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What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

 It was December 31, 1999. As the hostages on IC-814 were leaving after their eight-day ordeal in Kandahar, a hijacker "quietly informed" now National Security Advisor and then lead negotiator Ajit......

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

 A new political party named Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, believed to be a new face of the banned groups of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, is participating in Thursday's......

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

 Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet.......

Slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad's lawyer held in Umesh Pal murder case

 The police on Sunday arrested slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad's lawyer Vijay Mishra from Lucknow in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case, officials said on Sunday. IMAGE: Atiq Ahmad's......

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

 The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him......

Emirates airline may look at investing in India carrier

 Dubai-based Emirates airline has indicated that it may look at investing in an Indian carrier, as India's government is mulling to allow foreign airlines to buy stakes in domestic carriers."The......

Dubai to allow public equity in state-run cos

 The Dubai government said it is planning to open leading Dubai-owned companies for public equity participation in order to restructure those hit hard by the financial crisis. Shaikh Ahmad Bin......

Dubai govt to pump $9.5 bn in Dubai World

 The Dubai government will pump in $9.5 billion into the debt-laden conglomerate Dubai World, which submitted its plan to restructure debt worth $23.5 billion to its creditors. As part of its......

Abu Dhabi gives Dubai $10 billion to cover debt

 The Dubai government said on Monday that Abu Dhabi has agreed to give $10 billion in emergency funds that will go toward paying debts owed by its Dubai World conglomerate. It said $4.1 billion of......

Dubai govt to pump in resources to beat crisis

 The Dubai government on Friday promised to pump in all necessary resources to ensure long-term success of Dubai World, even as the state-owned investment holding firm's huge debts adversely......

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

 One of India's top filmmakers Satyajit Raj would have been 95 today, May 2. We celebrate him by re-publishing a special series of articles through the week, starting with this beautiful excerpt......

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

 'People say my father was scared of Kishore Kumar. That is untrue. There are so many songs that my father told the composers to let some other singer sing because they too are good.' Shahid Rafi,......

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

 Satyajit Ray's wife Bijoya passed away into the ages on June 2, following a prolonged illness. She had provided a lot of support to her legendary husband, and had penned an autobiography of their......

Remembering Rafi: 'There Cannot Be Another'

 Image: Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi passed away at the age of 55 in 1980.Yet, thanks to his extraordinary repertoire of soulful Hindi film songs from his equally illustrious career, his memory is......

Good start for Kaminey, Life Partner

 Last week saw some good releases. Unfortunately, they could not be released in Mumbai due to directions given by the Maharashtra government in order to curb the spread of swine flu. Vishal......

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

 Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Ankita Raina in action. Photograph: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for LTA Indian tennis player Ankita Raina, on Sunday, won her......

Inconsistent Pakistan will be favourites at 2019 World Cup: Hafeez

 He also wants the ICC to consider changes to ensure 'doosra' stays in the sport IMAGE: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed celebrates with Shadab Khan after claiming a wicket. Photograph: Gareth......

Why Pakistan cricketers are retiring in large numbers

 'If they want us to announce our retirements we will do it, but we can't waste an opportunity to earn good money.' IMAGE: From left, Umar Gul, Mohammad Yousuf, Shoaib Akhtar, Saeed Ajmal and Abdul......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

 Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

 Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal. Photograph: Graham Crouch/Getty Images Pakistan selectors have included suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in a preliminary squad of 30 players for next year's ICC......

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