cross over.Arif Shahid, secretary general of the All Parties National Alliance, told the BBC that Jihadi activities have recommenced on the Pakistani side of the LoC.

US slaps sanctions on four Lashkar militants

US slaps sanctions on four Lashkar militants

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The US slapped sanctions on four Pakistani militants linked to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Al-Qaeda, with one of them having links to Dawood Ibrahim, for their involvement in a series of terrorist activities including bombings in the Mumbai train and Samjhauta Express.

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Now, through the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Messi has kept his promise and gifted his five-year-old fan, Murtaza Ahmadi, two autographed jerseys and a signed football, CNN reported.

Meet the ATS officer of Unnaipol Oruvan

Meet the ATS officer of Unnaipol Oruvan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Tamil actor Ganesh Venkataraman on reprising Jimmy Shergill's role in the Tamilversion of A Wednesday.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

End of the road for Pak army chief?

End of the road for Pak army chief?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'A six month extension, if not extended further, would make General Bajwa a lame duck chief, altering the balance of his equations with the senior peer group of lieutenant generals,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Who was the bomb-maker?

Who was the bomb-maker?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Was it Arif, as the Mumbai police claim? Or was it Abdul Sattar, as the Bengaluru police insist? Or were both men involved in the serial blasts that rocked the nation last year?

'Obama will connect with young Muslims'

'Obama will connect with young Muslims'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Khan elaborated, "Eighty percent of Muslims live outside the Arab world. Around 50 percent live in the Indian subcontinent. I think Obama didn't address the progressive Islamic people who think that their beliefs don't obstruct development and progress. He didn't address religious but progressive class of Muslims."

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

After a powerful and restrained performance in Unnaipol Oruvan, Ganesh Venkataraman is back with Selva's new Tamil film Muriyadi.

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A civil engineer by training, Majeed tried to blow himself up thrice but failed each time

Shopian: Militants kill three-year-old boy

Shopian: Militants kill three-year-old boy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

A three-year-old boy and his 30-year-old father were gunned down by militants in the Pehlipora Dinaro village in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday night.