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'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi said that his client stands vindicated on the controversy surrounding the erstwhile Kochi franchise following outbursts by Shahshi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar who died recently.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Pakistan's trump card is that it is the only credible guarantor on the horizon who can reasonably assure the Western world that Afghanistan will not again become the revolving door for international terrorism.' 'Trust Pakistan to play this card optimally,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Muslims must not fear to live in India'

'Muslims must not fear to live in India'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Muslims must show patience and endurance.' 'The perception that has been created against them needs to be changed by them.'

Pak rules out 'spy' Jadhav's extradition, seeks more info from India

Pak rules out 'spy' Jadhav's extradition, seeks more info from India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Pakistan on Friday made it clear that it will not "extradite" alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav and said that more information on him has been sought from India.

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's petition seeking Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's disqualification in connection with the 'Panama Papers' leaks has been sent to the Election Commission, the National Assembly Speaker said on Saturday.

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Pakistan's decision to ban media coverage of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Jamaatud Dawa and its front Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation and other outlawed groups was part of a commitment given to United States President Barack Obama by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his recent visit, a media report said on Wednesday.

'Imran would find it difficult to resist the army'

'Imran would find it difficult to resist the army'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'He will be constrained if and when he tries to set the foreign policy agenda that is not to the liking of the army.'

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

It claimed the officials were involved in 'espionage, subversion and supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan and Sindh'.

Pakistan espionage case: Third spy caught in Rajasthan

Pakistan espionage case: Third spy caught in Rajasthan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Shoaib, the Jodhpur-based passport and visa agent allegedly involved in espionage racket, was detained near his hometown on Thursday evening.

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The Lahore High Court has given a clean chit to Pakistan's maverick former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'In school, I would get very upset when guys called me 'moti.' I would feel bad and pick up fights. But once I started working, I got mentally prepared for it because my weight was my bread and butter.' Going back in time with Guddi Maruti.

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Top seed Vikas Krishan (75kg) and fourth seed Shiva Thapa (60kg) were among the four Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships and assured themselves of medals by advancing to the Asian Championships semi-finals, in Tashkent, on Wednesday.

Watson's all-round display guides Rajasthan into play-offs

Watson's all-round display guides Rajasthan into play-offs

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten century and then bagged two wickets as Rajasthan Royals outplayed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs to seal a play-offs berth in the IPL tournament in Mumbai on Saturday.

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi flagged off the first batch of pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the corridor, which was thrown open days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12.

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Abbasi will run the government until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as member of parliament

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

In a letter to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Singh said it is a historic occasion, but regretted his inability to be present.

Gogoi hints at stepping down from leadership position

Gogoi hints at stepping down from leadership position

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Indicating his decision to step down from leadership position, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said next year's Lok Sabha election will be the last in the state under his charge of Congress.

How can India counter Pak-OIC meet on Kashmir, CAA?

How can India counter Pak-OIC meet on Kashmir, CAA?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Quiet back channel advice will probably be rendered by Saudi Arabia to India that international perception on both issues does not favour India and that it should be prudent to look inwards and introspect on where the failing has been,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'I won't make fun of Sardars in my films'

'I won't make fun of Sardars in my films'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'My main concern was that a proper Sardar would not fit in the acting world, but things are changed now.'

How 26/11 plotter Lakhvi managed to get bail

How 26/11 plotter Lakhvi managed to get bail

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Legal loopholes, weak evidence and irrelevant sections invoked against Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, led to the granting of his bail, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad said.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

During her nearly 17-minute speech, she did not mention Pakistan.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Pak opposition says progress made in talks with govt

Pak opposition says progress made in talks with govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Negotiations between the embattled Pakistan government and protesters on Monday made "some progress" even as opposition leader Imran Khan stuck to his demand of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation to end the 26-day political impasse that has paralysed the nation.

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi has been asked by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, probing match-fixing allegations in the cash-rich tournament, to appear before it in Delhi on Thursday morning.

BCCI to 'intervene' in Supreme Court case on Modi issue

BCCI to 'intervene' in Supreme Court case on Modi issue

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Faced with the tricky issue of how to deal with the possible re-entry of banned former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi into Rajasthan Cricket Association, the BCCI has decided to become a party in the Supreme Court case challenging the RCA polls and get its position clarified.

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'Has the Supreme court even remotely said that PM Modi is not chowkidar?'

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as "alive" by high ranking police officers.

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In a statement, the MEA said, "The latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan-based entities and the recent release of a series of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will not mend its ways."

Pakistan executes man who attempted to murder Musharraf

Pakistan executes man who attempted to murder Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday hanged a man convicted for attempting to assassinate former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, the seventh execution in the country after a moratorium on death penalty was lifted following the Peshawar school carnage.

Imran Khan booked under anti-terror act again

Imran Khan booked under anti-terror act again

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Pakistani police have registered yet another FIR under terrorism charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan and other party leaders for allegedly inciting people to attack a close aide of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family in Punjab province.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Pakistan hangs 17 death row prisoners across the country

Pakistan hangs 17 death row prisoners across the country

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Pakistan on Tuesday hanged 17 prisoners, the highest number of executions on a single day

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Rajasthan Cricket Association on Wednesday received some sort of relief as the Jaipur City district judge dismissed the application filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking transfer of the RCA's suit from ADJ-4 Jaipur.

Pak govt agrees to most of Imran's demands to resolve crisis

Pak govt agrees to most of Imran's demands to resolve crisis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Signs of a possible solution to the political crisis engulfing Pakistan emerged on Tuesday with the embattled government saying it has reached an agreement with Imran Khan's party on most of their demands, except that of Premier Nawaz Sharif's ouster which it said is non-negotiable.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'