News for 'ramzan'

Recipe: How to make Saucy Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe: How to make Saucy Chicken Drumsticks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Reshma Aslam shares an exciting chicken recipe.

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The terrorists pumped bullets into the two troopers at close range before disappearing into the bylanes of the congested locality

SC refuses to reschedule WB panchayat poll; Cong, Left blame TMC

SC refuses to reschedule WB panchayat poll; Cong, Left blame TMC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

With the Supreme Court rejecting West Bengal government's plea for rescheduling the Panchayat polls in view of Ramzan, the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday blamed the ruling Trinamool Congress for it and said the party was not serious about holding the election at the grassroot-level.

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The dogs, who are fed regularly by the CRPF personnel, continued to bark, giving the personnel an idea that there were people hiding in a particular area.

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Saudi Arabia has assured Nawaz Sharif that it will take up the issue of his "exile" and "deportation" with Pakistan after Eid-ul-Fitr, the deposed premier's party has claimed.

Fake SMSes trigger panic among N-E people in Delhi

Fake SMSes trigger panic among N-E people in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Mischievous text messages claiming that people from the north-east will be targeted in Delhi, particularly after Ramzan, have started circulating with police in the national capital on Saturday urging the community not to believe in them and stating that adequate security measures have been taken.

Stage set for Modi-Sharif meet in Russia on July 10

Stage set for Modi-Sharif meet in Russia on July 10

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

However, the details of the meeting were not officially confirmed.

Family of Malala's classmate decides to leave Swat

Family of Malala's classmate decides to leave Swat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The family of a girl who was injured in the Taliban attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai has decided to leave the restive Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan and move to Punjab province for security reasons.

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

'This is the most important thing I have done'

'This is the most important thing I have done'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'I have seen the tears in their eyes.' 'I want to thank God for giving me an opportunity to help these guys.'

Clashes erupt in parts of Kashmir after Eid prayers

Clashes erupt in parts of Kashmir after Eid prayers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

There were no reports of anyone getting hurt in these clashes.

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Many Kashmiris have been left with no option but to flag down the odd private vehicle passing by in the Valley.

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'It is possible that these terrorists took advantage of the chaos and escaped in the melee.'

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Speaking for the first time after the government announced an halt to anti-militancy operations in the state during the holy month of Ramzan, the prime minister said there is no alternative to peace and stability.

BJP MP meets rape accused in jail to 'thank' him for poll win

BJP MP meets rape accused in jail to 'thank' him for poll win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

"He is lodged in the jail for a long time. Sengar is one of the most popular lawmakers so I came to thank him after the elections," the BJP leader told reporters.

PHOTOS: Eid celebrated with fervour across country

PHOTOS: Eid celebrated with fervour across country

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Here are glimpses of how the festival was marked all across the country.

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An army official said that security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Bandipora district on Monday morning following information about presence of terrorists in the area.

Modi, Sharif to break the ice in Russia on July 10

Modi, Sharif to break the ice in Russia on July 10

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The two leaders, who will be present in Ufa to attend the SCO summit, will be meeting on the sidelines of it.

Spy ring: 16 more Pakistan high commission officials are involved!

Spy ring: 16 more Pakistan high commission officials are involved!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

During his joint interrogation by Delhi Police and intelligence agencies, expelled Pakistani High Commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar had claimed that 16 other employees of the diplomatic mission were in touch with spies for extracting sensitive information and documents pertaining to army and the Border Security Force deployment, said a senior police officer privy to the probe.

88% people support extension of lockdown: Survey

88% people support extension of lockdown: Survey

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In Round 1, 62 per cent strongly supported the continuation of the lockdown and 24 per cent expressed some support.

Why 18-year-old Tabbu is an inspiration

Why 18-year-old Tabbu is an inspiration

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Now when I walk down the street people point me out to their daughters and say, "That's Tabbu. You should be like her",' says Tabbu Afroz, 18, when she received the Breakthrough Changemaker Inspiration Award in New York.

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Salah was seen with controversial Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov while he was recuperating from the shoulder injury he suffered during the Champions League final.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

As the deafening sound of a canon echoes across nearly forty villages in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, thousands of faithful Muslims break their day-long fast and participate in Iftaar.The canon, perched atop xxxxx, has been faithfully marking the time to start and end the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for hundreds of years. When locals hear the first boom in the wee hours of morning, they know it is time for Sehri.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Don't blame us if you go into food coma after reading this!

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A retired Pakistan army officer incurs army chief General Bajwa's wrath, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Russia's southern Chechnya region, hosted a dinner in honour of Egypt's football team and presented the Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah with an award, the Chechen leader's press service said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the world

PHOTOS: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Here are glimpses of the celebrations!

No big Onam releases this year

No big Onam releases this year

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

This year, Onam will not find any new big star releases or big budget productions at the theatres.

Delicious food pics for the hungry soul

Delicious food pics for the hungry soul

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Rediff readers share their food pics.

Possible Modi-Sharif meeting in Russia next month?

Possible Modi-Sharif meeting in Russia next month?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

There is a possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Russia.

Jaswant may visit Pak to promote his book

Jaswant may visit Pak to promote his book

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

It seems that Jaswant Singh, expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party for his controversial book on Jinnah, is likely to visit Pakistan for the launch of the book after Ramzan, but sources close to him are yet to confirm the report.

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A vehicle-borne IED blast was averted as security forces detected a car laden with 45 kg of explosives in Pulwama.

No unprovoked firing shall go unanswered: Sitharaman

No unprovoked firing shall go unanswered: Sitharaman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The minister was responding to questions on the firing along the Indo-Pak border despite the two sides agreeing for a truce.

Song mocking Russian World Cup team goes viral

Song mocking Russian World Cup team goes viral

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

A Russian comic's song which mocks the country's World Cup team and questions the financial sense of hosting the event has gone viral on the eve of the tournament, angering some fans and politicians.

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Firing from across the border took place in several areas along the Line of Control and the International Border, drawing effective retaliation from the Indian troops, the officials said.

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A moderate intensity earthquake jolted Kashmir valley early on Tuesday.

'By fasting, I am paying for my life after death'

'By fasting, I am paying for my life after death'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

By fasting during Ramzan, Kader Mohideen carries forward the faith of his forefathers. His knowledge of computers has not dimmed his belief in the Quran. In that there is a lesson for this materialistic world.

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Akhtar was trying to gather information pertaining to deployment of security forces along the western coast, Sir Creek and Kutch areas and also about military installations in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa