News for 'Mahmud'

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Mashrafe Mortaza has in the recent past often faced questions on his retirement, but the experienced seamer still hasn't divulged his plans.

Bevan, Jones to coach Bangladesh T20 teams

Bevan, Jones to coach Bangladesh T20 teams

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Former Australian batsmen Dean Jones and Michael Bevan have taken up coaching roles with the Chittagong Kings franchise in the forthcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Twenty20 competition.

Bloodbath in Bangladesh; IS terrorists slay 20 foreigners in cafe

Bloodbath in Bangladesh; IS terrorists slay 20 foreigners in cafe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

All the hostages killed during the 12-hour siege by Islamic State terrorists were foreigners, with most being Italian or Japanese.

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

'Gunmen stormed in shouting Allahu Akbar': Witness recounts Dhaka horror

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Reza told reporters that the attackers were armed with firearms and bombs as they entered the restaurant and took customers and staffers hostage at gunpoint.

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

After Kulkarni, Sena workers blacken RTI activist's face

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena workers on Friday assaulted and blackened the face of an RTI activist at Latur in Marathwada region, after he "exposed" an illegal construction case.

Army not against peace, says ex-Pak minister

Army not against peace, says ex-Pak minister

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Insisting that the Pakistani Army is supportive of a dialogue with India, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should visit his country to kickstart the peace process.

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'Surprised and pained that my name has been dragged into Indian domestic politics,' says Pakistan's former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.

Warrior princess readies for battle in Shobha Somnath Ki

Warrior princess readies for battle in Shobha Somnath Ki

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

The new show is set to air on Zee TV at 8 pm tonight.

Israel-Palestine leaders begin peace talks in US

Israel-Palestine leaders begin peace talks in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Palestinian and Israeli leaders met in Washington under the United States-brokered direct peace talks after 20 months hiatus, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressing them to forget the long history of failed parleys and overcome "suspicion and skepticism".

Mayssa Abdo, the gun-toting woman defending her town against ISIS

Mayssa Abdo, the gun-toting woman defending her town against ISIS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Her name is Mayssa Abdo and she has set social media abuzz for her role defending the Syrian border town of Kobane against invading Islamic fighters.

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

Bangladesh HC bans 'fatwa' punishments

Bangladesh HC bans 'fatwa' punishments

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

In a landmark verdict, the Bangladesh high court has ruled as criminal offence handing down of punishments like caning or beating to women in the name of 'fatwa' or Islamic decrees.

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A candid dialogue between India and Pakistan's security establishments and intelligence services is the only way to move forward for both countries in securing peace, said Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's former national security advisor and ex-ambassador to United States. While giving the first memorial lecture in memory of R.K Mishra, founder of Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, Durrani sketched the plan for bridging the gap between two countries.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Mossad chief under pressure over Dubai murder

Mossad chief under pressure over Dubai murder

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Meir Dagan, the head of the Israeli spy agency, Mossad, is under intense criticism and pressure to resign over the murder of a top Hamas operative in Dubai after five Israeli men said their identities were stolen by the assassins, believed to be agents of the infamous secret service.

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

All the four accused persons, identified as Ajay, Gautam, Sumit and Jitu, have been arrested by the police, the spokesperson said.

Pak NSA in India as country slides downhill

Pak NSA in India as country slides downhill

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

New Delhi should constantly bear in mind that despite Major General Mahmud Ali Durrani's soft-spoken approach, crucial decisions on relations with India, particularly on terrorism-related issues, will remain in the hands of the Punjabi-dominated Pakistani military

'Bangladesh army wanted to attack BDR HQ

'Bangladesh army wanted to attack BDR HQ

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

The Bangladesh army was ready to storm the headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles in Dhaka soon after the mutiny erupted, but heeded to Premier Sheikh Hasina's advice at the last minute to resolve the issue politically, a top officer has revealed.

26/11: Pak sacks special public prosecutor

26/11: Pak sacks special public prosecutor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

After National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani, it was the turn of the Special Public Prosecutor in the Mumbai attacks case to be sacked by the Pakistan government for making controversial remarks on the lone captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Former National Security Adviser of Pakistan Mahmud Ali Durrani, who was sacked after disclosing to media the Pakistani nationality of Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab, has said he had written authorisation from the prime minister to speak on the evolving situation in the wake of the 26/11 strikes.

Pakistan's National Security Adviser sacked

Pakistan's National Security Adviser sacked

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

A brief statement issued by the Prime Minister's House said Yousuf Raza Gilani had sacked Durrani 'for his irresponsible behaviour (of) not taking Prime Minister and other stakeholders into confidence and lack of coordination on matters of national security'. Gilani was quoted by Geo News channel as saying that he had sacked Durrani for commenting on the issue of the nationality of Iman alias Ajmal Kasab without taking him (Gilani) or the government into confidence.

Australia cruise past Bangladesh in warm-up

Australia cruise past Bangladesh in warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Shane Watson scored a quick fifty and Mitchell Johnson claimed three wickets as Australia beat Bangladesh by 38 runs in an ICC World Twenty20 warm-up game in Nottingham on Monday.

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

After weeks of denying the possibility, Pakistan turned around on its position -- admitting to CNN-IBN that some or all of the terrorists who carried out the 26th November attacks on Mumbai- could have been Pakistani nationals.

Pak seeks evidence to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawah

Pak seeks evidence to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawah

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Mahmud Ali Durrani, Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security, said if evidence is found of the Jamaat being involved in the attacks, it would be banned. Durrani told Geo News channel that if any evidence pointed to any other organisation during investigations, they too would be banned.

NSA talks: India raises ceasefire violations

NSA talks: India raises ceasefire violations

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

India on Monday conveyed its concern to Pakistan over the recent spurt in border ceasefire violations and the attack on its embassy in Kabul for which ISI has been blamed.

No official confirmation on Kasab's nationality

No official confirmation on Kasab's nationality

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir on Wednesday refused to confirm news reports about official investigations concluding that Kasab was a Pakistani citizen."I can at this point of time only say that our investigation is continuing. We are not in a position to confirm (the media report)," he told a TV channel.Asked if he was denying that Kasab is a Pakistani, he said, "What I am saying, mark my words, we are not in a position at this point to confirm this."

Remove mistrust, put Mumbai attacks behind:Pak NSA

Remove mistrust, put Mumbai attacks behind:Pak NSA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Seeking friendly ties with India, Pakistan's National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani on Tuesday said both countries need to 'remove the mistrust and put behind' the Mumbai attacks to jointly fight terrorism. "We want a nice friendly relationship with India so that we can both live in peace. This is not only good for the two countries, but good for the whole region," Durrani said.He blamed the media for creating 'unnecessary hype' about tensions in Pak-India ties.

Finally, US gets tough with Pak

Finally, US gets tough with Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

In a tough message to Pakistan, the United States has said that it is not satisfied with what Islamabad has done so far to eradicate terrorism from its soil after the Mumbai attack, which was not an ordinary event which can be "swept under the carpet." The message was conveyed by top American officials to Pakistani National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani, who was summoned to Washington as the US government was "getting increasingly frustrated."

Bangladesh elect to field

Bangladesh elect to field

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan in the rain-delayed opening match.

India,Pak sign missile test notification agreement

India,Pak sign missile test notification agreement

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The agreement on pre-notification of missile tests was signed by Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Mohammad Khan.

Musharraf to skip UN session

Musharraf to skip UN session

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

In an updated list of speakers for the general debate issued by the world body on Friday showed that Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri will address the 192-member Assembly

American gets 15 yrs jail for supporting LeT

American gets 15 yrs jail for supporting LeT

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The sentencing was announced by US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Michael J Garcia on Wednesday.

Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Prime Minister Ismail Haniya's Hamas-led government stepped down to start the constitutional process of forming a 'national union' with rival Fatah movement and President Mahmud Abbas charged him with forming the new cabinet.

Natwar to visit Iran to consolidate ties

Natwar to visit Iran to consolidate ties

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

This will be India's first high-level political contact with the new Iranian government.

'Pakistan made many mistakes on Kashmir'

'Pakistan made many mistakes on Kashmir'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

In conversation with All-Party Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.

Our new N-reactor is modest: Pak official

Our new N-reactor is modest: Pak official

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US dismissed recent media reports on the nuclear reactor under construction at Khushab as being "grossly exaggerated."

Flintoff rated best in world

Flintoff rated best in world

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Flintoff is sixth in the bowling lists and 20th in batting in the latest PwC world cricket rankings.

Pak envoy to US denies army spokesman's remarks

Pak envoy to US denies army spokesman's remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Durrani said that if bin Laden were captured in Pakistan he would be turned over to the United States.

Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004