News for 'Islamic Movement of India'

Shakib Al Hasan set for farewell Test in Dhaka amid safety concerns

Shakib Al Hasan set for farewell Test in Dhaka amid safety concerns

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Shakib Al Hasan is set for his last appearance in Test cricket in front of the home crowd as the venerable all-rounder was named in Bangladesh's squad for the first match against South Africa, starting in Dhaka on Monday.

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

B'desh Prez dissolves parliament, ex-PM Khaleda freed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Moreover, the process to release those arrested between July 1 to August has started, and many have already been released, it added.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Drug addicts, not religious extremists: Lanka on 4 IS suspects

Rediff.com30 May 2024

He said that the Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more of their associates but it won't be right to reveal any more details on them as the investigation is going on.

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in continued protest over the rape and murder of a medic in a state-run hospital a month ago.

VHP sends Rs 100 cr notice to Kharge for defaming Bajrang Dal

VHP sends Rs 100 cr notice to Kharge for defaming Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com6 May 2023

In its poll manifesto for May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka, the Congress said it is committed to take firm and decisive action against individuals and organisations such as the Bajrang Dal and the Popular Front of India (PFI) "spreading hatred" among communities on grounds of caste and religion.

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The other members of the interim government will be finalised after consultations with various political parties, the press secretary added.

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) which is trying to establish a foothold in the country, the ministry of interior has said.

What the govt has done to check spread of IS in India

What the govt has done to check spread of IS in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government has initiated a series of steps to check the spread of the Islamic in India, including the launch of a counter-radicalisation and de-radicalisation strategy.

Banned terror groups work under bogus names in Kerala: NIA

Banned terror groups work under bogus names in Kerala: NIA

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

The National Investigation Agency has received clues that banned Islamic outfits like the Students Islamic Movement of India were carrying out extremist activities under bogus names in several parts of Kerala.

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N Ninan.

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

British-born controversial Jewish writer Susan Nathan, who has been residing in Kozhikode since 2009, has been deported to Israel on court orders, official sources said on Thursday.

China to host third FMs' meet on Afghanistan on March 30, India kept out

China to host third FMs' meet on Afghanistan on March 30, India kept out

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

China will host the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighbours in Tunxi, central China's Anhui province, on March 30-31, the spokesperson said.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Cancellation of dissident's visa will help Indo-China ties'

'Cancellation of dissident's visa will help Indo-China ties'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"India has made a cogitative decision, and shows the common views of China and India in fighting terrorism and separatism, and the determination of further cooperation," Fu Xiaoqiang, an expert on South Asian studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told the Global Times.

SIMI: The Chronology

SIMI: The Chronology

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

The Students Islamic Movement of India was formed in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, in April 1977. SIMI had originally emerged as a student's wing, which aimed to 'liberate' India from the 'western materialistic culture'. Its founder president was Mohammad Ahmadullah Siddiquie.

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'No one knows Pak and understands Pak better than China,' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

If Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites of Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya is sure to become the world's hottest religious tourism site in less than a decade, predicts R Jagannathan.

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India and the Maoists have recently conducted a secret meeting in Kottayam district of Kerala, according to highly placed sources in the Indian intelligence agencies.

Kerala police on high alert following SIMI threat

Kerala police on high alert following SIMI threat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Central intelligence has sent a warning note to the Kerala police on the possible regrouping of the banned Islamic organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence is having close liaison with some pro-Naxal overground organisations through banned Students Islamic Movement of India in West Bengal and helping them to instigate people against the government, a top police officer of the state said on Thursday.

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

Wide tentacles ensure SIMI's plans go on

Wide tentacles ensure SIMI's plans go on

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

An IB report on SIMI's recruitments says the outfit has at least 150 frontal organisations working for it. While the terror strikes and planning is carried out by the main cadres of SIMI, the parent organisation, providing logistics and ensuring recruitment is taken care of by the frontal organisations.

SIMI a secessionist outfit: SC

SIMI a secessionist outfit: SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"You are a secessionist movement. You have not stopped your activities," a Bench of Justice S B Sinha and Markandeya Katju observed while dealing with the special leave petition filed by SIMI challenging the ban imposed on it.

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

War of words continued between Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta and Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh over the role of the previous government in encouraging activities of Students Islamic Movement of India in the state, when he was the chief minister.

NIA declares Rs 4 lakh reward on absconding IM terrorist

NIA declares Rs 4 lakh reward on absconding IM terrorist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of Rs four lakh on information leading to the arrest of absconding Indian Mujahideen terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Touqeer.

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A Mumbai magistrate on Friday rejected a Gujarat government plea seeking transfer of the nine accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case to a jail in the neighbouring state, as they faced danger to their lives from the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India.

Ujjain: SIMI activist arrested

Ujjain: SIMI activist arrested

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The arrest has nothing to do with the Mumbai bomb blasts case.

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad has undertaken massive combing operations across several districts of Maharshtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

Centre extends ban on SIMI for two more years

Centre extends ban on SIMI for two more years

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Union home ministry on Friday extended the ban on the Student's Islamic Movement of India for a further period of two years. The decision was taken after a thorough observation of all activities of the organisation.The Centre has received reports about SIMI's movements in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.The ban on SIMI was going to expire on February 7. The government is extending the ban on SIMI for the fifth time.

Have proof of terror camps on Indian soil: Centre

Have proof of terror camps on Indian soil: Centre

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The government has found evidence that terrorist camps were being run on Indian soil by the banned Students Islamic Movement of India and "right wing majoritarian groups," Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. "In two cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency, evidence has come that training camps were organised by SIMI and right-wing majoritarian groups or their cadres," Minister of State for Home RPN Singh said in reply to a written question.

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The prime accused responsible for the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case in 2008, Mohammad Shahid Nagori, was remanded to nine days police custody by a local court on Monday.

In the middle of Ramzan, Modi to visit 5 Islamic nations

In the middle of Ramzan, Modi to visit 5 Islamic nations

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It's a packed 5-nation, 9-day, visit for Prime Minister Modi as he heads to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, apart from Ufa in Russia.

'Rajasthan govt received inputs of SIMI threat to Rushdie'

'Rajasthan govt received inputs of SIMI threat to Rushdie'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Dismissing Salman Rushdie's charge that the state police had invented a 'plot' to keep him away from the Jaipur Literature Festival, the Rajasthan government on Monday night said it had received intelligence inputs that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India was planning to target him during the festival.

Mumbai blasts probe: Piecing a jigsaw together

Mumbai blasts probe: Piecing a jigsaw together

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Sahim Salim talks to officers of the special cell in New Delhi, and finds out what goes on behind the scenes during an investigation

Twin blasts: CCTV video sent to Gujarat lab; SIMI men held

Twin blasts: CCTV video sent to Gujarat lab; SIMI men held

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Hyderabad Police has detained three operatives of the Students Islamic Movement of India from the east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in connection with the twin blasts that rocked the city last week.

The Indian Mujahideen is on a recruitment spree

The Indian Mujahideen is on a recruitment spree

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The Indian Mujahideen is without doubt India's deadliest outfits today

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Man 'linked to 2002 Sai temple blast' arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department has arrested an accused in connection with the 2002 Sai Baba Temple blast case in Hyderabad.