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Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Two important Corps Commands at Multan and Bahawalpur, as also the posts of Adjutant General and Quartermaster General at General Headquarters now stand vacant, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Was Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar removed because he criticised army chief, General Asim Munir, asks Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

1 killed as BJP, RJD supporters clash in Bihar

1 killed as BJP, RJD supporters clash in Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

One person was killed and three others injured in post-poll violence in Bihar's Saran district on Tuesday morning, police said.

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Apart from partly meeting the resentment which may have built among 80th PMA officers, the appointments would seem to be based on sound professional considerations, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at R&AW, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Sara's Sydney Adventure

Sara's Sydney Adventure

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Sara Ali Khan is living it up in the land of 'Sara and Sydney... and a minute in Melbourne' and giving us a lot of pictures to prove it!

Bihar man lynched on suspicion of carrying beef

Bihar man lynched on suspicion of carrying beef

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A 55-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob allegedly over suspicion that he was carrying beef in Bihar's Saran district, the police said on Friday.

Chhota Rajan's aide Mubarak, facing 40 criminal cases, dies in UP hospital

Chhota Rajan's aide Mubarak, facing 40 criminal cases, dies in UP hospital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

According to district officer Hardoi Mangla Prasad Singh, Khan Mubarak (43) had pneumonia and was undergoing treatment for the past several days.

Who Is Robbing Bihar's Banks?

Who Is Robbing Bihar's Banks?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The bandits not only looted cash, they also killed two home guard jawans, assaulted and injured bank staff and threatened to kill customers.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

One always ponders over why the witnesses should not have poor memory when answering cross examination questions or recounting events that occurred six years ago. Too many witnesses seemed to have drunk some Harry Potter-esque Philosopher's Stone magic elixir that has Botoxed their fading memory to make it as good as new again.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.

Sheena Bora Trial: Will the real Mekhail Bora please stand up?

Sheena Bora Trial: Will the real Mekhail Bora please stand up?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'Who is the right Mekhail? Mekhail I or Mekhail II?'

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'With folded hands, on humanitarian grounds, if she can get temporary bail on medical grounds so she can get treatment.' 'If she dies, the whole trial gets derailed.'

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

The man who could succeed Pak army chief

The man who could succeed Pak army chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the Pakistan army's new chief of general staff, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections, he may need to distance himself from any perception of needless hostility to Imran Khan, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A much-vacant mall in a sleepy industrial park is all that's left of the amount allegedly owed by Mangla Shree Properties against 0.2-mt sugar deliveries

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's eyes sparkled...

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's eyes sparkled...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

as the trial proceeds, Peter is beginning to look more and more haggard while Indrani by contrast is blossoming. Khanna appeared exhausted and more down and out than usual at this hearing.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Haryana government's 'Gau Sewa Ayog' said the step will prevent unscrupulous elements from extorting money and harassing people in the name of cow protection.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After it received complaint that beef was being added to biryani, police and cow vigilantes in Mundaka village in Mewat, Haryana are keeping close vigil to avoid any such incident in view of Eid al-Adha to be celebrated next week.

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.

When will the ISI get a new boss?

When will the ISI get a new boss?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

There were reports of lobbying within the Pakistan army for the ISI DG's post, which falls vacant in June, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Lord Jagannath rath yatra commences amid COVID concerns

Lord Jagannath rath yatra commences amid COVID concerns

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Instead of the usual cavalcade of around 100 trucks, decked up elephants, akhadas and singing troupes, this year's procession consisted of only three chariots, pulled by nearly 100 youths from the Khalasi community, and four to five other vehicles.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Devulkar had a certain abnormal vagueness about him that was unreal and defied belief. That came across in both his slightly too easy-going, extra-cooperative manner and the ragged nature of his testimony.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Sheena Bora Trial: The man with the pistol

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

How Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa deals with the ensuing reshuffle of lieutenant generals would be interesting to watch, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Cities across Pakistan, including the capital, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, plunged into darkness on Sunday after a major breakdown in the national power grid, officials said.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter the Actor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Balbinder Singh Dhami, who has played an inspector, for over a year, in The Zee Horror Show, took on the role of a witness on Monday. It was a part he had no experience of.

Lt Gen Asim Munir is new ISI chief

Lt Gen Asim Munir is new ISI chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Munir replaces Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A special court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its investigation in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case in the next 10 days and also allowed prime accused Indrani Mukerjea's plea to get copies of statement of witnesses recorded before the magistrate.