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'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom, a top official said on Thursday.

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Even as the families of suspected deceased persons from Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet to receive any official confirmation from the authorities.

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned by PHF

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned by PHF

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The former Olympian acknowledged that while the PHF's financial situation was challenging and that players had faced delays in their travel allowances and daily subsistence payments, these issues did not justify abandoning the national team and bringing disrepute to the country.

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

In September, the contingent was trained by FIFA's eight-member training team during their visit to Pakistan.

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has asked the Punjab provincial government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) to bring facts to light in connection with an assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Punjab on Wednesday to maintain law and order in the most populous province after violent protests in several cities and attacks on military installations following the dramatic arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in a corruption case.

Ukraine dam collapse triggers fatal flooding; 16 dead, 31 missing

Ukraine dam collapse triggers fatal flooding; 16 dead, 31 missing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

According to Kyiv, Russia blew up the dam "in panic" ahead of a planned Ukraine counter-offensive, while Russia accuses Ukraine of launching "mass artillery attacks" on the structure to deprive Crimea of water and provide a distraction from the battlefield.

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Pezeshkian gained the attention of people for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the notorious morality police in 2022 after Mahsa Amini's death.

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Several blasts tore through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, killing two persons, including a Sikh, and injuring seven others, while Afghan security personnel thwarted a bigger tragedy by stopping an explosive-laden vehicle from reaching the place of worship of the minority community in the war-torn country.

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

While the tournament saw the emergence of young stars, the usual suspects, the big names flattered to deceive.

Port Blair gets a name change: Sri Vijaya Puram it is

Port Blair gets a name change: Sri Vijaya Puram it is

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Shah said the decision was taken to free the nation from colonial imprints as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands had an "unparalleled place" in the country's freedom struggle and history.

France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes

France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Away fans will be banned from attending Ligue 1 clashes between Olympique Marseille and Paris St Germain, the French interior ministry said on Thursday, citing security reasons following a history of violent clashes between supporters of the clubs.

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The South African team is scheduled to play two Tests and three T20 matches in Lahore.

Bangladesh troops to return to barracks as police take over ops

Bangladesh troops to return to barracks as police take over ops

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

He also said that there is improvement in the law and order situation in the country.

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has given its approval for the process of obtaining a Red Corner Notice from Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Kabul, August 16, 2021

Kabul, August 16, 2021

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Scenes from the Afghan capital a day after the Taliban entered Kabul.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

Saudi forces foil suicide bomb attack on Grand Mosque

Saudi forces foil suicide bomb attack on Grand Mosque

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry said security forces exchanged gunfire with one of the suspects, who blew himself up inside a home he was hiding in on Friday. Five people, including a woman, were arrested in security operations in Mecca, Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Mansour al-Turki said.

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A Russian tennis player was refused boarding by a Polish airlines and then denied a ticket by German airlines Lufthansa.

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Over 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reigned supreme hours after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, reports said on Tuesday amid signs of return to normalcy.

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Bhutto was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007 outside the Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities are conducting DNA tests on the bodies of those killed in the devastating fire incident in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to bring back the mortal remains of Indians killed in the incident, officials said on Thursday.

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday criticised the interior ministry for the delay in implementing a new visa agreement with India, with its members passing a resolution that called on the cabinet to ratify the pact at the earliest.

US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

The United States has asked Pakistan's interior ministry to conduct a probe into Pakistani jihadis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, joining militant groups in Afghanistan to attack North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and allied forces, a media report said on Tuesday.

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Indians, Israelis won't get Pak relief work visas

Indians, Israelis won't get Pak relief work visas

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

India and Israel are the only two countries whose aid workers will not be granted special visas by Pakistan to join relief efforts for the millions of people affected by the country's worst floods.

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Matthew Craig Barrett, 27, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a court in Islamabad on Saturday following his arrest from sector I-11 of Islamabad on Friday.

26/11: Pak confirms arrest of 6th suspect

26/11: Pak confirms arrest of 6th suspect

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Pakistan's Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik has confirmed the arrest of one more suspect in the Mumbai terror attacks and asked India to provide more information to proceed against those detained for perpetrating the carnage.

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said the Interior Ministry will decide on Wednesday on the team's departure for India.

Pakistan mishandled Kasab case, says Burney

Pakistan mishandled Kasab case, says Burney

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Observing that the "mishandling" of the issue of Ajmal Iman's nationality by the government had brought bad name to Pakistan, leading human rights activist Ansar Burney has demanded the immediate resignation of Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik.

'People of India and Pakistan are against war'

'People of India and Pakistan are against war'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The leadership of India and Pakistan are handling the fallout of the Mumbai attacks in a 'responsible manner' as people in neither country want a war, Pakistan's Interior Ministry said on Friday, offering unconditional support in the terror probe.Those responsible for last week's terror strikes should be brought to justice, Pakistani interior ministry chief Rehman Malik said."The leadership of India and Pakistan are taking this matter forward in a responsible manner," he said

Champions League: McTominay says Ten Hag has players' support

Champions League: McTominay says Ten Hag has players' support

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Bayern expect a top performance against Manchester United, says Tuchel

Pakistan puts on hold controversial order on ISI

Pakistan puts on hold controversial order on ISI

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Pakistan government has put on hold an order to bring the powerful ISI under the control of the interior ministry that had raised hackles of the President and the military, saying further deliberations are needed on "coordinating intelligence efforts".

Pak reverses ISI decision

Pak reverses ISI decision

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Coming under 'immense pressure' from the defence establishments, the Pakistan government has withdrawn its decision to place the Inter Services Intelligence under civilian control, leading newspapers reported on Monday.Less than 24 hours after moving to clip the wings of the Inter-Services Intelligence, the government issued a clarification stating that its earlier notification that the body had been placed under direct control of the Interior Ministry was 'misunderstood.'

Pak navy chief retracts statement on Kasab

Pak navy chief retracts statement on Kasab

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Pakistan's navy chief on Saturday retracted his statement -- that Ajmal Amir Kasab did not take the sea route -- and said he backed the Interior Ministry's report that nine terrorists had sailed from Karachi to launch the strikes. Admiral Noman Bashir, who had on Friday contended that the navy had no evidence to prove that Kasab took the sea route, said he was not contradicting the Interior Ministry's report on the Mumbai attacks.