News for 'Imam'

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Union home ministry on Wednesday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of 'brutal murder' of a tailor in Udaipur and probe involvement of any organisation and international links.

DMK MP at bhumi puja: Invite other religions also

DMK MP at bhumi puja: Invite other religions also

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'This is the Dravidian model of governance. The government is for people belonging to all faiths'

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a "well-structured and organised" presence in the Gulf countries for raising and mobilising funds, the Enforcement Directorate said on Monday after a local court took cognisance of its latest charge sheet filed against three PFI office-bearers.

Sedition charges against 50 for pro-Sharjeel slogans

Sedition charges against 50 for pro-Sharjeel slogans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

A police official said Chudawala was at the forefront in raising the slogan 'Sharjeel tere sapno ko hum manzil tak pahuchaege (Sharjeel, We will realise your dreams)." A complaint in this regard was lodged by former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirit Somaiya on February 2.

'Un-Islamic': Muslim outfits condemn tailor's killing in Udaipur

'Un-Islamic': Muslim outfits condemn tailor's killing in Udaipur

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Delhi Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari called the killing an "act of cowardice" and "an act against Islam".

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Delhi Waqf Board chairman Amanatullah Khan in a letter to ASI director general, last week, requested for allowing namaz at the "ancient" Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutab Minor complex.

Owaisi hopes to snatch communally-sensitive Godhra from BJP

Owaisi hopes to snatch communally-sensitive Godhra from BJP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Godhra is one of the 14 seats which the AIMIM is contesting in the next month's elections to the 182-member Gujarat assembly.

2 arrested for protests outside Jama Masjid over remarks on Prophet

2 arrested for protests outside Jama Masjid over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Mohd Nadeem Zaid, 45, a resident of the Jama Masjid area, and Mohd Faheem Khan, 37, a resident of the Turkman Gate area, were arrested on Saturday night.

Jadeja is World No 1 all-rounder in Test cricket!

Jadeja is World No 1 all-rounder in Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's performance at India's recent Test win against Sri Lanka in Mohali has catapulted him to the No. 1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test player rankings.

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Kerala Police on Monday registered a case against Catholic Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt on the basis of a complaint that the priest through his "love and narcotic jihad" remarks, committed the offence of promoting feelings of hatred between different groups on the grounds of religion.

Vince ton spoils Azam's party as England beat Pakistan in high-scoring game

Vince ton spoils Azam's party as England beat Pakistan in high-scoring game

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

England clinched the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan

Mughal mosque a protected monument, ASI tells HC in row over namaaz

Mughal mosque a protected monument, ASI tells HC in row over namaaz

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi high court that Mughal Mosque in South Delhi's Mehrauli area is a "protected monument" and sought time to state its stand on a plea against the stopping of offering namaaz by devotees there.

'High-pressure India game a must-win for Pakistan'

'High-pressure India game a must-win for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pakistan succumbed to a 41-run loss to Australia on Wednesday and are now in an increasingly precarious position in eighth place in the standings.

Umar Khalid hatched conspiracy to fuel Delhi riots during Trump visit: Police

Umar Khalid hatched conspiracy to fuel Delhi riots during Trump visit: Police

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In this conspiracy, firearms, petrol bombs, acid bottles and stones were collected at numerous homes, police claimed.

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Zawahiri served three years as a surgeon in the Egyptian Army, but his journey from an eye surgeon to becoming a most wanted global terrorist started after he met Laden in 1986, and joined Laden as his personal advisor and physician.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second Test in Karachi on Monday.

PICS: Haq, Afridi enable Pakistan finish with a flourish

PICS: Haq, Afridi enable Pakistan finish with a flourish

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Images from Friday's World Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Lord's.

Umar Khalid's Amravati speech distasteful but not a terrorist act, observes HC

Umar Khalid's Amravati speech distasteful but not a terrorist act, observes HC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The high court's observation came while hearing the bail plea of Khalid who has challenged a trial court's March 24 order dismissing his bail application in the case.

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The additional director general of police (security), however, said in an order on Friday that the security personnel were 'being withdrawn on a purely temporary basis in connection with an emergent law and order duty'.

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with four wickets apiece for the hosts with a brilliant display of reverse-swing bowling on a pitch offering variable bounce.

Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday

Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday

Rediff.com23 May 2020

This will be perhaps the first time that there will no mass namaz at mosques and idgahs across the country as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Twenty years after the burning of a train in Godhra killed 59 'karsevaks' and triggered one of India's worst post-Partition riots, the poll-scape reflects the yawning gulf between the two communities.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The PCB banned Shehzad for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May and his suspension was scheduled to end on November 10.

Major blast inside desolate madrassa rocks Bihar town

Major blast inside desolate madrassa rocks Bihar town

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

A desolate seminary attached to a mosque in south Bihar district of Banka was shattered by a huge explosion on Tuesday, though there were no casualties, police said.

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The plane, which is reported to have been a Boeing 737, was on its way to Kiev in Ukraine from Tehran. As per Iran's semi-official news agency ISNA, the crash was due to technical difficulties.

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The very fact that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru believed that democracy has made revolution superfluous after independence and how it meant the complete opposite of a bloodless change," it said.

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three 205 behind but scored freely after resuming on five for no loss.

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Refuting rumours allegedly being floated from across the border, the Jammu and Kashmir Police also released four videos through its Twitter handle to show that 91-year-old Geelani was laid to rest as per the rituals in the intervening night of September 1 and 2.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has arrested three more people in connection with the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri, including a key "conspirator and executor" who was nabbed from West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

Here's what Pakistan MUST do ahead of India clash

Here's what Pakistan MUST do ahead of India clash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'I'm very disappointed with our fielding, it is not up to the mark or standard expected'

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with conditions

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with conditions

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Tuesday permitted procession and rituals to be taken out by the Shia Muslim community for Muharram, but with certain conditions in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

How can you use such words for PM: HC to Umar Khalid

How can you use such words for PM: HC to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Rajnish Bhatnagar was hearing Khalid's plea challenging a trial court's order which had on March 24 dismissed his bail application in the case.

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

As their parties are locked in a fierce battle for Bengal, Tathagata and Saugata Roy, siblings who belong to the BJP and the TMC respectively, answer the same questions put to them about the assembly election.