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Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Pak govt to rebuild banned JuD's Muridke HQ destroyed in Indian strike

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Pakistan claims it was a mosque and an educational complex that were hit in the strikes at Muridke, located at about 40 km from Lahore.

'It's Time To Target The Terror Masterminds'

'It's Time To Target The Terror Masterminds'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'We should not just react when a terror attack happens on our soil.' 'Our approach should be continuous and a launch pad should be destroyed the moment it comes up.'

Pak sought ceasefire after losing 35-40 soldiers: DGMO

Pak sought ceasefire after losing 35-40 soldiers: DGMO

Rediff.com11 May 2025

India on Sunday said it inflicted tremendous losses to the Pakistan military, including downing its fighter jets featuring latest technologies and damaging key military installations close to even capital Islamabad, during the three-day confrontation between the two sides.

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent drone attacks on Indian cities and civilian infrastructure, calling it a "deranged fantasy" and a desperate attempt to deceive the world. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also accused Pakistan of attacking religious sites, including a gurdwara in Amritsar, in an attempt to give a communal color to the situation. Misri criticized Pakistan's "blatantly farcical denial" of the attacks and said the country is resorting to disinformation tactics.

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Rediff.com22 May 2025

A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital on Wednesday evening. The incidents occurred amid sudden changes in weather in Delhi, as a rainy storm marked by hail wrecked havoc across the city, throwing traffic out of gear as far as Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, and Delhi-Gurugram roads and uprooting several trees.

No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that Pakistan team has two factions -- one led by skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is under Shaheen Shah Afridi's control.

'India definitely downed a few Pakistani planes'

'India definitely downed a few Pakistani planes'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian military also acknowledged suffering some losses but declined to provide the details as the operations are going on.

Coach Yousuf reverses decision, to travel for NZ tour

Coach Yousuf reverses decision, to travel for NZ tour

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Yousuf, who was appointed batting coach for the tour, will leave with the squad on Wednesday for the five T20 Internationals and three ODIs.

Pak rebuilding destroyed terror camps with IMF aid: Rajnath

Pak rebuilding destroyed terror camps with IMF aid: Rajnath

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India on Friday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its $1 billion assistance to Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad could use it for terror funding.

Top terrorists among over 100 killed in Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Top terrorists among over 100 killed in Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, were eliminated during Operation Sindoor on May 7, the Indian military said on Sunday.

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Even today, though my hair looks different, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' I think it's going to follow me to the grave.'

Operation Sindoor: India avenges Pahalgam as missiles hit sites in Pak, Pok

Operation Sindoor: India avenges Pahalgam as missiles hit sites in Pak, Pok

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In a strong retaliation to the Pahalgam massacre, India's armed forces early Wednesday destroyed nine terror sites including that of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) using deep strike missiles in a 25-minute-long 'measured and non-escalatory' mission.

Woman jumps from moving rickshaw to escape drunk driver

Woman jumps from moving rickshaw to escape drunk driver

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A woman jumped from a moving autorickshaw to save herself from the drunk driver on Thursday night in Bengaluru, her husband said.

Operation Sindoor: 'Don't Mess With India'

Operation Sindoor: 'Don't Mess With India'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

'This strike has certainly enhanced your image.' 'Otherwise, people would have called you a damp squib, capable of doing nothing except talking big.'

Telangana polls: We will field properly and win on this pitch, says Azhar

Telangana polls: We will field properly and win on this pitch, says Azhar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Asked about him sticking with the Congress since he got the parliamentary polls ticket from Moradabad in 2009, he said loyalty is very important to him since the beginning.

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The National Investigation Agency has charge sheeted Dilawar Iqbal -- a right-hand man of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar Alvi -- and Kupwara-resident Mohammed Ubaid Malik for allegedly conspiring to disturb the peace and communal harmony of Jammu and Kashmir by attacking security forces, officials said on Wednesday.

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'From being a kid who started as a leg-spinner to becoming a mainstay in the Test batting line-up, I had the loveliest moments of my life that I will cherish forever.

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pakistan selectors want Babar Azam to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Sachin Tendulkar

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday was called off

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The source, however, disputed Fakhar's tone and said one of the newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to length with Babar on Saturday and explained to him the decision to rest him for the two Tests.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

Azhar rings in birthday with Sania and Family

Azhar rings in birthday with Sania and Family

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Mohammad Azharuddin turns a year older on Tuesday, February 8.

Azhar hits ton, Pakistan dominate Australia on Day 2

Azhar hits ton, Pakistan dominate Australia on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Azhar Ali hit his fourth Test ton against Australia as Pakistan piled on 476-4 before declaring

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the deputy chief of the Pakistan-based terror group, in the second such move by Beijing in less than two months.

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With the three-match Test series poised at 1-1 and the decisive third match, beginning here from Thursday, both the teams seemed to be unclear about the pitch's nature.

Bigg Boss 18: Who Is Nyrraa Banerji?

Bigg Boss 18: Who Is Nyrraa Banerji?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

She's gorgeous, she talented but Nyrraa Banerji is having a tough time finding her footing in Bigg Boss 18.

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with four wickets apiece for the hosts with a brilliant display of reverse-swing bowling on a pitch offering variable bounce.

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie on Wednesday confirmed the PCB's decision to strip him of powers in selection matters, much against the assurance of a free-hand that he was promised of while taking charge of the team.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

Pulwama attack accused dies of heart attack in Jammu hospital

Pulwama attack accused dies of heart attack in Jammu hospital

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

A 32-year-old man chargesheeted in the deadly terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district five years ago has died of a heart attack in the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu, officials said.

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Pakistan's new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB's new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads or the playing eleven, according to a source in the board.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Mushfiqur made 191 and forged a 196-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77) for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh posted their highest total against Pakistan