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Pak army chief fails to meet Saudi crown prince

Pak army chief fails to meet Saudi crown prince

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Though Bajwa met Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's military chief of staff General Fayyad bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili, he failed to meet the crown prince.

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

No military trial for 9/11 mastermind, says US

No military trial for 9/11 mastermind, says US

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

"Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is a murderous thug who has admitted to some of the most heinous crimes ever committed against our country. And the (US) President is committed to seeing that he's brought to justice," said the White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton. US President Barack Obama, agrees with the attorney general's opinion that Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and others can be litigated successfully and securely in the US, just like others have, like Richard Reid.

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

A new report on American journalist Daniel Pearl's killing presents fresh evidence that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed executed the reporter in Pakistan nine years ago and four men imprisoned for the crime were convicted on the basis of perjured testimony.

Fresh charges filed against 9/11 accused

Fresh charges filed against 9/11 accused

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be tried in a military commission at the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center along with four suspected co-conspirators, the Pentagon said.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Man with knife arrested outside UK Parliament

Man with knife arrested outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The Metropolitan Police said the man -- in his 30s -- was arrested for possession of a knife and there were no reports of any injuries.

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'It seems the action against Nupur was because the vice president was in Qatar and officials in his secretariat did not want any embarrassment.'

'Try 9/11 conspirators in military commissions'

'Try 9/11 conspirators in military commissions'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

A bi-partisan group of six Senators on Tuesday asked the Obama administration to reverse its decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other alleged conspirators in the September 11, 2001 attacks, in civilian court rather than military commissions.

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Held at Ved Niketan Dham in Haridwar from December 17-20, the Dharma Sansad was organised by Yati Narasimhanand Giri of the Juna Akhada, who is already under police scanner for making hate speeches and inciting violence against Muslims.

Jakarta attacks: 4 arrested in Malaysia for suspected IS links

Jakarta attacks: 4 arrested in Malaysia for suspected IS links

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Malaysian counter terrorism police have arrested a man suspected of having links with the dreaded Islamic State terror group, authorities said on Saturday.

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Umer Khalid was a A++ category top ranking terrorist and carried a cash reward of nearly Rs 7 lakh.

I want to be a martyr: 9/11 mastermind

I want to be a martyr: 9/11 mastermind

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, has pleaded guilty to all the charges in connection with his role in the 2001 attack. He also told a US military court on Thursday that he wanted to become a martyr.Earlier, Mohammed refused to appoint a lawyer and told the judge that he wanted to represent himself, according to a CNN report.When Kohlmann asked Mohammed if he understood that he faces the death penalty, he said, "That is what I wish."

6 terrorists, soldier, civilian killed in Pulwama

6 terrorists, soldier, civilian killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com16 May 2019

They ultras were wanted for their complicity in a series of terror crimes.

PIX: Salman unveils Asha Parekh's autobiography

PIX: Salman unveils Asha Parekh's autobiography

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Hit Girl' even has a foreword penned by superstar Salman Khan.

Security agencies look into role of Kerala youth in Kabul attack

Security agencies look into role of Kerala youth in Kabul attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The youth hails from Kasargod, Kerala, and had left India to the United Arab Emirates in 2018 from where he is believed to have joined the ranks with the global terror organisation in Afghanistan, they said.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mohamed Abrini was arrested in the borough of Anderlecht, in Brussels, next to the western district of Molenbeek, while two other suspects were detained at the same time as Abrini, and two further arrests made in an undisclosed location in Brussels.

US charges 9/11 mastermind Khaled Sheikh; 4 others

US charges 9/11 mastermind Khaled Sheikh; 4 others

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The United States on Wednesday charged Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks, along with four alleged plotters, vowing to seek the death penalty in a much-awaited military trial.

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.

Original 9/11 plot called for 10 hijackings

Original 9/11 plot called for 10 hijackings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Besides New York and Washington, the tallest tower in Los Angeles was also on a list of targets discussed by Mohammed and Osama bin Laden back in 1996.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land, don't indulge in illegal or unlawful activities, are educated and literate enough to articulate the acts of injustice against us (the Muslim community).'

Delhi HC blast: 2 cyber cafe owners quizzed in J&K

Delhi HC blast: 2 cyber cafe owners quizzed in J&K

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A day after the deadly attack outside the Delhi High Court, investigators have traced the Harkat-ul -Jehadi Islami email claiming responsibility for the blast to Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Osama's son married daughter of lead 9/11 hijacker: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Hamza, 29, has assumed a senior position within Al Qaeda and was aiming to avenge the death of his father, who was shot dead during a covert US military raid in Pakistan's Abbottabad seven years ago, Osama's half-brothers Ahmad and Hassan al-Attas were quoted as saying.

Belgium identifies 'man in hat' at Brussels airport bombing

Belgium identifies 'man in hat' at Brussels airport bombing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini was charged on Saturday with "terrorist murders" and confessed he was the man in the hat seen with the suicide bombers at Brussels airport.

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The chargesheet, filed by the State Investigation Agency, has highlighted several instances where parents were taken across the border using valid travel documents but were later compelled to pay extra money for their wards' admission to universities and colleges there.

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Osama bin Laden got inspiration for the deadly 9/11 attacks from a 1999 plane crash in which an Egyptian airline pilot deliberately downed his plane in the Atlantic Ocean, the Al Qaeda has claimed.

Pak armyman held for links with Al Qaeda

Pak armyman held for links with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Major Adil Qudoos is believed to be the uncle of Ahmed Qudoos, who was arrested along with Sheikh Mohammed, a top Al Qaeda operative.

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

India-born US Federal Attorney Preet Bharara, spearheading the prosecution of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, now has another high-profile terrorism case in his hands -- the Times Square bombing plot involving Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad.

Looking Beyond Kasab's Conviction

Looking Beyond Kasab's Conviction

Rediff.com4 May 2010

At a time when the US is finding it extremely difficult to deal with the 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, within its judicial system, the way India has dealt with Kasab is reflective of the maturity of Indian democracy and its judicial system, notes Harsh V Pant.

Laden warns Americans, yet again

Laden warns Americans, yet again

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

In a new audio recording, Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has threatened to capture and kill Americans if Washington decides to execute the alleged 9/11 masterminds Khalid al Sheikh Mohammed or any other Al Qaeda suspects.

US undecided on 9/11 mastermind's trial venue

US undecided on 9/11 mastermind's trial venue

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said it would take quite some time before a decision in this regard is taken by the Obama administration; whose plan to try the 9/11 mastermind in a New York court had to be scuttled due to strong opposition from the New York Mayor and lawmakers from the State.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

'I don't want to play the hero's friend any more'

'I don't want to play the hero's friend any more'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'I have been offered the main lead many times now, including romantic and action hero roles. But they're not interesting. I want to do films like Aandhi, Angoor, Ram Aur Shyam, Mela, Deewar, Zanjeer and Sholay but I don't have a plan.' Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub gets ready for the next level.

Blasts case: Suspects remanded to police custody

Blasts case: Suspects remanded to police custody

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The suspects are to be in police custody for 10 days.

Pakistan's shady game

Pakistan's shady game

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Pakistan's double game could blow up in America's face, warns Bernard-Henri Levy.

'Pakistani national confesses role in 9/11 plot'

'Pakistani national confesses role in 9/11 plot'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Mohammad and a few of his cohorts are under closed door military proceedings at the Guantanamo Bay Naval station in which no access to the media has been permitted.