News for 'Bakr'

Short wins second straight title

Short wins second straight title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Surya Shekhar Ganguly finished second in the Gibeltelecom Masters International Open Chess tournament.

Harikrishna makes winning start

Harikrishna makes winning start

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

The Indian GM beat over compatriot WGM Nisha Mohota in the first round of the Masters' section in Abu Dhabi chess festival.

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The four-year-old boy has been dubbed Jihadi Junior and is believed to be the son of Muslim convert Grace "Khadija" Dare from south-east London, who fled to Syria in 2012 and married Swedish extremist fighter Abu Bakr.

NIA seeks MHA nod to register case against ISIS, Al Qaeda

NIA seeks MHA nod to register case against ISIS, Al Qaeda

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

With reports of some youths from India joining the Islamic State, National Investigation Agency has sought permission of the government to register a case against the terror group as well as the banned Al Qaeda.

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The second-in-command of the dreaded Islamic State militant group has been killed in a United States air strike in northern Iraq, the White House has said.

Ramesh holds Evgeny Vladimirov

Ramesh holds Evgeny Vladimirov

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

The result put the Indian Grandmaster in joint-third position after the seventh round in the Masters section of 14th Abu Dhabi chess festival.

3 lead in Nat.' A' men's chess

3 lead in Nat.' A' men's chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Sasikiran, Harikrishna, and Dibyendu Barua share the lead with 4.5 points after six rounds.

Indians in command

Indians in command

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Sandipan Chanda maintained their lead after the fifth round of the Gibtelecom Masters International Open chess tournament.

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

After a March 18 bombing attack which seriously wounded Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, reports reveal that Abu Alaa Afri, a former physics teacher from Mosul, has taken over temporary command of the dreaded group.

HC adjourns hearing on Tejpal's bail plea till March 7

HC adjourns hearing on Tejpal's bail plea till March 7

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday deferred till Friday the hearing on bail petition of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman colleague, after listening to the arguments in-camera.

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A little boy seen in a new Islamic State video which warned Britain of attacks in future may be the son of a female terrorist from east London, according to a media report.

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

People paid their last respect to Raza who had wished to be buried in this tribal-dominated district where he once lived.

4 priceless monuments lost to Islamic State

4 priceless monuments lost to Islamic State

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

As violence threatens to annihilate a few more of the greatest monuments, we count the cost of the irreplaceable losses, thanks to the Islamic State.

Is Islamic State chief al-Baghdadi alive?

Is Islamic State chief al-Baghdadi alive?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The fate of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was reportedly targetted during airstrikes last weekend in Iraq, is still not known.

Chennai blasts: CCTV image provides first clue

Chennai blasts: CCTV image provides first clue

Rediff.com3 May 2014

In what could be an initial breakthrough in the probe into twin blasts in the Bangalore-Guwahati Kaziranga express, a man who hurriedly got down from it at the Chennai central railway station has been spotted wearing a handkerchief to mask his face in CCTV footages of Bangalore railway station, police sources said on Saturday.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

IS releases 'holiday brochure' offering swimming and sunshine!

IS releases 'holiday brochure' offering swimming and sunshine!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

In a bid to lure wannabe jihadists, the Islamic State has come out with a bizarre 'holiday brochure' online offering travellers swimming, sunshine and beekeeping in war-torn Iraq.

O Muslims go to war everywhere: IS leader's latest message

O Muslims go to war everywhere: IS leader's latest message

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi asked all Muslims to take up arms and fight on behalf of the group.

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's bail plea in sexual assault case

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's bail plea in sexual assault case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, who is currently behind bars for allegedly raping a junior woman colleague, was on Friday granted permission by a court in Panaji to meet his ailing mother, who is admitted in a hospital at Mapusa town.

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The government will have until June 24, 2018, to implement the new decree

ISIS bigger threat to US than Al Qaeda: FBI chief

ISIS bigger threat to US than Al Qaeda: FBI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The FBI chief has warned that the Islamic State has become a bigger threat to the United States than the Al Qaeda as the dreaded group has influenced a significant number of Americans through social media and instructed them to carry out attacks in their own country.

These brothers are wanted for attack on Charlie Hebdo

These brothers are wanted for attack on Charlie Hebdo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The French police have released photos of the two brothers wanted in connection with the attack of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday that left 12 people dead including the editor, three celebrated cartoonists and two police officers.

6 top Pak Taliban commanders announce allegiance to ISIS

6 top Pak Taliban commanders announce allegiance to ISIS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan's six top commanders on Tuesday pledged allegiance to the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has been vying for supremacy with Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Trump said Baghdadi constantly changed his mind about his movements from his well protected compound in Syria, but, for reasons known to him, this time decided to stay for longer.

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Omar Mateen, the Afghan-origin gunman who killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando in US' deadliest mass shooting incident, pledged allegiance to ISIS in a phone call to emergency number 911 during the attack.

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The battle for Mosul, where the self-declared caliph of IS is believed to be hiding, is likely to end in a decisive defeat for the terrorist group, the Independent reported.

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

IS terrorist who killed French cops called to turn 'Euro 2016 into a graveyard'

IS terrorist who killed French cops called to turn 'Euro 2016 into a graveyard'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The 25-year-old attacker called on other Muslims to attack 'police, journalists, public figures, prison guards and rappers,' listing around a dozen well-known figures by name.

HC grants bail to accused in J Dey murder case

HC grants bail to accused in J Dey murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Paulson Joseph, an alleged member of the Chhota Rajan gang and accused in the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

At first press meet, new Mumbai police chief draws 'Laxman Rekha' for cops

At first press meet, new Mumbai police chief draws 'Laxman Rekha' for cops

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed on Tuesday sidestepped questions on the high-profile Sheena Bora murder case, which was being personally supervised by his predecessor Rakesh Maria, and instead sought to outline his priorities at his first full-fledged press conference.

New largest prime number discovered

New largest prime number discovered

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A computer has helped scientists discover the largest prime number ever with over 22 million digits, breaking the previous record by approximately 5 million digits.

'Wives of IS leaders pass info to avoid intercepts'

'Wives of IS leaders pass info to avoid intercepts'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Wives of top Islamic State leaders, including its chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, play an important role in passing information to one another and then to their spouses to avoid electronic intercepts, according to a media report.

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is trying to expand its influence in Pakistan, with pamphlets being distributed in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan, seeking support for jihad.

Modi among world's 10 most powerful people in Forbes list

Modi among world's 10 most powerful people in Forbes list

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Modi ranks 9th on the Forbes list of 74 of the World's Most Powerful People.

ISIS posts video showing two Normandy attackers pledging allegiance

ISIS posts video showing two Normandy attackers pledging allegiance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Another man was left seriously injured in a hostage drama, while three nuns and a worshipper escaped unharmed.

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'All threats related to the Rio 2016 Games are being meticulously investigated, particularly those related to terrorism.'

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Militants from groups affiliated with once feared Al Qaeda network are abandoning their outfits to join the dreaded Islamist State that has seized swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria and been targeted in American airstrikes, according to a report.

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Al-Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri is cut off from his top commanders and keeping the outfit afloat only through loyalty as the once world's most feared terror group is steadily losing recruits and funding sources to its splinter faction -- the Islamic State.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.