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Islamabad HC grants two-week bail to Imran Khan

Islamabad HC grants two-week bail to Imran Khan

Rediff.com12 May 2023

A division bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz heard the Al Qadir trust corruption case, a day after the Supreme Court termed Khan's arrest from the IHC premises on Tuesday as 'invalid and unlawful'.

'Very important for me to show my characters as respectful towards women'

'Very important for me to show my characters as respectful towards women'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Qarib Qarib Singlle turned 4 this week. Subhash K Jha recalls his conversations with Irrfan, its male lead, and Sutapa Sikdar, the film's producer and Irrfan's wife.

10,000 cops storm Imran Khan's house in Lahore, dozens arrested

10,000 cops storm Imran Khan's house in Lahore, dozens arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

The police personnel removed barricades from the entrance of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief's residence and removed all camps the PTI activists had erected to protect their leader.

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction, a landmark verdict on Wednesday that sparked nationwide protests, death threats from hardline groups.

Birbhum killings: 'What will happen when police leaves village'

Birbhum killings: 'What will happen when police leaves village'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'I can only say that it was a revenge killing. We have seen everything from inside our houses. We ran into our dwellings on hearing a mob approaching Sonu's house and hurling bombs. After that, I don't know anything'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

What Love Means To Aditi Rao Hydari

What Love Means To Aditi Rao Hydari

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

As Jahangirpuri's C-Block remains heavily barricaded and under tight security following last week's violence, several residents Friday said they are unable to open their shops or go to work due to restriction on movement which is affecting their livelihoods.

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

the Muslim Rashtriya Manch categorically said that it does not support such 'fanaticism and religious frenzy' and favoured the move to enforce dress code for students in educational institutions in Karnataka.

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Two women were arrested and remanded to police custody for two weeks on Sunday in connection with the explosion at Khagragarh here that left two suspected militants dead.

#Sheroes: 8 acid attack survivors shine on London ramp

#Sheroes: 8 acid attack survivors shine on London ramp

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

They came, they saw and they conquered hearts!

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Maryam told the charged workers that the days of trouble for Khan had begun.

Quiz: Who was considered for Meena Kumari's role in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam?

Quiz: Who was considered for Meena Kumari's role in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

There are 78 such people in the village, of which 41 are women and 30 children aged three to 15 years.

Pak SC allows three Hindu women to decide their own future

Pak SC allows three Hindu women to decide their own future

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Three Hindu women, who were allegedly forced to convert to Islam and marry Muslims, were on Tuesday allowed by Pakistan's Supreme Court to decide their own future and where they want to live.

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kiran Bala, who went to Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival, changed her name to Amna Bibi.

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Israel could be headed for a break from the 'Bibi-regime' as several former allies of longest-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to have joined hands with political opponents to form a national-unity government that would not only have political formations from the Left, the Centre and the Right, but may also be supported by an Arab party.

Day after sentencing, Punjab minister Jagir Kaur resigns

Day after sentencing, Punjab minister Jagir Kaur resigns

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

A day after a court convicted and sentenced her to a five-year jail term in connection with her daughter's abduction, senior Punjab Minister Bibi Jagir Kaur resigned on Saturday citing "moral grounds". Kaur, 57, sent her resignation letter to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who forwarded it to the Punjab governor for its acceptance with immediate effect. A spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said Bibi Jagir Kaur resigned as cabinet Minister on moral grounds.

Families of Kulgam victims say they were getting threats

Families of Kulgam victims say they were getting threats

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The families are yet to come to terms with the fact that their dear ones, who had promised to come back home later this week, won't ever come.

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Independent candidates have emerged as big winners in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden District Development Council polls, with 49 of them having been declared elected so far from 280 seats, putting them ahead of parties like the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

Blasphemy convict tortured in Pakistani jail

Blasphemy convict tortured in Pakistani jail

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

A Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy was allegedly tortured by a staffer of the jail in Punjab province where she is being held, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Silencing dissent , the Pakistani way

Silencing dissent , the Pakistani way

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The kidnapping of MQM workers is a message from Pakistani security agencies that any show of allegiance to Altaf Hussain will be met with a brutal response, says Aveek Sen.

Burdwan blast accused remanded to 10-day NIA custody

Burdwan blast accused remanded to 10-day NIA custody

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

remanded Burdwan blast accused Abdul Hakim to 10 days' National Investigation Agency custody after he was produced before it following his release from hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for injuries suffered during the blast.

8 charred to death in Bengal after killing of TMC leader

8 charred to death in Bengal after killing of TMC leader

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Eight persons died in the early hours of Tuesday after their houses caught fire at Rampurhat in Birbhum district, police said.

J-K civic polls: Victory margin less than 100 on 19 seats

J-K civic polls: Victory margin less than 100 on 19 seats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Nineteen candidates saw an extremely close contest in the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir where the margin of victory was less than 100.

PIX: Born without arms, Pakistani man masters snooker

PIX: Born without arms, Pakistani man masters snooker

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

In Samundri, a dusty, rural town in Punjab province, Muhammad Ikram has spent eight years pushing a cue ball around with his chin, and now he can take on anyone.

Punjab bids tearful farewell to soldiers killed in J-K encounter

Punjab bids tearful farewell to soldiers killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Slogans of 'Shaheed Amar Rahe' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' rent the air as military vehicles carrying the mortal remains of the three soldiers reached their respective villages. Anti-Pakistan slogans were also raised.

Why I Love Wine

Why I Love Wine

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Wine is the only beverage that continues to change after bottling, and which after 20 or even 50 years can surprise, amaze and delight, says Alok Chandra.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

We bring you a presentation of the best photos in the last 24 hours from around the world.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

The fragility of faith

The fragility of faith

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Faith, and the notion that it has been 'outraged', is used to justify the most outrageous, illiberal and regressive acts,' notes Shuma Raha.

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'He began to find her boring. She felt lonely and unwanted.'

The Hugger is in Hamburg, folks!

The Hugger is in Hamburg, folks!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

:))) :)))

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Both Modi and Netanyahu are know to share a great chemistry which is visible in bilateral meetings.

They walked...with their heads held high

They walked...with their heads held high

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Fifteen acid attack survivors walked the ramp in Bangladesh to send out a strong message of courage and empowerment.

Assam: 32 labourers killed in truck-bus collision

Assam: 32 labourers killed in truck-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

At least 32 people, including 13 children, were killed and eight others injured when two mini buses carrying brick kiln workers and their families were hit by a truck on NH 35 in lower Assam's Barpeta district in the wee hours on Thursday.

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.