News for 'Islamic Movement of India'

'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.'

Intelligence agencies happy with SIMI ban extension

Intelligence agencies happy with SIMI ban extension

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Intelligence agencies welcomed the Delhi high court's decision to extend the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Serious lack of funds to carry out its operation has forced the Students Islamic Movement of India and the Indian Mujahideen to adopt a method that was earlier forbidden. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

SIMI wants to 'help' Al Qaeda's terror plan

SIMI wants to 'help' Al Qaeda's terror plan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Asim Umar, Al Qaeda's Sharia council chief, heads its operations on the sub-continent.

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has asserted that efforts to create a rift between people from different religions should be treated as a "national crime", and welcomed the government's outreach to Pasmanda Muslims.

China, Taliban hold their 1st diplomatic dialogue in Kabul

China, Taliban hold their 1st diplomatic dialogue in Kabul

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"China and the Afghan Taliban have unimpeded and effective communication and consultation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing in Beijing.

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Digvijaya Singh said if Zakir Naik is guilty of delivering inflammatory sermons then why no action was taken against individuals like Sakshi Maharaj, Yogi Adityanath, Sadhvi Prachi.

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Over 160 people, including a number of Israeli nationals were killed in the terror attack on November 26, 2008

Investigators looking into Bhatkal's laptop, phone for details

Investigators looking into Bhatkal's laptop, phone for details

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Investigators questioning Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal have found a laptop and mobile phone from his possession which are expected to throw up vital clues in unraveling a number of terror modules.

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The demand for action by Pakistan was made through a joint statement issued after the 2+2 ministerial attended by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Anti Terrorist Squad of Madhya Pradesh police captured five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India activists from Sendhwa Pathar area in Barwani district following an encounter in the early hours on Monday, a top police official said.

'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.'

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

India, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting on Afghanistan

India, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting on Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

India, China and Russia on Thursday held a trilateral meeting on Afghanistan's security situation against the backdrop of the US' plans to withdraw its troops from the war-ravaged country, raising fears of re-emergence of Taliban and al-Qaeda linked elements.

NIA files charge sheet in Modi's Patna rally blasts case

NIA files charge sheet in Modi's Patna rally blasts case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The National Investigation Agency on Friday filed a charge sheet against 10 people, including alleged activist of banned Students Islamic Movement of India group Hyder Ali, in a court in Patna in the case relating to the serial blasts at the then BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Patna last year.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

Is IM planning to abduct Kejriwal for Bhatkal's release?

Is IM planning to abduct Kejriwal for Bhatkal's release?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Terror outfit Indian Mujahideen is planning to abduct Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for release of its key member Yaseen Bhatkal who was arrested from Indo-Nepal border on August 27 last year, police sources claimed on Sunday.

Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi denies link with Hyderabadi youths

Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi denies link with Hyderabadi youths

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Police in Jammu and Kashmir and Telangana are investigating claims by three arrested youths from Hyderabad that they were planning to meet separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to join jihadi terror groups even as she dismissed as "fabricated" allegations that she had any links with Islamic State.

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

SIMI announces comeback with blasts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With the five escapees from Khandwa jail set on a terror mission, a state of alert has been sounded in Gujarat.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The remarks by China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, came during an emergency meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday after the sudden and rapid takeover of the Afghanistan government by the Taliban insurgents.

Governor is anti-communist propagandist: Pinarayi hits back

Governor is anti-communist propagandist: Pinarayi hits back

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Khan, the anti-Communist propagandist of the day, should understand that the Communists were subjected to suppression before it came to power in the state through ballot in 1957, Vijayan said at a party programme.

NIA court convicts 18 in SIMI training camp case, 17 acquitted

NIA court convicts 18 in SIMI training camp case, 17 acquitted

Rediff.com14 May 2018

In and around November 2007, office bearers and functionaries of SIMI, a banned organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, entered into a criminal conspiracy in Choral, Indore, Madhya Pradesh to conduct training camps for their active cadres.

Bengaluru: 'Life too precious to be snatched away in a blast'

Bengaluru: 'Life too precious to be snatched away in a blast'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The family of the Bengaluru blast victim Bhavani is shattered by her death and has asked the state government and Centre to take steps to stop recurrence of such terror attacks.

NIA arrests SIMI cadre in New Delhi

NIA arrests SIMI cadre in New Delhi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency has arrested an operative of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India, Abdul Sathar, in connection with a 2010 probe in the unlawful training of SIMI cadres in Kerala.

7 SIMI members escape from jail in Madhya Pradesh

7 SIMI members escape from jail in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Seven members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India have escaped from a prison in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district. While jail authorities managed to nab one SIMI member, the rest are still on the run.

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue.

Kerala and Madurai, nurseries for terror in India

Kerala and Madurai, nurseries for terror in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

If the words of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda are to be believed, then Bharatiya Janata Party's assessment of Kerala, the God's own country, turning into a nursery for terrorism may well be true.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

Were jail authorities involved in Madhya Pradesh jailbreak?

Were jail authorities involved in Madhya Pradesh jailbreak?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The embarrassing incident in which alleged activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India got away from a MP jail is being probed by the government.

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan'