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Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed led Jamat-ud-Dawah has set up various new fronts and established camps all over Pakistan to collect donations and sacrificial animals in the name of helping Kashmiris in India.

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A total of 45 suspects have been taken into custody by Pakistan police in connection with the deadly suicide blast at Wagah border which killed 63 people.

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.

Posters supporting IS appear near Nawaz Sharif's Lahore residence

Posters supporting IS appear near Nawaz Sharif's Lahore residence

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Posters, stickers and wall-chalking supporting Islamic State terror group have appeared some 15 kilometres from Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Lahore farmhouse, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the possible presence of the dreaded militant outfit in the city.

'Saw bodies flying in the air': Witnesses recount Lahore's Easter horror

'Saw bodies flying in the air': Witnesses recount Lahore's Easter horror

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Terror shook the world for the second time in less than a week on Sunday, with a suicide bombing that killed at least 65 at a park in Lahore.

Taliban suicide attack near Sharif's residence kills 10

Taliban suicide attack near Sharif's residence kills 10

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Around 14 policemen are among 25 injured. The condition of four policemen is stated to be critical.

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's match will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year.

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding: "The target was Christians."

Pakistan beats World XI in final T20, anticipates return of international cricket

Pakistan beats World XI in final T20, anticipates return of international cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Pakistan beat the touring World XI on Friday by 33 runs in the final Twenty20 fixture in Lahore to win the three match series 2-1 and thrill home fans excited by the return of international cricket.

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The selectors have also put Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Musa Khan and Mohammad Nawaz on standby to cover for any player who fails pre-tour COVID-19 Testing scheduled later this month.

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Police and Lahore Development Authority officials were busy in removing encroachments outside the Arfa Karim Tower, located near the CM's Model Town residence, when a powerful blast took place.

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said the blast seemed to be aimed at sabotaging the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore.

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

For Pakistan, Rauf clinched three wickets while Afridi grabbed two scalps.

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Pakistan cricket squad was allowed to leave their managed isolation facility in Christchurch after getting clearance from New Zealand's Health Ministry on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Batsman Fawad Alam, who was also named in the 20-member squad along with two specialist spinners could make a comeback to Pakistan's Test team after 11 years.

3rd T20I: Rizwan's 89 gives Pakistan consolation win

3rd T20I: Rizwan's 89 gives Pakistan consolation win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Devon Conway's struck 63 to help the hosts score 173/7 in their 20 overs.

Pakistan players competed with fatigued bodies and minds: Misbah

Pakistan players competed with fatigued bodies and minds: Misbah

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Pakistan lost the T20 series before the 101-run defeat in the first Test.

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Despite persisting questions among peer officers in the army about his professional competence and ethics, after his recent 'triumphal' Kabul sojourn, Faiz Hameed remains the hot favourite of both General Bajwa and Prime Minister Imran Khan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

15 dead, 80 injured in suicide blasts at two churches in Pakistan

15 dead, 80 injured in suicide blasts at two churches in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

At least 15 persons were killed and 80 others injured when Taliban suicide attackers targeted two packed churches during mass on Sunday in Pakistan's biggest Christian neighbourhood in Lahore, the capital of Punjab.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Every Congress leader in UP and the rest of India is calling me and thanking me that finally someone spoke about this JNU gang ruling the Congress party in UP.'

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Bangladesh lock horns in virtual semi-final

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Bangladesh lock horns in virtual semi-final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Pakistan will be eager to raise their game.

Death toll in Lahore park suicide blast reaches 72

Death toll in Lahore park suicide blast reaches 72

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Over 300 people were also injured in the attack and many of them were in a critical condition.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

'Whoever works on Tipu Sultan movie is anti-Indian'

'Whoever works on Tipu Sultan movie is anti-Indian'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'I am very sure that Rajnikanth, a patriot and a spiritual person, will not do this movie which is about a tyrant, killer and murderer,' BJP leader H Raja tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

Modi among Time's most influential leaders

Modi among Time's most influential leaders

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

We take a look at Time magazines top world leaders.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.