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Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

He was among the 13 people, including Muslim clerics, who had gone to Kejriwal's Janata Darbar with a request to increase the salary provided by the Waqf Board.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Radicalism is a common threat: 9/11 mosque leader

Radicalism is a common threat: 9/11 mosque leader

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Imam Abdul Rauf, who is heading plans to build a Muslim community centre near the site of attacks of 9/11 attacks in New York, asked the followers of all faiths to join hands against radicalism, which he says exists in all religions.

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

"We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than al-Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims," Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said in a question-and-answer session at Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in 2005.

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Shinwari rattled the top order as he scalped three of the opening five wickets.

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Rediff.com2 May 2021

'Didi' became the real 'Dada' as she got past the post, on a wheelchair and a foot in cast, a souvenir from the Nandigram battle against former protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari.

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers left 27 dead, according to news agent AFP.

'Former Pak players willing to work in toilets'

'Former Pak players willing to work in toilets'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Tanveer gained a lot of prominence due to his controversial comments since becoming a full time expert and cricket analyst on television channels.

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'He is a really exciting talent and probably the guy I am looking forward to seeing the most this summer. I have seen the Aussies a lot and I have seen a lot of the Kiwis, but I am really excited to see him'

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.

Pak: Militant linked to UN office blast arrested

Pak: Militant linked to UN office blast arrested

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Pakistani police on Friday said they had arrested a militant suspected to be linked to several suicide attacks in the country, including on the office of the United Nations food agency in the federal capital of Islamabad in which five persons were killed.

PHOTOS: Thousands say farewell to Saudi's King Abdullah

PHOTOS: Thousands say farewell to Saudi's King Abdullah

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Thousands gathered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to pay their respects to King Abdullah, who died early on Friday.

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

South Africa will need to knock off just 41 runs on Sunday to beat Pakistan in the second Test and take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-test series despite Pakistan providing gallant resistance on the third day at Newlands.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

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.

Naseem leads fightback as Pakistan host first Test in a decade

Naseem leads fightback as Pakistan host first Test in a decade

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Pakistan's teenage fast bowler Naseem Shah led the hosts' recovery against Sri Lanka on a riveting opening day as Test cricket returned to the country on Wednesday for the first time since a militant attack in 2009.

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Arthur described coaching the Pakistan team as a fulfilling period of his career.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

Maulanas to Modi: We are not outsiders in Hindustan

Maulanas to Modi: We are not outsiders in Hindustan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, chief imam of the All India Imam Organisation, who led a delegation of 30 Muslims to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 3, tells Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com how the meeting came about and what was discussed during the 75-minute convivial meet.

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

Rediff.com5 May 2021

On Wednesday, Bengal's own daughter she firmly pitched herself as, was sworn in as the chief minister of the turbulent state for the third successive term amid raging fires of political violence and a rampaging pandemic.

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

A close aide of Imam Bukhari, Dr Zafarul Islam Khan recollects the role played by him for Muslims.

Bangladesh opener Kayes ruled out with injury

Bangladesh opener Kayes ruled out with injury

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Middle-order batsman Mosaddek Hossain called in as replacement

TV serial launched in saas-bahu temple!

TV serial launched in saas-bahu temple!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The 1,000-year-old Sahastrabahu temple is dedicated to mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and the relationship they share.

Bigg Boss: Vishal, Rajev take Sana on a date

Bigg Boss: Vishal, Rajev take Sana on a date

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Here's a recap of the latest episode.

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

'These inhuman people will never find a place in Jammu & Kashmir or hold in any sway over the youth here.'

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman became Pakistan's first double centurion in one-day internationals, when he smashed 210 off 156 deliveries against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.

2nd Test, Day 1 PHOTOS: England on top against Pakistan

2nd Test, Day 1 PHOTOS: England on top against Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

England made a bright start to their second Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Friday, after being hammered at Lord's last week, with Stuart Broad taking two early wickets and the visitors reduced to 68-4 at lunchtime.

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 "American terrorists" were killed after Teheran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'They have got so much talent. And in the last 10 years when they have not been playing home Test matches (for security reasons), they have done a remarkable job to be as competitive as they have and continue to bring on the level of talented players they have.'

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Youths held protests and pelted stones at security forces at several locations in Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

'Exposed': BJP, AAP spar over Shaheen Bagh shooter

'Exposed': BJP, AAP spar over Shaheen Bagh shooter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

In a series of tweets, BJP chief J P Nadda said people of the country and Delhi today have seen the 'dirty face' of AAP. The AAP hit back, questioning the police investigation.

1st Test, Day 3: Shah and Ali slice through Kiwis to put Pakistan in control

1st Test, Day 3: Shah and Ali slice through Kiwis to put Pakistan in control

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Hasan Ali and Yasir Shah claimed five wickets each against New Zealand to put Pakistan on the brink of victory on day three of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Bukhari backs Cong; says communalism bigger threat than corruption

Bukhari backs Cong; says communalism bigger threat than corruption

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday declared his support to Congress saying it will "strengthen" secularism and termed communalism as "bigger threat" to the country than corruption.

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Former American President Bill Clinton will be among those giving a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at an interfaith service in the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the family announced.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

LeT chief's brother deported from US to Pak

LeT chief's brother deported from US to Pak

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Imam Hafiz Muhammad Hamid, Saeed's brother, was deported on Sunday and is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday morning, Daily Times reported from Washington on Monday.

Bakr Eid to be celebrated on December 21

Bakr Eid to be celebrated on December 21

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The announcement was made by chief priests of two prominent mosques in the capital, the Fatehpuri Masjid and the Jama Masjid on Tuesday.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.