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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.

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Afghan refugees in New Delhi protest against the Taliban and Pakistan's interference in Afghanistan.

England recall Moeen for 2nd Test vs India

England recall Moeen for 2nd Test vs India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Silverwood also said that opener Haseeb Hameed is making a "very strong case" for a Test recall.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

During the day-long visit, the Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to Foreign Office.

Why the ISI chief was changed

Why the ISI chief was changed

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, who has been replaced as ISI chief, will remain in the forefront of Pakistani initiatives in Afghanistan as also in the peace talks with the Tehrik e Taliban, Pakistan. He will also get a year plus to serve in a corps command, remaining in the race for selection as the next army chief when General Bajwa retires in November 2022, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

Pakistan army chief shuffles generals

Pakistan army chief shuffles generals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It could be part of a deliberate strategy to heal divisions within and restore the Pakistan army's image, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Over 6,000 citizens urge SC to revoke remission of Bilkis Bano convicts

Over 6,000 citizens urge SC to revoke remission of Bilkis Bano convicts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Demanding that the remission must be revoked, the citizens noted that the early release of these murderers and rapists only strengthens the impunity of all men who commit rape and other acts of violence against women.

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Johnny Bairstow scored England's first century of the series as the tourists staged a fightback after a torrid start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, but Australia remained in command with a lead of 158 at the close of play.

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

In the video clip, Gen Rawat paid glowing tributes to the Indian armed forces personnel killed in the 1971 war with Pakistan and appealed to the citizens to join the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the victory.

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Namibia needed 20 runs from the last two overs, but Zahoor Khan came up with a perfect penultimate over and conceded just six runs, cleverly mixing up his deliveries and bowling with cross-seam.

Terrorist involved in attack on civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Terrorist involved in attack on civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

A terrorist who involved in a firing incident on Wednesday night has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Thursday.

Anderson 'praying' England career is not over after being dropped

Anderson 'praying' England career is not over after being dropped

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

James Anderson is 'praying' his England career is not over after being left out of Test tour of the West Indies.

BJP leaders quit over sedition FIR against Lakshadweep filmmaker

BJP leaders quit over sedition FIR against Lakshadweep filmmaker

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

The complainant had in the statement claimed that Sultana spread false news about the spread of Covid-19 in the Union Territory during a debate on a Malayalam TV channel.

Taliban stare at crisis as rift among factions emerges

Taliban stare at crisis as rift among factions emerges

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Even though the Taliban has managed to capture Afghanistan and form a government, an internal rift between the faction has started emerging, according to media reports.

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Ashes PIX: Root, Malan lead England fightback on Day 3

Ashes PIX: Root, Malan lead England fightback on Day 3

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test played at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Good enough wicket to chase down 368, says Woakes

Good enough wicket to chase down 368, says Woakes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

All-rounder Chris Woakes said he believes England can chase down a record target of 368 on the final day in the fourth Test on Monday as the pitch remains good for batting.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

England's Foakes to miss New Zealand Tests after tearing hamstring

England's Foakes to miss New Zealand Tests after tearing hamstring

Rediff.com26 May 2021

He is expected to be out for at least three months.

T20 WC PIX: Netherlands pip UAE in an exciting finish

T20 WC PIX: Netherlands pip UAE in an exciting finish

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the Group A, round one match of the T20 World Cup played between Netherlands and UAE at the Simonds Stadium, in South Geelong, Australia on Sunday

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

Ashes: Australia hand Boland debut, England make 4 changes

Ashes: Australia hand Boland debut, England make 4 changes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Scott Boland will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie played his last match in 2006 when he receives his baggy green cap on Sunday.

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been dropped for the three-Test tour against West Indies.

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Thursday.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Child sells bird food to help ailing sister

Child sells bird food to help ailing sister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

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Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Imran Khan rejects reports of Army chief Gen Bajwa's dismissal

Imran Khan rejects reports of Army chief Gen Bajwa's dismissal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

"There was neither any talk of dismissing the army chief nor was this on the cards," Khan told journalists after chairing an emergency Cabinet meeting.

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'England do not make enough runs when it is flat and played poor strokes through lapses in concentration.'

PIX: Batting flops again as England maul India

PIX: Batting flops again as England maul India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

England's Ollie Robinson struck four times with the second new ball as the hosts thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to level the series on day four of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Many senior officers are unhappy with him, but many lower level officers are still supportive.' 'This is also not something that has happened for a long time. So this is certainly a milestone.'

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and India, at Leeds, on Wednesday.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Pakistan Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments and heated arguments, but the voting on a no-confidence motion against him appeared to be a distant possibility.

Cong to attend PM's all-party meet on J-K

Cong to attend PM's all-party meet on J-K

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Congress on Tuesday decided to attend the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, with its leader G A Mir asserting that the restoration of full statehood of Jammu and Kashmir will be its 'priority number one'.