News for 'Mehdi'

India for flexibility on Iran issue

India for flexibility on Iran issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and an early ratification of the LNG deal already signed between the two countries.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

Asian Cup: China scrape through; Iran thrash Yemen

Asian Cup: China scrape through; Iran thrash Yemen

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash pushed the ball into his own net five minutes into the second half to cancel out Akhlidin Israilov's first-half opener before Yu secured the points for China with a calm finish 12 minutes from time.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Asha takes on ghazal greats

Asha takes on ghazal greats

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Sreesanth, who was not shortlisted in IPL 2021 auction's final list, returned figures of five for 65 in his first List A game in more than eight years.

Kunte joins Sasikiran in lead

Kunte joins Sasikiran in lead

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Former national champion Dibyendu Barua suffered his second defeat in the Parsvnath International Open chess tournament.

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr taunts US

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr taunts US

Rediff.com8 May 2004

As US forces converged on his stronghold, the radical Shia cleric demanded that Americans found guilty of abuse at a Baghdad prison be tried by Iraqi courts.

IS Twitter handler's custody extended by 15 days

IS Twitter handler's custody extended by 15 days

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Police custody of alleged handler of the most influential pro-Islamic State Twitter account Mehdi Masroor Biswas was extended by 15 days by a court on Thursday.

Tunisia score over Australia

Tunisia score over Australia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Brazilian-born Francileudo dos Santos scored twice to give the Africans a 2-0 win over Australia in the Confederations Cup.

Iran President Rouhani promises to allow women to attend football matches: FIFA

Iran President Rouhani promises to allow women to attend football matches: FIFA

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The Iranian group OpenStadiums, which is campaigning for the right of women to attend sports fixtures in the Islamic Republic, said that some women were arrested near Azadi stadium on Thursday during the Esteghlal-Persepolis match.

5 mt LNG from Iran by year-end

5 mt LNG from Iran by year-end

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Attack in Pakistani mosque, 8 killed

Attack in Pakistani mosque, 8 killed

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

Three gunmen opened fire inside the Imam Bargha Mehdi, a Shiite mosque in Karachi, when worshippers were offering prayers.

IPL Preview: RCB aim to continue revival take on table-toppers SRH

IPL Preview: RCB aim to continue revival take on table-toppers SRH

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in another must-win Indian Premier League encounter

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The undiminished threat, therefore, has the potency of sustaining itself in multiple ways in the near and medium term.' 'The state agencies need to utilize innovative methods in countering radicalization and violent extremism to address this growing threat'.

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A charged up Sunrisers Hyderabad will have revenge on their minds when they face an in-form Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

US troops arrest Sadr aide

US troops arrest Sadr aide

Rediff.com27 May 2004

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Indian men and women's teams made winning starts to their campaign in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, in Batumi, Georgia, on Tuesday.

People should protest Iraq occupation: Arundhati

People should protest Iraq occupation: Arundhati

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

The Booker Prize-winning author wants people to join a "non-violent resistance against a very violent occupation."

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Todd Woodbridge and Wayne Arthurs defeated Mounir El Aarej and Mehdi Tahiri to ensure Australia remain in the World Group next year.

How 'Ronaldo' helped Iran overcome Oman in Asian Cup

How 'Ronaldo' helped Iran overcome Oman in Asian Cup

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Three-times champions Iran came through an early scare before marching confidently into the Asian Cup quarter-finals for the 13th time in 14 attempts with a 2-0 victory over a spirited Oman team.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sharif said that Khan's position was much weaker this time than in 2013 when last general elections were held.

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The incident occurred on Saturday outside the Imam Bargha Mehdi mosque just after the call for evening prayers.

Hewitt gives Australia 2-0 lead over Morocco

Hewitt gives Australia 2-0 lead over Morocco

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Hewitt cruised to victory in less than an hour and a half to leave Australia in control of the Davis Cup relegation tie at Perth's Royal Kings Park.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders will have no margin for error when they take on hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will fancy their chances despite coming off a defeat, in the Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad unit would look to consolidate its position at the top of the points table

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Royals are aware of the challenges facing them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadum, a few days after Sunrisers Hyderabad got the better of Kings XI Punjab to grab the second position in the standings.

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The variety in Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack will pose a few tricky questions for Mumbai Indians

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'We are pretty comfortable and to be honest with you, there is nothing we can do about what happened with David Warner. We have moved on from there'

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Outlawed outfit Students Islamic Movement of India's possible role has come under the scanner of investigators probing the terror attack outside a restaurant here that killed a woman and injured three others, as government announced a raft of measures to ramp up security, particularly in crowded areas.

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Levski Sofia fans force players to remove shirts after derby defeat

Soccer PHOTOS: Atletico blitz Osasuna; Mainz stun Dortmund

Soccer PHOTOS: Atletico blitz Osasuna; Mainz stun Dortmund

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

IMAGES from football matches played in the Spain, Germany and Portugal on Wednesday.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the single largest party in the legislative assembly elections in the strategically-located Gilgit-Baltistan region.