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Lakhvi, Shah remanded in police custody: Report

Lakhvi, Shah remanded in police custody: Report

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Top Lashker-e-Tayiba operatives, including Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Zarar Shah arrested yesterday for their links to the Mumbai attacks by Pakistani authorities, were today remanded by an anti-terrorism judge to police custody for 14 days.

LeT leader Lakhvi in Pak custody

LeT leader Lakhvi in Pak custody

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the suspected Mumbai attacks mastermind, and communications expert Zarar Shah are in Pakistan's custody, said sources.The Federal Investigation Agency had lodged an FIR against them in connection with the 26 11 terror strikes. Both Lakhvi, Shah and Hamad Ameen Sadiq, a key terrorist linked to the Mumbai terror attack, are linked to the LeT and have been named in the FIR lodged by the FIA.

Judge goes on vacation; Pak 26/11 trial adjourned yet again

Judge goes on vacation; Pak 26/11 trial adjourned yet again

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

For the seventh time in a row, a Pakistani anti-terrorism court trying the seven accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks case adjourned the hearing on Wednesday till September 3 as the judge has gone on a summer vacation.

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

F1 Pitlane Tales: 'Mick Schumacher has earned Ferrari F1 test'

F1 Pitlane Tales: 'Mick Schumacher has earned Ferrari F1 test'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Vettel will be sharing Ferrari testing duties with the 20-year-old at Bahrain's Sakhir circuit next week after the second grand prix of the season.

2 Indians among 3 killed in missile attack in Saudi Arabia

2 Indians among 3 killed in missile attack in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Two Indians were among three persons killed when a missile fired from strife-torn Yemen struck Saudi Arabia's southwestern border city of Najran

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Rediff.com29 May 2016

PM is expected to discuss black money issue with Swiss President.

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

India and Kuwait have signed a landmark labour agreement, incorporating steps for job protection, checking exploitation of Indian workers and ensuring payment of salaries and other benefits promised at the time of recruitment.

Senior Indian doctors in Saudi may lose jobs

Senior Indian doctors in Saudi may lose jobs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The Kingdom has decided against renewing the contracts of foreign doctors who have completed 20 years in service.

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Swaraj is in Bahrain for a two-day visit to attend the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to be held on Sunday.

Top Pakistan Supreme Court official killed

Top Pakistan Supreme Court official killed

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The killing came as suspended chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was to appear before the apex court that is hearing charges of misconduct against him.

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

India on Thursday reacted strongly to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi

UN human rights chief criticises Iraq executions

UN human rights chief criticises Iraq executions

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The two men had been found guilty of crimes against the civilian population of the town of Dujail in 1982.

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Concluding his whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for New York where he will have a packed schedule that includes talks with US President Barack Obama.

Indians can apply for electronic visa for Bahrain from October

Indians can apply for electronic visa for Bahrain from October

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Indians make up the largest expatriate population in Bahrain with more than 300,000 residing in the Kingdom.

Bail to LeT commander Lakhvi: India will respond strongly

Bail to LeT commander Lakhvi: India will respond strongly

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

India is working with its mission in Pakistan to prepare a strong response against granting of bail to LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Qatar to supply LNG for Dabhol

Qatar to supply LNG for Dabhol

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Qatar has agreed to supply 1.2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas to fire the Dabhol power plant in Maharashtra, but differences persist over the price.

Okocha, Popovic move to Qatar

Okocha, Popovic move to Qatar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha has signed a one-year contract with Qatari first division team Sports Club, while Australia's Tony Popovic is also moving to the Gulf state.

10-year-old competes at Asian Games

10-year-old competes at Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Ten-year-old Iraqi swimmer Amer Ali participated in three events at the Doha Asian Games.

Saudi Arabian is Asia's footballer of the year

Saudi Arabian is Asia's footballer of the year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Hamad Al Montashari won the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year award after prominent players from Japan, South Korea and Iran were deemed ineligible.

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.

India, Qatar sign air services pact

India, Qatar sign air services pact

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

India and Qatar on Wednesday signed a bilateral air services agreement to improve connectivity and decided to further bolster multifaceted ties between the two countries.

India to buy more LNG from Qatar

India to buy more LNG from Qatar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

India plans to buy more liquefied natural gas from Qatar and will expand the capacity of its Dahej LNG terminal to 10 million tonnes a year from the present five million tonnes.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

26/11 attack accused killed 6 months before assault, claims Pak witness

26/11 attack accused killed 6 months before assault, claims Pak witness

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The witness, Bhalol Khan, recorded his statement in the anti-terrorism court (Islamabad), which is holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack accused, including LeT operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.

Blatter says Qatar needs to do more to protect workers

Blatter says Qatar needs to do more to protect workers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter visited Qatar's emir on Sunday and said that while progress has been made in improving workers' rights in the 2022 World Cup host nation, more still needed to be done.

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday said it has asked India to provide "additional evidence" for the early completion of the Mumbai attack trial in which Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi and six others are accused.

Qatar backs India on oil supply deals

Qatar backs India on oil supply deals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Qatar has extended support to India's demand for long term crude oil supply contract from the Gulf countries, saying it will impart greater stability in the market.

Largest cricket bat bids for Guinness world record

Largest cricket bat bids for Guinness world record

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

As large as an eight to 10-storey building, the bat weighs 950 kg and is nearly 32 times longer than a standard bat.

26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A Pakistani court, holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack case accused, on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till June 3 as the judge was on a "judicial course".

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Lakhvi submits surety bond; release imminent

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, whose detention under a public security order was suspended by a Pakistani court, submitted his Rs 1 million (Around Rs 6.2 lakh) surety bond on Monday and is likely to be released anytime now.

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

When Croatia take on France at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium later on Sunday, the team hopes to settle an old score with the French dating back to the 1998 World Cup.

26/11 case: Pakistan commission to inspect boat used by terrorists

26/11 case: Pakistan commission to inspect boat used by terrorists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

An ATC Judge on Wednesday heard the Mumbai attack case and accepted a request filed by the Federal Investigation Agency to inspect the boat 'Alfoz' in Karachi.

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Rediff.com21 May 2017

United States President Donald Trump offered a message of unity on Sunday as he called on the Arab world to confront extremism during a highly anticipated speech in the birthplace of Islam.

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi challenges detention in Islamabad HC

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi challenges detention in Islamabad HC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi claims Pak government detained him on "illegal grounds".

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Qatar hold off for a later edition after two failed attempts to land sport's greatest spectacle

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Flames shot up the sides of the Torch tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing hundreds of occupants to flee as burning debris showered down the sides of the 1,105 foot structure.