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Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Modi will reach Bangladesh capital of Dhaka on Saturday morning.

Spotted: Salman Khan in Dubai

Spotted: Salman Khan in Dubai

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Reader Sajid Mahmud sends us a photograph.

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah back in top 10; Root overtakes Kohli

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah back in top 10; Root overtakes Kohli

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Jasprit Bumrah has galloped 10 slots to return to the top 10 for bowlers with a match haul of 9/110 in the first Test against England at Nottingham.

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.

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Shakib tendered an unconditional apology on his official Facebook page, but his act of trying to damage match property is as good as Level III offence.

Bangla to hand over ULFA chief: Minister

Bangla to hand over ULFA chief: Minister

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, Bangladesh's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hasan Mahmud told the channel that the new government in Dhaka has mutually agreed with India to handover United Liberation Front of Asom's chief Anup Chetia, who has been in Bangladeshi Jail since 1996.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The current question is about the BJP-ruled Centre, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like its predecessors, not arguing the Union of India's case effectively and continuously, whenever the matter came up in the past, if its case still was that Rajiv's killing was an 'act of terror', asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Mahmud was fined 50 percent of his match fee following a complaint by match referee Clive Lloyd.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

At least 40 people died and nearly 150 others were injured on Friday after a packed three-storey ferry carrying around 500 passengers caught fire on the Sugandha River in southern Bangladesh, officials said.

Bashar named Bangladesh captain

Bashar named Bangladesh captain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

He replaces Khaled Mahmud as captain and will lead Bangladesh on their tour of Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As the tussle appeared getting out of hand, the two lawmakers disengaged and went their separate ways.

Mohamed ElBaradei named caretaker Egyptian PM

Mohamed ElBaradei named caretaker Egyptian PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Leading liberal opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei has been named as Egypt's new prime minister to head a caretaker government, his allies and the anti-Morsi Tamarod movement said on Saturday.

Protesting Bangladesh bowler concedes 92 runs in four balls!

Protesting Bangladesh bowler concedes 92 runs in four balls!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

No balls, wides reign as Bangladesh bowler protests umpiring

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The move came amid media reports that militants, especially members of the Islamic State, are popping addictive pills, which help "fuel their fury", before attacking the victims.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.