News for 'Mehdi'

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Four more persons, including three co-owners of the construction firm, were on Monday arrested in connection with the building collapse in Thane district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 21, police said.

English Vinglish picks up at the box office

English Vinglish picks up at the box office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

India's social media headache

India's social media headache

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Unhappy with response to queries following Mehdi Biswas' arrest, Bengaluru Police summon Twitter India marketing head.

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

"Just because some political figures are involved, you will not investigate, we will not allow this," said the court adding that it would have appreciated if the police had enquired into specific allegations levelled against each person and then filed the report.

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The suspect behind a pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis has been arrested in Bengaluru, senior police officials said.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The conspiracy to bomb the Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi was hatched in early 2011 when two Iranian nationals came to India to conduct recce of the embassy besides monitoring the entry and exit timing of diplomats, official sources said in New Delhi on Thursday.

Car blast: 'Iran doesn't accept or deny allegations'

Car blast: 'Iran doesn't accept or deny allegations'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Iran on Wednesday said it would neither accept nor deny Israeli allegation that Tehran was behind the attack on its mission employee in New Delhi and expressed hope that India will verify the case and clarify the real position.

Let India verify Israel's allegation in car blast: Iran

Let India verify Israel's allegation in car blast: Iran

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Iran on Wednesday refused to "accept" or "deny" its role in the bomb attack on an Israeli car in New Delhi but questioned the basis of the allegations, saying it should be left to India to verify the real position.

Assam Cong HQ bombed; 3 top leaders hurt

Assam Cong HQ bombed; 3 top leaders hurt

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Three persons were injured in a low intensity blast that took place inside the Congress head office in Guwahati, on Monday evening. A grenade was thrown into the office on GS Road in Tarun Nagar in the heart of Assam's capital.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

Udinese go top in Italy with easy 2-0 win over Bologna

Udinese go top in Italy with easy 2-0 win over Bologna

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Udinese climbed above Napoli to the top of Serie A, on Sunday, as goals from Mehdi Benatia and Antonio Di Natale gave the Bianconeri a comfortable 2-0 home win over lowly Bologna.

Pak seeks update on Samjhauta bombing probe

Pak seeks update on Samjhauta bombing probe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Pakistan on Monday asked India to provide an early update on the probe into the 2007 Samjhauta Express bombing in the wake of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha leader's confession about the involvement of Sangh activists in the attack, in which most of the victims were Pakistanis.

Samjhauta probe: Pak summons Indian envoy

Samjhauta probe: Pak summons Indian envoy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

In an apparent reference to Swami Aseemanand's confession to a special court in New Delhi, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said the Indian diplomat's "attention was drawn to the recent reports in the media on the investigations into the Samjhauta Express blasts of February 2007".

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

13th dossier: Pak seeks access to 26/11 witnesses

13th dossier: Pak seeks access to 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Pakistan has handed over to India its latest dossier on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and a formal request regarding its proposal to send a commission to interview key witnesses in India in connection with the trial of seven Pakistani suspects linked to the incident.

Indian Super League: Northeast win easy as Mumbai's struggle continues

Indian Super League: Northeast win easy as Mumbai's struggle continues

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Northeast United FC brightened their semi-final prospects with a 2-0 win over strugglers Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at Guwahati, helping the Highlanders move to fourth position in the pecking order.

Iran backs Indo-Pak talks; offers help if required

Iran backs Indo-Pak talks; offers help if required

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Iran on Tuesday supported moves to resume dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve their differences saying it welcomed direct talks but expressed readiness to help in this process if required.

IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will commence, on Saturday, April 7 and will end on 27th May

Ashu, Aditya win Greco-Roman bronze in Asian Wrestling

Ashu, Aditya win Greco-Roman bronze in Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Ashu beat Syria's Abdulkarim Mohammad Al-Hasan 8-1 while Kundu defeated Nao Kusaka of Japan 8-0 inside 90 seconds in a lop-sided 72kg bronze medal bout.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Saeed, LeT working against Islam: Scholars

Saeed, LeT working against Islam: Scholars

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

"We believe Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the LeT chief, is a khawarij (rebel) and needs to be punished under the law," secretary general of the Markazi Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadees, Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi Salfi, said.

Pak sends 'face reader' to receive Nirupama Rao

Pak sends 'face reader' to receive Nirupama Rao

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Pakistan's Foreign Office apparently sent an official known for his ability to read faces to receive Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on her arrival in Rawalpindi in a bid to find out what was on her mind.

PHOTOS, One-off Test: India make Bangladesh chase leather

PHOTOS, One-off Test: India make Bangladesh chase leather

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara overcame occasional discomforts to take India to 86 for one wicket at lunch on the opening day of their one-off Test against Bangladesh at Hyderabad on Thursday.

Pak protests against 'firing' by Indian troops

Pak protests against 'firing' by Indian troops

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Pakistan's foreign ministry called the Indian Deputy Commissioner to register a protest over what it described as unprovoked firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.

Share info to pre-empt terror: Pak to India

Share info to pre-empt terror: Pak to India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Pakistan today reacted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks on terror groups planning fresh attacks on India from Pakistani soil by saying that New Delhi should share such information with Islamabad to help "pre-empt any act of terror".

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

Iran says it continues to import fuel from RIL

Iran says it continues to import fuel from RIL

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The US is seeking to restrict gasoline supplies from refiners to Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons programme.

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi scored his maiden goal for Paris St Germain in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Manchester City.

Iran offers to help in Indo-Pak negotiations

Iran offers to help in Indo-Pak negotiations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, Iran on Monday said the countries 'nurturing' terrorists have a responsibility of putting an end to such activities, even as it asked New Delhi and Islamabad to resolve their differences through talks without involving 'foreign forces'. Iranian Ambassador Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh said his country could have a role in helping in the negotiations between India and Pakistan.

PIX: 10-man Porto stun Juventus; Dortmund down Sevilla

PIX: 10-man Porto stun Juventus; Dortmund down Sevilla

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Defiant 10-man Porto upset Juventus to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw despite losing 3-2 to the Italians following extra time in a thrilling clash that went to the wire on Tuesday.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

PDP continues to play guessing game on govt formation

PDP continues to play guessing game on govt formation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Peoples Democratic Party continued to play the guessing game on the issue of forming the new government with its ally Bharatiya Janata Party by saying on Friday that it cannot put a time frame for it.

Miffed over Hillary's threat, Iran complains to UN

Miffed over Hillary's threat, Iran complains to UN

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Iran has complained to the United Nations about the remarks of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, who had said that the United States would totally obliterate the Islamic Republic, if it were to launch a nuclear attack on Israel. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Iranian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi described the statement as "provocative, unwarranted & irresponsible". "Iran would not hesitate to act in self-defense," he warned.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Warm-up: India A 91/1 after Bangladesh declare at 224/8

Warm-up: India A 91/1 after Bangladesh declare at 224/8

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

India A put on a dominant performance as they raced to 91 for one after Bangladesh declared their innings at 224 for eight on the first day of their two-day warm-up match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

India-Israel space ties irk Iran

India-Israel space ties irk Iran

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

"We hope that wise and independent countries like India do not give their space technologies to launch spying operations against Iran," Iranian Ambassador Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh told media persons in New Delhi.

Asian Cup football: Japan fight back to beat Turkmenistan

Asian Cup football: Japan fight back to beat Turkmenistan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Hajime Moriyasu's side, one of the favourites for the title, laboured throughout the opening 45 minutes and fell behind to a vicious long-range strike from Arslanmyrat Amanov that flew past goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda.

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Two other accused in the case, Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim Khan and Riyaz Siddique, have turned approvers.