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Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet.

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Will the young gun survive Virat Kohli's comeback?

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

PCB is expected to get clearance for sending its team for the ODI World Cup, provided a security delegation visits India first and gives its nod.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

No public namaaz in Uttarakhand's sensitive Purola town under VHP pressure

No public namaaz in Uttarakhand's sensitive Purola town under VHP pressure

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Local station house officer Ashok Chakravarty said the decision to not offer namaz in public place was taken by the community itself after a meeting was held on Wednesday to maintain peace.

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the ACC decided to add an exclusive reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

2 weeks before killing, Atiq had moved SC for protection

2 weeks before killing, Atiq had moved SC for protection

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

On March 28, the apex court had dismissed Ahmad's plea for protection and observed that the Uttar Pradesh state machinery would take care of his protection in case of a threat to his life.

Slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad's lawyer held in Umesh Pal murder case

Slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad's lawyer held in Umesh Pal murder case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Mishra was accused of sharing Pal's location from a Prayagraj court before the latter along with two policemen was shot dead on February 24.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The names of at least two of them already figure in the records of police stations in the state.

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

The Indian connection behind Afghanistan's fab win over England

The Indian connection behind Afghanistan's fab win over England

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

India's aid comes to mind as Afghanistan script famous win

'I Removed Sonia Gandhi's Photo, Not Gandhi's'

'I Removed Sonia Gandhi's Photo, Not Gandhi's'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'It was my first day in office, so you cannot blame me for the missing photos.' 'I had to join the office and sit on the chair at a particular mahurat time.'

French firm cancels sale of 500-yr-old Nataraj idol stolen from TN temple

French firm cancels sale of 500-yr-old Nataraj idol stolen from TN temple

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The efforts drew the spontaneous appreciation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed his team's pace bowling unit, saying the fast bowlers would boost the side's confidence ahead of its Super Sunday clash against arch-rivals India.

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

'15 million people of Jammu and Kashmir are bitter'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'This bitterness will be more in Jammu area than in Kashmir.'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

'You will see more Muslims getting ticket from BJP'

'You will see more Muslims getting ticket from BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'The tragedy with Indian Muslims is that they do politics from the heart, not from the head.'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'