News for 'Jama'

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Azad said the Bhim Army will run parallel to the party and continue to fight for Dalit rights and enrol new members.

10 days after leaving hospital crucial for COVID patients: Study

10 days after leaving hospital crucial for COVID patients: Study

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The study, published in the journal JAMA, found that by the end of 60 days, the COVID-19 patients' overall risk of readmission or death was lower than that for the other two serious conditions.

Terror's new avatar: Unorganised fringe elements

Terror's new avatar: Unorganised fringe elements

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Terror attacks over the past nine months -- the Jama Masjid firing, the Varansi blasts and 13/7 bombings -- have left security agencies and investigators clueless. The reason? Today, the threat is not from outfits like the Indian Mujahideen or the Students' Islamic Movement of India, but fringe elements that may strike anytime. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Violating Delhi cracker ban may invite 6-yr jail: Gopal Rai

Violating Delhi cracker ban may invite 6-yr jail: Gopal Rai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) also issued guidelines for implementation of the ban on firecrackers, which included directions to the Delhi Police to register a first information report against the violators of the ban.

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

E-mail threatening CWG traced to Mumbai

E-mail threatening CWG traced to Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The email purportedly sent by outlawed Indian Mujahideen owning up the attacks outside Jama Masjid and threatening more strikes ahead of Commonwealth Games has been traced to Mumbai, police said on Monday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Ammonium nitrate used in Delhi car blast

Ammonium nitrate used in Delhi car blast

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Ammonium nitrate was used to trigger the car explosion near Jama Masjid which took place just hours after an attack there on a vehicle carrying foreign tourists, the police said on Monday. They said no RDX or detonator was used to carry out the explosion

Police patrol outside Gate no 3 was missing!

Police patrol outside Gate no 3 was missing!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A Delhi Police Constable and a rickshaw-puller tried to give a chase to the two motorbike-borne men who fired at foreign tourists outside Jama Masjid but could not catch them as they sped away on their two-wheelers.

Cop killed in anti-Naxal op in Jharkhand

Cop killed in anti-Naxal op in Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

A police officer was killed and two policemen were injured in a fierce encounter with Maoists in the hilly jungles of Jama block in Jharkhand's Dumka district on Friday.

Azhar courts arrest over UP chief row, released

Azhar courts arrest over UP chief row, released

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Congress Member of Parliament Mohammad Azharduddin on Friday courted arrest, along with his supporters in Moradabad, to protest against the ransacking of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi's residence in Lucknow. Azharuddin, after offering Friday's namaz at the Jama Masjid in Moradabad today afternoon, took out a march along with his supporters from Jama Masjid despite prohibitory orders.

Shahi Imam invites Sharif not Modi for son's anointment

Shahi Imam invites Sharif not Modi for son's anointment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Thursday triggered a controversy by inviting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif among other political bigwigs but did not invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the anointment ceremony of his son on November 22.

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Yasin Bhatkal, aide sent to police custody for 10 days

Yasin Bhatkal, aide sent to police custody for 10 days

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and close aide Asadullah Akhtar were on Friday remanded in police custody for 10 days by a Delhi court in connection with a case lodged against them for the September 2010 Jama Masjid terror attack days before the Commonwealth games.

'He was living freely': US panel counters Trump's Hafiz Saeed tweet

'He was living freely': US panel counters Trump's Hafiz Saeed tweet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Let's hold the (applause) until he's convicted'

Key IM terrorist Ejaz Sheikh arrested from Saharanpur

Key IM terrorist Ejaz Sheikh arrested from Saharanpur

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Indian Mujahideen terrorist Ejaz Sheikh, wanted in several cases including a terror strike in Jama Masjid in New Delhi, was arrested on Friday night from Saharanpur area of western Uttar Pradesh by the Special Cell of Delhi Police.

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Rediff.com26 May 2008

A Muslim cleric of the Jama Masjid in Bharatpur has been detained for interrogation in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts that killed 66 people, the police said on Monday. Mohamaad Ilyas, the Imam of the Jama Masjid, was detained on Friday and had been taken to Jaipur for further investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Circle Officer (City) Ratan Lal Bhargava said.

5 films where Rishi Kapoor rocked it

5 films where Rishi Kapoor rocked it

Rediff.com17 May 2020

When Rishi sang and danced, nothing else mattered.

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!

J-K cops disguise as stone pelters to catch real culprits

J-K cops disguise as stone pelters to catch real culprits

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Perplexed by the development, the stone pelters ended the protest early as they were caught unaware of the police strategy.

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.

Bakr Eid to be celebrated on December 21

Bakr Eid to be celebrated on December 21

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The announcement was made by chief priests of two prominent mosques in the capital, the Fatehpuri Masjid and the Jama Masjid on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Very low risk to newborns from Covid +ve moms: Study

Very low risk to newborns from Covid +ve moms: Study

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

To reduce the risk of transmitting the SARS-CoV-2 virus to newborns after delivery, the researchers said the hospital staff practised social distancing, wore masks, and placed COVID-positive moms in private rooms.

Savouring Ramzan delights

Savouring Ramzan delights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Harjit Singh Chhabra, head, Sadar Nishkarm Welfare Association, estimated that losses could go up to hundreds of crores.

7 young men and their unusual start-up

7 young men and their unusual start-up

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.

'If Modi and Amit Shah think they can polarise the country, they are mistaken'

'If Modi and Amit Shah think they can polarise the country, they are mistaken'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Union External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid took time off from his election campaign in Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh to speak to Kavita Chowdhury on Congress politics and the minority community.

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

Rediff.com2 May 2019

the MLA claimed she was asked to walk behind Kejriwal's car while other MLAs were with him in the car.

Women! This is how you can reduce bladder infections

Women! This is how you can reduce bladder infections

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Physicians suspect more fluids help to reduce bacteria and limit the ability of bacteria to attach to the bladder.

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.

CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

An unspecified number of terrorists fired at the security forces in the area which is close to the historic Jama Masjid.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Of all auto event, this one in Japan is favourite of car makers to unveil their concepts.

Pollution levels in Delhi highest since Nov last year

Pollution levels in Delhi highest since Nov last year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Experts said unfavourable meteorological conditions -- calm winds and low temperatures -- and smoke from farm fires in neighbouring states led to a dense layer of haze as the air quality index entered the "severe" zone.

Hyd blasts: NIA's IM claims baseless, says Bukhari

Hyd blasts: NIA's IM claims baseless, says Bukhari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Delhi's Jama Masjid chief cleric Syed Ahmed Bukhari has said investigation agencies have the tendency to name perpetrators of any bomb blasts in the country much before initiation and conclusion of their probes.

'Omicron is not the end of the pandemic'

'Omicron is not the end of the pandemic'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'The pandemic ends only when 70 per cent of the world is vaccinated with two doses.'

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Both the BJP and the JD-U abetted the LJP split but interestingly, independently. And there hangs a tale of conflicting interests, gamesmanship, subterfuge, and retribution, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.