News for 'Basit Ali'

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

After resuming on 70 for 1, India A added 229 runs at the expense of seven wickets as the visitors were placed at 299 for 8 at stumps on Day 2 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. India A had bowled out the home side for 228 on the first day.

Pak players question Indian team's sportsmanship after England loss

Pak players question Indian team's sportsmanship after England loss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

India's clash against England was a lot more than just a clash between the two teams as the result had the potential of changing other teams' fortune in the World Cup

'Muslims are beginning to warm up to BJP'

'Muslims are beginning to warm up to BJP'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'BJP has risen to second spot, ahead of the BSP, as the political party of choice for Muslims in UP.' 'Only the BJP government has worked tirelessly to usher in the minorities to the mainstream of society'

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Fired four years ago following allegations of match-fixing, Ejaz Ahmed junior has been controversially appointed head coach of the Pakistan squad for the Asian Emerging Nations Cup, to be held in Karachi and Colombo in December.

Ghulam Ali's concert called off following Shiv Sena's opposition

Ghulam Ali's concert called off following Shiv Sena's opposition

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's concert in the city on Friday was on Wednesday cancelled after Shiv Sena threatened to disrupt it.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Why Pakistan head coach Misbah may be asked to quit as chief selector

Why Pakistan head coach Misbah may be asked to quit as chief selector

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq could be asked to relinquish his role as chief selector after the team returns from England as the cricket authorities are considering appointing a new person for the top job.

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A total of 10 members of Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and other proscribed outfits were on Tuesday designated as terrorists by the Union ministry of home affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Women's Asia Cup T20: Uncertainty over Indo-Pak clash

Women's Asia Cup T20: Uncertainty over Indo-Pak clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 15-member women's squad for a series in New Zealand and the Asia T20 Cup in Thailand but with uncertainty still prevailing over whether India would play Pakistan in the regional event.

Here's what happened in Pakistan after their team lost to India...

Here's what happened in Pakistan after their team lost to India...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Former players slammed Shahid Afridi's 'tactically weak' captaincy, while irate fans smashed TV sets in disgust as Pakistan reacted angrily to the national team's defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in the ICC World Twenty20.

Pak envoy meets separatist leader Geelani, discusses Kashmir

Pak envoy meets separatist leader Geelani, discusses Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Monday met Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and briefed him about the issues discussed between India and Pakistan during Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad.

When Afridi abandoned press conference in a huff!

When Afridi abandoned press conference in a huff!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A miffed Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi abandoned a press conference midway in Lahore on Wednesday after he had a verbal spat with a reporter leading to a partial protest by the media demanding an apology from the flamboyant all-rounder.

Pakistan 'strongly rejects' India's charge of cross-border infiltration

Pakistan 'strongly rejects' India's charge of cross-border infiltration

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Pakistan added that it is necessary to establish "veracity of the Indian claim".

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

S Jaishankar called Basit to his South Block office and lodged a strong protest over the issue as he made a specific reference to LeT terrorist and Pakistani national Bahadur Ali.

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former wicketkeeper Moin Khan as head coach of the national team for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 Cup tournaments in Bangladesh, ignoring former Test captain Waqar Younis for the top job.

On Pakistan Day, MoS Singh dines with separatists

On Pakistan Day, MoS Singh dines with separatists

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Minister of State for External Affairs Minister V K Singh on Monday represented the government at the Pakistan National Day reception.

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pak is keen to settle all issues with India, including the disputed issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue

Injustice to clean players: Pak cricket reacts to tainted trio's return

Injustice to clean players: Pak cricket reacts to tainted trio's return

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The International Cricket Council might have confirmed that the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir can return to cricket after the expire of their bans, but a divided house seems to have emerged in Pakistani cricket.

No place for third party in peace talks: Govt on Hurriyat

No place for third party in peace talks: Govt on Hurriyat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

India on Monday said there was 'no scope for misunderstanding or misrepresenting' its position

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Former captain Wasim Akram led Pakistan's cricket community in lambasting the team for "going down without a fight" against arch-rivals India.

Crestfallen Pakistan players will start returning home

Crestfallen Pakistan players will start returning home

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

"The players and officials could face an angry reception on their return home to Lahore and Karachi but I think they should be prepared for this."

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Basit gave assurance that the country's judiciary would take action against him

Pakistan provokes again, dedicates I-Day celebrations to 'Kashmir's freedom'

Pakistan provokes again, dedicates I-Day celebrations to 'Kashmir's freedom'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

In provocative remarks, Pakistan said it is dedicating its Independence Day to Kashmir's "freedom" and will continue to extend full diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of the state.

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

They also emphasised that Pakistan should play an "active role in highlighting the human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir at international fora.

Govt asked me to go to Pak National Day celebration: Singh

Govt asked me to go to Pak National Day celebration: Singh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh on Monday night said he was asked by the government to represent it at the Pakistan National Day reception at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi.

'I don't know if Sushma Swaraj knows anything about diplomacy'

'I don't know if Sushma Swaraj knows anything about diplomacy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

'I don't know who is deciding Indian foreign policy today. I don't know who is deciding how India deals with Pakistan,' former Union minister Ram Jethmalani takes on the Modi government.

Embarrassed Pak downplays Zardari's 'confession'

Embarrassed Pak downplays Zardari's 'confession'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Playing down President Asif Ali's remarks that Pakistan 'created and nurtured' militants to achieve short-term objectives, the government on Thursday said the statement should be seen in the context of the situation that prevailed after Soviet forces pulled out of Afghanistan. Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said the President was referring to the period when the "West left Pakistan high and dry after the withdrawal of Soviet troops" from Afghanistan.

Kashmiri separatists slam govt decision to junk talks with Pakistan

Kashmiri separatists slam govt decision to junk talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq, chairman of the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference, and hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday described the Narendra Modi government's decision to call off foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan as an unfortunate 'knee-jerk reaction'.

J&K CM a 'godfather of separatists': Sena

J&K CM a 'godfather of separatists': Sena

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Sena alleged that the meeting between Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit and separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at a time when secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan have just resumed, has been "inspired" by Sayeed.

Nawaz Sharif invites Kashmiri hardliner Geelani to Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites Kashmiri hardliner Geelani to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Geelani was handed the invitation letter from Sharif by Pakistan high commissioner in India Abdul Basit over a dinner at the latter's residence at Tilak Marg in Delhi.

Separatist Masarat Alam invited to Pakistan Day celebrations in Delhi

Separatist Masarat Alam invited to Pakistan Day celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Separatist leader Masarat Alam, who was invited for Pakistan National Day celebrations at the High Commission in Delhi on Monday, will not be attending the event.

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

In a surprise snub to Pakistan, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani decided to "boycott" the Eid Milan being hosted by Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit in Delhi on July 21, making it the first time that he has turned down such an invite.

Javadekar attends Pak Day event where Hurriyat leaders attack Centre

Javadekar attends Pak Day event where Hurriyat leaders attack Centre

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Javadekar was at the event, where presence of his ministerial colleague V K Singh last year had drawn flak from the media, for around 20 minutes, and extended his 'best wishes' to the Pakistani people on the sidelines.

India's stern advice to Pakistan: DO NOT meet Kashmiri separatists

India's stern advice to Pakistan: DO NOT meet Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

India on Friday made it clear to Pakistan that it should not go ahead with the meeting of its NSA Sartaz Aziz with Hurriyat representatives in New Delhi when he comes to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, saying it will not be "appropriate".

Ahead of NSA talks, Pakistan irks India with invite to Kashmiri separatists

Ahead of NSA talks, Pakistan irks India with invite to Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The Pakistan high commission has invited Kashmiri separatist leaders for consultations with Sartaj Aziz ahead of the National Security Advisor-level talks with India in New Delhi next week.

Hinduism heritage of Hindus, not their fiefdom: Bhagwat

Hinduism heritage of Hindus, not their fiefdom: Bhagwat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said people of India have not treated Hinduism as their fiefdom but as their heritage meant for the world and there is a greater need for people in the country to have knowledge of its roots than those abroad.

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The Pakistan men's cricket team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday evening for the ICC World Twenty20 after high drama over the last few days.

NSA-level talks: Who shall blink first, India or Pakistan?

NSA-level talks: Who shall blink first, India or Pakistan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sudden arrest and immediate release of Kashmiri separatist leaders who are to meet Pakistan National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz introduced an intriguing element into the scheduled talks he will have with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on terror on next week.

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.