News for 'Swat'

BJP leader, four others held in Ballia murder case

BJP leader, four others held in Ballia murder case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The Uttar Pradesh Police had said on Saturday that it would invoke the stringent National Security Act and Gangster Act against those accused in the killing of the 46-year-old man.

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Sincere request to the Nobel winner, to spend some time speaking with the minorities of Pakistan'

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Remember these 5 moments when you wanted to yell, scream, whoop, shout, cringe?

'Peshawar school massacre masterminded killed in air strike'

'Peshawar school massacre masterminded killed in air strike'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Tehreek-e-Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah, who masterminded the Peshawar school massacre, was believed to be killed after being seriously hit in air strikes in Pakistan's restive Khyber tribal area over the weekend.

Amethi: The house where the Gandhis live

Amethi: The house where the Gandhis live

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

'I know a lot of gossip, but I will take these secrets to my grave,' Majid, who owns a paan-beedi shop across the road from the guesthouse that Rahul Gandhi stays at in Munshiganj when he visits Amethi, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Pak Taliban defends attacks on politicians

Pak Taliban defends attacks on politicians

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has defended its attacks on politicians, claiming its fighters were targeting liberal political parties for their secular ideology and support for military operations.

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Thornton Police said 'it was not an active shooter' but advised people to stay away from the area.

Malala gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

Malala gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban assassination attempt last year, on Wednesday received the EU's Sakharov human rights prize at a ceremony in Strasbourg.

Party-poopers Bayern triumph in Club World Cup

Party-poopers Bayern triumph in Club World Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Bayern Munich swatted aside Raja Casablanca 2-0 in a one-sided Club World Cup final on Saturday that did little to boost the credibility of a tournament which struggled to an anti-climax.

PHOTOS: Terrorists attack Air Force Base in Punjab's Pathankot

PHOTOS: Terrorists attack Air Force Base in Punjab's Pathankot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The terrorists launched an attack on the Indian Air Force base in Punjab's Pathankot.

Three shot at high school at Pittsburgh; cops look for gunman

Three shot at high school at Pittsburgh; cops look for gunman

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

According to media reports, three people were shot near Brashear High School in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Bengaluru has seven eye-catching trucks.

EPL Preview: Can Liverpool go through entire season unbeaten?

EPL Preview: Can Liverpool go through entire season unbeaten?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Liverpool have the joint biggest lead in top-flight history at this stage of the campaign and no team has ever failed to win the title with an advantage of this size. Already there is talk of Liverpool going through the league entire season unbeaten -- matching the 'The Invincibles' of Arsenal in 2003/04 and Preston North End in 1888/89.

Taliban leader writes to Malala, invokes 'Gandhiji'

Taliban leader writes to Malala, invokes 'Gandhiji'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

A former Pakistan Air Force member-turned Taliban commander has invoked Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus and Lord Buddha in a letter to teen activist Malala Yousufzai, asking her to return home and "use" her pen for Islam.

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, said 15-year-old Malala would continue her rehabilitation at her family's temporary English home before undergoing major reconstructive surgery in a few weeks.

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Real coach Zinedine Zidane left out Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in a largely second-string side but not even the injection of youth could breathe life into his team until Asensio's late goal ended a run of three games without a win.

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Courtesy of AB de Villiers's late blitz, RCB smashed as many as 64 runs from the last three overs to finish on a huge 202 for three in their 20 overs.

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Mullah Fazlullah, the militant commander who ordered the assassination of teenage activist Malala Yusufzai, was today named by the Pakistani Taliban as its new chief to replace Hakimullah Mehsud, killed in a US drone strike last week.

Rights activists live dangerously in Pakistan

Rights activists live dangerously in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Marvi Sirmed takes up issues that are considered 'oversensitive' in Pakistan. That's enough reason for her to be on the hit-list of extremists, writes Tahir Ali

Unstoppable Sharapova's record-breaking run at Aus Open

Unstoppable Sharapova's record-breaking run at Aus Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Maria Sharapova's biggest challenge to achieving her second Australian Open title, apart from Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams, could actually be between her ears.

Taliban threaten fresh attacks in Pakistan

Taliban threaten fresh attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Pakistani Taliban militants based in Afghanistan have threatened fresh attacks in Pakistan that will target anyone supporting the United States and promoting American interests in the region.

Zardari visits Malala in Birmingham hospital

Zardari visits Malala in Birmingham hospital

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has met Malala Yousufzai in a United Kingdom hospital, describing the 15-year-old rights activist shot by the Taliban as a 'remarkable girl'.

After historic Nobel win, 'Malala zindabad' chants break out in Pakistan

After historic Nobel win, 'Malala zindabad' chants break out in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Hundreds of people in Swat, the picturesque home district of Malala Yousafzai, on Wednesday lauded the teenage global icon and peace activist for jointly winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Singh admits using banned medicine to speed recovery

Singh admits using banned medicine to speed recovery

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Former World No 1 golfer Vijay Singh has admitted using deer antler spray, but says he was unaware the extract contained an insulin-like growth factor that is banned by the PGA Tour.

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

When Pakistan announced that the ten gunmen behind the bloody assault on Malala Yousafzai, who spoke out against Taliban oppression of female education, had been sentenced to 25 years in jail, many thought justice had been served. But that wasn't the case.

Pak announces $1 million bounty for Taliban leader

Pak announces $1 million bounty for Taliban leader

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has announced a one million dollar bounty on Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of Tehrik-e-Taliban who is behind the attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai. "This conspiracy assassination plan was made across the border in Afghanistan. Of course, (by) Mullah Fazlullah, who had fled when we took action in Malakand Swat," Malik saod.

Pak announces Rs 1 crore for info on Malala's attackers

Pak announces Rs 1 crore for info on Malala's attackers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Pakistani authorities on Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for information leading to the capture of the militants who attempted to kill teenaged rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot and seriously injured in the former Taliban stronghold of Swat.

Malala Yousufzai attack exposed extremist mindset: Kayani

Malala Yousufzai attack exposed extremist mindset: Kayani

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Pakistan's army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Wednesday visited a teenage rights activist grievously injured by Taliban militants as he warned that the "heinous" attack on the girl had clearly exposed the "extremist mindset" confronting the nation.

Malala, Obama among people who mattered in 2012

Malala, Obama among people who mattered in 2012

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, rediff.com takes a look at the international personalities who hit headlines around the world.

Svitolina to face Barty in WTA Finals showdown

Svitolina to face Barty in WTA Finals showdown

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Holder Elina Svitolina will face world number one Ash Barty in the end-of-season WTA Finals showpiece on Sunday after they got past Belinda Bencic and Karolina Pliskova respectively in the semi-finals at Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.

Pakistan Taliban beheads 12 soldiers

Pakistan Taliban beheads 12 soldiers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Pakistani Taliban have beheaded 12 soldiers captured during a recent attack on a security check post in the restive Bajaur tribal region and released a video showing their severed heads, a militant spokesman said on Friday.

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The horrific attack on CST on November 26, 2008 has forced RPF personnel to be more vigilant and prepared for known and unknown threats, Inspector General of Police Anil Sharma says.

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mirza Tatlic fatally shot Naren Prabhu, a Silicon Valley tech executive, and his wife at their home in San Jose.

German train attacker vowed 'revenge on the infidels'

German train attacker vowed 'revenge on the infidels'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The teen had received a word that a friend had died in his home country days before. He vowed in a note that he would 'take revenge on these infidels'.

Pak hunting for 3 suspects in Malala case: Rehman Malik

Pak hunting for 3 suspects in Malala case: Rehman Malik

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Pakistani police are on the look out for two youths suspected of shooting 15-year-old education activist Malala Yousufzai, and the prime suspect who drove them to the scene, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'

No shaving beards, no mobiles: Taliban 'moral' police

No shaving beards, no mobiles: Taliban 'moral' police

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The Pakistani Taliban have introduced "moral policing" in parts of northeastern Afghanistan in a bid to enforce their puritanical version of Islam, Afghan police officials have said.

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.