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26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the 'Grey' list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody's, S&P and Fitch.

'If you want to arrest me...go for it': Hafiz Saeed dares Pak govt

'If you want to arrest me...go for it': Hafiz Saeed dares Pak govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

"We will emerge more strongly if you try to suppress us," said Saeed.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A MiG-21 combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday crashed near Uttarlai airport in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but the pilot managed to eject safely. The plane was on a routine sortie and the incident occurred at around 11.30 am, when the pilot was preparing for landing. The pilot, Flying Officer Amit, ejected safely, a defence ministry spokesperson said.A court of inquiry has been ordered, he said.

JuD charity wing wins goodwill with relief work

JuD charity wing wins goodwill with relief work

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The Falahi Insaniat Foundation, a sister organisation of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa, is milking the most out of the recent floods in Pakistan and the government's slow placed work.

India back to Group Zone after losing WG play-off to Japan

India back to Group Zone after losing WG play-off to Japan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Vishnu Vardhan made an impressive Davis Cup debut but lost the must-win first reverse singles of the play-off tie to Kei Nishikori in Tokyo on Sunday. The result relegated India to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I and catapulted Japan to World Group for the first time since 1985.

Troubled Togo threatened with suspension

Troubled Togo threatened with suspension

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Togo were threatened with an international ban on Monday unless their soccer federation holds elections by early next month.

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Champion Roger Federer will be number one seed for next week's Wimbledon championships despite being overtaken in the world rankings by Rafael Nadal. Federer, who claimed a sixth Wimbledon title in the absence of the injured Nadal last year, has benefited from the All England Club's unique seeding policy that takes in grasscourt pedigree and does not always stick rigidly to world rankings.

Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Swede Martin Hansson, who was at the centre of France's controversial World Cup qualification, was named Friday among the 30 referees for the finals in South Africa in June.

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 -- Abdul Rauf Asghar, Ibrahim Athar and Yusuf Azhar -- have also been named in the list, prepared under provisions of the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Malik to lead Pakistan in T20 against Australia

Malik to lead Pakistan in T20 against Australia

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Beneficiary of the ball-biting episode that earned Shahid Afridi a two-match ban, former captain Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan in Friday's one-off Twenty20 International against Australia in Melbourne.

Hafiz Saeed remains defiant; protests in Pakistan

Hafiz Saeed remains defiant; protests in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed's detention may help ease India-Pakistan tension, media reports in Islamabad said on Tuesday even as supporters of the Mumbai attack mastermind launched protests across major cities against the government's decision which they say was taken under pressure from the US and India.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Whether Kashmir or anywhere else, whether in peace or in war, pay commissions or no pay commissions, hollowness and shortages notwithstanding, the Indian Army -- and Sekin Fif -- will always be there to keep India together.'

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Harbhajan Singh's 6/102 are now the best by an Indian bowler against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, outstripping Venkatash Prasad's 5 for 72 at Kandy in 2001-02.

China executes banker for taking bribes

China executes banker for taking bribes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A former official of the state-run Agricultural Bank of China has been executed for taking bribes and embezzling US$ 1.97 million.

More rural mobiles than fixed-line

More rural mobiles than fixed-line

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

It is not the urban centres alone that are powering India's phenomenal growth in mobile telephony. Data on rural telephony, compiled by the telecom regulator, shows people in villages are subscribing to mobile services in large numbers

Sania in doubles quarters, Paes advances in mixed

Sania in doubles quarters, Paes advances in mixed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

She crashed out of the mixed event after a straight-set loss in the last-eight stage.

Pak demands India's removal from FATF's review body

Pak demands India's removal from FATF's review body

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The report said India continues to experience attacks by 'Pakistan-based terrorists'.

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

A statement issued by the Interior Ministry also said the crackdown on Jaish 'has been taken in line with the decision of the NSC meeting'.

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

UEFA ordered the investigation after the clubs expressed their unhappiness with the distribution of finances.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

26 dead, 17 missing in cloudburst in Himachal

26 dead, 17 missing in cloudburst in Himachal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

The victims, from Jharkhand and Nepal, were engaged in the Rohtang tunnel construction project.

Argentina hold India with late goal

Argentina hold India with late goal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

The draw gave India the fourth position in Group B in the Olympic men's hockey tournament.

Flintoff takes 4-44, Proteas stumble

Flintoff takes 4-44, Proteas stumble

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Rookie Ashok Kumar strung together a hat-trick of birdies on his closing holes, to leap into the joint-lead alongside defending champion Vivek Bhandari and Shamim Khan at three-under 69 after the opening round.

Pakistan lists Hafiz Saeed under anti-terrorism act

Pakistan lists Hafiz Saeed under anti-terrorism act

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Saeed and the four men added to the fourth schedule of the ATA were also placed under house arrest on January 30 in Lahore amid an angry uproar from his party and political allies.

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Saeed had confirmed that his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawah would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the Milli Muslim League.

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Saeed's three-month detention period was to expire on Sunday night.

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers of legal, administrative, investigative and financial regimes, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Pakistan's decision to ban media coverage of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Jamaatud Dawa and its front Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation and other outlawed groups was part of a commitment given to United States President Barack Obama by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his recent visit, a media report said on Wednesday.

Pakistan admits Hafiz Saeed's JuD is Lashkar wing; bans media coverage

Pakistan admits Hafiz Saeed's JuD is Lashkar wing; bans media coverage

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

"The JuD and the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation are the other wings of Lashkar-e-Taiba," the PEMRA notification said.

FATF condemns Pulwama attack; says Pak failed to curb terror finance

FATF condemns Pulwama attack; says Pak failed to curb terror finance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The Paris-headquartered FATF said Pakistan should continue to work on implementing its action plan to address its strategic deficiencies

Hafiz Saeed put under house arrest in Lahore

Hafiz Saeed put under house arrest in Lahore

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Punjab government's action comes amidst pressure from the Trump administration to act against terror.

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Pakistan has quietly banned Tehreek-e-Azaadi Jammu and Kashmir, a new front for Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawa, as international pressure on the country grew, including from a global watchdog, to combat terror and its funding.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.