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Ex-ISI chief appointed Musharraf's successor

Ex-ISI chief appointed Musharraf's successor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Kiyani is a non-controversial officer, who had in the past not come to notice for any dubious association with the Taliban or Al Qaeda or any of Pakistan's fundamentalist organisations.

5 member team was sent to kill Bhutto

5 member team was sent to kill Bhutto

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

A five-member team was sent to assassinate former premier Benazir Bhutto, the head of the Pakistani police team probing Bhutto's killing said.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

Indian ISIS fighter dead in Iraq?

Indian ISIS fighter dead in Iraq?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Muslim youth, one of the four from Kalyan on the outskirts Mumbai who left their homes and joined the Islamic State also known as ISIS in Iraq, has been reportedly killed.

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Upset over political developments in Maharashtra, the Congress and other opposition parties boycotted Constitution Day celebrations in the Central Hall of Parliament and held a joint protest in front of the Ambedkar statue inside Parliament complex.

Suspect said ISI behind Hyderabad blasts: cops

Suspect said ISI behind Hyderabad blasts: cops

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The conspiracy was hatched by Shahid and his friend Khaja, both residents of Moosarambagh here, police sources said quoting a confessional statement.

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

During an Abu Dhabi meeting on labour export in January, Bahrain Labour Minister Majeed Al Alawi had met Indian Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi, who had called on Bahrain to sign the MoU as other Gulf nations, including the UAE, had inked similar agreements. India was this month forced to put on hold a proposed measure which disallowed its unskilled workers to leave for Bahrain unless they had contracts from employers.

UAE score after 14 seconds, beat Bahrain 2-1

UAE score after 14 seconds, beat Bahrain 2-1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Ali Ahmed Mabkhout needed just 14 seconds to put the United Arab Emirates ahead as they went on to beat Bahrain 2-1 on Thursday and secure a rare Asian Cup quarter-finals appearance.

Sharad Pawar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Sharad Pawar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

After 47 years in electoral politics, Union minister Sharad Pawar on Monday became a member of the Rajya Sabha for the first time.

Nadeem's father files plea to cancel warrants

Nadeem's father files plea to cancel warrants

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The petition is expected to come up for hearing on December 20.

Nepal's Last Emperor?

Nepal's Last Emperor?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Lawmakers move to reduce Nepal's king into a figurehead.

Another sex racket unearthed in J&K

Another sex racket unearthed in J&K

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Four girls and five pimps have been arrested from Handwara area in Kupwara district.

4 cops guarding Kashmiri Pandits killed by Jaish terrorists

4 cops guarding Kashmiri Pandits killed by Jaish terrorists

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The deceased were identified as Abdul Majeed Ganaie, Mehraj-ud-din Dar, Anees Ahmad Mir and Hameed-ul-lah Ganaie.

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

5 persons, 3 terrorists killed in Gwadar hotel attack

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Pak PM Imran Khan said the terror strike was an effort to 'sabotage' the country's economic projects

This lab will change the ayurvedic world

This lab will change the ayurvedic world

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Standardisation of herds help to ensure desired percentage of active ingredients in drugs for its efficacy.

7/11: Court allows narco tests on 3 accused

7/11: Court allows narco tests on 3 accused

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

A special court on Monday allowed the Anti-terrorism Squad to conduct narco analysis tests on three accused in July 11 train blasts case.

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Describing India as a 'true friend' of the Palestinian masses, Ramadan said, "The construction will do a world of good for the distressed Palestinian people."

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

These Indian companies truly defined the essence of entrepreneurship.

J-K Assembly speaker revokes suspension on two NC MLAs

J-K Assembly speaker revokes suspension on two NC MLAs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The suspension of four National Conference members had prompted the opposition leaders to boycott the ongoing session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly.

Anupam drags Surjeet to court

Anupam drags Surjeet to court

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Anupam Kher has initiated criminal proceedings in a magistrate's court against CPI-M General Secretary Harkishan Singh Surjeet for allegedly describing him an 'RSS man.'\n\n

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants in the country

Grant sent to judicial custody

Grant sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

A local court on Wednesday sent United Kingdom national Duncan Grant to judicial custody till July 27.\n\n

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has signed a confession note admitting to his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series back in 2010, which led to a five-year ban.

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Nepal police have arrested two persons, including the daughter-in-law of one of the Nepalese maids rescued from a Saudi diplomat's residence in Gurgaon, who allegedly ran a trafficking racket which sold the women to Indian agents on the pretext of providing them jobs.

Oppn delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Oppn delegation sent back from Srinagar airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The development came a day after the Jammu and Kashmir government issued a statement asking political leaders not to visit the Valley.

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

Nadeem to petition Indian government for return

Nadeem to petition Indian government for return

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

The composer is an accused in the Gulshan Kumar case. Majeed Memon, his counsel, said Nadeem had been exonerated in Britain and it was time that he sought a safe passage to India.

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.

Statements were not shown to me: Salman

Statements were not shown to me: Salman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The film actor, and witness in a case of alleged bollywood nexus with the underworld, told a special court that his statements allegedly did not bear his signature and were not read out to him.

Are masala movies dead?

Are masala movies dead?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'What we have is 'masala redeemed' as opposed to just 'masala resurrected',' argues Sreehari Nair.

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up single-brand retail

Eight Pakistan players fined for breaking World Cup curfew

Eight Pakistan players fined for breaking World Cup curfew

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Eight Pakistan players, including maverick former captain Shahid Afridi, have been fined for breaching a team curfew ahead of their crucial World Cup game against India, sources told AFP.

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Her speech was laced with Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit and even Tamil verses.

Asian Cup: UAE rout Qatar 4-1 in Gulf derby

Asian Cup: UAE rout Qatar 4-1 in Gulf derby

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The United Arab Emirates gladly made the most of a woeful performance from Qatari goalkeeper Qasem Burhan to rout the Gulf Cup winners 4-1 in their Asian Cup opener on Sunday.

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

He said his 'Rashtra Manch', a political action group, would start a movement against the policies of the Centre.

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since February

There's more to fall in two-wheeler sales than what numbers tell

There's more to fall in two-wheeler sales than what numbers tell

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

While two-wheeler sales declined 22 per cent, two other segments, bigger in value while being lower in volume, were much less impacted.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.