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BJP leader: Hawala money is fomenting trouble in Kashmir

BJP leader: Hawala money is fomenting trouble in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'Media reports have highlighted that hawala money is coming from Arab countries. And this money is used to create disturbances in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Germany gurdwara blast: Teen bombers were IS sympathisers

Germany gurdwara blast: Teen bombers were IS sympathisers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The two allegedly detonated a fire extinguisher filled with explosives at the entrance of the Nanaksar Satsang Sabha Gurdwara on the evening of April 16.

'Jihadi-cool' lingo is seducing many: Rushdie

'Jihadi-cool' lingo is seducing many: Rushdie

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Eminent British Indian author Salman Rushdie has attacked the "mangled" language of religion, which is turning British Muslims towards extremism.

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'It was a 20-minute boat ride journey of about 500 metres, but it must have been a giant leap together for the two staunchly secular leaders, Modi and Macron,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The NGO had given donations to an allied entity of RGF in 2011 which engages in promoting girl education and providing money to needy for meeting hospital expenses.

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

In a four-page 'open letter' released in Mumbai, Naik posed five questions to the government.

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Al Qaeda, the Islamic State or Daesh, as it is also called, will continue to exploit the fault lines and the many contradictions in the approaches of different countries, says Hardeep Puri.

'Modi must say Zakir Naik is spreading hatred'

'Modi must say Zakir Naik is spreading hatred'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'If the charges are so serious against him, then why hasn't a single case been registered against Dr Zakir Naik?'

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Egyptian security forces on Saturday surrounded a Cairo mosque full of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi as the Muslim Brotherhood planned fresh marches after clashes left nearly 100 dead, raising fears of more violence that will further push the country into chaos.

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'That is not a democratic ideal obviously, but it is a practical reality.' 'It is a consistent feature of politicians in Pakistan that their rhetoric on the army softens the closer they get to the seat of power.'