News for 'Imam'

'Mamata's Fundamental Concern Is The Muslim Vote'

'Mamata's Fundamental Concern Is The Muslim Vote'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'Rather than assuaging the feelings of the Hindus accommodated in schools and hospitals, she calls a meeting of imams and tries to assuage them.'

Imam anchors nervy chase as Pakistan win Galle Test

Imam anchors nervy chase as Pakistan win Galle Test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Imam combined with Saud Shakeel to steady the ship

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'This process is the punishment.' 'Once the trial starts, they know this fairy tale case will fall on its face. So they don't want to begin the trial.'

Imam reckons Pak should not tinker with misfiring middle-order

Imam reckons Pak should not tinker with misfiring middle-order

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'With Agha (Salman), Shadab (Khan) and (Mohammad) Nawaz, we have enough power-hitting to improvise. It's just a matter of giving them confidence.'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.' 'The Americans have largely abandoned their security guarantee for West Asia and the region has no choice but to look at alternatives.'

'I Wouldn't Change Anything In Sholay'

'I Wouldn't Change Anything In Sholay'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Sholay had a sargam of human emotions.'

'Iranians Love India'

'Iranians Love India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Iranians admire Indian cinema and often mention Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when you meet them.'

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home Test against Aus in 24 years

Giving election tickets to women against Islam: Shahi Imam

Giving election tickets to women against Islam: Shahi Imam

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

'Do you see even a single woman offering Namaz?'

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Imam is accused of making inflammatory speeches against the government on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens,

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Haris Rauf bowled a couple of hostile spells, while Imam-ul-Haq struck a silken 78 as Pakistan secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup, in Lahore on Wednesday.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam

Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

"Charges are being framed under sections 124 (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion), 153B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 505 (Statements conducing to public mischief) of Indian Penal Code, and Section 13 (punishment for unlawful activities) of UAPA," Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat ordered.

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The court also listed for hearing on November 18 bail pleas by other co-accused in the matter, including Khalid Saifi and Meeran Haider.

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team left for Dubai for the marquee Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India without opener Fakhar Zaman, who suffered an injury during the opening match against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The left-handed batter has been replaced by Imam-ul-Haq in Pakistan's squad.

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Zahra said that while the university officials visited the students and advised them to remain calm, they did not offer clarity on which areas might be safer.

Listen to 'Mann Ki Baat' of India's Muslims: Jama Masjid Shahi Imam to PM

Listen to 'Mann Ki Baat' of India's Muslims: Jama Masjid Shahi Imam to PM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Muslims are troubled due to the prevailing conditions and worried about their future," Bukhari said.

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Instagram accounts of leading current and former Pakistani cricketers were blocked in India on Friday.

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'All the government and private offices are functioning.' 'Overall, life is continuing normally.' 'People of Iran are showing spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.'

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Dubai on Thursday for their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India, hoping to bounce back after their opening loss to New Zealand.

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A Delhi high court bench headed by Justice Mukta Gupta disposed of Imam's appeal for stay and requested the lower court to conclude on a "short date" the examination of the witnesses on which there is no dispute between the parties.

'Chhaava' inciting communal tensions: Barelvi cleric seeks ban

'Chhaava' inciting communal tensions: Barelvi cleric seeks ban

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Razvi claimed that the film portrayed Emperor Aurangzeb in a manner that provoked Hindu youths.

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to former JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case in which he was accused of instigating the Jamia riots in New Delhi in 2019.

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The application alleged that the assistant superintendent of jail recently had entered his cell along with eight-ten people in the garb of a search, assaulted him and called him a terrorist and anti-national.

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.

Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijab' on Holi: UP minister

Muslim men can wear 'tarpaulin hijab' on Holi: UP minister

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh has sparked controversy by suggesting that Muslim men cover themselves with tarpaulins to avoid being sprinkled with colors on Holi. The remarks, made by Raghuraj Singh, come days after a police officer in Sambhal made similar comments. The festival of Holi coincides with the second Friday of the month of Ramzan this year, leading to concerns about potential clashes. The controversy has fueled tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities in the state, highlighting the sensitive nature of religious festivals in India.

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

"Due to personal reasons, the undersigned hereby recuses from hearing the matter. Accordingly, let the present matter be put up before the principal district and sessions judge, southeast district, Saket court, for February 13 at 12 pm with a request to transfer the matter," the judge said in an order passed on Friday.

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The high court said prima facie charges of rioting and unlawful assembly are made out against nine of the 11 accused, including Imam, Tanha and Zargar.

RSS chief should join Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong on his meeting with Imams

RSS chief should join Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong on his meeting with Imams

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The RSS chief, who is engaged in a campaign to increase contact with Muslims, on Thursday visited Masjid and madrassa in Delhi and met Chief Imam of All India Imam Organisation Dr Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, who called the RSS chief 'the Father of the Nation'.

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Ben Sears picked up five wickets as New Zealand outclassed Pakistan by 43 runs in the third and final ODI, to register a 3-0 series whitewash.

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it will hear on May 26 a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in 2019, seeking interim bail.

SC must put an end to daily abuse of law: Chidambaram on Shajeel Imam

SC must put an end to daily abuse of law: Chidambaram on Shajeel Imam

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A court in Delhi on Saturday discharged 11 people, including student activists Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha, who participated in anti-CAA protests, in the 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

Sharjeel Imam said 'As-salamu alaykum', which shows...: police to court

Sharjeel Imam said 'As-salamu alaykum', which shows...: police to court

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Imam is accused of offenses relating to sedition, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, imputations prejudicial to national integration, and public mischief under the Indian Penal Code, and indulging in unlawful activities under the UAPA.

Shami is a criminal: Barelvi cleric

Shami is a criminal: Barelvi cleric

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'It is the responsibility of all Muslims to follow the rules of Shariat. Fasting is obligatory in Islam. If a person does not keep a fast intentionally, he is considered a sinner according to Islamic law.'

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Sharjeel Imam's speech at the Aligarh Muslim University neither gave the call for anyone to bear arms nor incited any violence as a result of it, the Allahabad High Court has said granting him bail in a sedition case.

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Left-arm spinner Nauman claimed a career-best 6-107 on a flat track where bowlers struggled for success.