One killed, 3 hurt in shooting at US gurudwara (Second Lead)
August 6th, 2012 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) A shooting at a Sikh gurudwara (temple) in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee, Sunday, left at least three people critically wounded and one gunman ... Read more...
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Suriname observes festival similar to India’s Mahakumbh
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, Feb 23 (IANS) Hindus in Suriname enthusiastically observed Surya Kumbha Parvaa, a festival that is similar to India's mammoth Mahakumbh.The Surya Kumbha Parvaa began Jan 14, the auspicious ... Read more...
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Egyptian revolution will deeply impact other Middle-East nations: Jamaat-e-Islami chief
February 21st, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 21(ANI): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Syed Munawar Hasan has termed the Egyptian revolution as the first drop of rain, saying that it would deeply impact other countries of the region.Hasan ... Read more...
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National Integration Week commences tomorrow
November 18th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has written to different Ministries under Government of India for organising programmes and events befitting the Qaumi Ekta Week (National Integration Week), ... Read more...
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Indian Tantric tries killing sceptic live on TV, fails
March 20th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 20 (ANI): A sceptic challenged an Indian tantric to kill him live on television, after the guru proclaimed that he could kill another man using only his mystical powers.Sanal Edamaruku, ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM calls for calm after protests over ‘Allah’ ruling
January 4th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 4 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has appealed to fellow Muslims to remain calm as 13 non-governmental organisations protested against the use of the word "Allah" in a ... Read more...
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India to observe National Integration Week from today
November 19th, 2009 - 11:05 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The National Integration Week will be observed in India from today.The National Integration Week is observed from November 19-25 every year to foster and re-inforce the spirit ... Read more...
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India to observe National Integration Week from Thursday
November 18th, 2009 - 8:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): The National Integration Week will be observed in India from Thursday.The National Integration Week is observed from November 19-25 every year to foster and re-inforce the ... Read more...
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UP ATS hunt 21 students of Lucknow University after Salim’s arrest
August 30th, 2009 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
Lucknow, Aug 30, (ANI): The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police is searching for 21 students of Lucknow University who studied with suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Aslam alias Salim.Salim, ... Read more...
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Cops look out for 21 Lucknow students after LeT suspect’s arrest
August 30th, 2009 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) The Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh police is looking for 21 students of Lucknow University who studied with suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Mohammad Aslam alias ... Read more...
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Suspected militant studied in Lucknow University
August 27th, 2009 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 27 (IANS) A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative arrested in New Delhi obtained a Master's degree in Arabic in 2005 from Lucknow University, police here said.
Mohammed Aslam alias Yusuf alias Salim ... Read more...
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Too late for Malaysian ex-model to appeal against caning
August 27th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 27 (IANS) Former model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, who was to be caned after she drank beer in public, cannot file an appeal against the sentence as the 14-day ... Read more...
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India on religious freedom ‘watch list’: State Department avoids comment
August 15th, 2009 - 10:16 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Avoiding a direct comment on a US body's move to put India on its 'watch list' for religious freedom, the State Department has said that "freedom ... Read more...
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India slams US body’s criticism on religious freedom
August 13th, 2009 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India Thursday slammed a US body's move to put India on its 'watch list' for allegedly inadequate response in protecting its religious minorities, and asserted that the ... Read more...
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Body-snatching practice divides Malaysian society
June 25th, 2009 - 8:52 am ICT by IANS
By Christiane Oelrich
Kuala Lumpur, June 25 (DPA) The sudden death of Malaysian Mohan Singh, 41, came as a shock to his family. But worse was the nightmare that followed: the country's religious ... Read more...
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We are not against any religion: Malaysian Bar Council chief
March 15th, 2009 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 15 (IANS) Saying that the Malaysian Bar Council (MBC) was not against any religion, its newly elected president Ragunath Kesavan, an ethnic Indian, has announced plans to hold discussions on ... Read more...
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Malaysian journal gets permission to use the word `Allah’
February 27th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 27 (IANS) The Catholic Herald magazine of Malaysia has got permission to use the word "Allah" on its masthead, provided it clearly states that the magazine is "For Christians ... Read more...
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Malaysian government says no to Race Relations Act
February 24th, 2009 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 24 (IANS) The government of multi-ethnic Malaysia Tuesday rejected a proposal for a Race Relations Act, saying it preferred to review existing laws that "are enough to keep the ... Read more...
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Gay marriages way overdue in US: George Michael
June 19th, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): British singer George Michael is thrilled that same-sex marriage were made legal in California on June 17.The singer, who kicked off his first North American tour in ... Read more...
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Michael congratulates lawmakers for legalising gay marriage
June 19th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS) Pop star George Michael has congratulated the lawmakers in California for legalising gay marriage. Michael is openly gay and he performed in California the day same-sex unions were ... Read more...
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