Shia Muslims

Muharram procession in Srinagar after 34 years

Muharram Procession was taken out in the Kashmir Valley on Thursday (July 27) without any restrictions after nearly 34 years. Due to the deteriorating conditions in the valley after 1989, permission was not given to take out this procession. LG Sinha had reached Srinagar amid tight security arrangements. During this he met Shia mourners and exchanged his views.

Jul 29, 2023, 21:22 PM IST

Imran Khan deluge in communal violence

The Hazara community is seeking answers from the Imran government over of killing 11 coal miners of the minority Shia Hazara community in Pakistan by terrorists.

Jan 09, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

Muharram 2019: Date, significance and all you need to know

Shia Muslims mourn the demise of Imam Hussein and his family commemorating the sacrifices made by the martyrs. 

Sep 10, 2019, 10:34 AM IST

John Abraham's Satyameva Jayate lands in trouble, Shia community files complaint

The Shia community members have threatened to stage nationwide protests against the film if the makers do not remove a 'maatam' scene the film. 

Jul 30, 2018, 18:28 PM IST

Pakistan security forces kill two militants

Pakistani security forces on Friday killed two militants who were allegedly planning a terror attack during a religious gathering of minority Shia Muslims.

Jun 16, 2017, 15:59 PM IST

Prominent Pakistani human rights activist, friend shot dead in Karachi

The Hakimullah Mehsud faction of the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement to the media.

May 08, 2016, 18:34 PM IST

Saudi Arabia mulls NATO-like military alliance of Muslim countries, asks Pakistan to lead

For the alliance, one of the targets would be the Islamic State terror group.

Mar 16, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Islamic State plotting to target cow-worshipping Hindus in India: Report

As per the report, the Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi-led ISIS has created a separate wing called Khorasan to target Hindus who worship cows.

Feb 04, 2016, 00:02 AM IST

Over 76 killed in Damascus triple bombings; Islamic State claims responsibility

The Islamic State terror group on Sunday claimed responsibility for three deadly bombings that rocked a Shiite district south of the capital Damascus earlier in the day killing over 76 people.

Feb 01, 2016, 02:23 AM IST

Suicide bomber kills 21 at Shi`ite Muslim procession in Nigeria

A suicide bomber on Friday blew himself up among crowds in a Shia Muslim procession outside the northeast Nigerian city of Kano, organisers told AFP. 

Nov 27, 2015, 20:13 PM IST

10 killed in suicide attack at Shia shrine in Pakistan

At least 10 minority Shia Muslims, including six children, were killed and 12 injured on Thursday in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.

Oct 22, 2015, 23:57 PM IST