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SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

HC tribunal upholds Centre's ban on 5 J-K separatist groups

HC tribunal upholds Centre's ban on 5 J-K separatist groups

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The tribunal was constituted on March 18 for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there was sufficient cause for declaring the MCJK-Bhat an unlawful association.

Pakistan pip Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series 2-0

Pakistan pip Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series 2-0

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan edged Zimbabwe by two wickets in the second and final Twenty20 International on Sunday to clinch the series 2-0 at a boisterous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

106-yr-old man in Delhi defeats COVID-19, discharged

106-yr-old man in Delhi defeats COVID-19, discharged

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The centenarian was admitted in Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital on April 14 after been infected with the coronavirus. He was discharged on May 1.

Heatwave in Kashmir leaves locals, tourists in cold sweat

Heatwave in Kashmir leaves locals, tourists in cold sweat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Kashmir is reeling from a heat wave after the valley earlier this week witnessed the second-hottest September day in recorded history, causing hardships to locals and tourists alike.

Without Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is no Tirupati or Shirdi

Without Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is no Tirupati or Shirdi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The town of Puttaparthi struggles to find its feet two years after Sai Baba died. From despondent property agents and handicraft sellers to hotel owners and drivers, all are hoping for better days ahead, says Indulekha Aravind

Man accused of planning blasts in Delhi acquitted

Man accused of planning blasts in Delhi acquitted

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

A suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant arrested for allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts in the capital was on Saturday acquitted by a Delhi court. Mukhtar Ahmed Khan, arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police in June, 2007, was acquitted by Additional Sessions Judge S S Rathi as the prosecution failed to prove its case.

PICS: Festival shoppers throng Eid markets in Kashmir

PICS: Festival shoppers throng Eid markets in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Eid shoppers thronged markets across Kashmir Valley on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Mukhtar Ahmed reports.

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari joins BSP

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari joins BSP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mukhtar Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal's merger with the Samajwadi Party last year had triggered turmoil in that party.

IN PICS:  Snow festival begins in Pahalgam

IN PICS: Snow festival begins in Pahalgam

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

A snow festival organised by the Army at the famous south Kashmir health resort of Pahalgam attracted a large number of locals and tourists. Mukhtar Ahmed reports

PICS: Houseboat owners stage floating protest in Srinagar

PICS: Houseboat owners stage floating protest in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Houseboat owners in summer capital Srinagar on Monday staged a floating protest in river Jhelum against the government decision disallowing repair of the damaged houseboats parked at the Dal Lake, the Nagin Lake and the Jhelum River. Mukhtar Ahmed reports

World's COSTLIEST spice blooms in Kashmir

World's COSTLIEST spice blooms in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Corms of Saffron, the world's costliest spice are these days in full bloom in the highlands of Pampore, a town 14 kilometres south of capital Srinagar. Mukhtar Ahmed reports.

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Mukhtar Ahmed/ Rediff.com reports.

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Suspended from international cricket for an illegal bowling action, Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal on Friday returned to the national side.

Meet J&K's first Muslim girl to crack UPSC

Meet J&K's first Muslim girl to crack UPSC

Rediff.com17 May 2011

An emotional Ovessa Iqbal, the first Muslim girl from Jammu and Kashmir to ace the UPSC exam, talks about the inspiration behind her success and how she coped with failure having passed the exam in her third attempt.

6 Hizb miltants held in J&K

6 Hizb miltants held in J&K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

They were caught in two separate raids.

UP legislator gets 10 years in jail

UP legislator gets 10 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari was convicted under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities [Prevention] Act and the Arms act.

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 May 2024

In a remarkable display of resilience and commitment to democracy, the residents of villages that had long been deprived of polling due to terrorist threats and separatist-sponsored boycott calls turned out in large numbers to cast ballots in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the district administration of Allahabad to explain the rationale behind repeatedly denying permission to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi for addressing public rally in the city.

All-round Shakib guides Bangladesh to seven wicket win over Pakistan

All-round Shakib guides Bangladesh to seven wicket win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Shakib Al Hasan's fine all-round showing powered Bangladesh to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan on Friday, their first Twenty20 international win over their Asian rivals.

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

A police spokesperson said two of the four recent cases of target killings in Srinagar and Bandipora have been solved with the elimination of the terrorists involved in these incidents.

Sami, Malik recalled for T20s against Zimbabwe

Sami, Malik recalled for T20s against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Experienced Pakistan players Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Sami received surprise call-ups to the national side for the two T20 matches against the touring Zimbabwe team after spending close to three years in the wilderness.

BJP, Congress spar over Ahmed Patel's links with IS suspect

BJP, Congress spar over Ahmed Patel's links with IS suspect

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused Ahmed Patel of having "deep relations" with a Gujarat hospital where an alleged Islamic State operative worked before his arrest, even as the Congress defended its senior leader, dubbing the demand for his resignation from the Rajya Sabha as "outrageous".

Sania-Shoaib's after-success party has just started!

Sania-Shoaib's after-success party has just started!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sania Mirza and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik seem to have finally got the time to celebrate their respective recent victories.

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pakistan continued their impressive tour of Sri Lanka by comprehensively beating the hosts by 29 runs in the first Twenty20 International of the two-match series on Thursday.

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan have made a number of changes in their ODI squad for the short home series against Zimbabwe, recalling seniors such as Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Sami in the 16-member side.

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

Wahab withdraws from Lanka T20 series due to injury

Wahab withdraws from Lanka T20 series due to injury

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz has withdrawn himself from Pakistan's two-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka owing to a hand injury.

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two civilians were killed and four others wounded in alleged security force firing in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon.

Cricket returns! Pakistan beat Zimbabwe for emotional victory

Cricket returns! Pakistan beat Zimbabwe for emotional victory

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Pakistan marked international cricket's return to the trouble-torn country with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena chief detained outside NIT in Srinagar

Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena chief detained outside NIT in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena's head Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was detained by J&K police while trying to enter NIT to unfurl the tricolour.

Muhammad Irfan back in Pakistan's ODI squad

Muhammad Irfan back in Pakistan's ODI squad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A fit-again Muhammad Irfan returned to the Pakistan cricket squad announced on Friday.

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.

Man in lawyer's dress shoots gangster dead in Lucknow court

Man in lawyer's dress shoots gangster dead in Lucknow court

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari's alleged aide Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was shot dead on Lucknow court premises on Wednesday, the police said.

Pak spy charges seniors with protecting terrorists

Pak spy charges seniors with protecting terrorists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

In a petition filed in the Islamabad high court, he requested the court to refer the matter to the Inter Services Intelligence for a thorough probe, Dawn reported.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The national selection committee ignored senior Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for the coming one-day series in Sri Lanka.