News for 'madrassas'

1900 madrassas mushrooming along Indo-Nepal border

1900 madrassas mushrooming along Indo-Nepal border

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Admitting that Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders are "porus" and till recently activities of infiltration and ex-filtration were common, the Director General of SSB said the deployment of the force has effectively countered it.

BJP sacks Rajasthan leader for hate remark on gurdwaras, mosques

BJP sacks Rajasthan leader for hate remark on gurdwaras, mosques

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The decision to expel Dayma was announced by Onkar Singh Lakhawat, the chairman of the Rajasthan BJP's disciplinary committee.

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Law-enforcement agencies have registered 2,337 cases for hate speeches and material and arrested 2,195 people.

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

"Last time I stood, I was not allowed to speak. The ruling party paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP," she said, referring to her suspension in the last session.

Ensure national flag is hoisted at madrassas on Jan 26, Aug 15: HC tells UP govt

Ensure national flag is hoisted at madrassas on Jan 26, Aug 15: HC tells UP govt

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that the national flag is hoisted at madrassas across the state on Independence Day and Republic Day.

RSS chief should join Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong on his meeting with Imams

RSS chief should join Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong on his meeting with Imams

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The RSS chief, who is engaged in a campaign to increase contact with Muslims, on Thursday visited Masjid and madrassa in Delhi and met Chief Imam of All India Imam Organisation Dr Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, who called the RSS chief 'the Father of the Nation'.

Madrassa students thrashed for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Madrassa students thrashed for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A victim Mohammad Ajmal said they were not given a chance to say anything, adding that their skull caps were thrown and crushed with feet.

Islamic nations denounce Ram Navami violence, India hits back

Islamic nations denounce Ram Navami violence, India hits back

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

India's strong reaction came after the OIC secretariat issued a statement alleging targeting of the Muslim community in several states in India during Ram Navami processions.

SIT to probe 4,000 UP madrasas receiving foreign funds

SIT to probe 4,000 UP madrasas receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

An official said the SIT will examine if the money was used on any illegal activities, like terrorism or forcible religious conversion.

Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A madrassa teacher from Bengaluru has been arrested by Delhi Police for suspected links with Al Qaeda, making it the fourth arrest in its ongoing operation against the terror outfit.

Bhagwat's madrasa visit, meeting imams no deviation from Sangh line: RSS leader

Bhagwat's madrasa visit, meeting imams no deviation from Sangh line: RSS leader

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to a mosque and his meeting with the head of an organisation of imams were not a deviation from the outfit's line, its senior leader Indresh Kumar said on Friday.

Bhagwat is 'rashtra pita', says top Muslim cleric after RSS chief visits mosque

Bhagwat is 'rashtra pita', says top Muslim cleric after RSS chief visits mosque

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, met with many Muslim intellectuals including Chief Imam Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Deoband bans students from learning English, gets notice

Deoband bans students from learning English, gets notice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In the statement issued on Thursday, the commission said the violation of any order or directive of the commission is a punishable offence under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code.

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'Islam is the oldest religion among all religions. India is the best country for Hindi Muslims'

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism issued on Thursday, said that regionally, terrorist groups continued to operate from Pakistan.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa, one of Pakistan's largest and oldest seminaries and dubbed as a 'university of jihad' by its critics for helping sow violence across the region for decades, has educated more Taliban leaders than any school in the world and its alumni now hold key positions in Afghanistan, according to a media report.

Muslim cleric who wanted ban on Hindutva groups placed under house arrest

Muslim cleric who wanted ban on Hindutva groups placed under house arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

A Muslim cleric, who had been booked by the Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly making inflammatory remarks, was placed under house arrest after he made a call to his supporters to march to Delhi seeking a ban on Hindutva organisations, a senior official said on Wednesday.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The court is likely to hear argument on quantum of sentence on February 14 and the convicts face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The madrasa located in Pakhiura Char under Matia police station and the residence adjacent to it was allegedly used for jihadi activities by two Bangladeshi nationals, who are currently absconding, the police said.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

K'taka mosque row: VHP workers stage protest, chant 'bhajans'

K'taka mosque row: VHP workers stage protest, chant 'bhajans'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Wearing saffron scarves and holding saffron flags, the Bajrang Dal and VHP activists on motorcycles raised 'Jai Sriram' slogans.

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Even as the race for the Congress president's post is hotting up, its veteran leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh on Friday said he is not interested in becoming the party chief.

Telangana BJP chief 'challenges' Owaisis to 'dig all mosques'

Telangana BJP chief 'challenges' Owaisis to 'dig all mosques'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday said his party, when it comes to power in the state, would abolish minority reservations and provide the benefit to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and others.

Razed madrasa on instruction from police: Assam villagers

Razed madrasa on instruction from police: Assam villagers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The police, however, denied the charge saying they were only investigating a case of alleged terror links of two persons, now absconding, who were teaching at the seminary.

Links of 11 held in Assam with Bangla terror outfit confirmed: Police

Links of 11 held in Assam with Bangla terror outfit confirmed: Police

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The police are maintaining surveillance on private madrasas across Assam for any "suspicious activities" and necessary action will be taken if there are any inputs in this regard, he said.

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Amid protests in Barak Valley, Morigaon and Dhubri, the crackdown on child marriage in Assam entered the fourth day on Monday, with the number of arrests rising to 2,441.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The incident occurred during the inauguration of a 'madrassa' building in the district, where students were felicitated recently.

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The soldier crossed over to India along with six hardcore terrorists through the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot.

Hurriyat finished, militancy is on crutches, says J-K DGP

Hurriyat finished, militancy is on crutches, says J-K DGP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The separatist Hurriyat Conference is finished in Jammu and Kashmir but attempts are being made to keep it alive from Pakistan, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Monday, adding that the militancy in the region is "on crutches".

London bomber visited madrassa: Pak Prez

London bomber visited madrassa: Pak Prez

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Musharraf also told The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview that he regarded Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as 'courageous' for withdrawing settlers from Gaza

Kerala guv flays silence over insult to Muslim girl

Kerala guv flays silence over insult to Muslim girl

Rediff.com12 May 2022

"I am so deeply disappointed that the whole political leadership is silent about it. And not just the political leadership, even the others are silent about it. I appeal to the national leadership of every party to come forward and protect the honour and dignity of our daughters," Khan said while speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.