News for 'imam'

1st Test, Day 3: Pakistan in control after debutant Asif scripts Aussie collapse

1st Test, Day 3: Pakistan in control after debutant Asif scripts Aussie collapse

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Debutant Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif ripped through the Australian middle-order with six wickets as the visitors were bowled out for 202 on the third day of the first Test, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The group will not just seek permission for women to offer prayers in the mosques, but also fight for appointing them as 'imams' (clerics).

Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

A joint team of the NIA and Bihar Police reached Tehseen's house in Maniyarpur village, about 12 km from the district headquarters, and attached the property in the presence of his father Wasim Akhtar and other family members, Officer in-Charge of Maniyarpur Police Station Asgar Imam said.

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India are eyeing a place in the final after three wins in as many matches, while Pakistan will look to step up their game in the Super Four match, after a scare against Afghanistan.

Bukhari bats for AAP but party says it doesn't need his support

Bukhari bats for AAP but party says it doesn't need his support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Syed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, batted support for the AAP but party refused to accept his support.

Despite violence, devout throng to Karbala

Despite violence, devout throng to Karbala

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

First Look of Shiite Muslims praying at Karbala.

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Leaders across the political spectrum, social activists and top jurists on Tuesday hailed the landmark Supreme Court verdict banning the practice of instant divorce among Muslims.

Muslims may agitate like anti-quota protestors

Muslims may agitate like anti-quota protestors

Rediff.com30 May 2006

"Till date, I do not know anything regarding the initiatives taken by the government," Bukhari said.

2nd Test: Pakistan overcome shaky start

2nd Test: Pakistan overcome shaky start

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail scored half-centuries as Pakistan overcame a shaky start to reach 207-4 against New Zealand on day one of the second Test in Dubai on Saturday.

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Bukhari plans Muslim confederation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The Imam has convened a National Conference of Muslims in New Delhi on Saturday, which is being attended by over 300 top Muslim clerics, scholars and religious heads.

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

Secularism lives due to Hindus: Bukhari

Secularism lives due to Hindus: Bukhari

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

Imam Bukhari alleged that a number of Muslims hold important posts in various states and union governments and even the prestigious post of the President but had done nothing for the uplift of the community.

Who should be blamed for Pakistan's troubles?

Who should be blamed for Pakistan's troubles?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Some in the Pakistan media questioned whether Sarfaraz got the support he needed from his senior players.

Man held for threatening to blow up trains

Man held for threatening to blow up trains

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Imam Ali is said to be an ISI agent.

PHOTOS: India register 40-run victory over Pakistan in Under-19 World Cup

PHOTOS: India register 40-run victory over Pakistan in Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Sarfaraz Khan and Sanju Samson hit excellent half-centuries and Deepak Hooda took five wickets as defending champion India defeated two-time former winner and traditional rivals Pakistan by 40 runs on day two of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Dubai.

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Vernon Philander took two wickets in as many balls to leave Pakistan on 17 for two wickets at the end of the first day of the third Test after they had rallied earlier on Friday and bowled hosts South Africa out for 262.

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Captain Aaron Finch scored a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening One-Day International between the countries at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Chasing 281 to win, the tourists reached their target with an over to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with Finch making 116 and Shaun Marsh unbeaten on 91.

Beard ban for footballers!

Beard ban for footballers!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A leading Turkish soccer club have banned their players from growing beards after their chairman said they looked like students of Islamic vocational schools and set a bad example.

Shooting down Ukranian jet: Event waiting to happen

Shooting down Ukranian jet: Event waiting to happen

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

In a war situation, the policy of 'what is not mine is enemy' tends to hold sway. It is high time professional militaries took air defence seriously, notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).somewhat, it is high time professional militaries took Air Defence seriously, suggests Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Bairstow supreme as England rout Pakistan in third ODI

Bairstow supreme as England rout Pakistan in third ODI

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Jonny Bairstow's magnificent century helped England make light work of chasing down a whopping 359-run target to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the third one-day international.

Williamson's century puts New Zealand in control

Williamson's century puts New Zealand in control

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Captain Kane Williamson cracked an unbeaten century as New Zealand took a valuable 198-run lead against Pakistan on day four of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.

Ramzan begins

Ramzan begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Imams (priests) in Kerala confirmed sighting of the new moon marking the beginning of the holy month.

Bukhari asked to submit statement of accounts

Bukhari asked to submit statement of accounts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, whose status as Imam of Jama Masjid was questioned by the Delhi Wakf Board, was on Thursday directed by the Delhi High Court to submit a statement of accounts of the last 30 years to the Board.

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Dawood Ibrahim is wanted in India to face the law of the land for carrying out serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which scores of people were killed and injured.

Pak's first sect-free mosque calls for end to discrimination

Pak's first sect-free mosque calls for end to discrimination

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Amid a string of sectarian attacks in Pakistan, a newly built mosque in Islamabad's Margalla foothills is calling upon its followers to stop discriminating along sectarian lines and to start praying together -- in whichever way they like under the same roof.

Hazel Keech, Tanisha, Gauhar Khan: Bigg Boss 7 contestants?

Hazel Keech, Tanisha, Gauhar Khan: Bigg Boss 7 contestants?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Take a look at this season's lineup.

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Australia sniff victory over Pakistan after late strikes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Pakistan, who have lost 13 consecutive Tests in Australia, were in big trouble at 39 for three when rain forced an early end

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'

Muslim groups stay away from Boston suspect's funeral

Muslim groups stay away from Boston suspect's funeral

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The funeral of one of the Boston blast suspects is posing a challenge for the Muslim community in the city as dozens of mosques and Islamic groups have distanced themselves from conducting the service fearing retaliation

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric mourns Thackeray's death

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

While top politicians shirked from making any comment on Bal Thackeray stature, a leading Islamic cleric did not hesitate to praise the Shiv Sena supremo for carving out an unparalleled stature for himself.

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Dale Steyn become South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Severing ties with the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari has sent resignations of his supporters, including his member of Legislative Assembly son-in-law, from all positions in the state government.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

One arrested in Ranchi over Hyderabad twin blasts

One arrested in Ranchi over Hyderabad twin blasts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A man has been arrested in Ranchi in connection with the twin Hyderabad blasts which claimed 16 lives on February 21, the police said on Monday.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Owaisi's entry into Bengal likely to unsettle TMC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The TMC, which is yet to fully recover from the 2019 Lok Sabha poll setback, when the BJP's tally soared from two to 18, is apprehensive that the AIMIM may act as "spoiler" in several assembly segments.

Four persons arrested in Pandya murder case

Four persons arrested in Pandya murder case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

One of them is a cleric from Karimnagar district.