Everything you need to know about Mohammad Nagarpatna: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mohammad Nagarpatna: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kabul, June 18 (ANI): At least three civilians were killed and many others wounded Tuesday morning when a suicide bombing hit west of Afghan capital Kabul, witnesses said.
Ghaziabad, June 17 (IANS) The autopsy conducted on a suspected auto lifter who allegedly died in police custody revealed 12 ante-mortem injuries even as his kin accused police of offering them Rs.15 lakh as bribe to withdraw their complaint.
Birmingham, June 16 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston here Saturday.
Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) Indonesian men's doubles shuttlers Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan secured a final berth match at the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier after they trashed their Russian opponents in the semis Saturday.
Tehran, June 15 (IANS) Moderate presidential candidate, Hassan Rouhani, won the Iran's presidential election by securing over 50 percent of votes, Iran's interior minister said Saturday evening, reported Xinhua.
Birmingham, June 15 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in a Group B tie of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston here Saturday.
Islamabad, June 15 (ANI): The anti-terrorist court has indicted former military ruler General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf in the judges' detention case.
Tehran, June 14 (IANS) As millions of Iranians were casting their ballots for the presidential election at over 60,000 polling stations Friday, the government announced the voting time would be extended.
Tokyo, June 14 (ANI): A new study has found that Lego characters released since the early 1990s are proportionately angrier.
Karachi, June 14 (ANI): A former Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) chief has said that the team's coaches are responsible for their poor show in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
Only one day to go and the most awaited match of ICC Champions Trophy 2013 between India and Pakistan will begin. Spectators all over the world are waiting for Saturday's match between India and Pakistan, while Birmingham where the match is to be played has already geared up to witness a marquee battle of two most sought rivals of cricket.
Tehran, June 14 (IANS) Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for a high turnout as over 60,000 polling stations opened across the country Friday for the 11th presidential elections, RIA Novosti reported.
Rome, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Internet giant Google says it has blocked a "politically motivated" phishing against thousands of gmail users in Iran on the eve of the country's presidential election.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 22 crew members, including 18 Maldivian nationals and four Indians, from a cargo vessel which was adrift for the past two days in the Arabian Sea after engine failure, an official release said Thursday.
Kabul, June 13 (IANS) Seven Taliban militants were killed in Afghanistan's Kunduz province Thursday when security forces raided a militant hideout, a local official said.
London, June 13 (ANI): Banned Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif's appeal against his spot-fixing conviction has reportedly been rejected.
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers elected to bat against Pakistan in a crucial Group B encounter of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston here Monday.
Singapore, June 8 (IANS) An Indian-origin lawyer and Hindu rights activist in Malaysia has appealed the 30-month jail term given to him by a Kuala Lumpur court in a sedition case.
London, June 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Champions Trophy match between the West Indies and Pakistan at the Kensington Oval here Friday.
New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday released a book entitled "Dard-e-Dil Likhun Kab Tak" (in Urdu and Hindi) authored by Rukhsar Amrohvi, daughter of legendary film director and writer Kamal Amrohvi.
London, June 7 (IANS) West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the second match of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Friday.
Islamabad, June 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly taken steps to minimise the risk of corruption during the Champions Trophy, which starts in the United Kingdom on Thursday, in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Singapore, June 5 (IANS) A Malaysian court has sentenced Indian-origin lawyer and Hindu rights activist P. Uthayakumar to 30 months in jail in a sedition case.
London, Jun 2 (ANI): Pakistani spin star Saeed Ajmal has said that Pakistan is determined to put the corruption scandal of 2010 behind them and focus on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and the rest of the 2013 season.
Islamabad, Jun 1 (ANI): Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has expressed his disappointment at the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal, saying that it had left him 'sad' and added that he cannot understand why some players are lured into corrupt practices despite earning good money.
Karachi, May 30 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Zahid has backed bowler Wahab Riaz as a matchwinner for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Abu Dhabi, May 28 (ANI): The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has praised Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousufzai's determination to overcome difficulties and continue to carry forward her noble message even when she was in hospital in the UK.
Johannesburg, May 26 (ANI): Controversial Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf will fight to clear his name after he was called for questioning in the ongoing spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League, according to family sources.
Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Another bookie was arrested in the Indian Premier League IPL spot fixing scandal Friday from Hyderabad, Delhi Police sources said.
Islamabad, May 24 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it would soon introduce new rules to bring Pakistan umpires under its 'domain' so that they can keep a check on their behaviour.
New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid on Friday greeted the nation ahead of the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla will pay an official visit to India from May 25 to 27.
Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Twenty-one-year-old Mohammad Arifi's love for cricket convinced the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) to appoint him as their first multi-cultural ambassador.
Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who is gearing up for the Champions Trophy clash against India, has said that any encounter between the rivals on the cricketing field is 'always very special'.
Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has said he hopes to serve the country in a coaching role as he distances himself as an active cricketer.
Tehran, May 22 (IANS) Iranian legislative body has approved eligibility of eight presidential candidates for the June 14 poll in the country, Xinhua reported Tuesday.
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Telugu actor-comedian Ali, who will be conferred with a doctorate by the Academy of Universal Peace, is thrilled about the honour and dedicates it to his father.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): BCCI chief probe officer, Ravi Sawani met the Delhi police Commissioner and assured of all cooperation in the cricket scam investigation and requests the Indian Franchise, to which the players belong to file a police report on Monday.
Kabul, May 20 (IANS) A Taliban suicide bomber Monday blew himself up in front of a government office in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province, killing at least 14 people and wounding 13 others, the interior ministry said.
Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has assured that the board will put its best efforts to eradicate cricket corruption.
Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul's absence from the ICC Champions Trophy squad due to the knee surgery is a big blow for Pakistan given his love for major tournaments, English conditions and, lately, digging his team out of trouble with the bat, according to the Pakistani media.
London, May 17 (ANI): Iran's constitutional body, the Guardian Council, has ruled out women's participation in presidential elections as candidates.
Sydney, May 17 (ANI): The five Australian players playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have reportedly been cleared of any spot-fixing charges, although they will be questioned as part of a major police investigation.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The cricketing world was in shock after Delhi Police late Wednesday night arrested Rajasthan Royals players Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila in Mumbai for alleged spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Johannesburg, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15 percent salary hike and a 10 percent increase in match fees this year for the 21 players receiving central contracts.
Karachi, May 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged the players to take strong caution during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to safeguard themselves during a 'sensitive return' to England following the spot-fixing scandal three years ago.
Karachi, May 14 (ANI): Pakistan Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq has said that there are no favourites for their squad for winning the last edition of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, to held in June in England and Wales.
Tehran, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Iranian government spokesman has dismissed a media report that claimed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could face 74 lashes for breaking the country's election rules.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), managed to win one seat each - its first since it was formed - in the National Assembly and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly.
Kabul, May 12 (IANS) A district prosecutor in Afghanistan was killed in a bomb blast Sunday in the southern province of Helmand, a government spokesman said.
Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's close ally, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, have both registered as candidates for next month's presidential election.
Tehran, May 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 686 hopefuls, including 30 women, have registered for Iranian presidential election due June 14, the country's interior minister Mustafa Mohammad-Najjar has said.
Karachi, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan opening batsman Imran Farhat seems to be unruffled despite the spate of criticism that he has faced in his chequered, start-stop-start sort of playing career, saying that it would like to end his career on a high note by participating in a World Cup.
Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Under the new PCB constitution, Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has been declared as the first elected PCB chairman for a span of four years, following a Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.
London, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the national selection committee has put a lot of thought into selecting eight batsmen, a wicket-keeper and seven bowlers for the Champions Trophy in England next month, dispelling the impression by experts that the chosen squad lacked quality batsmen.
Johannesburg, May 7 (ANI): Pakistani off spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that he will be targeting West Indies star Chris Gayle when the two sides meet in the Champions Trophy next month.
Damascus, May 6 (IANS) Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem Monday underlined his country's right to respond to the Israeli attack against the Syrian military sites in the capital Damascus earlier this week, reported Xinhua citing the state-run SANA news agency.
Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is hopeful of playing for his country in next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England owing to his experience of playing in the English county circuit alongside offspinner Saeed Ajmal, current captain Mohammad Hafeez and former captain Shoaib Malik.
Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is neglecting spot-fixing problems.
Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): The Pakistan squad for the next month's ICC Champions Trophy have spent the second day of their conditioning camp in Abbottabad focusing on their batting under the guidance of former player Javed Miandad.
Panaji, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan-sponsored terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) could achieve the status of Hamas and Hezbollah, powerful long-standing extremist groups based in Palestine and Lebanon respectively, according to a former Indian security official.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of acting as Saradha group's "unofficial brand ambassador" by concealing facts and diverting attention from the chit fund mess in order to avoid a CBI inquiry.
Sydney, May 2 (ANI): The appointment of former Australian cricketer as Pakistan's batting coach for the ICC Champions Trophy has been met with bafflement in the country, with former greats saying that they have never even heard of the Australian.
Gurgaon, May 1 (IANS) A 62-year-old man was arrested here Wednesday for attempting to rape a five-year-old child, police said.
Lahore, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left out all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal from the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England from June 6 to 23.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Popular Pakistani player Shahid Afridi has been dropped from the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy following the all-rounder's below-par performances in South Africa and a domestic competition.
Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has said he is upset and disappointed at the Court of Arbitration for Sports' (CAS) rejecting his latest appeal to overturn the seven-year ban imposed on him for allegations that prove him guilty of spot fixing.
Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan forces raided a Taliban hideout Sunday evening and killed a Taliban key commander along with three of his armed comrades in the southern Zabul province 340 km south of Kabul, a local official said Monday.
Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian Prime Minister Wael al- Halqi has escaped unharmed from a blast that targeted his convoy in Damascus earlier on Monday and killed at least eight people, pro-government al-Ekhbaria TV reported.
Washington, Apr.28 (ANI): Sibling psychology might have been the motivating force behind the Boston Marathon attack, a new study has revealed.
Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a pledge to keep its cricketers under a strict vigil in England during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to avoid any repeat of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal that resulted in bans and jail for three players.
Karachi, Apr 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that only the fittest players will be selected for the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy following a suggestion by Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul Haq urging the selection committee to prefer fitness over experience.
Islamabad, Apr 25 (ANI): Banned Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt has said that he has offered to join an anti-corruption rehabilitation programme following the dismissal of his appeal against a spot-fixing ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said that he believed that the national team will not be haunted by the spot-fixing scandal when they go to England for the ICC Champions Trophy in June.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for sharing the dais with Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi, an accused in the Israeli embassy car blast.
Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief has said that former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and teammate Mohammad Asif should apologise for spot-fixing.
Dubai, April 23 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson today made the following statement after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its written decisions relating to Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt.
Islamabad, Apr 23 (ANI): Banned Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif has said that he is disappointed and upset at the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject his appeal to revive his career.
Kabul, April 22 (IANS) "The Taliban captured us and chopped off our hands and feet," one of the two victims of the Taliban's harsh justice said in a hospital in the western Herat province over the weekend.
Karachi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Pakistan bowling coach Mohammad Akram has said fast-bowler Umar Gul would be "severely" missed in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, adding that it is going to be a tough assignment and Gul's experience would have come in handy.
New York, Apr 20 (ANI): The Boston Marathon bombing suspect, who was killed in a shootout with the police, was reportedly a fan of a radical Australian Muslim cleric, who despises Harry Potter and preaches that rape victims only have themselves to blame.
Islamabad, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that he had requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host qualifiers for the 2019 World Cup despite a four-year suspension of international cricket in the country over security fears.
Johannesburg, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that the board will allow disgraced former captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif back into domestic cricket after they complete their bans for spot-fixing.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has admitted that that foreign cricket teams are still reluctant to tour Pakistan because of security fears following Bangladesh twice postponing its scheduled tours to Pakistan last year.
Karachi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly planning to send a 'vigilance expert' with its squad to England during the ICC Champions Trophy to protect the players from potential match fixers.
Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has repealed its 2007 constitution by complying with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) charter document, and has submitted the new constitution to ICC during the international body's board meeting in Dubai.
Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted a bid to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host the 2018 World Cup, according to the board's chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf.
London, Apr 18 (ANI): The Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) has dismissed the appeals of Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif over their spot-fixing bans.
Abu Dhabi, April 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey have held talks over boosting joint cooperation, particularly in the field of international organisations.
Dubai, April 17 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) Wednesday rejected the appeals by tainted Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ban on them.
Dubai, April 17 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson has issued the following statement after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected appeals by Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the decisions of the independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal, which had been imposed under the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code in February 2011.
Lahore, Apr 17 (ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has reiterated his support for Test and ODI skipper Misbah-ul Haq, saying that Misbah is a cricketer with a positive frame of mind and is also a good leader.
Nurek, Khatlon (Tajikistan), Apr 17 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari visited Nurek Dam, regarded as the tallest in the world, in the course of his four-day goodwill visit to Tajikistan on Tuesday.
Karachi, Apr 17 (ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that they had received practice at the domestic President's Cup One-Day Tournament.
Allahabad, April 16 (ANI): The village of Mohammedpur Umri in Uttar Pradesh has an extraordinary record to its credit-a large number of identical twins born in one location.
Karachi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq has urged the selection committee to test players' fitness before they finalise the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Tripoli, April 15 (IANS) Visiting Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday said that India greatly appreciates the onset of democracy in Libya and looks forward to enhancing cooperation in areas that are vital for new Libya's stability and growth.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 14 (IANS/CMC) Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez is the latest international cricketer to sign-up for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) scheduled for later this year.
New Delhi, Apr. 14 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left today on a four-day official visit to Tajikistan.
Karachi, Apr. 12 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lashed out at former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt, saying that Butt should quit making comments harming the game in the country.
