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Ind-Pak take steps to release prisoners

Ind-Pak take steps to release prisoners

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

Indian High Commission officials here said no lists of prisoners were provided by India through the mission.

Pak wants PM to host Musharraf

Pak wants PM to host Musharraf

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

India abducted a PoK civilian: Pak

India abducted a PoK civilian: Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

India immediately rejected the charge, saying it was carrying out operations to stop large-scale infiltration from across the border.

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Say goodbye to pimples and spots

Say goodbye to pimples and spots

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Get Ahead skincare expert Dr Parul Kolhe has the solutions for all your skin problems.

Bhat admits to knowing money courier

Bhat admits to knowing money courier

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

'Muslims have to be magnanimous'

'Muslims have to be magnanimous'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If better sense prevails, Muslims should offer the disputed land in Ayodhya back to the government.'

No hope on outcome of AIMPLB meet: VHP

No hope on outcome of AIMPLB meet: VHP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

The outfit's international president Ashok Singhal said there was no need for a new mosque in Ayodhya.

Curry, bhangra to feature in BBC radio drama!

Curry, bhangra to feature in BBC radio drama!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

One million pounds is being invested in the programme, whose stars include Hema Mangoo and Dharmesh Patel.

India grants visa to new Pakistani envoy

India grants visa to new Pakistani envoy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

The granting of visas to envoys on both sides is expected to lower diplomatic tensions, which has so far seen staff strengths at the high commissions being reduced by over 60 per cent.

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

India and Pakistan have expelled 5 officials from each other's high commissions.

Hashimpura acquittals: Why is the Samajwadi Party silent?

Hashimpura acquittals: Why is the Samajwadi Party silent?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The SP continued silence on last week's acquittal of 16 policemen, pointedly accused of the cold-blooded murder of 42 Muslims in Meerut

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has too decided against observing the 27th anniversary of the demolition as "Shaurya Diwas".

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He also spoke against demand to ban the use of DJs or music systems during kanwar yatra.

Ayodhya verdict: 'What is the need for review?'

Ayodhya verdict: 'What is the need for review?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'The common Muslim of this country is not in favour of a review petition because he or she does not want that matters which have been settled are again raised and the community gets caught up in such things'

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The 35-year-old 'Shakuntala' building, situated at Bazarpeth in Mumbra area of Thane district, collapsed after midnight when the residents were fast asleep, police said.

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

To many Pakistanis, Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties to India are signs that his administration could favour New Delhi.

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Pakistan government is holding internal discussions on formulating a policy to deal with the new Indian government under Narendra Modi.

Ayodhya verdict: 'I am filing the review petition'

Ayodhya verdict: 'I am filing the review petition'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Many people tell me I should give up the fight but I don't listen to them.'

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

PAk's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Tehmina Janjua was the leading choice.

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The bench questioned as to how the belief of Hindu worshippers can be challenged with regard to existence of 'janmasthan' and said the "sanctity of belief" that Lord Ram took birth there and whether it was genuine or "frivolous" can only be tested under Hinduism.

From neech to Aurangzebi raj: The war of words between BJP and Congress

From neech to Aurangzebi raj: The war of words between BJP and Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

With the Gujarat going to the polls, name calling has peaked this election season with words like neech and Babar bhakt being flung around.

Pak appoints Abdul Basit as high commissioner to India

Pak appoints Abdul Basit as high commissioner to India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Pakistan on Thursday appointed career diplomat Abdul Basit as its new high commissioner to India. Basit, 55, was earlier tipped to take over as foreign secretary but the government recently made several changes in proposed appointments.

RSS chief pitches for Ram temple at disputed site in Ayodhya

RSS chief pitches for Ram temple at disputed site in Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Mohan Bhagwat said the temple would be constructed in the same grandeur as it existed before, using the "same stones" under the guidance of those who were the flag-bearers of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement for the last 25 years.

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday met United States Secretary of State John Kerry and discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, the state department said.

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Leaders across the political spectrum, social activists and top jurists on Tuesday hailed the landmark Supreme Court verdict banning the practice of instant divorce among Muslims.

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Following the row over financing, Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States.

Tassaduq Jillani sworn in as new chief justice of Pakistan

Tassaduq Jillani sworn in as new chief justice of Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Tassaduq Hussain Jillani was on Thursday sworn in as Pakistan's new chief justice, replacing activist judge Iftikhar Chaudhry who led a crusade against corruption and misgovernance.

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

Rediff.com20 May 2015

After two months of dilly dallying, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally decided to come to the assistance of the 42 Muslim families whose bread winners were gunned down by policemen 28 years ago.

'Ram temple politics has ended!'

'Ram temple politics has ended!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'The political fallout of the verdict on national politics is pregnant with incredible opportunities.' 'Post-judgment politics can change the ground rules of election campaigning in the coming decades,' says Sheela Bhatt

Obliged to raise voice for 'oppressed' Kashmiris: Pak PM

Obliged to raise voice for 'oppressed' Kashmiris: Pak PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Needling India yet again, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said he was "obliged" to become the voice of the "oppressed" people of Kashmir and would "leave no stone unturned" to make the world understand the "plight" of the people in the Valley.

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

HC restrains UP govt from doling out ministerships

HC restrains UP govt from doling out ministerships

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has put brakes on Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's bid to appease all and sundry by offering a minister's status to them in one form or the other.

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Pakistan has dropped plans to send Syed Ibne Abbas as the new high commissioner to India and instead replaced him with career diplomat Abdul Basit, a top Pakistani official said on Monday.

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A total of 1.71 lakh earthen lamps were lit up at the grand event while a chopper decorated as the mythological 'Pushpak Viman' descended on the Ram Katha Park with artistes decked up to resemble Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman.