News for 'Islamic India'

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A division bench of Justices SS Sundar and Sunder Mohan observed while hearing the bail plea of an alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria sympathiser, and also set him on liberty with a string of conditions, recently.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

IRF will be declared an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act after investigations by the home ministry found it to be allegedly having dubious links with Peace TV, an international Islamic channel accused of propagating terrorism, an official source said.

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan will contest from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, whereas Kirti Aazd will fight from the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency.

NIA searches 21 places in 9 districts of TN in 2019 murder case

NIA searches 21 places in 9 districts of TN in 2019 murder case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The NIA had then said that Ramalingam was killed as he had "opposed the Dawah work of leaders of Popular Front of India who were converting Hindus into Islam."

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I don't believe the talk of free will.' 'They are either forced to dress like this, or indoctrinated.'

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The court was hearing a petition against the stopping of prayers by devotees inside the Mughal Mosque which, according to ASI, falls within the category of protected monuments on account of being part of the Qutub complex.

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Shahjahan Velluva Kandy, 32, from Kannur in Kerala, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a statement, the terror group said, "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."

PHOTOS: India set Bangladesh daunting target after Gill, Pujara tons

PHOTOS: India set Bangladesh daunting target after Gill, Pujara tons

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

IMAGES from day 3 of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and India played in Chottogram on Friday.

Why I Joined The BJP

Why I Joined The BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'It will be the end of the Congress after the Lok Sabha election.' 'Many Congressmen and even Communists will move to the BJP.'

I like playing all formats for India: Kuldeep

I like playing all formats for India: Kuldeep

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav registered his career-best match figures as India quickly wrapped up Bangladesh's second innings for a comprehensive 188-run win in the first Test.

7 held in UP for raising pro-Pak slogans at 'jagran'

7 held in UP for raising pro-Pak slogans at 'jagran'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

A girl climbed the stage, threw a black cloth towards the idols, and started chanting slogans 'Islam zindabad', 'Pakistan zindabad' and 'Hindustan murdabad'

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Islam had nothing to do with Brussels: Kaaba imam in Patna

Islam had nothing to do with Brussels: Kaaba imam in Patna

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

'Islam has nothing to do with terrorism or terror acts.'

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance

India is more Islamic than Pakistan, Rajnath tells Rangers chief

India is more Islamic than Pakistan, Rajnath tells Rangers chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

India can be called "more Islamic than Pakistan" as more Muslims live here than that country, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told the chief of Pakistan Rangers who called on him to discuss ways to keep the border peaceful.

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'The use of nuclear/biological/chemical weapons by Islamic terrorists is just a matter of time.' 'It must be clearly understood what the world faces is a global level insurgency against the world order.' 'Terrorism is merely a tactic and Islamic State its most brutal face, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The decision to repeal the Act was taken at a late-night cabinet meeting on Friday as it is an obsolete pre-Independence Act of the British for the then province of Assam, the CM said.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

She's dead for us, says father after news of Anju's marriage to Pak pal

She's dead for us, says father after news of Anju's marriage to Pak pal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The father of Anju, a married Indian woman who travelled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and married her Facebook friend there on Tuesday, said she was as good as dead for her family back home.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The ulema have a leading role in educating the people on the original tolerant and moderate principles of Islam and countering extremism with progressive ideas and thought, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said Tuesday.

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sisi will be the first Egyptian President and the fifth leader from the Middle-East to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. He is scheduled to arrive in India on January 24.

'Don't step out alone': 'The Kerala Story' crew member gets threat

'Don't step out alone': 'The Kerala Story' crew member gets threat

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story depicts how women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State.

It's 'treason': Giriraj wants Nitish to ban halal food

It's 'treason': Giriraj wants Nitish to ban halal food

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In the letter to the Bihar CM, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP and rural development minister said, 'Things which have no connection with Islam are being Islamised. Some institutions have become self-proclaimed in giving halal certificate and are giving halal certificate to companies manufacturing goods by paying huge sums of money.'

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The fatwa was issued against the Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief by Mufti Mohammed Saleem Barelvi, an Islamic seminary in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

An executive living in Bengaluru has been identified has one of the biggest online recruiters of the terror group Islamic State, according the Britain's Channel 4 News.

'This is not just a Kerala story, but a Global story'

'This is not just a Kerala story, but a Global story'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'We should see to it that not even one woman gets radicalised.' 'We should not let even one young man become a jihadi.'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

In separate verdict on Art 370, Justice Kaul recalls Pandits' exodus

In separate verdict on Art 370, Justice Kaul recalls Pandits' exodus

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The mass exodus of the Kashmiri Pandit community changed the very cultural ethos of Kashmir and there has been little turnback despite three decades having gone by since it got triggered by growing fundamentalism fuelled from across the border, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Monday.

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's 'deep concern' over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A persistent back injury dashed the opener's hopes of playing in the World Cup.

What ISIS's new 'Islamic state' means for the world

What ISIS's new 'Islamic state' means for the world

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

What is a caliphate? How will it impact Muslims in India and across the world? Experts analyse the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's declaration of an 'Islamic state'

BSE launches Islamic index; what is it?

BSE launches Islamic index; what is it?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

The Bombay Stock Exchange, in collaboration with the Taqwaa Advisory and Shariah Investment Solutions -- Tasis -- has launched an Islamic index in a bid to woo more investors from India and overseas.