News for 'khwaja-moinuddin-chisti'

Court to hear plea claiming Shiv temple inside Ajmer dargah

Court to hear plea claiming Shiv temple inside Ajmer dargah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A local court in Ajmer has ordered notices to be issued to three parties in a civil suit claiming the existence of a Shiva temple within the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti. The suit, filed in September, seeks directions to resume worship at the alleged temple. The court has issued notices to the Ajmer Dargah Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Archaeological Survey of India. The next hearing is scheduled for December 20.

Ajmer's popular Hotel Khadim renamed as Ajaymeru

Ajmer's popular Hotel Khadim renamed as Ajaymeru

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The Rajasthan government has rechristened the state tourism corporation's well-known Hotel Khadim in Ajmer as 'Ajaymeru' with an aim to preserve the cultural heritage of the city, according to an official order.

Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer dargah sent by Modi

Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer dargah sent by Modi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Be it a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist or Jain, everyone is welcome at the dargah, Rijiju said.

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections are set to be a thrilling contest between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The BJP is focusing on its "Parivartan" (change) slogan and a targeted campaign against AAP over corruption allegations, while AAP is highlighting the credibility of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, and his promises to deliver on his promises. The Congress, seeking to reclaim its lost footing in the national capital, is also campaigning with a renewed vigor.

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

A 'chadar' was on Sunday offered on behalf of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the dargah of sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Claiming the mausoleum of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer was once a temple, a Hindu outfit has demanded a survey of the premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday offered prayers at the historic 13th century dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in this pilgrim town after which a $1 million donation for the shrine was announced.

Sarabjit death: Protests over Pak delegation's Ajmer visit

Sarabjit death: Protests over Pak delegation's Ajmer visit

Rediff.com5 May 2013

The proposed visit of a Pakistani delegation to Ajmer for the 801st Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti has become mired in controversy with local activists raising strong objection to it in the wake of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's death.

Pak public will pay Zardari's $1m donation to Ajmer

Pak public will pay Zardari's $1m donation to Ajmer

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's donation of US $ 1million to the famous Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer will be paid from Pakistan's public exchequer, his spokesman has said

Prayers for Sheikh Hasina

Prayers for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

First look on Bangladeshi leader offering prayers at the Ajmer shrine.

Hafiz Saeed not to figure in PM's talks with Zardari

Hafiz Saeed not to figure in PM's talks with Zardari

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Laskar-e-Tayyiba founder Hafiz Saeed may not come up for discussion on April 8 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Pakistan President Asif Ali Zaradari over lunch in New Delhi.

Ajmer blast case:Raj police arrest 5th accused

Ajmer blast case:Raj police arrest 5th accused

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

An anti-cow slaughter activist has been arrested from Gujarat by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad for his alleged involvement in the 2007 Ajmer dargah blast in which three persons were killed. This is the fifth arrest in connection with the case. Mukesh Vasani, 42, who allegedly planted a bomb on the premises of the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, was taken into custody from Godhra on Wednesday and produced in a court in Ajmer.

Ajmer blast: Bangladeshi pilgrims questioned

Ajmer blast: Bangladeshi pilgrims questioned

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The Rajasthan police is interrogating some suspects, including pilgrims of Bangladeshi origin, in connection with the blast at the revered Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer where Friday prayers will go ahead as scheduled. Some suspects are being interrogated since Thursday night but no arrests have been made in connection with the blast which claimed two lives and left 17 injured, a senior official said.

Man held for Ajmer blast

Man held for Ajmer blast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Rajasthan police have taken into custody a man from Chanda village here for interrogation in connection with the October 11 bomb blast at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, the police said.

Katrina's frock at Ajmer Sharif raises eyebrows

Katrina's frock at Ajmer Sharif raises eyebrows

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The actress wore a skirt that managed to infuriate religious heads.

India, Pak to have Amritsar-Lahore bus service

India, Pak to have Amritsar-Lahore bus service

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The two countries already have a bus service from Srinagar to Muzaffarabad.

Kasuri extends 'hand of friendship'

Kasuri extends 'hand of friendship'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

I want to send a message to all the Indian people that the people of Pakistan want friendship with you, the Pakistan foreign minister said. \n\n

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The pilgrims have brought with them an expensive velvet chadar for making a collective offering at the tomb of the Sufi saint.

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

At Wagah, Pakistani Rangers offered sweets to Border Security Force personnel as officials on both sides shook hands at the Zero Line on the International Border.

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The former head of Delhi's Jama Masjid was in Ajmer to visit the memorial to Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

What is Sonia's second prayer at Ajmer for?

What is Sonia's second prayer at Ajmer for?

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Congress boss breaks with tradition to send two chadars to the Ajmer dargah.

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several FIRs were lodged against Devgan for using a derogatory term for the Sufi saint in the news debate show called '"Aar Paar'" on his channel on June 15.

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.

Ajmer dargah head asks Muslims to stop eating beef

Ajmer dargah head asks Muslims to stop eating beef

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The spiritual head urged the government to legislate a special law and ban illegal slaughterhouses across the country.

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was alleged that the journalist in his news show on June 15 had used the term 'Lootera Chishti' for the Sufi saint, inviting reactions from the Muslim community.

Ajmer blast accused: Shinde, Digvijay asked me to implicate RSS

Ajmer blast accused: Shinde, Digvijay asked me to implicate RSS

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The investigation in the Ajmer dargah blast case has taken several twits and turns after one of the accused Bhavesh Patel alleged that National Investigation Agency was allowed to probe him inside the Alwar central jail illegally.

Remembering a forgotten princess

Remembering a forgotten princess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in the succession battle, it says much for her stature that after Shah Jahan's death, she was made the chief lady of the court by Aurangzeb and accorded every respect.