News for 'jahangir'

Police deserter among 4 Jaish operatives held in J-K

Police deserter among 4 Jaish operatives held in J-K

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The SPO-turned-militant had decamped with two AK-47 rifles along with one Jahangir, who has already been arrested.

ED raids in Delhi, UP over alleged religious conversion

ED raids in Delhi, UP over alleged religious conversion

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The officials said several "incriminating" documents have been seized during the searches, which reveal the "large-scale conversion" allegedly carried out by Umar Gautam and his organisations across India.

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

Mumbai cops arrest 4 with Rs 14 cr of charas from Kashmir

Mumbai cops arrest 4 with Rs 14 cr of charas from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Mumbai Police have seized "high quality" charas worth Rs 14.44 crore, which was brought from Kashmir in a car, and arrested a man, his wife, daughter and one other person in this connection, an official said on Tuesday.

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Imran's uncle Jahangir Khan had played for Patiala, then captained by the Punjab CM's father.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Khan, in the same breath, praised the Army, saying "Pakistan needs the Armed forces more than Imran Khan."

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Pak squash great Azam Khan dies of coronavirus in London

Pak squash great Azam Khan dies of coronavirus in London

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Younger brother of the legendary Hashim Khan, Azam is widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world. He left playing due to an Achilles tendon injury and the tragic death of his 14-year old son in 1962.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.

Why target Aurangzeb alone, Mr Kejriwal?

Why target Aurangzeb alone, Mr Kejriwal?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Yes, Aurangzeb was a tyrant who ill-treated his subjects. But was he the only Mughal emperor guilty of this, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

JeM module busted in Jammu ahead of I-Day

JeM module busted in Jammu ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'They were planning collection of arms dropped by drones and supply to active terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kashmir valley; planting a vehicle-based IED in Jammu before 15th August and reconnaissance of important targets in other parts of the country'

3 arrested in Kolkata for links to Pakistan's ISI

3 arrested in Kolkata for links to Pakistan's ISI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on Sunday arrested three persons from the southern part of the city for their alleged links to Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's five months after 8/11. But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe. The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local currency with the aim to cripple the economy of the land.

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

'Pak army still dictating vital policy decisions'

'Pak army still dictating vital policy decisions'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

The Pakistan army is running the foreign policy of the country and dictating vital policy decisions as it continued to be in power in the country, Asma Jahangir, the chief of Pakistan's top rights watchdog, has said.

Mubarakan trailer review: Anil Kapoor rocks

Mubarakan trailer review: Anil Kapoor rocks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

One Anil Kapoor seems more entertaining than two Arjun Kapoors!

Squash legend Roshan Khan dies

Squash legend Roshan Khan dies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Former British Open champion Roshan Khan, father of Jahangir Khan, died at the age of 78 following a prolonged illness.

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

Pak SC wants another case registered against PM

Pak SC wants another case registered against PM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In further trouble for Pakistan Prime Minister, the supreme court on Thursday gave the country's anti-corruption watchdog time till January 30 to file a case against Raja Pervez Ashraf and Interior Minister Rehman Malik over alleged graft in a state-run firm.

Five in UK charged with terrorism offences

Five in UK charged with terrorism offences

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Scotland Yard named the three who travelled to Pakistan for training in terrorism between July 25, 2010 and July 6, 2012 as Richard Dart, 29; Imran Mahmood, 21; and Jahangir Alom, 26.

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Supriyo, who is a playback singer, said the government is trying to clean up the air so that everyone can sing this song from the movie Seeta Aur Geeta.

'India has always been an unequal society'

'India has always been an unequal society'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Growth is the only way poverty can be reduced, says JPMorgan Chase's Jahangir Aziz.

Asma Jehangir to represent Haqqani in Memogate case

Asma Jehangir to represent Haqqani in Memogate case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Leading Pakistani lawyer and rights activist Asma Jahangir has said that she would represent former Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani in the Supreme Court in a case related to the controversial secret memo sent to the American military in May.

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'What we are today witnessing is the final act of the Pakistani army trying to retain its turf,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pakistan's Anna Hazare ends fast

Pakistan's Anna Hazare ends fast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

A Pakistani businessman who was inspired by Indian anti-graft campaigner Anna Hazare to begin a fast unto death against corruption ended his protest on Tuesday after parliamentarians assured him of action on his demands.

Ayodhya fallout: 'Red alert' around temples in Pak

Ayodhya fallout: 'Red alert' around temples in Pak

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Security was stepped up at the Hindu places of worship, including the Shiva temple in Clifton, the Swami Narain temple at the MA Jinnah Road, the Panj Mukhi Hanuman temple in Soldier Bazaar area and the Hanuman temples at Native Jetty, Cantt Station, Frere Market and Jahangir Road, the Daily Times reported.

Chennai: Prabhakaran's mother deported

Chennai: Prabhakaran's mother deported

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Parvati, who was supposed to get admitted to a hospital in Chennai, arrived from Kuala Lumpur but policemen did not permit her to alight from the aircraft, officials said.

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The soldier crossed over to India along with six hardcore terrorists through the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

Budget might not articulate government's vision

Budget might not articulate government's vision

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Demand indicators have turned hot and despite the bad monsoon, India's GDP growth is likely to top 7 per cent, says Jahangir Aziz.

27 people quarantined in Pune for swine flu

27 people quarantined in Pune for swine flu

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

A day after a girl IN Pune succumbed to swine flu, authorities swung into action on Tuesday quarantining 27 contacts of the 14-year-old besides putting on medication the staff of the hospital which came in contact with her.

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The special court of Islamabad on December 17 last handed down the death penalty to 74-year-old Musharraf after six years of hearing the high-profile treason case against him. The case was filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government in 2013.

Car bomb rocks Srinagar, 17 injured

Car bomb rocks Srinagar, 17 injured

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

After a lull of several months, Srinagar was rocked by a massive explosion in which at least 17 persons were injured, one of them critically. The police said militants carried out the powerful explosion on the city's only flyover in Jahangir Chowk, adjacent to city centre Lal Chowk on Wednesday evening.

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As the national capital reported 93 new cases taking the total number of infections to 669, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting with senior ministers and top officials of the Delhi government Wednesday evening and took a series of decisions to check the spread of the virus.

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Army said the duo was recruited two years ago by JeM and was guiding terrorists to infiltrate across the LoC.

Pak hotel bombed hours before R-Day reception

Pak hotel bombed hours before R-Day reception

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

The Indian High Commission was planning to hold a Republic Day reception at the hotel later in the evening.

Indian criminals caused blasts: Bangladesh

Indian criminals caused blasts: Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Director General of the Bangladesh rifles was speaking at the conclusion of the DG-level talks with his Indian counterpart.