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Pakistan Claims Hundreds of Afghan Taliban Operatives Killed in Border Operation

Pakistan Claims Hundreds of Afghan Taliban Operatives Killed in Border Operation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Pakistan claims significant casualties inflicted on Afghan Taliban operatives during a recent military operation along the border, while diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway to find a negotiated solution.

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, failed to register a single victory in the Women's ODI World Cup -- losing four matches and three games abandoned because of rain in Colombo.

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This time, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana are unlikely to exchange even the most basic pleasantries.

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Records are meant to be broken, says Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana ahead of India clash

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs, while Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Commonwealth Games Federation drew flak after media reports said Maroof's daughter had been denied accreditation

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Mandhana shared a picture of Pakistan captain and her daughter, with the Indian women's team

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border on Monday, an official said.

Police tech team goes over 1000 video clips of Bahraich violence

Police tech team goes over 1000 video clips of Bahraich violence

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

This "Special Eleven Team" has been equipped with a dedicated control room, a senior officer said.

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Over 50 people have been arrested after the communal violence in Maharajgaj town, officials said on Tuesday, as markets remained shut and people stayed indoors for a second day in a row amid heavy deployment of police and other security personnel.

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof's infant daughter, Fatima, has been denied accreditation to access the Commonwealth Games Village in Birmingham

'Why Are People Willing To Suffer For A Government Job?'

'Why Are People Willing To Suffer For A Government Job?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'When I asked whether they would choose a government job that offered Rs 30,000 a month or a private job that offered them Rs 3 lakh a month, without exception, everybody said, "I would rather have the government job!"'

PIX: Jemimah shines as India beat Pakistan in thriller

PIX: Jemimah shines as India beat Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Images of the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan played in Cape Town on Sunday

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with win over the West Indies

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

India are set to face Pakistan in their opener of the World Cup on March 6

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

After 20 Years, Hamida Bano Sees Her Family

After 20 Years, Hamida Bano Sees Her Family

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A woman from Mumbai who went missing 20 years ago after travelling abroad for work has been traced to Pakistan with the help of social media.

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

PICS: Mandhana, Harmanpreet meet youngest 'Pakistani fan'!

PICS: Mandhana, Harmanpreet meet youngest 'Pakistani fan'!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

This is one picture that'll be cherished by posterity.

Women's T20I rankings: Jemimah, Richa Ghosh move up

Women's T20I rankings: Jemimah, Richa Ghosh move up

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The duo progressed following their fine showing in India's victory over Pakistan in the women's T20 World Cup opener.

Women's Asia Cup: India crush Thailand to enter final

Women's Asia Cup: India crush Thailand to enter final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India crushed minnows Thailand by 74 runs to storm into the final of Women's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Mithali calls on top order to get sharper after win over Pak

Mithali calls on top order to get sharper after win over Pak

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

After opting to bat, India were reduced to 114/6 at one point, but Pooja Vastrakar (67) and Sneh Rana (53) put on a 122-run stand to lift India.

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

India are fretting over the fitness of their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (shoulder) and Smriti Mandhana (finger) ahead of the opening game.

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

With the win, South Africa moved to the third spot while Pakistan continued to languish at the bottom

ICC T20I Rankings: Three Indians in the top-20

ICC T20I Rankings: Three Indians in the top-20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The Mumbai batter is the third-highest-ranked Indian after Smriti Mandhana (third) and Shafali Verma (seventh), while captain Harmanpreet Kaur is next, moving to 13th position after gaining two places.

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blamed their shock loss to Pakistan on rejigged batting order, saying the decision to give batters enough game time before next year's T20 World Cup backfired.

Women's Asia Cup: India favourites against Pakistan

Women's Asia Cup: India favourites against Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The two sides currently occupy the top two spot in the points table with India, who have won three games on the trot, leading the table.

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Kohli's heroics inspired us to victory vs Pakistan: Jemimah

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli's MCG heroics helped inspire India's thrilling win over Pakistan at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Sunday, admitted match-winner Jemimah Rodrigues.

Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan STUN India in thriller

Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan STUN India in thriller

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India batted poorly to be all out for 124 in 19.4 overs after Pakistan posted a modest 137 for six.

Women's WT20: India ride on Mithali's half-century to beat Pakistan

Women's WT20: India ride on Mithali's half-century to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Raj anchored the Indian run chase with a 47-ball 56 which she made with the help of seven fours in the Group B match which was marred by unprecedented docking of 10 penalty runs on Pakistan.

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2021

"Pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of acquiring SARS-COV-2 infection but appears to worsen the clinical course as compared to non-pregnant women'

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar scored half-centuries to help India post 244 for 7 in their ICC women's World Cup opener against Pakistan, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Sunday.

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

China has increasingly hardened its position

China has increasingly hardened its position

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

...with extravagant claims in both the eastern and western sectors, observes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, as India is fixated on asserting its border claims based on the McMahon Line.

World Cup warm-up: Harmanpreet ton as India beat SA

World Cup warm-up: Harmanpreet ton as India beat SA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run victory over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Rangiora, New Zealand, on Sunday.

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India's top-five finish not a given this time