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Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The searches covered the properties of accused Shahrukh Saifi and other suspects, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency said.

ED attaches assets worth Rs 16.40 cr of Zakir Naik's family

ED attaches assets worth Rs 16.40 cr of Zakir Naik's family

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The ED identified the properties as Fatima Heights and Aafiyah Heights in Mumbai, an unnamed project in the Bhandup area of Maharashtra's capital city and a project named Engracia in Pune.

Zakir Naik's IRF admits man picked up by Kerala cops worked for them

Zakir Naik's IRF admits man picked up by Kerala cops worked for them

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

IRF spokesperson said Qureshi is a "Guest Relations Officer" with the organisation, but denied any "encouragement" on part of their staff to make anyone join terrorist organisation, ISIS

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 noon are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the varsity's centenary celebrations to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

The secret behind Unadkat's successful comeback...

The secret behind Unadkat's successful comeback...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Jaydev Unadkat was both relieved and delighted after Zakir Hasan became his maiden Test wicket.

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The NIA has questioned around 20 associates of Naik, including his sister Nailah Naushad Noorani, in connection with its investigation, they said.

Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does?

Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'It is time someone told BJP leaders that they were not elected to remind people of Congress corruption. The people of India voted for Narendra Modi and the BJP because they believed that he and his party were clean, unlike the Congress-led government,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Decoding Zakir Naik: A TV preacher or a threat?

Decoding Zakir Naik: A TV preacher or a threat?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Here is what we know about this extremely controversial figure

Won't return to India till I feel 'safe from unfair prosecution': Zakir Naik

Won't return to India till I feel 'safe from unfair prosecution': Zakir Naik

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

MEA sources said that they have not received any communication from the Malaysian government regarding the deportation of Naik to India.

Security up at Shivakumar's hometown as he meets Kharge, Rahul again

Security up at Shivakumar's hometown as he meets Kharge, Rahul again

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Security was stepped up in Ramanagara, Shivakumar's home district, on Wednesday as a precautionary measure in light of his supporters staging protests at multiple places after some media outlets claimed that he lost the race for the chief minister's post to Siddaramaiah.

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Approximately 80 leaders from more than 26 political parties are expected to attend the third meeting of the INDIA alliance in the country's financial capital, they said.

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

Saurabh takes 9 but Bangladesh A hold on for a draw

Saurabh takes 9 but Bangladesh A hold on for a draw

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Bangladesh A's tail wagged vigorously to prevent India A from winning the first unofficial Test match in Cox Bazar on Friday.

Maestros live in concert: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Zakir Hussain on Jan 15

Maestros live in concert: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Zakir Hussain on Jan 15

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Catch the legends live in concert as they celebrate 40 years of their music collaboration at the Nehru Centre Auditorium in Worli.

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'These events sadden the England cricket teams, and we are thinking about those affected at this harrowing time. As a gesture of respect, we will honour them by wearing black armbands.'

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mamata asserted that she has not spoken to anyone in the Congress on seat-sharing in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Rahul regrets no OBC quota in 2010 women's bill

Rahul regrets no OBC quota in 2010 women's bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed his regret that the Other Backward Class (OBC) quota was not provided under the Bill brought by United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in 2010.

Duranga 2 Review: Predictable

Duranga 2 Review: Predictable

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

What should have ideally been a slow-burn thriller pretty much turns into a game of predictive, uninteresting moments that simply delay the almost obvious climax, notes Divya Nair.

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Abu Anas was arrested by the NIA in January for allegedly planning to carry out a terror strike ahead of Republic Day.

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Bhawanpur's Rali Chauhan village in Meerut district when the vehicle of Kanwariyas came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line.

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Congress sitting MLA Saleh Mohammad, is hoping to buck the trend of anti-incumbency in the seat, and believes people will vote for his development work and not along religious lines.

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin picked four wickets each to put India in control as Bangladesh were bowled out for 227 in their first innings, on Day 1 of the second and final Test.

India's G20 Presidency Is Largest Ever

India's G20 Presidency Is Largest Ever

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The first summit in South Asia, it will host the largest delegation of 43 heads of State and government as well as the heads of international organisations.

Zakir Naik responds to ED summons, says ready to give statement

Zakir Naik responds to ED summons, says ready to give statement

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The IRF was banned for five years by the government last year under the UAPA for its alleged terror activities.

Axar shines as India look set for win over Bangladesh

Axar shines as India look set for win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

India edged closer to a comfortable win in the opening Test against Bangladesh

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The police advised people to follow real-time traffic updates on the 'G-20 Virtual Help Desk' for route suggestions for commuting from/to the airport, railway stations, or bus terminals.

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Islamic Research Foundation Educational Trust, promoted by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, has been put under prior permission category, thus preventing it from receiving foreign funds without getting nod from the central government.

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf on the futility of the 'who is a Hindu?' debate.

INDIA coordination panel to discuss seat sharing in first meet

INDIA coordination panel to discuss seat sharing in first meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The meeting of the 14-member all-important panel of the opposition will take place at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar in New Delhi on September 13 evening.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

'I am happy being a comedian'

'I am happy being a comedian'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'There is no agenda when I do stand-up.' 'I am a professional comedian and have tickets for my show, so every penny should be worth it.'

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At that particular time, Naik was largely considered a non-controversial figure.

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

After NCP split, Opposition parties' meet rescheduled

After NCP split, Opposition parties' meet rescheduled

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The next meeting of opposition parties will be held in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18, the Congress announced on Monday, and asserted their resolve to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party has been strengthened by the 'Mumbai operations' of the 'BJP washing machine'.

'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Tytler "incited, instigated and provoked the mob assembled at Pul Bangash Gurudwara Azad Market" on November 1, 1984 that resulted in burning down of the gurudwara and killing of three Sikhs -- Thakur Singh, Badal Singh and Gurcharan Singh -- the CBI alleged in its charge sheet filed before a special court in New Delhi.