News for 'Aziz'

Pak appoints new prosecutor in 26/11 attack case

Pak appoints new prosecutor in 26/11 attack case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Pakistan has informed India that it has appointed a new prosecutor to probe the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and will send a judicial commission to the country on September 23 to cross-examine witnesses in the case, meeting India's demand for progress in the investigations.

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'Here in Delhi, the Modi government is supposedly looking at 'options' to hit back at Pakistan in any whichever way it can, while in Washington, the Obama administration is looking for ways to strengthen US military cooperation with Pakistan,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Sharif case: Pak SC notice to PM

Sharif case: Pak SC notice to PM

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Issuing the notices, Justice Chaudhry said the court would ascertain whether Sharif had been sent to Jeddah on his own or deported and whether the exit seal was stamped on his passport.

The world at his fingertips: Meet the National Geographic Bee champ

The world at his fingertips: Meet the National Geographic Bee champ

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Akhil Rekulapelli, 13, winner of National Geographic Bee 2014 spoke with Aziz Haniffa about his preparation and future plans

TiE honours 3 entrepreneurial legends

TiE honours 3 entrepreneurial legends

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The Washington, DC Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs recently honoured three pioneers in information technology, the restaurant business and mobile technology.

From Spelling Bee to Super Bowl, Indian Americans championed it all

From Spelling Bee to Super Bowl, Indian Americans championed it all

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Aziz Haniffa walks through Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, an exhibition that explores the 'American Dream' as lived by the community stretching far behind the stereotypes such as saris and temples and sadhus, at the Smithsonian, with curator Masum Momaya.

War on made-in-India drugs comes to US Capitol Hill

War on made-in-India drugs comes to US Capitol Hill

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur tells briefing on US Capitol Hill: 'One in five medicines manufactured and distributed in India are spurious.' Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

1993 blast accused moves SC over Dutt's conviction

1993 blast accused moves SC over Dutt's conviction

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Aziz alleged that judge P D Kode discriminated by not convicting Sanjay Dutt under the TADA despite recovery of arms and ammunition from the actor's residence.

Blasts a conspiracy against democracy: Musharraf

Blasts a conspiracy against democracy: Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Musharraf and Aziz had both asked the Pakistan People's Party chief to defer her homecoming and the government had said she faced a threat from pro-Taliban militants, especially rebel leader Baitullah Mehsud.

Riots erupt in Sindh over 'blasphemy' by Hindu school principal

Riots erupt in Sindh over 'blasphemy' by Hindu school principal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Additional Inspector General Jamil Ahmad said that police has taken the accused in protective custody.

Breakthrough: PM Modi to visit Pakistan, top army officers to meet

Breakthrough: PM Modi to visit Pakistan, top army officers to meet

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

On the sidelines of the SCO visit in Ufa, the two heads met and decided to revive dialogue and find ways to expedite the trial of the Mumbai attacks.

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

Miss America gives it back to haters, and aunties

Miss America gives it back to haters, and aunties

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Nina Davuluri proves once again that she is much more than just a pretty face.

Increasing mission strength: Pak foreign office

Increasing mission strength: Pak foreign office

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The summary is presently under review by the Finance Ministry that does not find the Foreign Ministry's proposal convincing enough to be given a serious thought, the newspaper quoted officials as saying.

Why US doctors want Indian drugs to be banned

Why US doctors want Indian drugs to be banned

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

In the final part of a three-part series on America's war on substandard Indian generic drugs, Aziz Haniffa speaks about American doctors' contempt for drugs exported from India and the ineptitude of the US Food and Drug Administration to stop the menace.

India's reaction myopic, irrational, says Ranbaxy whistle-blower

India's reaction myopic, irrational, says Ranbaxy whistle-blower

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Ranbaxy whistleblower Dinesh Thakur tells Aziz Haniffa that a formal Congress hearing on spurious drugs from India is being sought.

Mumbai blasts: 'India's accusation regrettable'

Mumbai blasts: 'India's accusation regrettable'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

"Pakistan is fighting a war against terrorism on principles. India blaming Pakistan for Mumbai bomb blasts is regrettable," Musharraf said during a meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

IN PHOTOS: Capitol Hill celebrates its first-ever Diwali

IN PHOTOS: Capitol Hill celebrates its first-ever Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The first-ever Congressional Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill on Tuesday evening was a spectacular event by any measure, with the House of Representatives Rayburn Building lobby overflowing with over 500 members of the Indian American community, scores of United States lawmakers, administration officials and well-wishers ranging from leading American business and industry and policy wonks and think tank heads from some of Washington's premier institutions. Aziz Haniffa reports

Musharraf will be re-elected: Pak PM

Musharraf will be re-elected: Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Aziz told the media in Islamabad that he has advised Musharraf not to proclaim emergency in the country.

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Barkha Bisht watch Wedding Pullav

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Barkha Bisht watch Wedding Pullav

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Check out the star arrivals

Musharraf ran proxy war in Kashmir in 1990s: Book

Musharraf ran proxy war in Kashmir in 1990s: Book

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, Commander of 4 Corps (Lahore) Lt Gen Mohammed Aziz and Chief of General Staff Gen Mohammed Yusuf had run a proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir in the early 1990s, a new book has claimed.

Bhutto must face graft charges on return: Pak PM

Bhutto must face graft charges on return: Pak PM

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

'Bhutto has several corruption cases against her. We have given immunity to her and the Supreme Court is looking at whether this law meets the requirements of the Constitution. The people have had a strong reaction to removal of corruption cases against her," Minister Shaukat Aziz said.

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Major Sandeep Kumar,Captain Manik Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan gunned down the the poster boy of resurgent militancy in the Kashmir valley.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The joke has gone on for far too long already. How about a happy ending?' asks Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Bollywood pays last respects to Sonu Nigam's mother

PIX: Bollywood pays last respects to Sonu Nigam's mother

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Sonu Nigam received support from his colleagues in the film industry.

India-Pakistan talks in jeopardy with none ready for compromise

India-Pakistan talks in jeopardy with none ready for compromise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

As suspense mounted over holding of the Indo-Pakistan National Security Advisor-level talks after both sides hardened their positions on the issue of Kashmiri separatists, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday called a press conference in New Delhi.

'India yet to give any tangible info on blasts'

'India yet to give any tangible info on blasts'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Claiming that India is yet to share with Pakistan any "tangible" information from the probe into the Samjhauta Express blasts, Islamabad on Saturday vowed to bring to book the perpetrators of terror attack.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Modi as PM will be bonanza for jihadis'

'Modi as PM will be bonanza for jihadis'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Asked if Narendra Modi as prime minister or for that matter the advent of a BJP government would lead to a different approach in dealing with the jihadi threat in India, Stephen Tankel, one of America's leading experts on terrorism in South Asia felt it is "highly unlikely because of the lack of coordination between intelligence agencies and inter-state police cooperation, as states zealously guarded their authority and prerogatives".'

Suicide attack at Pak airport; 1 killed

Suicide attack at Pak airport; 1 killed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The bomber tried to hurl a grenade, which exploded at his feet, killing him on the spot.

When Pakistan PM's charm failed on Rice

When Pakistan PM's charm failed on Rice

Rediff.com21 May 2007

When Rice sat down with Aziz during her visit to Pakistan in March, 2005, the Pakistan Premier, who fancied himself as a ladies man, puffed himself up and held forth in what he obviously was his seductive baritone.

Quit due to malicious criticism: Pak minister

Quit due to malicious criticism: Pak minister

Rediff.com21 May 2007

She said she had been hurt by the way her adventure in France had been sensationalised.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

The TOP 10 Flops from 20 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Flops from 20 Years Ago

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top 10 flops of 2000.

Pak to sell arms to Nepal

Pak to sell arms to Nepal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Islamabad would provide credit to Nepal to buy defence equipment from Pakistan.

Dr Singh discusses J&K with Pak PM

Dr Singh discusses J&K with Pak PM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The two leaders, while reviewing the progress of the ongoing peace process, are also believed to have discussed Siachen and Sir Creek.

Sports Shorts: Sai Praneeth in top 10; 2 boxers enter quarters

Sports Shorts: Sai Praneeth in top 10; 2 boxers enter quarters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.