News for 'Imam'

Pak legislator, 3 bodyguards gunned down in Karachi

Pak legislator, 3 bodyguards gunned down in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

A Pakistani provincial legislator and three of his bodyguards were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Karachi on Thursday.

Man held for Hyderabad twin blasts WANTED in 15 cases

Man held for Hyderabad twin blasts WANTED in 15 cases

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The arrest of Manzar Imam, a resident of Ranchi, in connection to the twin Hyderabad blasts appears to have given a positive momentum to the probe into the terror attack.

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Migrants hailing from Gonda, Ambedkar Nagar, Unnao and other parts in Uttar Pradesh were looking forward to reach their homes.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Third T20I: Australia crush Pakistan to win series

Third T20I: Australia crush Pakistan to win series

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

With this victory, Australia won the three-match T20I series against Pakistan by 2-0 as the first match was washed out.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Scenes from ground zero, Ayodhya.

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Batsman Fawad Alam, who was also named in the 20-member squad along with two specialist spinners could make a comeback to Pakistan's Test team after 11 years.

Delhi riots: Accused committed crime against humanity, cops in chargesheet

Delhi riots: Accused committed "crime against humanity", cops in chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

It stated that by a 'sustained and well-oiled' campaign, they created an acute sense of fear and insecurity in the minds of the minority community.

Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukraine plane

Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukraine plane

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Iran's president Hassan Rouhani offered his apologies and condolences.

Don't believe in politics that divides: Modi to Muslim leaders

Don't believe in politics that divides: Modi to Muslim leaders

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The PM also said that he will never speak a communal language.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Pak batsmen didn't play their roles, says coach Arthur

Pak batsmen didn't play their roles, says coach Arthur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Pakistan made a disastrous start, losing two wickets for three runs before getting all out for 162. India chased down the modest target in 29 overs for a thumping win on Wednesday.

Ex-AMU student leader held for 'anti-CAA violence'

Ex-AMU student leader held for 'anti-CAA violence'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Sharjeel Usmani, the son of Assistant Professor Tariq Usmani of the AMU's Department of Geography, was picked by the Uttar Pradesh's anti-terrorist squad (ATS) sleuths from his uncle's house in Azamgarh on Wednesday and was subsequently produced in a court in Aligarh which remanded him in judicial custody, they said.

Pakistan leave out Aamir from World Cup squad

Pakistan leave out Aamir from World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, announcing the World Cup squad and two reserve players, said the 11 from the 2017 Champions Trophy had been retained in the selection process.

Merrut tense after communal violence

Merrut tense after communal violence

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Tension prevails in the communally sensitive Meerut, following a Sunday evening clash between rival groups belonging to two different communities that left 30 persons, including half a dozen cops injured.

Ex-ISI official linked to Afghan Taliban killed

Ex-ISI official linked to Afghan Taliban killed

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

A former Inter-Services Intelligence official with close links to the Afghan Taliban has reportedly been killed nearly ten months after he was kidnapped by militants in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal belt.

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

David Warner scored a sparkling, unbeaten triple hundred after before being reprieved by another no-ball as Australia declared their first innings closed at 589 for three before the dinner-break on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan, at the Adelaide Oval, on Saturday.

15 killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan's Quetta

15 killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Deputy superintendent of police Amanullah was among the 15 people killed in the incident

Video: Bukhari thrashes scribe for Ayodhya query

Video: Bukhari thrashes scribe for Ayodhya query

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid, Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari, on Thursday lost his cool when a journalist questioned him regarding the Ayodhya verdict during a press conference, following which he was thrashed by supporters of the cleric.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Radicalism is a common threat: 9/11 mosque leader

Radicalism is a common threat: 9/11 mosque leader

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Imam Abdul Rauf, who is heading plans to build a Muslim community centre near the site of attacks of 9/11 attacks in New York, asked the followers of all faiths to join hands against radicalism, which he says exists in all religions.

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

"We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than al-Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims," Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said in a question-and-answer session at Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in 2005.

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Sarfaraz says Pak ready for World Test Championship challenge

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Das was retired hurt after being hit on his head at the stroke of lunch at the Eden Gardens

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

He was among the 13 people, including Muslim clerics, who had gone to Kejriwal's Janata Darbar with a request to increase the salary provided by the Waqf Board.

Curfew-like curbs reimposed in Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

Curfew-like curbs reimposed in Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The processions stand banned in Kashmir since 1990 when armed insurgency began.

Hail Captain Kohli!

Hail Captain Kohli!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Virat's captaincy may have come of age in this competition.

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers left 27 dead, according to news agent AFP.

Pak: Militant linked to UN office blast arrested

Pak: Militant linked to UN office blast arrested

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Pakistani police on Friday said they had arrested a militant suspected to be linked to several suicide attacks in the country, including on the office of the United Nations food agency in the federal capital of Islamabad in which five persons were killed.

PHOTOS: Thousands say farewell to Saudi's King Abdullah

PHOTOS: Thousands say farewell to Saudi's King Abdullah

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Thousands gathered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to pay their respects to King Abdullah, who died early on Friday.

'Former Pak players willing to work in toilets'

'Former Pak players willing to work in toilets'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Tanveer gained a lot of prominence due to his controversial comments since becoming a full time expert and cricket analyst on television channels.

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Shinwari rattled the top order as he scalped three of the opening five wickets.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

South Africa will need to knock off just 41 runs on Sunday to beat Pakistan in the second Test and take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-test series despite Pakistan providing gallant resistance on the third day at Newlands.

Maulanas to Modi: We are not outsiders in Hindustan

Maulanas to Modi: We are not outsiders in Hindustan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, chief imam of the All India Imam Organisation, who led a delegation of 30 Muslims to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 3, tells Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com how the meeting came about and what was discussed during the 75-minute convivial meet.

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'He is a really exciting talent and probably the guy I am looking forward to seeing the most this summer. I have seen the Aussies a lot and I have seen a lot of the Kiwis, but I am really excited to see him'

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

A close aide of Imam Bukhari, Dr Zafarul Islam Khan recollects the role played by him for Muslims.

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.

3rd Test: Gritty Azhar Ali leads Pakistan out of trouble

3rd Test: Gritty Azhar Ali leads Pakistan out of trouble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Azhar, who finished the day unbeaten on 62 off 169 balls, helped Pakistan recover from the loss of two early wickets to trail New Zealand by 135 runs with seven wickets remaining.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.