News for 'K Asif'

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar

Jayasurya vs Kunchako Boban at the box office

Jayasurya vs Kunchako Boban at the box office

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Which film are *you* looking forward to?

Bollywood legends grace wedding

Bollywood legends grace wedding

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Ameen Sayani made a rare appearance as did Pyarelal.

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Kamran Akmal voiced his unhappiness at being kept out of the national team despite good performances in domestic cricket.

Delhi police arrest Al Qaeda man from Haryana

Delhi police arrest Al Qaeda man from Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

A 32-year-old man from Haryana's Mewat district has been arrested by Delhi Police for suspected links with Al Qaeda.

Pak PM Imran Khan calls Osama bin Laden 'martyr'

Pak PM Imran Khan calls Osama bin Laden 'martyr'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Speaking in parliament during the budget session, Khan said the American forces entered Pakistan and killed Laden without informing Islamabad after which everyone started abusing his country.

India sponsoring terrorism against neighbours: Pak on Parrikar

India sponsoring terrorism against neighbours: Pak on Parrikar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Manohar Parrikar's remarks that "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" is the "worst" declaration by a state functionary his Pakistani counterpart, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said.

COVID-19 could lead to hockey's slow death in Pakistan: PHF

COVID-19 could lead to hockey's slow death in Pakistan: PHF

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Hockey is struggling to survive in the country because of lack of sponsors owing to the national team's poor show at the international stage.

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'To be pitched against him as a rival was not right. Luckily, it did not affect our personal equation.'

Hosein, Simmons guide Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL final

Hosein, Simmons guide Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Trinbago Knight Riders will face the winners of the match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Lucia Zouks in the final on Thursday.

Head of Al Qaeda in India caught in Uttar Pradesh

Head of Al Qaeda in India caught in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

"An alert has been sounded in the district after the arrests yesterday in Delhi and Odisha," said an official.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

'We are ready for short or long war': Pak Defence Minister

'We are ready for short or long war': Pak Defence Minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Pakistan is ready for a short or long conflict and will inflict heavy losses on India in case "war hysteria" overcomes Indian leadership, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said.

Delhi riots: Cops move SC against bail to 3 students

Delhi riots: Cops move SC against bail to 3 students

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The high court on Tuesday had granted bail to two Jawaharlal Nehru University students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita and a Jamia Millia Islamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha saying in its anxiety to suppress dissent, the State has blurred the line between right to protest and terrorist activity and if such a mindset gains traction, it would be a "sad day for democracy".

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and Madhav Jamdar gave permission after the Maharashtra government granted hearing to a local Shia Muslim organisation that had petitioned the court seeking permission for a symbolic procession for Muharram amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi's strong batting line up of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith and Pant himself will look to fire on all cylinders right from the opening game.

Pak has other suitable markets for buying F-16 jets: Defence Min

Pak has other suitable markets for buying F-16 jets: Defence Min

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Pakistan will explore other options to meet its defence needs if the deal for F-16s did not materialise with the United States, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said

Umar Khalid hatched conspiracy to fuel Delhi riots during Trump visit: Police

Umar Khalid hatched conspiracy to fuel Delhi riots during Trump visit: Police

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In this conspiracy, firearms, petrol bombs, acid bottles and stones were collected at numerous homes, police claimed.

Arrested terror operative was instructed to recruit young boys from India

Arrested terror operative was instructed to recruit young boys from India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Abdur Rahman, who was arrested from Cuttack on December 16, was asked to recruit young boys to work for terror organisations, a senior police official said on Sunday.

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The duo strode the ramp together at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Earlier in the day, Nawaz Sharif resigned from the prime minister's office following disqualification from the Supreme Court in the Panamagate verdict.

What did you wear to vote? Send us a pic

What did you wear to vote? Send us a pic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Monday pulled down pictures of Pakistan players from its lobby, protesting against the terrorist attack in Pulwama.

Jeethu Joseph's Life of Josutty to clash with Kohinoor

Jeethu Joseph's Life of Josutty to clash with Kohinoor

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malyalam film industry.

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

He further said that the JeM claim of responsibility for the Pulwama attack had not been made from inside Pakistan.

Want to meet Pran?

Want to meet Pran?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

We tip our hats to Bollywood's beloved villain.

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The terrorist, identified as LeT's Asif Maqbool Bhatt, was killed in a brief encounter in Sopore in the valley's Baramulla district, police said.

Pak flexes muscles, tests ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Pak flexes muscles, tests ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed their appreciation to the team, and congratulated the nation on the feat.

For 13 months, this student was imprisoned under UAPA

For 13 months, this student was imprisoned under UAPA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There are many people languishing in jail under these draconian laws, where it takes them 10 years, 15 years, to finally be acquitted.' 'And, who is going to account for those years?' 'The home ministry's statistics says that between 2016 and 2019, the conviction rate (under UAPA) is only 2 per cent and the use of UAPA has increased by more than 70 per cent.' 'There are many people languishing in jail under these draconian laws, where it takes them 10 years, 15 years, to finally be acquitted.'
'Who is going to account for those years?'
'The home ministry's statistics says that between 2016 and 2019, the conviction rate (under UAPA) is only 2 per cent and the use of UAPA has increased by more than 70 per cent.' 'The government statistics itself is so revealing what the purpose of this law (UAPA) is.'

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Right to protest can't be termed as 'terrorist act': Delhi HC

Right to protest can't be termed as 'terrorist act': Delhi HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

"If such blurring gains traction, democracy would be in peril," a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani said in its 83-page judgement while deliberating with the case and imposition of anti-terror law against Kalita.

Dhoni-led CSK eye another win against struggling KKR

Dhoni-led CSK eye another win against struggling KKR

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

On a roll after back-to-back wins, the vintage Chennai Super Kings would look to extend their winning run when they clash with struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their next IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss,

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday dismissed his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif's statement on use of nuclear weapons.

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.

Preview: Rejuvenated CSK brace for Delhi Capitals test

Preview: Rejuvenated CSK brace for Delhi Capitals test

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Whether it was promoting Sam Curran to the opener's slot or finishing pacer Deepak Chahar's quota upfront while using seven bowlers to dry up runs, every move produced desired result.

Army man arrested on charge of aiding ISI agent in Lucknow

Army man arrested on charge of aiding ISI agent in Lucknow

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

An army man was arrested for allegedly helping an Inter-Services agent nabbed in Meerut a week ago, the police said on Saturday. The Special Task Force of the UP police arrested Sunit Kumar from Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, a STF spokesman said.

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.