News for 'Barkat'

Netanyahu reveals Modi's two-day Israel visit, strategic ties in focus

Netanyahu reveals Modi's two-day Israel visit, strategic ties in focus

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel for two days to discuss bilateral and regional issues, marking his second visit to the Jewish state and highlighting the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel.

Anurag Kashyap Booked For Remark On Brahmins

Anurag Kashyap Booked For Remark On Brahmins

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'I won't take back what I said. Abuse me all you want. My family didn't say anything. If you want an apology, here it is.'

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.'

CBI brings back Lashkar terrorist from Rwanda

CBI brings back Lashkar terrorist from Rwanda

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back Salman Rehman Khan, an alleged member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, from Rwanda. Khan was wanted by the NIA for terror-related offences in Bengaluru. He was traced to Rwanda and returned to India on November 28, 2024. The return of Khan comes after similar operations in coordination with Interpol, where two other accused were brought back from Saudi Arabia.

'Demolitions Taking Place Despite Supreme Court Order'

'Demolitions Taking Place Despite Supreme Court Order'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Government cannot pick and choose as to against whom they want to take action and against whom they do not want to take action.'

'This will go down as a special win for me'

'This will go down as a special win for me'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The freezing cold made the conditions challenging for the players.

Davis Cup: India cap off historic visit to Pak by sealing place in World Group I

Davis Cup: India cap off historic visit to Pak by sealing place in World Group I

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Indian Davis Cup team capped its historic visit to Pakistan after 60 years by sealing its place in World Group I as it blanked Pakistan 4-0 with Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni recording a comfortable victory and Niki Poonacha making a winning debut, in Islamabad on Sunday.

10,000 Indian construction workers to reach Israel

10,000 Indian construction workers to reach Israel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Following the conflict, Israel has banned the entry of Palestinian workers. The departure of several thousand other foreign workers, the Israeli construction industry has been facing a deep crisis.

The Nizam Is Laid To Rest

The Nizam Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Nizam was laid to rest at the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad with full State honours. Thousands of mourners took part in the funeral procession.

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

India blunted Pakistan's challenge on the opening day to take a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie with Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji rising to the occasion in the high-pressure contest, in Islamabad on Saturday.

Review: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Keeps You Hooked

Review: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Yami Gautam-Sunny Kaushal thriller has enough twists and turns to keep you engrossed, observes Namrata Thakker.

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I can't believe that I was out of the scene for seven long years.'

1 dead in Aurangabad violence, 7 held for attack on police station

1 dead in Aurangabad violence, 7 held for attack on police station

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Normalcy returned to the city, recently renamed as 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar', even as the government deployed five companies of the State Reserve Police Force as a precaution.

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'In light of the events in Israel, Foreign Minister Cohen decided to cut short his diplomatic visit to India and return to Israel after the meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will take place today'

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What you need to know about Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the 8th Nizam, who will be laid to rest in Hyderabad today.

Crackdown on IM continues: 2 terrorists held in UP

Crackdown on IM continues: 2 terrorists held in UP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Two Pakistan-based operatives of the Indian Mujahideen were arrested in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.' 'That was the fastest decision-making process I have ever witnessed.'

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Noor, niece of Congress stalwart A B A Ghani Khan Choudhury, have quite often been taking stands which were not in line with that of the party's state leadership.

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

No claim for loss of medicines during flight:Forum

No claim for loss of medicines during flight:Forum

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The consumer body passed the order on a plea of one Deepak Gupta, seeking compensation for the deficiency in service by Air France as he lost two baggages during transit which contained his homoeopathic medicines.

Flies in soft drink: Firm fined Rs 100,000

Flies in soft drink: Firm fined Rs 100,000

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Two dead flies in a soft drink bottle proved costly for a beverage company with the Delhi State Consumer Commission directing it to deposit Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) with the State Consumer Welfare Fund on account of negligence.

No damages to latecomers at airport: Panel

No damages to latecomers at airport: Panel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Appellant Puneet Tondon approached the commission seeking damages from Jagson Airlines on account of alleged mental agony undergone by him when he was not allowed aboard the flight despite having the ticket.

Weapons, textiles, pictures and more

Weapons, textiles, pictures and more

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

At the Chowmulla Palace in addition to weapons you can view old photographs and textiles.

Murdered Israeli teen's parents condemn revenge killing

Murdered Israeli teen's parents condemn revenge killing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Amid spiralling violence and growing tension over the killing of three Israeli teens and the burning of an Arab boy in retaliation, a bereaved Jewish family has emerged as a steady and calming voice trying to instill reason among people calling for revenge.

Al Qaeda militant among 4 killed in US drone strike

Al Qaeda militant among 4 killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

At least four persons, including an alleged Al Qaeda militant, were killed on Saturday when a United States drone struck in the lawless North Waziristan region after a lull in the Central Investigation Agency's spy plane campaign in Pakistan.

11 killed in avalanches, house collapse in J-K

11 killed in avalanches, house collapse in J-K

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

At least 11 people, including two army jawans, were killed while over 100 others were evacuated to safety as the unprecedented snowfall in March triggered avalanches and damaged over 150 structures including dozens of houses in Jammu and Kashmir.

WT20: Shahzad, Shafiullah steer Afghanistan to easy win over Hong Kong

WT20: Shahzad, Shafiullah steer Afghanistan to easy win over Hong Kong

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Half-centuries by opener Mohammed Shahzad and Shafiullah steered Afghanistan to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong in a Group B match to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20, in Chittagong, on Tuesday.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Nepal made history when it qualified for its maiden major ICC event on Wednesday, progressing to the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 by virtue of a five wickets victory over Hong Kong in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013 at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'I have noticed how a certain country wants to establish the presence of ISIS in Bangladesh.' 'Are these terrorists working under some religious inspiration or they are being lured by an obnoxious amount of money?' 'For some mysterious reasons, no action is taken by the government against suspicious organisations.'

WT20: Bangladesh, Nepal off to rousing starts

WT20: Bangladesh, Nepal off to rousing starts

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Bangladesh spinners, led by Shakib Al Hasan, guided their side to a thumping nine-wicket win against Afghanistan in their Qualifying Group A match of the ICC World T20 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Later, Debutants Nepal produced a dominating all-round performance to crush Hong Kong by 80 runs in another qualifying Group A match.

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Whatever its status, Hyderabad has changed irreversibly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The old Hyderabadi-ness would not resurface. Nor can be recreated. For like in other cities, others too have a right to live and prosper and regardless of what states it gets, the city will not be what it was. Only people, romantic fools at that, look back. Cities don't; they look to the future, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.