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Pakistan’s agency ISI is providing a haven to terrorists, says External Affairs

Pakistan’s agency ISI is providing a haven to terrorists, says External Affairs

The Committee on External Affairs highlighted that Pakistan’s ISI is providing a haven to terrorist outfits. ISI is Pakistan’s agency responsible for providing intelligence inputs to the country’s military. The report highlighted that terrorism in India is sponsored from across the border. The Committee on External Affairs presented their 28th report on ‘Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels’. The report emphasised an action plan and mechanism to root out terrorist networks in the neighbouring countries. For a long time, Pakistan has been accused of being a ‘terror hub’ and providing shelter to terror groups. India has strained ties with Pakistan because of its continuous infiltration attempts in Jammu & Kashmir. Post abrogation of Article 370, India-Pakistan relations have nosedived. 

06 February,2024 02:35 PM IST
SIMI Ban: Modi Government bans terror group Students Islamic Movement of India

SIMI Ban: Modi Government bans terror group Students Islamic Movement of India

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Jan 29 extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India. The Central Government banned SIMI for another five years as an 'unlawful association' under the UAPA. Ministry of Home Affairs took action by exercising the powers conferred by the provisions of UAPA. MHA had declared SIMI as unlawful association on Sept 27, 2001, and it later kept on extending the ban. SIMI “continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace, communal harmony in India”. Many criminal cases have been registered against SIMI and its members under various sections of IPC. Home Minister Amit Shah said that SIMI ban is part of PM Modi Government's 'zero tolerance' policy.

30 January,2024 04:07 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Iran’s soccer players refuse to sing national anthem amid nation

FIFA World Cup: Iran’s soccer players refuse to sing national anthem amid nation

The Iranian soccer team's players chose not to sing their country's national anthem before their opening match against England on Monday at the World Cup in Qatar, in apparent solidarity with protesters back home. As Iran's national anthem played at Khalifa International Stadium, television cameras showed the starting players standing stoically, but not singing. 

23 November,2022 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai
Shia Muslims Muharram Procession To Mark The Martyrdom Of Imam Hussain

Shia Muslims Muharram Procession To Mark The Martyrdom Of Imam Hussain

Shia Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The community members wear black clothes, organise Majlis and take out processions during Muharram. And know why during Muharram and Safar (the next month of Islamic calendar), Shia Muslims refrain from attending and celebrating joyous events.

22 August,2022 09:20 PM IST | mumbai
Stars praying for film success is unislamic

Stars praying for film success is unislamic

Ajmer Dargah dewan's anti-Bollywood remarks drew strong protests from the shrine's khadims Video courtesy: NDTV

24 July,2012 05:32 PM IST
Rare manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy exhibited in Moradabad

Rare manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy exhibited in Moradabad

Centuries-old rare manuscripts from the holy book Quran and catalogues of Islamic calligraphy were exhibited by Raza Library in Moradabad. Visitors to the exhibition appreciated the idea that it was being held in the holy month of Ramadan.

14 July,2015 10:22 AM IST
France launches air strikes against Islamic State in Syria

France launches air strikes against Islamic State in Syria

The French military released footage showing its first air strikes in Syria, which it says destroyed an Islamic State training camp in the east of the country to prevent the group from carrying out attacks against the France's interests and to protect Syrian civilians.

28 September,2015 11:11 AM IST
Muslims will resist Islamic State in India, says Rajnath Singh

Muslims will resist Islamic State in India, says Rajnath Singh

Expressing confidence that Islamic State cannot gain foothold in India, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that family of Muslim youth from India lured to join the militant outfit will stop them. Singh was addressing 'Taleem ki Taquat' (strength of training), a conference in Lucknow on how education helps empower and energise communities.

28 December,2015 12:06 PM IST
Islamic Scholars Gather In Beerwah to Spread Peace and Brotherhood

Islamic Scholars Gather In Beerwah to Spread Peace and Brotherhood

Sufism in Kashmir has its roots dating back to Hazrat Bulbul Shah R.A. However; the Sufi saint who led a profound impact on the lives of people in Kashmir and shaped their culture was Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (R.A).

16 February,2016 08:07 PM IST
Japan makes special arrangements for tourists from Islamic nations

Japan makes special arrangements for tourists from Islamic nations

A large number of foreign tourists enter Japan from Kansai International Airport. The facility is run by Kansai Airports, a new company formed by Orix and French airport operator Vinci Airports.

13 April,2016 06:03 PM IST

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