News for 'Mecca'

6 Indians among 345 killed in Haj stampede

6 Indians among 345 killed in Haj stampede

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Indian casualties included two men and four women.

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Going beyond the annual WEF Summit...

CBI probe into Hyderabad blast begins

CBI probe into Hyderabad blast begins

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The state government had ordered the CBI probe into the bomb blast in the mosque on May 18.

Mosque blast: LeT man in judicial remand

Mosque blast: LeT man in judicial remand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Nayeem alias Sameer was earlier in the custody of Mumbai police and was brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant.

Hyderabad blast: Inquiry commission appointed

Hyderabad blast: Inquiry commission appointed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Special Branch of Hyderabad City Police and State Intelligence had submitted their preliminary reports to the government admitting that the police firing on May 18 was indiscriminate and unwarranted.

India rejects OIC references to Kashmir

India rejects OIC references to Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Toeing Pakistan's line, the 57-member OIC extended its support to the inalienable right of Kashmiri people to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations resolutions, at its two-day meeting in Mecca from December seven.

OIC supports Pakistan on Kashmir

OIC supports Pakistan on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The organisation "extended" its support to the "inalienable right" of people of Jammu and Kashmir for "self-determination" in accordance with UN resolutions.

CBI to probe Hyderabad  blast

CBI to probe Hyderabad blast

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to entrust the probe into last Friday's bomb blast at the historic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

9 killed in Hyderabad blast; 5 in police firing

9 killed in Hyderabad blast; 5 in police firing

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The injured have been taken to the Osmania hospital.

WATCH: 'Caravan' editor speaks out on Aseemanand interview

WATCH: 'Caravan' editor speaks out on Aseemanand interview

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Swami Aseemanand appears to have become a habitual retractor. After his explosive interview in to the Caravan, the accused in the Samjhauta Express, Hyderabad Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Dargah blasts denied speaking to the magazine.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The bench said that it will hear the matter because of the apex court's judgment in the Sabarimala temple case.

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'We all know that when the Babri Masjid was demolished, P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister.' 'He did not do anything to stop the demolition.'

Man seeks Rs 5 crore for goat; finds no buyers

Man seeks Rs 5 crore for goat; finds no buyers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Owner of the goat, Faiz Mohammed, claims the 45-kg goat has marks resembling the names of the Prophet and Allah on its body. Also, behind its ear, the marks resemble the word Mecca, he said.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Special efforts are on to trace the pilgrims reported as missing.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Second largest Muslim gathering in Bangladesh

Second largest Muslim gathering in Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The World Muslim Congregation is second only to the annual Haj gathering in Mecca.

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 35

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 35

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"Unfortunately, there are six more Indians taking the toll to 35," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

Islamic mobile phones hit Europe

Islamic mobile phones hit Europe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The Ilkone i800 cellular telephone generates five automated reminders a day at prayer time

Youhana embraces Islam

Youhana embraces Islam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

Pakistan cricket star Yousuf Youhana, who was the only Christian in the team, has converted to Islam.

IIM placements under taxman's lens

IIM placements under taxman's lens

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

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.'

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

India will take on England at the Lord's cricket ground in an ODI next year

3 Indians among 244 Hajjis trampled to death

3 Indians among 244 Hajjis trampled to death

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

They were trampled in Mina valley near Mecca as they jostled to stone a pillar representing the devil.

Gambling biz: Big bucks pour in

Gambling biz: Big bucks pour in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Abdul Rehman, son of Abdul Raheem, (passport no 44821) was the latest casualty.

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

BJP will rid Rae Bareli of 'dynastic politics': Shah

BJP will rid Rae Bareli of 'dynastic politics': Shah

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Shah said before the Yogi Adityanath dispensation assumed office, Uttar Pradesh was known for 'goonda raj' and bad law and order. '...Yogi government has established rule of law,' he said.

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Swami Aseemanand, an accused in 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court but he is unlikely to come out of jail as he is facing a trial in two other blast cases.

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

At Wagah, Pakistani Rangers offered sweets to Border Security Force personnel as officials on both sides shook hands at the Zero Line on the International Border.

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The bench questioned as to how the belief of Hindu worshippers can be challenged with regard to existence of 'janmasthan' and said the "sanctity of belief" that Lord Ram took birth there and whether it was genuine or "frivolous" can only be tested under Hinduism.