Govt extends ban on J-K's Jamaat-e-Islami for 5 yrs

The ban on the Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir, has been extended by another five years for continuing activities that pose a threat to the security of the nation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah......

Centre empowers states, UTs to ban SIMI under UAPA

The Centre on Monday gave powers to all states and Union Territories to declare the terrorist group Students Islamic Movement of India a banned organisation under the anti-terror law Unlawful......

Ruling hasty, will pursue Gyanvapi case till SC, says Muslim body

The Varanasi district court arrived at the decision of allowing 'puja' in a Gyanvapi mosque cellar in "haste", the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Friday, asserting it would......

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere.That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash......

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton during a press conference in Jeddah. Photograph: Ahmed Yosri/Reuters Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton called on Friday for more change in Saudi Arabia,......

Female Afghan athlete makes plea for help to get to Tokyo

IMAGE: In a video message from Kabul provided to Reuters by the APC's London-based Chef de Mission Arian Sadiqi, para-taekwondo athlete Zakia Khodadadi said that she felt "imprisoned", staying......

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday IMAGE: Appearing as an analyst with BeInSports television, Jose Mourinho repeated that his second-placed finish with United last season......