Maharashtra ATS, CBI X-rayed
Vol. LI No. 10
Date: June 9, 2013
Need to Strengthen Islamic Social Finance Sector
Issues raised and discussed at length during “International Workshop on Zakat, Waqf and Islamic Microfinance” and the idea of “Strengthening Islamic Social Finance Sector” during 29-30 April at Bogor in…
Waliullahism was Base for Freedom Struggle: Amresh Mishra
The freedom struggle started in1803 when Shah Abdul Aziz, son of Shah Waliullah of Delhi, issued a Fatwa on India being DarulHarab and appealed to every citizen of India, Muslim…
Be a Candle
Be a candle Which burns and kindles And sprinkles, in the darkness, a light
Ban Tobacco Products to Save Youngsters
On the eve of ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on 31May, if you check the number of people losing their lives due to this menace, the figure seems to be alarming.…
Muslims Should Be Proud of Their Culture
This is apropos of the “Muslims More Civilised than Others” (Radiance 26 May-1 June). This is a fact that Muslims usually lead an exemplary life wherever they live in. What a…
Stop Political Interference in Judiciary
This is apropos of “Tehelka Expose Reveals SP’s Double Standard on Minorities” of Radiance (26 May-1June). Justice in India still circles around the politicians and some other influential people. They buy “justice”…
PM’s Penchant to Capitalist Policies
Aruna Roy’s decision to quit the National Advisory Council is the unfortunate corollary to the UPA government’s denial to pay minimum wages to MGNREGA workers. The Prime Minister’s defiance to…
TWO-RIYAL DOWRY: A CENTURIES-OLD CUSTOM TO FIGHT SPINSTERHOOD
Spinsterhood is a growing problem in Saudi Arabia for many young women who are unable to marry as a result of the extravagant dowries and other costly marriage requirements.
LEBANON POSTPONES JUNE VOTE
Lebanese lawmakers on 31 May agreed to postpone a June parliamentary election until late next year due to political deadlock and the civil war in neighbouring Syria.The election is now…
CAIR OFFERS ONLINE VERSION OF SECURITY GUIDELINES
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on 29 May said it has shared its recently-published security guidelines, “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety,” with the Muslim Council of Britain…
IRAN AMENDS LAW ON STONING
Iran on 31 May amended its law on stoning convicted adulterers to death to allow judges to impose a different form of execution. The practice, in which stones are thrown…
FEMALE ISRAELI SOLDIERS STORM AL-AQSA MOSQUE GROUNDS
Around 70 Israeli female soldiers raided the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27 May, in addition to around 10 military intelligence personnel and about 25 Israeli settlers, according…
EU ARMS EMBARGO LIFT ‘TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE’: SYRIAN OPPOSITION
Syria’s opposition on 28 May denounced as “too little, too late” an EU decision to lift an arms embargo on rebels fighting the regime of President Bashar Assad.
CHEMICAL ATTACKS REPORTED IN SYRIA
Heavy fighting raged around the strategic Syrian border town of Qusayr and the capital Damascus on 28 May and further reports surfaced of chemical weapons attacks by President Bashar Assad’s…
HEZBULLAH INTERFERENCE IN SYRIA THREAT TO REGIONAL SECURITY
In a press statement, RidhaFahmi, head of Egypt’s Shura Council’s Arab and Foreign Affairs and National Security Committee, said: “The Committee condemns Lebanese Hezbullah’s blatant direct interference and criminal acts…
ATTEMPTS TO DELAY LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS MUST STOP: FJP
In a press statement, Hussein Ibrahim, Egypt’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Secretary-General, said on 27 May: “The report issued by the Supreme Constitutional Court on the legislative elections and…
CBI SUMMONS IB OFFICER OVER FAKE ENCOUNTER OF ISHRAT
The Central Bureau of Investigation on 29 May summoned Rajendra Kumar, Joint Director at Intelligence Bureau in Delhi, for questioning over fake staged encounter of IshratJahan and three others at…
EVIDENCES FABRICATED AGAINST MUSLIM SUSPECTS IN BANGALORE BLAST
The report of a fact-finding team from the National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation (NCHRO) reveals that the cases filed against 11 Muslims in connection with Malleswaram bomb blast were…
CALL RECORD SHOWS AP COP’S LINK IN SOHRABUDDIN FAKE ENCOUNTER
Call record of N Balasubramanyam, Inspector General (Intelligence), Andhra Pradesh, and G SrinivasaRao, Circle In-charge of Addanki in Prakasam district of AP reveals the unholy nexus between the cops of…
NO MINORITY VARSITY WITH PUBLIC MONEY: THORAT COMMITTEE
The centre’s plan to set up five minority universities seems to face cold waves as the report of Thorat Committee, instituted to prepare a feasibility report for the same, termed…
BAR ASSOCIATION FOR SEDITION CHARGES AGAINST BLAST DEFENDING LAWYERS
The Faizabad Bar Association on 28 May urged Senior Superintendent of Police of Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, to register a case of sedition against lawyers defending blast accused.
JAUHAR UNIVERSITY GRANTED MINORITY STATUS
In a landmark judgment the National Commission for Minority Educational Institution (NCMEI), on 28 May, granted minority status to the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University,
BAN ON TOBACCO TO CONTINUE IN BIHAR
Tobacco and all other substances like Gutkha, Pan Masala et al are continued to be banned in Bihar. Sanjay Kumar, the Commissioner of Bihar, has recently issued a notification saying that these…
MCC TO BAN DISPLAYING LINGERIE ON MANNEQUINS
The Civic Corporation of Greater Mumbai has recently approved unanimously a proposal to ban public display of lingerie especially on mannequins. But the proposal is yet to be cleared by…
MUJAHID’S FAMILY REJECTS COMPENSATION CHEQUE
The family of Khalid Mujahid on 29 May refused to accept the compensation cheque worth Rs 6 lakh offered by the Akhilesh Yadav government of Uttar Pradesh. “Parasnath Yadav, a…
JIH Expresses Sorrow at Terror Attack in Bastar
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has strongly condemned the terror attack on a convoy of Congress Party at Bastar district in Chhattisgarh. Describing it as anti-human and undemocratic, the organisation has demanded from…
Guantanamo Bay Prison Guard Converts to Islam because of Living
Terry Holdbrooks Jr., 29, wears the beard of a bald Amish guy, the tattoos of a punk kid, and the twitchy alertness of a military policeman. Take him to a…
Hezbullah, Party of Devils, Bunch of Liars: Yusuf Qaradawi
Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi on 31 May slammed Iran and Hezbollah for supporting the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad, and termed them “fanatics” and bunch of “liars”. He…
NO MORE TUNNELS PLEASE Gaza Held Hostage to Egypt’s Turmoil
Air of uncertainty is engulfing most matters related to Egypt. Since the Egyptian revolt started over two years ago, the country remains hostage to a barefaced power struggle with many…
Why Double Standard on Naxalism and Terrorism: Er. Saleem
Some of the unfairand hypocritical policies of the government have made many people resort to the violence so as to protect their fundamental rights. The recent attack on the convoy…
When to Speak and When Not to
One of the supreme gifts of God bestowed on the human race is the ability to express oneself. People have associated the human power of expression with the human essence.…
Khalid’s Death: Former STF Chief’s Role in Question
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has as last moved Manoj Kumar Jha out of Faizabad and transferred him to PAC. Jha was posted as Additional Superintended Police Faizabad (city) at…
IMF Chief Charged with Embezzlement, Fraud
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in the dock of a Paris courtroom on 23 May as she braced herself to be formally charged with embezzlement…
Firm Faith in Allah
Jabir bin Abdullah relates: We went along with Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) on an expedition towards Najd and Allah’s Messenger found us in a…
When the Trumpet shall be Blown
And on that Day We shall let some of them to surge like waves against others, and the Trumpet shall be blown. Then We shall gather them all together. That…
Let People’s Will Prevail in Egypt
Egypt, the most populous Arab nation, has been facing turmoil since its 25 January 2011,18-day popular mass revolution which toppled then president Hosni Mubarak.
Maharashtra ATS, CBI X-rayed Will NIA Retain Confidence of People
MOHAMMAD NAUSHAD KHAN analyses the revelations of NIA confirming inconsistencies and discrepancies in the investigation conducted by CBI as well as ATS in the Malegaon blast case, and pins hope in…
