News for 'Swat'

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Yousafzai's marriage to Malik has come as a surprise especially after her recent remarks questioning the institution of marriage for which she faced severe backlash from political and religious leaders in Pakistan.

Top Performer: Maxwell's All-Round Show Sinks Mumbai

Top Performer: Maxwell's All-Round Show Sinks Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Glenn Maxwell's super all-round showing helped Royal Challengers Bangalore trounce Mumbai Indians by 54 runs as they inched closer to the IPL play-offs.

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Paire was handed a code violation by umpire Mohamed Lahyani for unsporting conduct -- triggering a heated response.

Son of Swat peace negotiator killed in Pak

Son of Swat peace negotiator killed in Pak

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The son of Sufi Muhammad, a hardline cleric who negotiated the controversial peace deal between Pakistani authorities and Taliban, has been killed in shelling in the Dir district of North Western Frontier Province, where security forces are conducting operations against the militants. Kifayatullah, the son of Sufi Muhammad, was killed while another relative was injured in the shelling at the cleric's hometown of Maidan in Dir.

PICS: Mbappe salvages draw for France; Croatia win

PICS: Mbappe salvages draw for France; Croatia win

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

A round-up of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a 'very high-security' cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The JD-U, may be the BJP's partner for now. But it is a party at all only because of Nitish Kumar. The day Nitish Kumar exits, the JD-U will split into hundreds of pieces. Obviously, Prashant Kishor is setting himself up as the vessel that will collect all the pieces and put them together in some sort of political instrument, explains Aditi Phadnis.

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

PIX: Qualifier Raducanu wins US Open women's singles crown

PIX: Qualifier Raducanu wins US Open women's singles crown

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

British qualifier Emma Raducanu beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in a battle of two unseeded teenagers to win the U.S. Open women's title on Saturday.

PIX: Pant's flamboyant ton puts India on top against England

PIX: Pant's flamboyant ton puts India on top against England

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Rishabh Pant scored a spectacular 101 as India ended Day 2 in the fourth Test against England on 294-7.

Nobel laureate Malala's attackers get 25 years jail term

Nobel laureate Malala's attackers get 25 years jail term

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The court found 4 of the accused guilty and handed down the 25 year sentence.

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to give Switzerland a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win, following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra-time, on Monday as they advanced to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals where they will meet Spain.

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic said he was "sad and empty" after a being disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball during his fourth-round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across the city, including on the Yamuna river where patrolling is being conducted on motor boats by the Delhi Police. Anti-terrorist measures are being carried out in view of threat perception and intelligence inputs, they said.

Federer survives match points to beat Monfils

Federer survives match points to beat Monfils

Rediff.com9 May 2019

World number three Roger Federer is playing his first tournament on clay for three years as he prepares for the French Open.

Attack on Malala a WARNING sign for Pak forces

Attack on Malala a WARNING sign for Pak forces

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

The dastardly attack on Malala Yousufzai is a disturbing sign that Taliban militants may be regrouping in Swat valley, warns Tahir Ali

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Malala was dressed in Pakistani salwar kameez and dupatta. She was smiling and looked happy as he was greeted at the airport.

PML-N leader shot dead in northwest Pakistan

PML-N leader shot dead in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Suspected militants shot and killed a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader in the erstwhile Taliban stronghold of Swat in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, police said.

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Right now I'm focused on going to sleep tonight and winning the next Uno match and then tomorrow we focus back on practice and then get ready for the quarter-finals.'

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

US Open Tournament Referee Soeren Friemel said there was "no other option" but to disqualify world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday after he struck a line judge with a ball.

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner who once took a bullet for campaigning for girls' education in Pakistan, was over the moon on Friday after completing her degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Britain's prestigious Oxford University.

ICC Awards: Root Test player of the year; Babar bags ODI award

ICC Awards: Root Test player of the year; Babar bags ODI award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was named the International Cricket Council's ODI Cricketer of the Year following his exploits in 2021 when he scored 405 runs in six games at an average of 67.50.

'He saved me, but I could not save him'

'He saved me, but I could not save him'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

'I am leaving Swat today. I am committed to return to Swat but I cannot come back if there is no peace. I can only use my pen and camera to report the truth if there is peace. Otherwise, I will become another Musa Khankhel and my pen will be silenced.'

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

After an Olympic stumble Novak Djokovic will get a second bite at history in the Big Apple with a calendar year Grand Slam there for the taking at the US Open.

Pak army chief promises jobs to ex-Taliban cadres

Pak army chief promises jobs to ex-Taliban cadres

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani has promised jobs for former Taliban fighters.

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hewitt defers Hall of Fame induction due to travel restrictions

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

With hardline commander Mullah Fazlullah at its helm, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to launch a wave of revenge attacks and ruled out talks with the government.

Pakistan: Awami National Party leader killed in blast

Pakistan: Awami National Party leader killed in blast

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

A leader of the secular Awami National Party was killed and another injured in two roadside bomb attacks in Pakistan's restive northwest on Sunday, the latest in a string of strikes by the Taliban against the party's workers ahead of the May 11 polls.

PIX: Pucovski, Labuschagne give Australia upperhand

PIX: Pucovski, Labuschagne give Australia upperhand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Australia looked destined for their biggest score of the series against India after a half century from debutant opener Will Pucovski helped them to 166 for two at the end of the rain-disrupted first day of the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Three men arrested for attack on Pak girl Malala

Three men arrested for attack on Pak girl Malala

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

In an "important breakthrough", three men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the near-fatal attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai in Swat, a former stronghold of the Taliban in northwest Pakistan, police said on Friday.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

Former Pak senator named accused in Sikh lawmaker murder case

Former Pak senator named accused in Sikh lawmaker murder case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Former senator Amarjeet Malhotra has been included in the list of suspects involved in the killing of Singh, 52, who was the Special Assistant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on minority affairs.

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Chelsea kept alive their remote Premier League title chances with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, set on their way by an exquisite strike from Hakim Ziyech which was quickly followed up by a Thiago Silva header.

Hina Khan, Pakistan's next Malala?

Hina Khan, Pakistan's next Malala?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Weeks after teen education campaigner Malala Yousufzai was attacked by the Taliban for advocating girls' right to education, another school girl from Swat, who raised her voice publicly against Taliban atrocities in the Malakand Valley, has claimed to be on the Taliban's hit list

SPEAK UP! Pakistan. Before it is too LATE

SPEAK UP! Pakistan. Before it is too LATE

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Malala Yusufzai shooting reveals yet again how Pakistan is held hostage to religious bigotry, warns A Jillani.