News for 'Jama Masjid'

Image: Eid celebrated with fervour

Image: Eid celebrated with fervour

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Muslims across the country offered prayers on the occasion, which marks the end of month-long fasting of Ramzan.

100,000 signatures in a bid to save Sarabjit!

100,000 signatures in a bid to save Sarabjit!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Over 100,000 Indians, including former test cricketers and chief justices, have signed a mercy petition addressed to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari seeking clemency for Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in a Pakistani prison.

Muslim outfit announces aid to build Ram temple

Muslim outfit announces aid to build Ram temple

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Hussaini Tigers, an organisation of Shia youths, on Friday urged the All India Muslim Personal Law Board not to approach the Supreme Court against the Allahabad high court verdict on Ayodhya title suits and instead let the matter end here for good.

Has IM used a proxy server in a foreign country?

Has IM used a proxy server in a foreign country?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The police are probing whether the e-mail of Indian Mujaheedin claiming responsibility for the Jama Masjid firing was sent through a proxy server located in a foreign country to hoodwink security agencies.

Pressure cooker bomb: IM's new weapon?

Pressure cooker bomb: IM's new weapon?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

None of the IM operations in the past have used such a tactic and this could be well a new pattern or may simply be the doing of a smaller group.

Taslima should apologise, says Shahi Imam

Taslima should apologise, says Shahi Imam

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

He said that Taslima should tender a written apology for all her 'anti-Islamic publications as per the traditions of the Holy Prophet'. He also sought an assurance from the writer that in the future, she will desist from writing 'blasphemous' material.

Khar to visit Ajmer dargah, Jaipur

Khar to visit Ajmer dargah, Jaipur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Hina Rabbani Khar, who is in India on her maiden visit as Pakistan foreign minister, will pay a visit to the revered Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Thursday before going back home.

IM mail hints at act of suicide terrorism

IM mail hints at act of suicide terrorism

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

B Raman decodes the email sent allegedly by the Indian Mujahideen after the attack on tourists outside Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A red alert has been sounded across New Delhi after the incident in which the two bikers are said to have fired 7-8 rounds on the stationary vehicle adjacent to gate number three of the mosque and 100 metres away from the house of Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari at around 11.30 am.

Our people are bleeding and you will too: IM

Our people are bleeding and you will too: IM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

The shootout incident occurred near the historic Jama Masjid mosque on Sunday morning in which two Taiwan nationals were injured after two unidentified persons riding a motorbike fired upon their tourist bus.

Former Delhi Imam Syed Bukhari dead

Former Delhi Imam Syed Bukhari dead

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Syed Abdullah Bukhari, former Imam of Jama Masjid in New Delhi, passed away on Wednesday following prolonged illness.

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A delegation of Muslim leaders led by Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi during which she asked them to ensure that secular votes did not split in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

54 killed in suicide attack on Pak mosque

54 killed in suicide attack on Pak mosque

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The army is currently conducting a major operation in the Swat valley of NWFP against militant followers of pro-Taliban cleric Maulana Fazlullah in which nearly 300 rebels have been killed and about 200 arrested.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.

Shahi Imam faces the heat Nandigram

Shahi Imam faces the heat Nandigram

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

His claim at the press conference that vested interests were trying to divide Hindus and Muslims in Nandigram drew an angry response from the BUPC.

Probe role of VHP in terror attacks: Imam

Probe role of VHP in terror attacks: Imam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

A prominent Muslim cleric on Wednesday asked the government to order a high-level inquiry into the activities of the saffron outfits, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, accusing them 'of playing a role in the recent terror attacks' in the country.Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid in New Delhi, raised the demand during a meeting he had with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday morning.

Muslims defy fatwa, sing Vande Mataram

Muslims defy fatwa, sing Vande Mataram

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Defying the fatwa issued by the Jamiat-Ulama-e-Hind against the rendition of Vande Mataram, a group of Muslims, led by a clergyman, joined people from other communities in singing the national song in front of a mosque in Betul. A large number of people from a cross-section of the society collected in front of the Jama Masjid at Betul Bazar at the invitation of its Imam Hafiz Abdul Razique and recited the song on Sunday.

'Sonia-Bukhari meet like fox and wolf talking non-violence'

'Sonia-Bukhari meet like fox and wolf talking non-violence'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Slamming Congress president Sonia Gandhi's meeting with Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid to prevent split in secular votes, Shiv Sena on Thursday said it was akin to "fox and wolf" discussing non-violence and vegetarianism.

Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Anti-Pope protests: Delhi Dy Speaker hurt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Police, however, denied the knife attack on Iqbal had taken place.

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are politicians raking up the national song controversy just to gain political mileage?

Muslims may agitate like anti-quota protestors

Muslims may agitate like anti-quota protestors

Rediff.com30 May 2006

"Till date, I do not know anything regarding the initiatives taken by the government," Bukhari said.

Geelani placed under house arrest

Geelani placed under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Breakaway Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani was on Friday put under house arrest, official sources said.

Come under one umbrella: Bukhari

Come under one umbrella: Bukhari

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The Imam has convened a National Conference of Muslims in New Delhi on Saturday, which is being attended by over 300 top Muslim clerics, scholars and religious heads.

First Look: Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi-6

First Look: Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi-6

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

After director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wowed us with Rang De Basanti two years ago, he's back with Delhi-6, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

"If somebody sings Vande Mataram voluntarily, I have no objections. But if people are forced to do so, it will meet with resistance," Bukhari said.

PHOTOS: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the world

PHOTOS: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Here are glimpses of the celebrations!

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

President Kalam met the young finalists of the talent show.

Several terrorist hideouts busted in J&K

Several terrorist hideouts busted in J&K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Two of the hideouts were in Srinagar.

Centre's welfare scheme funding gun-making racket in Bihar!

Centre's welfare scheme funding gun-making racket in Bihar!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

When the Union government had launched the Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana with much fanfare years ago, they could not have imagined in their wildest nightmares that one day, the welfare scheme will be used by terrorists to carry out their subversive schemes.

Secularism lives due to Hindus: Bukhari

Secularism lives due to Hindus: Bukhari

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

Imam Bukhari alleged that a number of Muslims hold important posts in various states and union governments and even the prestigious post of the President but had done nothing for the uplift of the community.

'Let Kashmir now talk to Pakistan'

'Let Kashmir now talk to Pakistan'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

'We are not part of the Indian sub-continent. We are more like Central Asia than South Asia. I don't know how we got stuck with South Asia.'

'I want my children back'

'I want my children back'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Images of joy: Eid across the world

Images of joy: Eid across the world

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the world on Monday with fervour and gaiety.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

With relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown, temples across the country are all set to reopen from Monday in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Union home ministry to prevent coronavirus spread.