News for 'Ashraf'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Aspiring doctors have put in years of their lives to study in preparation for NEET exams as they start studies from Class 9 to get good marks.' 'And today, after the NEET paper leak, these students even after getting good marks are unable to get admission in any good medical college (because of inflated merit marks due to the paper leak).' 'They are thinking, was it worthwhile to study so hard for the examinations to become a doctor?'

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All-rounder Karim Janat on Sunday returned to Afghanistan's ODI squad after a gap of six years and the selectors also included seasoned left-handed batter Najibullah Zadran in the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Misbah to head Pakistan's Cricket Technical Committee

Misbah to head Pakistan's Cricket Technical Committee

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the formation of a Cricket Technical Committee (CTC) to be headed by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq.

Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Pakistan cricket team's director Mohammed Hafeez is reportedly making a lot of players in the side "restless" and the major reason behind the simmering disquiet is his tendency to hold "long meetings and lectures".

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been issued in all districts of Uttar Pradesh to prevent any untoward incident.

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

Chargesheet filed in Umesh Pal murder case, 8 accused named

Chargesheet filed in Umesh Pal murder case, 8 accused named

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Agrahari said the case against the eight men was filed at the complaint of Umesh Pal's wife Jaya Pal.

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.'

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

UP cops search for Atiq aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The DGP clarified that the UP Police has however, not arrested any person from Odisha.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Every player in this team is hungry for success: Babar Azam

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

According to the police, one of the accused had made IEDs and later tested them at several places in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haldwani in Uttarakhand.

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Celebrated Indian spin maestros Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise upon Lyon.

'Imagine Getting 720 Out Of 720; And 67 People Getting Such Marks!'

'Imagine Getting 720 Out Of 720; And 67 People Getting Such Marks!'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They made so many toppers in NEET that automatically the paper leak issue got exposed.' 'The first mistake they did was announcing 67 toppers in NEET. No way this figure was possible.' 'The maximum numbers of toppers that you can have are two or three at best every year.'

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'For me, if I want to buy a house to stay, I don't care about indexation because I don't want to sell that house.' 'The only thing that matters to me as a buyer is that the home price should be within my reach.' 'Any market, when speculators and investors go out, it will benefit the middle class.'

Hours after conviction, Atiq Ahmed leaves for Sabarmati jail by road

Hours after conviction, Atiq Ahmed leaves for Sabarmati jail by road

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A police cavalcade carrying gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed left for the Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat on Tuesday evening, hours after he was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in a 2006 kidnapping case by a court in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Pakistan's bowlers had gone for plenty against India and they will look to comeback strongly in what is a virtual semi-final against Sri Lanka.

'Rich Families From Deprived Castes Will Give Up Reservations In Future'

'Rich Families From Deprived Castes Will Give Up Reservations In Future'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'If a Brahmin child by birth is poor then he must get reservation benefits rather than an OBC child who is rich and born in a rich family.'

SC to hear pleas for probe into Atiq Ahmad, brother's killings on July 14

SC to hear pleas for probe into Atiq Ahmad, brother's killings on July 14

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on July 14 pleas, including the one filed by the sister of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf, seeking constitution of a commission chaired by a retired apex court judge to inquire into their "custodial" and "extra-judicial deaths".

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Expressing hope for a potential deal by Ramadan, he also acknowledged the possibility that an agreement "may not get there," as reported by CNN.

'He was deeply religious': Atiq killer's mother

'He was deeply religious': Atiq killer's mother

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Speaking to ANI, Asha (mother of the arrested accused Lovelesh) said, "Pata nahi uske naseeb mein kya likha tha (Don't know what was written in his destiny)."

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Akhilesh Yadav made voters think why is the BJP asking for 400 paar.' 'They understood his words and believed the BJP wanted 400 paar only to demolish the Constitution and end reservations.'

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Political uncertainty casts shadow on PCB leadership

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A political source revealed that Naqvi assumed the role of chairman through a clear understanding between influential stakeholders and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'There is no link between Article 370 abrogation and a rise in voting percentage.'

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A video of the incident which occurred at around 6:25 AM shows a cow darting towards the road when it was hit by the vehicle carrying Ahmed. The cow fell near the road divider. After the incident, the vehicle stopped for a while before resuming the onward journey.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

Babar Azam, Rizwan Perform Haj

Babar Azam, Rizwan Perform Haj

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Pakistan's cricket captain is with his mother in Mecca; Rizwan is with his mother and wife.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The assailants -- Mohit alias Sunny (23) of Hamirpur, Lavlesh Tiwari (22) of Banda and Arun Maurya (18) of Kasganj -- were arrested soon after the dramatic shootout outside the Prayagraj hospital where policemen were escorting the brothers for a medical check-up Saturday night.

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Delhi Police on Monday arrested one of National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted terrorists Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam and his two associates who were part of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored module 'disguised' as an Islamic State (IS) module and seized incriminating material, including those suspected to be used in an improvised explosive device (IED) fabrication, officials said.

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Modi will do himself a favour if he starts studying about Mahatma Gandhi.' 'I feel pity that we have a PM who has no idea of our own history.'

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Hindutva will not win any elections. Hindutva as a political plank never works.'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.