News for 'ramzan'

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Explaining the rationale behind his statement, Chaudhary said, "Lord Ram's wife, goddess Sita, was abducted by Ravan, but Lanka was burnt by Hanumanji. It's injustice being done to someone by someone and the third person does not know either of them. This is the nature of Jats... they intervene whenever any injustice is done to anybody."

PHOTOS: Eid ul Fitr celebrations around the world

PHOTOS: Eid ul Fitr celebrations around the world

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

A look at Eid ul Fitr celebrations around the world.

PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Modi conveyed to Sharif India's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on the pious occasion of Ramzan.

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Pakistan's media regulator on Tuesday barred television channels from airing a racy condom commercial featuring actress Mathira, saying such "immoral" content should not be beamed during the holy month of Ramzan.

Taliban commander Mehsud threatens fresh attacks in Pak

Taliban commander Mehsud threatens fresh attacks in Pak

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

In his Ramzan message, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan commander Hakimullah Mehsud has called upon mujahideen's to put aside their differences. Tahir Ali reports from Islamabad.

Busted Pakistani spy ring may have roots in BSF

Busted Pakistani spy ring may have roots in BSF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The Pakistan High Commission staffer, who was detained for his alleged involvement in an espionage ring, belongs to the Baloch regiment of Pakistani Army and was on deputation to spy agency ISI since 2013.

Pak airbase attack: PAF official succumbs to injuries

Pak airbase attack: PAF official succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

A Pakistan Air Force official wounded during a Taliban attack on the Kamra airbase succumbed to his injuries on Friday, taking to two the number of security personnel killed in the incident, which also left nine terrorists dead.

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Mr.Marumakan, Friday, Thappana and Run Baby Run are all set to release this festive season.

Indian escapes from Qaeda-linked captors in Philippines

Indian escapes from Qaeda-linked captors in Philippines

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

After 14 months in captivity, an Indian national abducted by Al Qaeda linked Abu Sayyaf militants in southern Philippines on Friday dramatically escaped from his captors while they were sleeping after fasting for Ramzan.

75 arrested, curfew continues in Bareilly, Aonla

75 arrested, curfew continues in Bareilly, Aonla

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

After day-long skirmishes between rival, sides which left one dead and 20 injured, communal rioting came to an end on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh's Barielly, about 250 km from Lucknow.

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Clashes between protesters and law enforcing agencies were reported from Sopore, Anantnag, Rajpora, Shopian towns and Safakadal area of the city.

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.

Kerala's airline plans will dent AI Express business

Kerala's airline plans will dent AI Express business

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Air India Express currently operates 145 daily flights, down from about 200 six months ago.

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal is in a "habit of filing false complaints", the Tihar jail authority today told a Delhi court while responding to his plea in which he had alleged that he was being treated "worse than an animal" in the high security prison.

IN PHOTOS: World immersed in the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr

IN PHOTOS: World immersed in the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Rediff.com presents a collection of pictures of festivities from across the globe as we wish our readers Eid Mubarak!

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama wished Muslims around the world 'Eid Mubarak' for the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

A young Hindu boy converted to Islam on a live television show hosted by a controversial Pakistani anchor, triggering outrage among liberals and sparking concerns among minority communities.

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

50 others were injured in the stampede that took place when hundreds of people stormed the home of a businessman in northern Bangladesh for a charity handout during the holy month of Ramzan.

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

Uddhav on force-feeding row: We don't hate other religions

Uddhav on force-feeding row: We don't hate other religions

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Amid an outrage over Shiv Sena MPs force-feeding a Muslim catering worker fasting during Ramzan, its president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the uproar over the incident was an attempt to "silence" his party's voice.

Modi arrives in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summits

Modi arrives in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summits

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

After visiting two Central Asian countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ufa on Wednesday on a three-day trip during which he will attend the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits.

When will this hatred end?

When will this hatred end?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Junaid was my son. He was son and brother also to the people on the train compartment of his last journey. He was son or brother also of those at the railway station where he breathed his last breath. This moving excerpt from Harsh Mander's Partitions Of The Heart: Unmaking The Idea Of India reveals why we must immediately end the hatred surging across north India before it consumes us all.

Pooja Bhatt: Brand Jism is a cultural war

Pooja Bhatt: Brand Jism is a cultural war

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Those behind Ramban firing will face action: J-K govt

Those behind Ramban firing will face action: J-K govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday assured the people of Gool that requisite action would be taken against those responsible for the firing incident of July 18 in Ramban district in which four persons were killed.

Bengal panchayat polls tomorrow, attacks on SEC continue

Bengal panchayat polls tomorrow, attacks on SEC continue

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The first phase of the crucial panchayat polls in West Bengal will begin on Thursday even as the ruling Trinamool Congress kept up its attack against the State E1lection Commission.

Death toll in Iraq's deadliest attack rises to more than 200

Death toll in Iraq's deadliest attack rises to more than 200

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The suicide car bombing on Sunday, which ripped through a crowded shopping area and sparked fires in nearby buildings, also wounded more than 200 people, security and medical officials said.

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Akhilesh was referring to the advertisement in which Bachchan is seen inviting tourists to visit the Wild Ass Sanctuary located in Little Rann of Kutch in the state.

'J&K pullout means Modi will advance Lok Sabha polls'

'J&K pullout means Modi will advance Lok Sabha polls'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'The BJP is thinking of advancing the polls before the situation deteriorates further in Kashmir.'

Films to watch out for this Onam!

Films to watch out for this Onam!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The festive weekend will see the release of three films.

PM Modi awarded Afghanistan's top civilian honour

PM Modi awarded Afghanistan's top civilian honour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

He was awarded the Amir Amanullah Khan Award by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after the inauguration of the landmark Afghan-India Friendship Dam.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Enjoy these lip-smacking Eid specialities!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Enjoy these Eid recipes and send us yours!

10 killed in hotel blast in northwest Pakistan

10 killed in hotel blast in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

At least 10 people were killed when a bomb attached to a bicycle exploded near a hotel in Pakistan's northwestern Nowshehra city on Thursday, officials said.

53 killed in Pakistan mosque blast

53 killed in Pakistan mosque blast

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The blast, which targeted the Jamia Masjid in Jamrud area of Khyber tribal agency, took place as people were leaving after Friday prayers.

AAP leader, who was beaten by goons at party meet, files police complaint

AAP leader, who was beaten by goons at party meet, files police complaint

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party member Ramzan Choudhary on Sunday filed a complaint against unidentified people for manhandling and attacking him during the party's National Executive meeting held in Delhi on Saturday.

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

"All your queries would be answered at an appropriate time," he told journalists.

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Children have to go to schools, study and come out as doctors, dental surgeons, engineers, teachers, Muft said.

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Presenting Part 1 of our series.

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

IS likely to announce Bangladesh 'affiliate'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Institute for the Study of War said the radical group was preparing for a global surge of activities before and during the Ramzan, which falls between June 6 and July 5.