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A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Afghanistan cannot be at peace until the Pashtuns regain their pre-eminent role in the country's governance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A soldier's song

A soldier's song

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

A tribute to General Indar Jit Rikhye, soldier turned peacemaker.

Bangladesh identifies masterminds of Dhaka attack

Bangladesh identifies masterminds of Dhaka attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

"The government has identified the masterminds of the two attacks, they will be exposed to justice," Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said.

Buying a house? Wait for a while!

Buying a house? Wait for a while!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Current market prices are on a peak and interest rates jacking up. It will be prudent to wait and watch before you buy your house, says Knight Frank honcho Gulam Zia.

India wants a strong and stable Bangladesh

India wants a strong and stable Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The two countries also signed trade agreements.

Zol, Samson hit tons as India beat Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup

Zol, Samson hit tons as India beat Pakistan to lift U-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

India skipper Vijay Zol (100) and Sanju Samson (100) scored contrasting centuries as India colts posted a comprehensive 40-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan to clinch the Under-19 Asia Cup title in Sharjah.

Advani invited to visit Pak Krishna temple

Advani invited to visit Pak Krishna temple

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mushtaq Victor said that another building where a temple was reported to have existed, had been demolished to make place for a commercial plaza.

SAARC Summit opens in Dhaka

SAARC Summit opens in Dhaka

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

Will challenge spot-fixing charges: Khalid Latif

Will challenge spot-fixing charges: Khalid Latif

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Khalid and his Pakistan and Islamabad United teammate Sharjeel Khan have both now appeared before the tribunal in Lahore and decided to contest the spot-fixing charges against them in the corruption scandal that rocked the Pakistan Super League.

15 die in Bangla factory collapse

15 die in Bangla factory collapse

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Dozens of workers were working inside the garment factory when it suddenly collapsed with a loud noise in Gazipur district near Dhaka.

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The plant is expected to go into production by this year-end with 1,000 tractors.

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Corporate leaders said a stable government at the Centre will help boost infrastructure spend, address agricultural distress, and encouraging employment.

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The Tata Group is looking for investments in Bangladesh's steel, power and fertiliser sectors worth $2billion, a media report said in Dhaka on Saturday.

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold discussions with the government about his $2 billion investment plans in Bangladesh.

No more military coups: Musharraf

No more military coups: Musharraf

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

"The system will ensure that the martial law is never imposed again in the country," he said, while addressing a gathering at the Student Convention in Islamabad on Saturday.

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

It is most unlikely that the US would take kindly to Indian claims of having shot down an F-16. There is too much commercial interest involved, says Col Anil Athale (retd).

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice

Bangladesh rejects charges of harbouring terrorist

Bangladesh rejects charges of harbouring terrorist

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The door is open for any diplomat to verify what the government insists, Bangladeshi officials said.

Infowavz allies with UK co for BPO work

Infowavz allies with UK co for BPO work

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Infowavz International, a Mumbai-based business process outsourcing firm, has signed a strategic partnership with London-based Contact Power Inc for offshore BPO services into the United Kingdom.\n\n\n\n

India refuse Pakistan approach

India refuse Pakistan approach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

PCB chief Zia had said he was hoping the ACF meeting would lead to a breakthrough in cricketing relations between the nations.

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Indian Mujahideen was planning to send letters "soaked with poison" to their targets to kill them, the Delhi Police has told a court here in its charge sheet filed against six suspected men of the terror outfit in a case of allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi.

Bangladesh SC upholds opposition leaders' death sentences

Bangladesh SC upholds opposition leaders' death sentences

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentences handed down to two top opposition leaders convicted for war crimes committed during 1971 independence war against Pakistan, rejecting their final review petitions.

VHP for economic blockade of Bangladesh

VHP for economic blockade of Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday accused the Vajpayee government of failure to put pressure on the Khaleda Zia regime to save minority Hindus from 'growing torture' and threatened to organise a economic blockade of Bangladesh.

Burdwan blast: NIA team to visit Dhaka on Nov 17

Burdwan blast: NIA team to visit Dhaka on Nov 17

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

A team of the National Investigation Agency will be visiting Bangladesh on November 17 to brief the authorities in Dhaka and also seek cooperation of that country to unravel all plans of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terror outfit.

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Pakistan's trump card is that it is the only credible guarantor on the horizon who can reasonably assure the Western world that Afghanistan will not again become the revolving door for international terrorism.' 'Trust Pakistan to play this card optimally,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'When it vanishes as a national force (meaning when it can no longer get sufficient votes to hold onto its symbol, the hand) it will not have been the first large Indian party to die,' says Aakar Patel.

India, Pak for jr ODI tourney

India, Pak for jr ODI tourney

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

A decision to take part in junior tournaments from February 2004 was taken at a meeting of the ACC in London.

'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'With the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Hindus from Pakistan can come to India. They have got a way,' says Gurumukh Jagwani who came to India on his honeymoon, loved the country so much that he stayed back and got Indian citizenship.

PCB plan to host India next year

PCB plan to host India next year

Rediff.com5 May 2003

PCB chief Tauqir Zia said if India first tours Pakistan, it would review its decision on playing in the Asia Cup.

Shoaib Akhtar recalled

Shoaib Akhtar recalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The fast bowler was included in Pakistan's squad for the triangular series in Sri Lanka.\n\n

LeT planning to attack temples: DGP

LeT planning to attack temples: DGP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

J&K Director General of Police A K Suri said the police learnt about the attacks following the arrest of Zia Mustafa, LeT's district commander-cum-finance chief for Anantnag.

Pakistan warns of tour pullout

Pakistan warns of tour pullout

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Pakistan could pull out from December's tour of New Zealand if the Kiwis decide against travelling to Pakistan for the ODI series.

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Moin was added to the list after PCB chief, Tauqir Zia, stepped in to defuse a row between coach Javed Miandad and chief selector Aamir Sohail.

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Shahadat-e-Al-Hikma claimed it has 10,000 commandos and 25,000 fighters working to bring an Islamic revolution.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad