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Shimla mosque row ends as demolition of illegal portion begins

Shimla mosque row ends as demolition of illegal portion begins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The demolition started with the removal of the roof amid tight police security, Latif told the PTI on Monday evening.

Pakistan's history rotting in a loo

Pakistan's history rotting in a loo

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Historical records such as the 'power documents' that the last Governor General of India Lord Mountbatten had given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, which confirms the transfer of powers from the British to the Pakistani leadership, are rotting inside the Sindh assembly's toilet.

Djokovic tames Tsonga for first Slam

Djokovic tames Tsonga for first Slam

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Novak Djokovic scored a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 victory over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Australian Open final.

Under US heat, Pak goes after Al Qaeda terrorists

Under US heat, Pak goes after Al Qaeda terrorists

Rediff.com18 May 2011

After the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, the United States has pressured Pakistan 'to do more' to nab Al Qaeda activists and key Taliban leaders including Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omer. It is suspected that Omer is hiding in Quetta city of Balochistan. Responding to US's pressure, Pakistan has speeded up its efforts and is tracking Al Qaeda terrorists all across the country.

'Let them find Musharraf and arrest him'

'Let them find Musharraf and arrest him'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Pervez Musharraf will not appear in court despite the arrest warrant issued on Saturday by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, a close aide of the former military ruler has said, terming the move as an attempt to intimidate him. "There is no possibility of him (Musharraf) appearing in court," Muhammad Ali Saif, the legal advisor for the former president said hours after the warrant was issued by the court in Rawalpindi.

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

There are a total of 12,611 establishments called enemy property, roughly estimated to be worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, in the country.

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Teammates a divided lot in reaction as Babar stands down as Pakistan captain

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.

Now, Pak opposition party invites Jaswant

Now, Pak opposition party invites Jaswant

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Pakistan Muslim League-Q party, has invited former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh to Pakistan to launch his controversial new book on the country's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, saying it would be a step towards promoting intellectual and people-to-people understanding.

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

PHF sacks entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's team ahead of Asian Games

The legend of 'Smokin' Joe' Frazier

The legend of 'Smokin' Joe' Frazier

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

'Smokin' Joe' Frazier, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the 1960s and '70s and the first boxer to beat Muhammad Ali died in Philadelphia, a month after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

Obama pledges to work with 'peace-loving' Pak

Obama pledges to work with 'peace-loving' Pak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Greeting people of Pakistan on the occasion of its National Day, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged to remain a partner of all Pakistanis who 'seek to build a future of peace and prosperity.'

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

"It was Veer Savarkar who first mooted the idea of a two-nation theory which was later adopted by Muhammad Ali Jinnah," Singh told reporters.

Fauja Singh in deal with Adidas

Fauja Singh in deal with Adidas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The 92-year old India-born marathoner will feature an advertising campaign that involves David Beckham, Jonny Wilkinson and Laila Ali.

Meet Kolkata's Million Dollar Babies

Meet Kolkata's Million Dollar Babies

Rediff.com30 May 2005

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

BJP president Nitin Gadkari said, "The party has not yet taken any decision on Uma Bharati's return. The issue is still being discussed." A party leader said the party's decision may be possible after the elections to the Bihar assembly are over.

Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76

Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Former British and European heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper, one of the most popular sportsmen, has died at the age of 76, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) said Sunday.

Top Pakistani snooker player dies by suicide

Top Pakistani snooker player dies by suicide

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Sheikh said Majid had no financial issues.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

Pakistan: Sehba won't contest poll

Pakistan: Sehba won't contest poll

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League will field a person from each province as covering candidate for Gen Musharraf in the presidential poll, he said.

Curfew imposed at Lal Masjid

Curfew imposed at Lal Masjid

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The deceased have been identified as a reporter of Daily Markaz, a shopkeeper at the Aabpara market Abrez Ahmad, who was just closing his shop, three passersby and two students. One body is yet to be unidentified.

No need to ban Jaswant's book: Tharoor

No need to ban Jaswant's book: Tharoor

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Sashi Tharoor on Sunday said that it was not proper to ban the book authored by Jaswant Singh for his references on Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Talking to reporters, Tharoor said that in a democratic country like India, people have the right and freedom to speak and write. "If a person is not interested in reading the book, let him not read it," he said.

Hardest day of my life: Diego Maradona

Hardest day of my life: Diego Maradona

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

A broken Diego Maradona, his demeanour far removed from the exuberance of his previous World Cup news conferences, said Argentina's 4-0 thrashing by Germany on Saturday was the hardest day of his life.

Stamp scam: CBI arrests Tamil Nadu DIG

Stamp scam: CBI arrests Tamil Nadu DIG

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

DIG A P Muhammad Ali, Assistant Commissioner of Police Shankar and LIC's administrative official Ramaswamy were among those arrested.

Pak rejects news on abandoning Jinnah House claim

Pak rejects news on abandoning Jinnah House claim

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Pakistan on Friday dismissed as "incorrect" a local media report which suggested that it had abandoned the idea of claiming Jinnah House in Mumbai to open a consulate in India's financial hub.

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The opposition party also said that it would like to remind the BJP that Hindu Mahasabha president Syama Prasad Mookerjee aligned with Jinnah's Muslim League to form the government in Bengal during the British rule.

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India.

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The two were arrested by the police for allegedly trying to breach peace and posting inflammatory material on social media.

3 suicide bombers killed in Pakistan

3 suicide bombers killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

The three bombers were believed to be heading to target a funeral of a local police official in which a number of other senior officials were expected to attend.

France hail showman Tsonga as new Noah

France hail showman Tsonga as new Noah

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga may bear a striking resemblance with the young Muhammad Ali but France like to seem him more as the new Yannick Noah.

Extremists must not win: Musharraf

Extremists must not win: Musharraf

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Pakistan passing through darkest period: sacked CJ

Pakistan passing through darkest period: sacked CJ

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Chaudhry said Jinnah's vision was to see Pakistan prosper as a democratic state embodying principles like the rule of law, freedom of speech, equality, tolerance, and protection of human rights and civil liberties.

6 memorable fights in boxing history!

6 memorable fights in boxing history!

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Six of the most memorable bouts to have ever taken place in the history of boxing.

Baloch rebel leader killed

Baloch rebel leader killed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

Kashmir issue complicated: Sharif

Kashmir issue complicated: Sharif

Rediff.com5 May 2006

The former prime minister said President Musharraf has been doling out concessions to India.

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Pak govt holds talks with cleric

Pak govt holds talks with cleric

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the government would allow Ghazi to be held under house arrest with his ailing mother if he surrenders and frees the trapped women and children.

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The professionals, whose arrival ends 112 years of amateur exclusivity but continues the sport's long tradition of controversy, will be harder to spot.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.