News for 'friday prayers attack'

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled south over the past two days, according to Israel, but they still face bombardment and dire conditions.

Elderly Sikh man brutally attacked in Fresno

Elderly Sikh man brutally attacked in Fresno

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The police say the attack could be classified as a hate-crime. Ritu Jha reports

1 held for Pakistan military base attack

1 held for Pakistan military base attack

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Pakistani intelligence operatives arrested a prayer leader of a seminary at Faisalabad on Friday for alleged links to the terrorist attack on a naval airbase in Karachi that killed 10 security personnel, sources said.

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

"If you get employment, you will watch Reels for half an hour and work for 12 hours," the Congress leader said.

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The new arrests came as the injured toll doubled from 59 to 119.

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Australian police have arrested three more people in connection with two incidents of brawl that broke out between Khalistan activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne in late January, the police said on Thursday.

'I will be killed any time soon'

'I will be killed any time soon'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'There is no place in Gaza that has not been bombed and where people have not been killed.'

Amritanandamayi unhurt in attack

Amritanandamayi unhurt in attack

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Attacker overpowered by devotees.

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's 'deep concern' over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The gunmen in four off-road vehicles opened fire on the people who tried to exit the mosque after the explosion.

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Swami Sandeepananda Giri had welcomed the apex court order permitting women in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

Children Pay The Price Of War

Children Pay The Price Of War

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Displaced Palestinian children, who fled their homes amid Israeli strikes take shelter in a tent camp at a United Nations-run centre in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Dalit man singed with sticks for entering U'khand temple

Dalit man singed with sticks for entering U'khand temple

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

According to the victim's complaint to the police, some people belonging to the upper caste assaulted him at the temple, tied him up and singed him with burning sticks throughout the night.

Union minister booked for remarks on Kerala blasts

Union minister booked for remarks on Kerala blasts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A case has been registered against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly making statements that promote enmity between different groups, police said on Tuesday.

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.

Taliban attack Pakistan police station, 8 killed

Taliban attack Pakistan police station, 8 killed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The terrorists, armed with heavy weapons and wearing suicide vest, launched the attack at Kakki, located 14 km from Bannu city in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, while policemen and local residents were offering prayers at a mosque inside the police station compound.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

Hindu temple attacked, set on fire in Pakistan

Hindu temple attacked, set on fire in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

A Hindu temple has been desecrated and set on fire by unidentified persons in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, two weeks ahead of an annual fair at the holy site.

Afghan defence minister, army chief resign post Taliban attack

Afghan defence minister, army chief resign post Taliban attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

"Defence Minister Abdullah Habibi and Army Chief of Staff Qadam Shah Shahim stepped down with immediate effect," the Khaama Press quoted the Office of the President, ARGPalace, as saying on Monday.

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Heavy security in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha yatra'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

As a precautionary measure, the Nuh district administration has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday, suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services, and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district.

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political convention of a hardline Islamist party that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100.

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

Death Came Calling As They Prayed

Death Came Calling As They Prayed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A Pakistan Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers during afternoon prayers in the high-security zone in Peshawar, killing at least 61 people and wounding more than 150 others, mostly policemen.

15 policemen, driver killed in Naxal attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

15 policemen, driver killed in Naxal attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Maharashtra Director General of Police Subodh Kumar Jaiswal said that the attack was not a result of intelligence failure.

2 cops killed, 11 injured in predawn terror attacks

2 cops killed, 11 injured in predawn terror attacks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The slain policemen were identified as Ghulam Hassan and Ghulam Rasool. The injured personnel was taken to a hospital for treatment and his condition is stated to be stable, the official said.

Suicide attack at madrassa kills 14 in Peshawar

Suicide attack at madrassa kills 14 in Peshawar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

At least 14 people were killed and over 30 injured on Friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up amid scores of worshippers attending Friday prayers at a Shia madrassa on the outskirts of this city in Pakistan's restive northwest, officials said.

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday alleged that Kerala under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has shown tolerance towards radical elements and radicalisation.

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said preliminary investigation suggests it to be 'an act of terrorists but we are investigating the case'.

US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

One Congressmen said the Uri terror attack along with the bombings in New York and New Jersey "demonstrate our need to continue to work together through our" counter-terrorism partnership to defeat terrorism.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

Zelenskyys Pay Homage To The Fallen

Zelenskyys Pay Homage To The Fallen

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska visited the Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine marking the Independence Day in Kyiv, August 24, 2022.

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The students were present for the examination in the school when the incident occurred.

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The PM will also preside over a memorial service for Ganeshan and other victims of the attack during his stay in Brussels on Wednesday.

Militants attack camp, kill 7 soldiers in Pakistan

Militants attack camp, kill 7 soldiers in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Suspected militants attacked a security force's camp near the city of Gujrat in Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday, killing six soldiers and a policeman. Five soldiers were injured in the pre-dawn attack, officials said.

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a brutal attack, two Palestinians wielding axes, knives and guns, on Tuesday killed at least four Israeli worshippers in a Jewish synagogue and a seminary and injured another eight, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow a "harsh response" to the murders.

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack and underwent an angioplasty in New Delhi on Friday but is expected to be discharged in the next couple of days, said the hospital where he is currently admitted.

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The blast occurred at an Imambargah located near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar area of Peshawar when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers.

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

-- The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque -- Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' -- Four people are in custody after the shootings, including one woman and three men -- New Zealand Prime Minister said the shootings were 'an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are'.