News for 'Ashraf'

'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.'

'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?'

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.

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

According to the FIR, the tweet posted by the Twitter handle 'The Sajjad Mughal', said, "The breed is not over yet. Atiq's son Ali is still alive. Insha Allah condition - time - power will change. The city will be called Allahabad. The revenge will be taken."

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

Atiq back in Sabarmati jail from UP after sentence in Umesh kidnapping case

Atiq back in Sabarmati jail from UP after sentence in Umesh kidnapping case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ahmad, a former Uttar Pradesh MLA and Lok Sabha MP, was brought back to the high-security jail in Gujarat in a UP police van after a nearly 24-hour-long road journey from Prayagraj.

Police finds blood stains in Atiq Ahmed's abandoned office

Police finds blood stains in Atiq Ahmed's abandoned office

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The police on Monday found what appeared to be blood smeared on the walls of the abandoned office in Prayagraj of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead recently while being taken for a medical checkup.

'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?'

Crude bomb thrown near Prayagraj home of Atiq's lawyer

Crude bomb thrown near Prayagraj home of Atiq's lawyer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A crude bomb was hurled in a bylane near the residence of one of the lawyers of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed on Tuesday, the police said.

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Khalid Mahmood has hit out at the government's decision to form a high-level committee to decide on the national cricket team's participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

'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.'

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. - Asia Cup 2023.

'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.'

ED seizes cash, property documents from Atiq Ahmad's aides

ED seizes cash, property documents from Atiq Ahmad's aides

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The searches were carried out on June 14-15 at 10 premises in Prayagraj, Lucknow and Delhi, the agency said in a statement.

Pooja Blows A Kiss!

Pooja Blows A Kiss!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is not getting good reviews but its *huge* cast is quite excited to see it on big screen anyway.

'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.'

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The embassy said it was 'cognisant' that some may attempt to characterise this move as an internal conflict, allegedly involving diplomats who switched allegiance to the Taliban, adding "that this decision is a result of broader changes in policy and interests".

'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.'

'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.'

India vs Pakistan: Will prepare the way we do for every game: Rohit

India vs Pakistan: Will prepare the way we do for every game: Rohit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma is not averse to playing three spinners against Pakistan on a huge Motera ground with big square boundaries.

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'If the central government does not give rights to the people of Ladakh, then it won't be good for our country.'

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gautam Adani will not be able to step inside Dharavi.' 'We will ensure Adani will not get what he wants.' 'Adani has no reason to do politics with people of Dharavi but he is still doing it.'

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Bangladesh eye an improved performance from their batters in their 2nd group match against Afghanistan on Sunday in the Asia Cup 2023.

Former MP booked for killing witness in BSP MLA murder in UP

Former MP booked for killing witness in BSP MLA murder in UP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Umesh Pal, the prime witness in the 2005 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Raju Pal, was shot dead outisde his residence in Prayagraj, the police said.

Enjoy such news: Union minister on NCP split buzz

Enjoy such news: Union minister on NCP split buzz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The senior BJP leader said voters have always rejected coalition politics as the political parties forming such an alliance don't have any policy or leadership.

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'We are very close to become a theocratic State where Hinduism is the official religion of the government.'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Haris Rauf bowled a couple of hostile spells, while Imam-ul-Haq struck a silken 78 as Pakistan secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup, in Lahore on Wednesday.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

Yogi hands over flats to poor built on Atiq Ahmed's land

Yogi hands over flats to poor built on Atiq Ahmed's land

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead by men posing as journalists on April 15 night this year, while they were being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj.

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'We are hoping that in three-four days we will surely get a positive result.'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'This government has done positive things, we got the Transgender Persons (protection of rights) Act under this government. Dheere-dheere hota hai.'

Atiq Ahmad seeks nod to attend funeral of son Asad

Atiq Ahmad seeks nod to attend funeral of son Asad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, who is currently in police custody in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case, has sought permission from a magistrate to attend the funeral of his son Asad who was killed in a police encounter.

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'I was never why I was denied a ticket to contest the assembly elections.'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

Atiq son encounter: Umesh's kin thank CM, say justice done; Oppn seeks probe

Atiq son encounter: Umesh's kin thank CM, say justice done; Oppn seeks probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Umesh Pal's family thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the police.

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.