News for 'Mukhtar'

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Watch Opposition vs Government duel in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha LIVE.

Kasab can be tried in India, says Pakistan

Kasab can be tried in India, says Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist captured during the terror attack on Mumbai in November last year, can be tried in India as he had committed a crime in that country, Pakistan's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Saturday.The accused, who had been detained in Pakistan in connection with the Mumbai attacks, will be brought to trial in a Pakistani court, said Mukhtar. India could conduct Kasab's trial according to its own laws, Mukhtar said.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

At least nine people were killed and scores injured in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi On Tuesday as a fallout of political violence triggered by the shooting of an Muttahida Quami Movement leader and his brother by unidentified gunmen.

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day following disruptions by Opposition parties which raised slogans on the Pegasus snooping row and the farmers' issue by gathering in the Well of the House.

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

This is in addition to the four separatists whose security was withdrawn on Sunday.

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.

Pak allows NATO to transport supplies to Afghan by air

Pak allows NATO to transport supplies to Afghan by air

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is being allowed to use Pakistani airspace to fly food supplies to troops in Afghanistan though land routes have been closed since a cross-border air strike last year, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Tuesday.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Wednesday's expansion shows that Modi still has a keen eye on Bengal. The BJP is gearing up for the panchayat elections in Bengal next May and the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

With the United States stepping up drone strikes on the Waziristan region in recent days, Pakistan's Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar has said his government was running out of patience and Washington must not test its limits.

Follow lockdown norms during Ramzan: Muslim body

Follow lockdown norms during Ramzan: Muslim body

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani urged Muslims to offer prayers, including special 'Taraweeh' prayers, during Ramzan at home rather than in mosques.

Pak threatens to pull out army from Afghan border

Pak threatens to pull out army from Afghan border

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Pakistan on Tuesday threatened to pull back its troops from the border with Afghanistan, as Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar said his country could not afford to keep forces deployed there following the suspension of US military assistance.

'When mother kisses son, is it sex?': Manjhi backs Azam

'When mother kisses son, is it sex?': Manjhi backs Azam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The SP leader had created a controversy after he made objectionable remarks against Rama Devi when she was presiding over the debate on the triple talaq bill this Thursday in the Lok Sabha.

Cannot afford to match India militarily: Pakistan

Cannot afford to match India militarily: Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war, Pakistani Defence minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said.

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage.

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

BSP's poor show: Maya can't be an RS member next year

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The BSP, which fielded nearly 100 Muslim candidates, won only four out of the 77 assembly seats dominated by Muslim voters.

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

In a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage.

Watch LIVE: Government vs Opposition duel in Parliament

Watch LIVE: Government vs Opposition duel in Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Parliament reconvenes after a day of adjournment following the demise of former MoS external affairs E Ahmed.

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Pakistan's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar has said that the Pakistan People's Party-led government was not giving any extension to Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, as he has not asked for the extension of his tenure.

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said a group of heavily armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at a police vehicle in Bongam Qazigund of Kulgam district.

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Monday before being called off for the day as opposition members protested on the alleged phone-tapping and other issues and demanded discussions on them in the House.

Kashmir wakes up to a snowy surprise

Kashmir wakes up to a snowy surprise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Kashmir on Friday received the season's first snowfall that spread a mesmerising white quilt over the valley.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Singh, who headed the UPA coalition government between 2004 and 2014, turned 88 on Saturday.

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday lauded the passage of the triple talaq bill in Parliament

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

"We have seen the same thing after 2014 (elections) in the name of 'award wapsi', this is just part two of that," the minister said

No role in Kabul blast, says Pakistan

No role in Kabul blast, says Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Pakistan has rejected India's allegation about the involvement of its Inter-Services Intelligence agency in the recent suicide attack on the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan capital Kabul.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

'No nuke weapons will be used if war breaks out'

'No nuke weapons will be used if war breaks out'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Nuclear weapons will not be used, in case, a war breaks out between Indian and Pakistan, said Pakistan Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on Tuesday.This was reported by a Pakistani website.

VK Singh denies making remarks over 'Modi ki sena'

VK Singh denies making remarks over 'Modi ki sena'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

BBC India reported that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader had said in an interview to it that 'anybody who calls Indian Army Modi's army is a traitor'.

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Unidentified gunmen kill civilian in south Kashmir

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manzoor, 38, professionally a carpenter was outside the playfield, located nearer to his residential place when unidentified gunmen wearing masks shot him dead.

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Strengthening the portfolios of the home minister and the finance minister is a message that should not be missed, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Heavy snowfall whitewashes Kashmir

Heavy snowfall whitewashes Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Kashmir valley has received the season's first overnight snowfall, bringing cheer to locals and tourists alike.

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Modernisation of Madrasas is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan that he laid out in run-up to Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

Osama is not hiding here: Pak defence minister

Osama is not hiding here: Pak defence minister

Rediff.com9 May 2008

"I don't think Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan because we have combed our area," Mukhtar told the Dawn news channel amid frequent Western media reports that terror mastermind was hiding in Pakistan's porous tribal areas bordering Afghnistan. Acknowledging that it was not possible to totally control the border with Afghanistan, he said Pakistan is trying to apprehend all Al Qaeda operatives within its territory.

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

J&K: 4 militants, 1 soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Army foiled second infiltration attempt along the LoC in Kashmir in three days, reports Mukhtar Ahmad from Srinagar