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No terror group will be allowed to derail talks: Pak defence minister

No terror group will be allowed to derail talks: Pak defence minister

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

"No terrorist organisation will be allowed to derail the dialogue process between Pakistan and India," Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif was quoted as saying by the Radio Pakistan on Saturday.

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

India, Pak hold Indus Water Commission talks after 2 yrs

India, Pak hold Indus Water Commission talks after 2 yrs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

During the meeting, Pakistan was expected to highlight concerns about the three Indian hydro projects being built on the rivers flowing to Pakistan.

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Nortje, Markram among players nominated for CSA top awards.

Dhoni's CSK suspend training as IPL postponed

Dhoni's CSK suspend training as IPL postponed

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Chennai Super Kings' practice sessions was suspended in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the IPL franchise announced on Friday. The three-time IPL champions had commenced training from March 2 at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu getting down to work.

Spot-fixing: Butt gets two-and-a-half years jail; Asif one

Spot-fixing: Butt gets two-and-a-half years jail; Asif one

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Judge Justice Cooke ruled at London's Southwark Crown Court on Thursday that the three disgraced Pakistan cricketers convicted of spot-fixing should go to jail.

3rd Test: Gritty Azhar Ali leads Pakistan out of trouble

3rd Test: Gritty Azhar Ali leads Pakistan out of trouble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Azhar, who finished the day unbeaten on 62 off 169 balls, helped Pakistan recover from the loss of two early wickets to trail New Zealand by 135 runs with seven wickets remaining.

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Contradicting Asif's claim, the office of the Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Haneef Atmar issued a statement saying there was no mention or reference of India or an Indian citizen during his meeting with the Pakistani foreign minister on September 21 in New York.

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Ceasefire violations are still taking place in Uri and Rajouri sectors, Army sources said.

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's astute captaincy will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest weapon against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders, whose troika of top-notch spinners promise to hold the aces in the high-octane Indian Premier League final in Dubai on Friday.

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Operating like a well-oiled unit, Chennai Super Kings will start as overwhelming favourites when they clash with struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

India denies Pak claim it shot down 2 IAF jets

India denies Pak claim it shot down 2 IAF jets

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Defence sources that they were verifying reports that an F16 Pakistani jet had crashed in Lam Valley across the Line of Control.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

Tainted Butt hits century on domestic comeback after ban

Tainted Butt hits century on domestic comeback after ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt hit a century as he and fast bowler Mohammad Asif returned to competitive cricket on Sunday after serving five-year bans for spot-fixing.

Pak hockey fraternity mourns Balbir Singh Sr

Pak hockey fraternity mourns Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Asif Bajwa also condoled the death of Singh.

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amir Nizami, son of one of the clerics, said they will be picking them from the airport and will go to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.

Salman Butt deserves a recall, believes Waqar Younis

Salman Butt deserves a recall, believes Waqar Younis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis believes that tainted left-handed batsman Salman Butt, who served a five-year ban for his involvement in 2010 spot-fixing scandal, should be recalled to the national team on the basis of his current form. Waqar, who was Pakistan's coach during the infamous Lord's Test in 2010, when Butt was found guilty of orchestrating the delivery of no-balls from fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, said he was he was in favour of Butt returning based on his recent domestic form.

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Capitals were the best team in the league and their 20-point finish at the group stage was an indication of their consistent performances which didn't dip due to the COVID-19 forced break. CSK, over the years, have been in final eight times and won on three occasions which speak volumes of the team's ability to lift their game just when it's required most.

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Named among probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament.

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that India was waging a proxy war against his nation trough terrorism.

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Friday declared three family members of late gangster Iqbal Mirchi as 'fugitive economic offenders' under the provisions of a criminal law by the same name, official sources said.

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Set on fire after failed gang-rape attempt: Shahjahanpur student

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A college student who was found without clothes and severely burnt lying along a national highway in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh has claimed she was set on fire after a failed attempt to gang-rape her, police said on Wednesday.

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned India that it will suffer "heavy losses" which it would "remember for decades" if it tries to "impose" a war on his country.

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Tillerson said that he believed that the US has a partner in Pakistan.

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

"I think it's clear to me that the ISI has connections with terrorist groups," General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'No one knows Pak and understands Pak better than China,' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

When SRK attended a sangeet

When SRK attended a sangeet

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wedding festivities in Bollywood...

Chakravyuh review

Chakravyuh review

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

A start has been made to the Chakravyuh franchise and it is quite satisfying, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

According to Pakistani media reports, other names that have been doing rounds are for interim prime minister are: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Kohli vs Dhoni as table toppers RCB take on CSK

Kohli vs Dhoni as table toppers RCB take on CSK

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The in-form Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore takes on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown in Mumbai on Sunday with two points and momentum at stake.

Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A madrassa teacher from Bengaluru has been arrested by Delhi Police for suspected links with Al Qaeda, making it the fourth arrest in its ongoing operation against the terror outfit.

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

On his 45th birthday, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist of AB Baby's 10 grooviest tracks

Pakistan defence minister falls for fake news, makes nuclear threat to Israel

Pakistan defence minister falls for fake news, makes nuclear threat to Israel

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

A report in the New York Times said a fake news story prompted Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to threaten to go nuclear.

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected near International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector on November 22.

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.

Deepika Padukone, modern-day Madhubala?

Deepika Padukone, modern-day Madhubala?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The actrss pays tribute to the late legend in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'