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Gilani hints at Memogate conspiracy by lawmaker

Gilani hints at Memogate conspiracy by lawmaker

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Pakistan Prime Minister Yosuf Raza Gilani has accused an unnamed lawmaker of being in touch with 'memogate' scandal blower Mansoor Ijaz, hinting that there was a conspiracy against President Asif Ali Zardari

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have arrested the main facilitator of the gruesome attack on Bacha Khan University that killed 21 people, mostly students, while he was trying to slip across the border to Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

Rediff.com6 May 2022

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired at the security forces.

The Films Before They Became STARS

The Films Before They Became STARS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at all the lesser known films Bollywood's leading men debuted in.

2 Maharashtra youths on way to Afghanistan for terror training held: Police

2 Maharashtra youths on way to Afghanistan for terror training held: Police

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A suspected SIMI operative and an aide of Indian Mujahideen media in-charge have been arrested from Secunderabad, with police saying that they were allegedly planning to go to Afghanistan to get training from Al Qaeda for carrying out terror activities in India.

JK court restrains deportation of Pakistani man

JK court restrains deportation of Pakistani man

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir high court has restrained the authorities from deporting an aged Pakistani national, who came to his native Pekhri village in Samba district recently on a cross Line of Control permit issued by the Pakistan government, till further orders.The order was passed by Justice Mansoor Ahmed Mir in a petition filed by 83-year-old Hashmat Ali, who had migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and did not want to return.

NIA arrests 2 men for providing support to infiltrators in Kashmir

NIA arrests 2 men for providing support to infiltrators in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The NIA will seek their transit remand and bring them to Delhi for further questioning

Why Pakistan may recall its envoy to US

Why Pakistan may recall its envoy to US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Pakistan's political circles were abuzz on Wednesday with speculation about the recall of ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani in the wake of media reports on secret communications between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and the American administration to avert a possible military takeover.

Interview/A S Dulat, former RA&W chief

Interview/A S Dulat, former RA&W chief

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

'Whether he wins or he doesn't win, one thing is for sure: Imran Khan is making an impact, especially with the youth in Pakistan,' former RA&W chief A S Dulat tells Sheela Bhatt.

We will not allow any change through force: Zardari

We will not allow any change through force: Zardari

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Amidst differences between Pakistan's civilian government and military over a memo alleging an army plot to seize power, President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the people to not allow any change through "force and intimidation". The ballot should be respected as the instrument of change, said Zardari, who has been facing pressure from the military establishment since Pakistan-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz made public the alleged memo that sought United States's help.

Pak parliamentarian demands ISI chief's resignation

Pak parliamentarian demands ISI chief's resignation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

A Pakistani parliamentarian has demanded that Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha should resign following the claims that he travelled to Arab countries to discuss a move to oust President Asif Ali Zardari.

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said that Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani was the official who asked him to deliver a secret memorandum on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari seeking help from the Obama administration to prevent a possible military takeover.

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The PDP led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to stay away from the delimitation process, saying the body lacks 'constitutional and legal mandate' and is part of the overall process of political disempowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Memogate: Nobody sought my resignation, says Zardari

Memogate: Nobody sought my resignation, says Zardari

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Amidst continuing tensions between Pakistan's government and the powerful army over the memo scandal, President Asif Ali Zardari has said that no one had sought his resignation to defuse the political crisis, making light of suggestions that the military had offered him an "escape" route.

Pak envoy to US offers to resign after military takeover row

Pak envoy to US offers to resign after military takeover row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's ambassador to Washington, has been summoned to Islamabad following reports that he sought United States help to rein in the country's powerful generals in the wake of the raid that killed Al QaeOsama bin Laden. He has offered his resignation to defuse a growing controversy at home that threatens to aggravate already precarious relations between Pakistan's military and its government.

'Zardari had prior knowledge of US raid on Osama compound'

'Zardari had prior knowledge of US raid on Osama compound'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, a key figure in the memo scandal, on Friday claimed that President Asif Ali Zardari had advance information of the United States military raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad last year.

Memogate: Mullen spokesman says he never met Ijaz

Memogate: Mullen spokesman says he never met Ijaz

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Amid a controversy over a secret memo sent to the then United States military chief to prevent a possible military coup in Pakistan, the spokesperson of Admiral Mike Mullen said that the former top general never met the Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz and does not know him.

Zardari should jettison Hussain Haqqani

Zardari should jettison Hussain Haqqani

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

There are enough indicators regarding the utter naivete of the ambassador which could ultimately burn the credibility of Zardari himself and drive a further wedge between him and the Army, says B Raman

Evidence on coup crystal clear, says Pak businessman

Evidence on coup crystal clear, says Pak businessman

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A US-based businessman has claimed that he has "crystal clear" evidence to back his claim that he acted as an intermediary between President Asif Ali Zardari and the US administration to avert a military coup in wake of the unilateral US raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Post-Osama killing, Zardari feared coup by army chief

Post-Osama killing, Zardari feared coup by army chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

A week after the covert United States raid in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden, President Asif Ali Zardari sought to reach out to the Obama administration to ask it to stop army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani from staging a coup, a Pakistan-American businessman has said.

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'People are talking about my character and about my performance. That is overwhelming for me.'

Pakistan attorney general resigns

Pakistan attorney general resigns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pakistan's Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan resigned on Friday citing "lack of cooperation" from the Law Minister, a day after he accused him of obstructing efforts to implement the Supreme Court's order to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland.

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.

Akshay and Saif team up again

Akshay and Saif team up again

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

After the failure of Tashan, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will have another go at the Box Office with a new film to be directed by Pakistani director, Shoaib Mansoor.

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

As 32 states and Union Territories imposed complete lockdown till March 31, the Centre asked them to clamp curfew wherever necessary in the wake of people defying lockdown orders.

Indian found hanging in Bahrain

Indian found hanging in Bahrain

Rediff.com25 May 2007

He had just returned from a two-month vacation to his home where he attended his sister's wedding

Kolkata's rickshaw pullers stare at a bleak future

Kolkata's rickshaw pullers stare at a bleak future

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

The West Bengal government wants to replace hand-pulled rickshaws with battery-operated ones. But the rickshaw pullers are apprehensive that they will lose their livelihood

Indian veterans beat Pak by 4 wickets

Indian veterans beat Pak by 4 wickets

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

A scintillating knock of 68 by opener Atul Wassan earned him the man-of-the-match award for the effort on Monday.

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The meeting is seen as part of efforts by the RSS and the BJP to reach out to the Muslim community and send out a message of peace and harmony.

Quiz Time: What is Trisha's profession in Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha?

Quiz Time: What is Trisha's profession in Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

NIA files chargesheet against captured Pak terrorist who planned to attack Delhi

NIA files chargesheet against captured Pak terrorist who planned to attack Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The National Investigative Agency has filed a chargesheet against Pakistani national Bahadur Ali, who was arrested in Kashmir in July last year, alleging that he was working for terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba and was planning to carry out attacks at several places including Delhi.

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

ISIS appoints former Taliban commander as its Af-Pak chief

ISIS appoints former Taliban commander as its Af-Pak chief

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Dreaded Islamic State militant group has appointed a breakaway Taliban commander as its chief in Khurasan, a historic name used by militants for an area covering Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India.

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pak is keen to settle all issues with India, including the disputed issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'I kept telling myself I'd quit after every film. I saw myself in my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali and I didn't like myself. I said, one more film and I'm done. But it continued.' Sharmila Tagore gets candid on her 70th birthday.

Kedarnath Review: A Star Is Born

Kedarnath Review: A Star Is Born

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'Truth be told, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan's daughter has tons of filmi blood and it is what powers Kedarnath from start to finish,' says Sukanya Verma.

Musharraf needs treatment in US: Lawyer tells court

Musharraf needs treatment in US: Lawyer tells court

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pakistan's embattled former military dictator Pervez Musharraf has refused to leave the country on "medical grounds" until he is given "clean chit" in high treason and other cases, according to a close aide.