News for 'Mohammed K Ansari'

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be wary of Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) aggressive batting approach when the two teams face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Which bowler impressed you most in the KKR-SRH game on Thursday?

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

History-sheeter Guru Waghmare who was murdered at a spa in Mumbai had tattooed on his body the names of 22 persons who could potentially harm him, police said on Thursday as they arrested at least three suspects a day after the crime.

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being "successfully extradited " from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring to justice the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem that claimed 166 lives. Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

A chronology of the 2003 Mumbai twin blasts case

A chronology of the 2003 Mumbai twin blasts case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Following is the chronology of the 2003 twin blasts at Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar.

VP poll: Hamid Ansari is UPA-Left candidate

VP poll: Hamid Ansari is UPA-Left candidate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Hamid Ansari was on Friday declared the United Progressive Alliance-Left candidate for the vice president's poll.

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Though Mohammed Hashim Ansari was the oldest litigant in the case and was against the Ram temple coming up at the site, he never spoke ill of his neighbours who were Hindus.

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'It is to be fervently hoped that a person as rational and brilliant as Hamid Ansari will not be allowed to wilt and simply wither away.'

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.

After Rahul, now BSP MP loses Lok Sabha membership

After Rahul, now BSP MP loses Lok Sabha membership

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The brothers were booked under the UP Gangsters Act in connection with the murder of the then BJP MLA from Ghazipur, Krishnanad Rai, on November 29, 2005 and the kidnapping-murder of Varanasi-based trader Nand Kishore Rungta in 1997.

Nomination of Ansari, Heptulla, Masood valid

Nomination of Ansari, Heptulla, Masood valid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Rajya Sabha Secretary General Yogendra Narain is the returning officer for the vice presidential election.

Court refuses to discharge two blast accused

Court refuses to discharge two blast accused

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

A special court on Thursday refused to discharge 2 accused held for conspiring the twin blasts in the city in August 2003.

Hamid Ansari homeless after swearing-in

Hamid Ansari homeless after swearing-in

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Mohammed Hamid Ansari found himself homeless after being sworn-in as vice-president and was taken to Haryana Bhavan, which will serve as a makeshift residence for him for the time being.

Is Hamid Ansari right?

Is Hamid Ansari right?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'Is Ansari flagging a genuine concern? Is a rectification called for?' 'And finally: Do minorities matter?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The station house officer of Daryaganj police station has withdrawn an order asking offices, shops, vehicle parking, DTC depot etc in the area to remain shut during the G20 Summit.

Fahim Ansari's bail plea to be heard on July 19

Fahim Ansari's bail plea to be heard on July 19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

"The jail authorities were supposed to bring him to court on June 29 but they didn't because they did not want us to get the new chargesheet," his lawyer said, alleging that the UP Special Task Force does not want his client to get a fair trial.

Blast trial: Security tightened in Coimbatore

Blast trial: Security tightened in Coimbatore

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Coimbatore will be under a tight security cover on Wednesday when a special court pronounces sentences for the 70 people convicted of criminal conspiracy and murder charges in the 1998 serial blasts case. The founder-leader of the proscribed Al-Umma S A Basha and its general secretary Mohammed Ansari are among the 70 convicts.

Ansari's re-election as VP comes as 2nd booster shot for UPA

Ansari's re-election as VP comes as 2nd booster shot for UPA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hamid Ansari, in his second stint as vice president, is likely to face a more unruly House, with general elections being less than two years away and the Opposition becoming increasingly aggressive, and the Congress's chief troubleshooter having gone to Rashtrapati Bhavan, writes Neerja Chowdhury

Coimbatore blasts verdict, day 2: Six get lifers

Coimbatore blasts verdict, day 2: Six get lifers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Resuming the pronouncement of sentences in the 1998 serial blasts case on the second day, a Coimbatore court on Thursday awarded double life terms to six convicts and imprisonments ranging from 7 to 21 years to 18 others. Six of them were awarded double life terms and a jail term of 10 to 40 years on various charges which would run concurrently. Twelve convicts were sentenced to undergo 13 years in prison for conspiracy and seven to 21 years on other charges.

Gujarat ATS arrests 4 Bangladeshi nationals, busts Al Qaeda module in Ahmedabad

Gujarat ATS arrests 4 Bangladeshi nationals, busts Al Qaeda module in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted an Al Qaeda module and arrested four members who hail from Bangladesh but have been living illegally in Ahmedabad, an official said on Monday.

India shines: Historic 73 medals at Asian Para Games

India shines: Historic 73 medals at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Indian contingent has surpassed its previous record from the 2018 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, with a total of 73 medals in the current edition.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and several of its operatives, including Mohammed Danish Ansari, in a case of conspiring to wage war against India in 2012.

Owaisi's AIMIM again fails to make a mark in UP polls

Owaisi's AIMIM again fails to make a mark in UP polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Most of the candidates of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen have not been able to cross the 5,000-mark in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, according to poll trends on Thursday.

Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane held for throwing fish at govt officer

Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane held for throwing fish at govt officer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The Congress MLA and others were produced before a local court which granted them bail, the official said.

8 Kerala fugitives at large despite red corner notices

8 Kerala fugitives at large despite red corner notices

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The list also includes two notorious fugitives -- Sukumara Kurup, never nabbed in connection with a murder and Dr Edadi Omana -- who had given the slip to the investigating agencies, and have remained untraceable for several years.

Singing national anthem made compulsory in all madrassas in UP

Singing national anthem made compulsory in all madrassas in UP

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board, SN Pandey, also issued an order to this effect to all the district minority welfare officers on May 9.

Delhi police files FIR against Owaisi, Swami Yati, Saba Naqvi and others

Delhi police files FIR against Owaisi, Swami Yati, Saba Naqvi and others

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The Delhi police on Wednesday registered an FIR against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

They were all fielded by the Samajwadi Party and its alliance partners.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

Rahul to raise Maharashtra beef ban in Parliament?

Rahul to raise Maharashtra beef ban in Parliament?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Congress vice president has promised to raise the Maharashtra beef ban issue in Parliament, claims beef trader who met him.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Shyam Sundar Swami and Jyoti Baliyan bagged India's their first medal in the World Archery Para Championships

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

On Wednesday, the special MCOCA court in Mumbai awarded death sentences to Kamal Ahamed Ansari, 37, Mohd Faisal Shaikh, 36, Ehtesham Siddiqui, 30, Naveed Hussain Khan, 30 and Asif Khan, 38, for the role they played in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts, which claimed the lives of 188 people.