News for 'Pakistan Day'

'Salman Is Superhuman'

'Salman Is Superhuman'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

'The stamina and junoon you see in him, for acting, singing, dancing, working out, just about everything, makes age just a number as far as Salman Khan is concerned.'

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

When I asked UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem why his team did not appeal for a walkover, he said his team had come to play, and that they had decided to wait as per the request from the authorities. Would any Test-playing country have waited and remained sporting enough to sacrifice their opportunity to play in the knock-out stage?

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Union minister Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks regarding the 'naqab' incident in Bihar have drawn criticism from opposition leaders, escalating the political row.

Babar returns? Pakistan T20 squad set for massive overhaul

Babar returns? Pakistan T20 squad set for massive overhaul

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Former all-format captain Babar Azam is being tipped to make a comeback to Pakistan T20 squad while speculations are rife about the PCB deciding to replace Muhammad Rizwan as the captain of the one-day side.

Amid India protests, Yunus govt takes responsibility of Dipu Das' family

Amid India protests, Yunus govt takes responsibility of Dipu Das' family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Yunus's office, meanwhile, reconfirmed that financial and welfare assistance would be provided to Das' family, and relevant authorities would remain in close contact with them in the coming period.

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

'Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians played as a family'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

India, the eight-time Olympic champions, won their only World Cup in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 defeating Pakistan 2-1 with Surjit Singh Randhawa and Ashok Kumar netting the goals.

Owaisi slams govt: Why suspend ties, yet play Pakistan?

Owaisi slams govt: Why suspend ties, yet play Pakistan?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'What must the Indian Air Force pilots -- who destroyed terror bases in Pakistan using BrahMos missiles' -- be thinking?'

India set to clinch $450 mn BrahMos missile order soon

India set to clinch $450 mn BrahMos missile order soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The missile was showcased at the recent Dubai Air Show and drew huge interest from potential buyer countries.

Navy's 3rd nuclear submarine to be commissioned soon

Navy's 3rd nuclear submarine to be commissioned soon

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

India is strengthening the naval component of its nuclear triad with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday saying that the third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine 'Aridaman' will be commissioned soon and that his force is focusing on boosting its overall combat prowess.

US report claims Pak 'military success' during May 7-10 conflict

US report claims Pak 'military success' during May 7-10 conflict

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The report describes the Pahalgam terror attack orchestrated by Pakistan as 'deadly insurgent attack that killed 26 civilians in India's contested Jammu and Kashmir region.'

India spinners could test Pakistan in Asia Cup final

India spinners could test Pakistan in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Coach Hesson defends Pak batters against spin doubts.

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'

England bring in all-rounder Jacks for second Ashes Test

England bring in all-rounder Jacks for second Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks will replace paceman Mark Wood in an otherwise unchanged England side for the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra -- passed away, Sunny Deol stoically returned to work, and put the spotlight on his upcoming film, Border 2 at its teaser launch in Mumbai.

'Pak's arms shopping spree post Op Sindoor concerning'

'Pak's arms shopping spree post Op Sindoor concerning'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Vice Admiral K Swaminathan highlights concerns over Pakistan's arms procurement and China's growing assertiveness in the Indian Ocean Region.

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Ahead of India game, Alyssa Healy derives confidence from Australia's incredible depth

Starc eclipses Akram, earns praise from Pak legend

Starc eclipses Akram, earns praise from Pak legend

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Starc eclipsed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram's tally of 414 wickets to become the most successful left-arm pacer in the longest format.

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Former BCCI president and batting great Sourav Ganguly on Monday side-stepped the debate surrounding Indian players' refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai but said terrorism must end "all around the world, not just India and Pakistan."

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The architects of the win were Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, who blasted a 105-run opening stand that left Pakistan's bowlers gasping.

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

IMAGES of the Asia Cup Final played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.'

Saudi Pledges To Defend Pakistan Against Attack, India Says...

Saudi Pledges To Defend Pakistan Against Attack, India Says...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement', pledging that any aggression against either nation would be treated as an attack on both.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.

Rohit betters Shahid Afridi's record for most ODI sixes

Rohit betters Shahid Afridi's record for most ODI sixes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

India opener Rohit Sharma bettered Pakistan's Shahid Afridi's record for maximum sixes (352) by a batter in the history of One-Day Internationals in the first ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.

'Always Right?' Afridi Mocks Gambhir

'Always Right?' Afridi Mocks Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'Gambhir thought whatever he said was right. But after some time, it is proven that you are not always right.'

Why this Bangladesh bowler 'chucked intentionally'

Why this Bangladesh bowler 'chucked intentionally'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shakib Al Hasan admitted that physical fatigue forced him to intentionally resort to chucking during an English County game for Surrey, which subsequently led to his suspension from bowling.

Pakistan's nukes to be available for Saudi under new pact

Pakistan's nukes to be available for Saudi under new pact

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The entry of other Arab countries in the mutual defence deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not ruled out, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, adding that 'doors are not closed' for such developments.

B'deshi woman among 2 more get citizenship under CAA in Assam

B'deshi woman among 2 more get citizenship under CAA in Assam

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Two individuals, including a woman, have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam, bringing the total number of recipients in the state to four. This marks the first instance of a woman receiving citizenship under the Act in Assam.

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.

Not out of form, just out of runs: SKY

Not out of form, just out of runs: SKY

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday acknowledged the shortage of runs from him but India's T20I skipper did not count it as lack of form, saying that runs will come sooner than later.

What If Sardar Patel Had Not Passed Away In 1950...

What If Sardar Patel Had Not Passed Away In 1950...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

If Patel had lived a few years more, he may or may not have become prime minister. But for sure, his presence would have kept Nehru in check, points out Harishchandra.

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump claimed that he "got a call from Prime Minister Modi saying, 'we're done'. I said, 'you're done with what?'" Trump said and claimed Modi replied: "We're not going to go to war."

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury.

India vs Pakistan: 'Memories don't matter'

India vs Pakistan: 'Memories don't matter'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

I don't remember how I felt when Pakistan lost to India in New York: Saim Ayub

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has pulled out of next month's IPL 2026 auction and will instead play in the Pakistan Super League.

'Rohit surpassing Afridi's sixes record no small feat'

'Rohit surpassing Afridi's sixes record no small feat'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin praised Rohit Sharma's remarkable transformation after he surpassed Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODIs.

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds the armed forces' restrained response during Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting coordination and improved connectivity in border areas.

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma was brutal and beautiful in equal measure during his scintillating 74 as India made a tricky chase look comfortable, winning an ill-tempered Super 4 contest of the Asia Cup against Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday.