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Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a strong push for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, and spoke glowingly of India's ties with the United States, saying the two countries stand at a new dawn in their relationship that will not only shape their destiny but also that of the world.

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

he Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

His fans speak.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener, says Raja

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

8 dead in Mizoram stone quarry collapse, search on for 4 missing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight bodies have been recovered from the debris of a stone quarry that collapsed in south Mizoram's Hnahthial district on Monday, an official said Tuesday.

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Khan took strong exception to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) allegations against him and said the spokesperson of the army's military wing was not even born when he represented Pakistan in the world.

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The day that Russia invaded Ukraine was the day Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Tiger Diaries: When I Met Chota Bheem

Tiger Diaries: When I Met Chota Bheem

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'Almost magically, we suddenly saw the magnificent beast come from around the corner.'

Rahul Gandhi's look-alike '2nd most clicked' at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul Gandhi's look-alike '2nd most clicked' at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Faisal, who hogs the social media in Jammu and Kashmir says people who are unable to meet and click pictures with Rahul Gandhi, take pictures with him.

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Security beefed up in Islamabad amid Imran Khan's assassination rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Section 144 has already been imposed in Islamabad and gatherings have been banned, the Islamabad police spokesperson said on Saturday.

14-day custody for Chinese national facing blasphemy charge in Pakistan

14-day custody for Chinese national facing blasphemy charge in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sent a Chinese national to jail on 14-day judicial remand on blasphemy charges in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after he was arrested on Monday, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers and pictures.

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services.

Celebrity fashion designer found dead in Hyderabad home

Celebrity fashion designer found dead in Hyderabad home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Prathyusha Garimella had top clients from Tollywood, Bollywood and also from other sectors.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Khan had been at loggerheads with Bajwa ever since his ouster from power in April by a no-confidence motion.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

'Look up, darling! A new dawn awaits us'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The White Crow by Neera Maini is an inspiring work of fiction and makes for an interesting read across all ages. We bring you an excerpt from the book.

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

He however clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.

Kashmir's first multiplex screens Lal Singh Chaddha on Day 1

Kashmir's first multiplex screens Lal Singh Chaddha on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the valley's first multiplex in Sonawar area of Srinagar, ending the three-decade wait of the movie buffs to watch their favourite stars on the big screen.

Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

On August 11, two terrorists had attacked an army camp in Rajouri killing four soldiers in a pre-dawn suicide strike that marked the return of 'fidayeen' to Jammu and Kashmir after more than three years.

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Pak-occupied Kashmir's 'premier' resigns after revolt in ruling party

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Niazi, hand-picked by his party chief Imran Khan, resigned on Thursday after 25 lawmakers of his party moved a resolution of no-confidence motion against him to replace him with party's regional president Sardar Tanveer Ilyas.