Category: Religion

UN chief slams deadly attack in Pakistan

United Nations, Nov 13 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the deadly attack in Pakistan's Balochistan, which has killed at…

9 years ago

Balochistan toll 52, IS claims responsibility

Quetta, Nov 13 (IANS) The death toll in a horrific bombing in a Sufi shrine in Pakistan's Balochistan province rose…

9 years ago

IS attacks kill at least 15 SDF fighters in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa

Cairo, Nov 13 (IANS) At least 15 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces(SDF), were killed on Saturday in two Islamic…

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IS leader has fled Mosul, victory imminent: Iraqi governor

Erbil (Iraq), Nov 13 (IANS) The top leader of the Jihadist Islamic State (IS) has fled Mosul, last extremist enclave…

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IS using thousands of women as sex slaves in Mosul

Mosul, Nov 13 (IANS/AKI) Thousands of women from the Yazidi minority are being held by the Islamic State jihadist group…

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Muslim fined for refusing to remove face-veil

Rome, Nov 13 (IANS/AKI) An Albanian-Muslim has been fined 30,000 euros after she refused to take off her niqab in…

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43 killed, 100 injured in Pakistan shrine bombing

Quetta, Nov 13 (IANS) At least 43 people were killed and around 100 injured on Saturday in a bombing at…

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Turkish military allows female personnel to wear headscarf

Ankara, Nov 12 (IANS) The ban on headscarf for female civilian personnel serving in the Turkish military has been lifted,…

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Pope says he has a ‘soft spot’ for old ladies

Vatican City, Nov 12 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has a weakness for elderly ladies, especially "crafty" ones, he said in an…

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Threatened IS employs boys as suicide bombers in Mosul

Baghdad, Nov 12 (IANS) Considering their stonghold over Mosul threatened as the Iraqi army advances, the Islamic State (IS) fighters…

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Bangladesh villagers keep vigil to prevent more attacks on Hindus

Dhaka, Nov 11 (IANS) People living in Bangladesh's Hindu-dominated Nasirnagar area have formed neighbourhood watch teams to keep vigil, after…

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Christianity not a spectacular fireworks display, says Pope

Vatican City, Nov 11 (IANS/AKI) Christianity is not a stunning yet artificial spectacle like a fireworks display but is about…

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Temple money from ‘hundis’ not to come under scanner: Government

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The cash deposited by temples from the offerings placed by devotees in donation boxes or…

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Golden Temple not to accept demonetised notes

Amritsar, Nov 10 (IANS) The authorities at the Golden Temple here announced on Thursday that they would not accept demonetised…

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American Muslims express shock, fear over Trump’s victory

Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) Fear and shock were expressed by the American Muslims after Republican Donald Trump was confirmed as…

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Dalai Lama congratulates US President-elect

Dharamsala, Nov 10 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has congratulated America's President-elect Donald Trump, saying the world places…

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Army chief visits Uttarakhand, prays at Badrinath shrine

Dehradun, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday visited Uttarakhand and met defence officials and jawans,…

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Demonetisation hits Tirumala temple pilgrims hard

Tirupati, Nov 9 (IANS) Devotees visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala were hit hard on Wednesday as taxi drivers…

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Himachal CM opens International Renuka Fair

Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday participated in the International Renuka Fair…

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Centre to examine demands of private Haj, Umrah operators

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) The central government will examine the demands of private tour operators who facilitate Haj and Umrah…

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