News for 'Mecca'

New HAL chopper tested

New HAL chopper tested

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Shakti, the new joint venture by Turbo-Mecca-HAL, increases the power of the chopper from 800 KW to over 1000 KW, thus making it more durable in high altitude, Baweja said.

ISI courier linked to Hyderabad blasts

ISI courier linked to Hyderabad blasts

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

According to police sources in Hyderabad, Quadri, who runs a watch repair shop, was in constant touch with Shahed alias Bilal, the alleged mastermind behind the masjid blasts.

Sania hoping to keep off injuries

Sania hoping to keep off injuries

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The Indian ace said she was hoping for an injury-free year after her 2007 season was cut short due to a series of niggles.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Hyderabad blast suspect held in fake passport case

Hyderabad blast suspect held in fake passport case

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The SIC also announced on Saturday night that Shoaib has been arrested in a case under the Passport Act and is being produced before the magistrate.

Hyderabad blasts: The ISI hand

Hyderabad blasts: The ISI hand

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The ISI's new terror matrix comprises three major terrorist groups, at least half-a-dozen big and small front organisations with extremist ideology, spanning three countries.

Kashi Vishwanath:Extra security scan of youngsters

Kashi Vishwanath:Extra security scan of youngsters

Rediff.com25 May 2007

If you are young and dressed in hip attire, you are bound to go through an extra security check at the hands of security personnel posted in the highly sensitive Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanwapi complex in Varanasi.

Hyderabad firing: 2 cops transferred

Hyderabad firing: 2 cops transferred

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Falaknuma Inspector Sudhakar and Mughalpura Inspector Ramachandra Reddy, who were in charge at the firing spot, were transferred by the city Police Commissioner Balvinder Singh.

High alert sounded in Delhi, elsewhere

High alert sounded in Delhi, elsewhere

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Police are keeping a close watch on the security scenario in the capital and a high alert was sounded for all strategic formations, a senior police official said.

PM, President condemn Hyderabad blast

PM, President condemn Hyderabad blast

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Gandhi, in a message, also asked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy to take immediate steps so that those responsible are brought to the book.

Attempt to intimidate Indian Muslims

Attempt to intimidate Indian Muslims

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Indian Muslims should refuse to be intimidated by such elements and the government should give them all the protection they need to enable them to resist these jihadi elements

Hyderabad blast caused by crude bomb: Patil

Hyderabad blast caused by crude bomb: Patil

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Apart from that, there were two live bombs recovered from the spot and defused, he said after he spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhhara Reddy.

Centre closely watching situation in Hyderabad

Centre closely watching situation in Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The Union home ministry is in constant touch with the state government officials, an MHA source said in New Delhi. The situation was being closely monitored.

Hyderabad: 2nd narco test on key accused

Hyderabad: 2nd narco test on key accused

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

A police officer told rediff.com that if they manage to elicit all the information available with Imran then both the Mecca Masjid blast and twin blasts cases could be solved in record time.

Hy'bad blasts: Narco analysis test nails Bilal

Hy'bad blasts: Narco analysis test nails Bilal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

It will be interesting to see what the Hyderabad police will now do to secure Shahid aka Bilal, who is allegedly in Bangladesh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vijender responds to Amir Khan's challenge

Vijender responds to Amir Khan's challenge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

During the announcement of his last bout, Khan had also claimed that Vijender was scared of him. Replying to his challenge, the Haryana-boxer said it was Khan who picked juniors to fight against.

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

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...

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

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