News for 'Dawn'

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A local court in Vijayawada remanded Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam on Sunday.

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Viacom 18 bags media rights for women's IPL for 951 crore

Viacom 18 bags media rights for women's IPL for 951 crore

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Viacom 18 grabbed the media rights for the upcoming Women's IPL for a whopping Rs 951 crore for five years, pipping other bidders, including Disney Star and Sony, in the auction.

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the PTI party chief's pleas seeking bail in cases about the March 18 violence outside the federal judicial complex in Islamabad and approved Khan's bail against bonds worth PKR 50,000 in all seven cases, the Dawn newspaper reported.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

PFI, Indian Mujahideen also have 'India' in their names: PM slams Oppn

PFI, Indian Mujahideen also have 'India' in their names: PM slams Oppn

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Modi was severe in his criticism of the opposition amid the continuing logjam in Parliament and also sounded confident of the ruling dispensation retaining power at the Centre for a third term after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Modi said the new Parliament reflected the aspirations and resolve of the "new India" to set and work towards achieving new targets.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Video clips showed police officials and the journalists engaged in heated arguments

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

We left the Congress-NCP govt because we didn't want to be with them, Shiv Sena spokesperson said.

'I will do whatever my people ask me to do'

'I will do whatever my people ask me to do'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'After joining, I realised the TMC in no way could bring a 'new dawn' in Goa.'

'Lunch or cricket gear, Salam sir was always there for Tilak'

'Lunch or cricket gear, Salam sir was always there for Tilak'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Rising Indian star Tilak Varma's father Namboori Nagaraju, described the influence left-handed batters coach Salam Bayash had over his career.

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried.'

1,200-yr-old temple in Pak, occupied after Babri demolition, to be restored

1,200-yr-old temple in Pak, occupied after Babri demolition, to be restored

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A 1,200-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Lahore city will be restored after 'illegal occupants' were evicted from it following a lengthy court battle, the federal body overseeing minority worship places in the country said on Wednesday.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

His fans speak.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

The Day The Buddha Wed

The Day The Buddha Wed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Vignettes from an important chapter in the life of a man who left his kingdom to bring compassion to the world.

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener, says Raja

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a strong push for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, and spoke glowingly of India's ties with the United States, saying the two countries stand at a new dawn in their relationship that will not only shape their destiny but also that of the world.

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The White Crow by Neera Maini is an inspiring work of fiction and makes for an interesting read across all ages. We bring you an excerpt from the book.

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

he Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The day that Russia invaded Ukraine was the day Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight bodies have been recovered from the debris of a stone quarry that collapsed in south Mizoram's Hnahthial district on Monday, an official said Tuesday.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Section 144 has already been imposed in Islamabad and gatherings have been banned, the Islamabad police spokesperson said on Saturday.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.