News for 'arif'

Kalam's poems now in Urdu

Kalam's poems now in Urdu

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Engineer poet Shakil Shifai, who authored the book titled 'Mera Safar' from the English version of 'My Journey' recited one of the poems of the book in Urdu after presenting it to the President.

Ayodhya attack: Identity of all militants estd

Ayodhya attack: Identity of all militants estd

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Security agencies have been able to establish the identity of the remaining three of the five Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists who carried out a suicide attack on the Ayodhya complex on July five.

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2005

India went down 0-3 in the concluding match in Lahore.

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Aveek Sen on how the Lashkar e Tayiba looks at the world while focusing on India and Afghanistan.

FIRST LOOK: The newest Kapoor grandson on the block

FIRST LOOK: The newest Kapoor grandson on the block

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Actors Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth and filmmaker Arif Ali make their Bollywood debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.

Like Gudia, she also chose her first husband

Like Gudia, she also chose her first husband

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Sadapyari's first husband Mewalal went to work in Delhi, till he mysteriously disappeared...

Parineeti to team up with Rani Mukerji, Madhuri Dixit?

Parineeti to team up with Rani Mukerji, Madhuri Dixit?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Rameez Raja on way out?

Rameez Raja on way out?

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Reports said the Pakistan Cricket Board CEO is likely to be replaced by a retired bureaucrat.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

Imam who challenged PM over use of lal batti sacked

Imam who challenged PM over use of lal batti sacked

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Imam said it was his right to use the red beacon.

5 killed in Pak shelling in J&K

5 killed in Pak shelling in J&K

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's petition seeking Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's disqualification in connection with the 'Panama Papers' leaks has been sent to the Election Commission, the National Assembly Speaker said on Saturday.

Bangla court sentences 26 to death for Narayanganj killing

Bangla court sentences 26 to death for Narayanganj killing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Hossain was extradited from India. He had fled the country to evade the trial. He was the mastermind of the murder of seven persons.

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid a raging controversy over the introduction of lessons from the Bhagawad Gita in school textbooks, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today his government has withdrawn the notification issued in this regard.

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Pressure is mounting on Reliance Infrastructure to change the name of metro rail project, with a senior minister in the Congress-NCP led Maharashtra government joining the chorus of Opposition leaders making similar demand.

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Four militants, including three of Hizbul Mujahideen, were on Monday killed in two gunfights during search operations in the Kashmir valley, officials said.

Rocket launcher seized in Bhavnagar

Rocket launcher seized in Bhavnagar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

It was hidden in a house in a communally sensitive area of the city.

Just Rs 2,000 fine for molesting 5-yr-old

Just Rs 2,000 fine for molesting 5-yr-old

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

The 22-year-old man had lured the child from her house to a nearby dhobi ghat by promising to buy her some sweets.

It will be South Asian Games

It will be South Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The change is 'because the word federation in SAF stopped short of putting proper emphasis on the event'.

Turkey try out new blood for Dubai tournament

Turkey try out new blood for Dubai tournament

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The Turkish coach Senol Gunes is seeking new options as he prepares for a Euro 2004 qualifier against England in April.

Lashkar terrorist killed in Delhi

Lashkar terrorist killed in Delhi

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Arif had been staying in Delhi for some time, police said, adding some arms and ammunition had been recovered from him.

Beef ban petitions to come up for final hearing in HC tomorrow

Beef ban petitions to come up for final hearing in HC tomorrow

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Bombay high court has posted for final hearing on Wednesday a bunch of petitions challenging the beef ban legislation in Maharashtra.

Debjit out of danger

Debjit out of danger

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The former India skipper collided with Persita Tangerang's Zaenal Arif in East Bengal's ASEAN Championships quarter-final.

Is Gulliver's Travels vulgar?

Is Gulliver's Travels vulgar?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

A review of syllabus conducted by Punjab University in Lahore finds the works of Alexander Pope, Vikram Seth and W H Auden 'vulgar and containing sexual connotations'.

How a Hollywood film inspired security forces to hunt down Abu Dujana

How a Hollywood film inspired security forces to hunt down Abu Dujana

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Hollywood blockbuster 'Zero Dark Thirty', it is learnt, played in the minds of security officials when they got tip of top LeT terrorist.

Nirupam threatens self-immolation if power tariffs aren't reduced in Mumbai

Nirupam threatens self-immolation if power tariffs aren't reduced in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday threatened to immolate himself if his demand for reduction in power tariff in Mumbai was not accepted.

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

He said the militant was killed in a pre-dawn encounter in Dhaka and was named in a police list as Shariful or Sharif, but he previously used several other names like Sakib alias Saleh alias Arif alias Hadi-1.

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

India and Pakistan must reform their institutions of governance to accelerate economic growth on a sustained basis for poverty reduction, lawmakers and experts from both the countries attending a meeting in Dubai said notwithstanding the chill in bilateral ties.

Does Owaisi hold sway over Muslim voters?

Does Owaisi hold sway over Muslim voters?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

In 2014, young Muslims became Owaisi fans. But five years of BJP rule and a weakening Opposition have drawn older Muslims too towards the AIMIM chief. Not enough, though.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Congress's Mumbai unit president Sanjay Nirupam also told reporters that the party was planning to hold discussions with like-minded parties for a common candidate in mayor's election.

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Rohatgi's submission came when the court asked him what are the remedies for a Muslim man to come out of a marriage if such practices are struck down.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Maharashtra government's decision to hand over all the cases against underworld don Chhota Rajan to the Central Bureau of Investigation has not gone down well with the Mumbai Police with several senior officials criticising the move stating that it has raised doubts over their ability.

HC to hear petitions challenging beef ban in Maha from Dec 5

HC to hear petitions challenging beef ban in Maha from Dec 5

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it would start hearing from December 5 all the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the beef ban legislation in Maharashtra.

Bombay HC judge recuses himself from hearing on PILs against beef ban

Bombay HC judge recuses himself from hearing on PILs against beef ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A division bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday declined to hear a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the beef ban legislation in Maharashtra after one of the judges recused himself from hearing them.

Jwala moves court over BAI's life ban threat

Jwala moves court over BAI's life ban threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Embattled shuttler Jwala Gutta moved the Delhi high court on Wednesday against the Badminton Association of India after its disciplinary committee recommended a life ban on her for an alleged code of conduct breach in the Indian Badminton League.

Imran Khan booked under anti-terror act again

Imran Khan booked under anti-terror act again

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Pakistani police have registered yet another FIR under terrorism charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan and other party leaders for allegedly inciting people to attack a close aide of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family in Punjab province.