News for 'Faisal'

SAFF Cup: Lacklustre India suffer defeat against Maldives in final

SAFF Cup: Lacklustre India suffer defeat against Maldives in final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Poor finishing and scrappy defending put paid to India's quest for an eighth South Asian Football Federation Cup title as it suffered a 1-2 defeat against Maldives in the summit clash, in Dhaka, on Saturday.

Missing SIMI activist behind Jaipur blasts?

Missing SIMI activist behind Jaipur blasts?

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Though Madhya Pradesh police are tight-lipped in this regard, all the indications are directed towards SIMI activists Abu Faisal, who was arrested from a hotel in the Gwaltoli area of the city in 2006 while attending a meeting of the banned organisation. He was release later on bail.

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

By toxic, the reference is to material that whips up hatred, is discriminatory in nature and has explicit sexual and pornographic content.

Al Qaeda plot to assassinate Musharraf foiled

Al Qaeda plot to assassinate Musharraf foiled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

A large cache of ammunition and weapons was seized from the terrorists who had planned to blow up an entire bridge on Drig Road, which Musharraf's convoy was to cross while coming from the airport to Shahrah-e-Faisal, sources told Online news agency.

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

Taslima 'forced' to Taslima 'forced' to leave Pink

Taslima 'forced' to Taslima 'forced' to leave Pink

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Her departure to Delhi at 0630 hours came amid threats by a Muslim organization -- the All India Milli Council -- to hold demonstrations in the city if the writer was kept in the state for long. Opposing her stay in the city, Milli state vice president Engineer Mohd Saleem said freedom does not mean that you can abuse any religion.

Rahul likely target of arrested Jaish terrorists

Rahul likely target of arrested Jaish terrorists

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

During preliminary interrogation, it was found that the terrorists were trained in Bahawalpur for six months to kidnap or take as hostage a leading political leader to create disturbances in the country and mount pressure for getting their 42 associates in various Indian jails freed.

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over 'ceasefire violations'

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over 'ceasefire violations'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Monday summoned India's Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over alleged ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the border which authorities in Islamabad claim killed three civilians.

Pak government, leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee

Pak government, leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The government and people of Pakistan extend their 'heartfelt condolences' to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India, the spokesman said.

Box Office: Poster Boys, Daddy open poorly

Box Office: Poster Boys, Daddy open poorly

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Pak issues order to seize assets of all UN banned outfits

Pak issues order to seize assets of all UN banned outfits

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

India handed over a dossier to Pakistan to take action against the JeM, as pressure mounted on Islamabad to take action against individual and organisation listed by the UN Security Council as terrorists.

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

India number one Somdev Devvarman registered the biggest win of his career, beating world No 5 Juan Martin Del Potro in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships, on Tuesday. The victory, though, was achieved after the Argentine retired mid-way through the contest.

Malabar Wedding is refreshing

Malabar Wedding is refreshing

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Malabar Wedding starring Indrajith and Gopika revolves around the custom of having fun at the expense of bride and groom on their wedding day is laudable first time effort by director duo Rajesh Faisal that could have done with some refinement.

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Even though its not completely the foodie feast the title suggests, Daawat-E-Ishq is a breezy exercise, feels Sukanya Verma.

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Pakistan retained under-fire skipper Misbah-ul Haq and out-of-form Muhammad Hafeez, but dropped tall left-arm pacer Muhammad Irfan from the 28-man probables' list for the two-Test series against South Africa.

The BEST Performances of 2018

The BEST Performances of 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sreehari Nair picks the top performers of 2018.

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Delhi police on Friday charge-sheeted 17 accused, 12 of whom are absconding, for allegedly conspiring, recruiting Indian youths and establishing a base of terror outfit Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent.

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

There were 12 Indians in the Iranian plane.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

7/11 accused spill the beans

7/11 accused spill the beans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The revelations came during scientific tests carried out on them.

7/11: Accused say they have no faith in court

7/11: Accused say they have no faith in court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

He looks like an up-and-coming film-star and not that of an alleged jihadi. He also wears a cap like singer-turned-actor Himesh Reshammiya, but is a bit on the hefty side.

11/7: Can accused claim POW status?

11/7: Can accused claim POW status?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'If my clients are called insurgents, then we are going to claim POW status.'

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Faisal Iqbal, who was included in place of injured skipper Shoaib Malik, rallied behind pacer Shoaib Akhtar, saying his aggression was a plus point for Pakistan.

India win toss, elect to bat

India win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was ruled out of the second Test after failing to recover from an ankle injury and replaced by Faisal Iqbal.

UK's first Muslim MP quits over threats

UK's first Muslim MP quits over threats

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old Labour MP told party activists that he would not be contesting his Glasgow Central seat at the next election because his family was threatened by a gang allegedly linked to racist murderers he helped convict.

Will the new Alto 800 make you happy?

Will the new Alto 800 make you happy?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Keeping safety as a priority, the vehicle will have an option of airbags right from the base variant, like all other Maruti vehicles.

'Jhoom celebrates a positive attitude'

'Jhoom celebrates a positive attitude'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Screenplay writer Habib Faisal talks about the making of the movie Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

Boucher eyes another world record

Boucher eyes another world record

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The South African wicketkeeper said he is after Ian Healy's mark of 395 dismissals in Tests.

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM is now scheduled to travel to Malaysia next week and to China on November 3 to seek financial assistance from the two friendly countries.

Salman Khan wraps up Sultan

Salman Khan wraps up Sultan

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

7/11 prime accused attended training camp in Pak

7/11 prime accused attended training camp in Pak

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Faisal Sheikh, a prime accused in the July 11 train bombings in Mumbai, has confessed to police that he had gone to Pakistan in 2002 and attended a training camp near Muzaffarabad.

International cricket to return to Pakistan?

International cricket to return to Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

International Cricket Council would be sending a World XI squad to Lahore in September to play a T20 international series, a top official of Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed.

Prime accused in 7/11 blasts held in Aurangabad

Prime accused in 7/11 blasts held in Aurangabad

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Shaikh, now in judicial custody, was produced before special MCOCA judge Mrudula Bhatkar and the ATS sought his custody to carry out further investigations.

Sharif pursuing Modi's interests in Pakistan: Imran

Sharif pursuing Modi's interests in Pakistan: Imran

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Police arrested over 100 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf protesters trying to reach party chief Imran's residence. Police also baton-charged protesters in the Pakistan Chowk area.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April on charges of espionage and terrorism.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

Box Office: A Gentleman, Babumoshai get poor opening

Box Office: A Gentleman, Babumoshai get poor opening

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

ICC okays Inzy's replacement

ICC okays Inzy's replacement

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Faisal Iqbal has been cleared to replace banned skipper Inzamam-ul Haq in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.