Ramadan

Srinagar records season's hottest day, heat wave on in Jammu

 Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar on Sunday recorded this season's highest temperature at 33.5 degrees while the heat wave continued in Jammu where it was 35 degrees.

Jun 26, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

50 Saudis detained over necklaces, haircuts: Report

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 30, is leading the Vision 2030 reform drive to diversify the economy and also bring social change.

Jun 21, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

2 Indians among 25 killed in Afghan blasts, confirms MEA; ISIS, Taliban stake claim

Both the Islamic State terrorist group and the Taliban claimed responsibility for the bloodbath. 

Jun 20, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

'Pak Hindu man beaten for eating before iftaar being coerced'

The incident had triggered a social media campaign that led to the arrest of the cop and his brother.

Jun 18, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers

Israel allowed hundreds of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers Friday, an official said, a week after revoking entry permits in response to a deadly attack.

Jun 17, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

JKLF chairman Yasin Malik arrested en route to​ Anantnag

The separatists have called for boycotting the upcoming by-elections in Anantnag constituency from where Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is contesting.

Jun 17, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

Australian PM regrets dinner invite for 'anti-gay' cleric

Sheikh Shady Alsuleiman was present on Thursday at an exclusive function at Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's Sydney residence.

Jun 17, 2016, 09:23 AM IST

Islamic State leader Baghdadi dead or not? No confirmation from US yet

This is not the first time that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been reported to have died in a coalition strike.

Jun 15, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in US-led coalition air strike?

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had a USD 25 million bounty on his head.

Jun 14, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Indonesia planning executions after Eid holiday

Ramadan ends with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which falls in Indonesia on July 6 and 7.

Jun 14, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Israel reopens Palestinian crossings after deadly Tel Aviv shooting

Israel has reopened Palestinian crossing points from the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip following a three-day closure put in place after last week's deadly Tel Aviv shooting, the army said today.

Jun 13, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

Ramazan Miracle! Blind man regains sight post offering namaz at Mecca—Watch viral video

The holy month of Ramazan or Ramadan is a period when Muslims across the globe fast for 30 long days and pray to the lord with utmost faith.

Jun 09, 2016, 13:31 PM IST

Israel clamps down after deadly Tel Aviv attack

Israel clamped down on Palestinian movements and boosted security Thursday after two Palestinians shot dead four people at a popular Tel Aviv nightspot, the deadliest attack in a months-long wave of violence.

Jun 09, 2016, 12:45 PM IST

Pakistan's Defence Minister calls woman lawmaker​ a 'tractor trolley', sparks furore

Shireen Mazari told Defence Minister Khawaja Asif that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will not stay mum.

Jun 08, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Ramadan moon sighted in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday as the new moon was sighted on Monday.

Jun 06, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

Ramadan begins – Know more about the Islamic holy month

Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by Muslims as a month of piety, charity and thriftiness.

Jun 06, 2016, 19:25 PM IST

Yemen foes agree to free child prisoners: UN

Yemen`s warring parties have pledged to free all child prisoners but have failed to reach agreement on a wider release for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the UN envoy said on Monday.

Jun 06, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins in Kerala - Know details

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins in Kerala today as the new moon was sighted at Kappad in Kozhikode.

Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Islamic State urges Ramadan attacks in US, Europe in new audio broadcast

The 31-minute audio clip was distributed on Twitter  and calls for the IS followers to carry out attacks in the US and Europe during the Islamic month of Ramadan

May 23, 2016, 10:16 AM IST