Bhopal Gas Tragedy: MP to constitute one member Enquiry Commission ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party ruled Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to constitute a one-member enquiry commission to look after all the issues related to Bhopal gas tragedy focusing mainly on the release of Warren Anderson, the then CEO of the Union Carbide's killer pesticide plant.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
MANUU-CSE Academy revised schedule | ummid.com
MANUU-CSE Academy revised schedule ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Civil Services Examination Academy has revised its schedule of coaching programme for mains.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Civil Services Examination Academy has revised its schedule of coaching programme for mains.
BJP to hold minority conference in Bihar next month | ummid.com
BJP to hold minority conference in Bihar next month ummid.com
The BJP will hold a minority conference in poll-bound Bihar next month in an apparent bid to reach out to Muslims.
The BJP will hold a minority conference in poll-bound Bihar next month in an apparent bid to reach out to Muslims.
NIA to probe Sr IPS officer's foreign trips | ummid.com
NIA to probe Sr IPS officer's foreign trips ummid.com
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe into the foreign trips of tainted senior IPS officer Tomin J Thachankary, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe into the foreign trips of tainted senior IPS officer Tomin J Thachankary, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Army Chief calls for political solution to end Kashmir violence | ummid.com
Army Chief calls for political solution to end Kashmir violence ummid.com
Army Chief General V K Singh has said that a political solution is required to end the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.
Army Chief General V K Singh has said that a political solution is required to end the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.
Security forces told to go soft on stone pelters: PC | ummid.com
Security forces told to go soft on stone pelters: PC ummid.com
Union home minister P Chidambaram said the govt is committed to maintain normalcy in Jammu & Kashmir and asked the security forces to maintain maximum restraints while dealing with troublemakers in the state.
Union home minister P Chidambaram said the govt is committed to maintain normalcy in Jammu & Kashmir and asked the security forces to maintain maximum restraints while dealing with troublemakers in the state.
CRPF toll rises to 27, Hunt on for Naxals after attack | ummid.com
CRPF toll rises to 27, Hunt on for Naxals after attack ummid.com
Security personnel on Wednesday scoured the jungles in Chhattishgarh's Narayanpur district in the hunt for Naxals who killed 27 CRPF personnel in yet another deadly attack in a remote area.
Security personnel on Wednesday scoured the jungles in Chhattishgarh's Narayanpur district in the hunt for Naxals who killed 27 CRPF personnel in yet another deadly attack in a remote area.
PM convenes high level meeting on Kashmir situation | ummid.com
PM convenes high level meeting on Kashmir situation ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation in Kashmir, which has seen unrest for the last four days.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation in Kashmir, which has seen unrest for the last four days.
No Palestinian state in next two years: Lieberman | ummid.com
No Palestinian state in next two years: Lieberman ummid.com
No Palestinian state will be founded in the next two years, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday, citing difficulties in US-mediated peace negotiations as well as divisions among the Palestinians.
No Palestinian state will be founded in the next two years, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday, citing difficulties in US-mediated peace negotiations as well as divisions among the Palestinians.
GoM to meet July 1 on caste-based census issue | ummid.com
GoM to meet July 1 on caste-based census issue ummid.com
A Group of Ministers will meet here tomorrow to consider the issue of inclusion of caste in census as demanded by some political parties.
A Group of Ministers will meet here tomorrow to consider the issue of inclusion of caste in census as demanded by some political parties.
Kashmir continues to remain tense following overnight clashes | ummid.com
Kashmir continues to remain tense following overnight clashes ummid.com
Jammu and Kashmir continued to be tense on Wednesday, a day after three teenagers were killed in police firing in Anantnag District.
Jammu and Kashmir continued to be tense on Wednesday, a day after three teenagers were killed in police firing in Anantnag District.
After IIT JEE, Rahmani 30 to prepare students for CA Exams | ummid.com
After IIT JEE, Rahmani 30 to prepare students for CA Exams ummid.com
Encouraged by the overwhelming success it received in IIT JEE, Rahmani Foundation has now decided to prepare Muslim students for Chartered Accountant (CA) exams. Rahmani Foundation has tied up with Pune based Ummul Qura Foundation for the purpose.
Encouraged by the overwhelming success it received in IIT JEE, Rahmani Foundation has now decided to prepare Muslim students for Chartered Accountant (CA) exams. Rahmani Foundation has tied up with Pune based Ummul Qura Foundation for the purpose.
Mississauga dazzles in Hyderabadi culture | ummid.com
Mississauga dazzles in Hyderabadi culture ummid.com
Hyderabadi culture, in all its dazzling glory, was in full display at the annual Mehfil-e-Hyderabad gala event held on June 19, 2010 at the Versailles Convention Center in Mississauga. There was music, authentic Hyderabadi food, speeches, a raffle featuring round trip air tickets to Hyderabad from Etihad Airways, and above all great company.
Hyderabadi culture, in all its dazzling glory, was in full display at the annual Mehfil-e-Hyderabad gala event held on June 19, 2010 at the Versailles Convention Center in Mississauga. There was music, authentic Hyderabadi food, speeches, a raffle featuring round trip air tickets to Hyderabad from Etihad Airways, and above all great company.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wipro announces funds to women students pursing Computer Science | ummid.com
Wipro announces funds to women students pursing Computer Science ummid.com
The global IT services business of Wipro Limited and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced an agreement, wherein the former will fund scholarships that will enable women students majoring in computer science and related programs to attend research conferences around the world.
The global IT services business of Wipro Limited and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced an agreement, wherein the former will fund scholarships that will enable women students majoring in computer science and related programs to attend research conferences around the world.
Babri demolition case hearing on July 13 | ummid.com
Babri demolition case hearing on July 13 ummid.com
District and Sessions Judge Virendra Kumar today fixed July 13 as the next date of hearing for the Babri Masjid demolition case.
District and Sessions Judge Virendra Kumar today fixed July 13 as the next date of hearing for the Babri Masjid demolition case.
MHW Youth Wing protests against women harassment in Mumbai | ummid.com
MHW Youth Wing protests against women harassment in Mumbai ummid.com
The youth wing of Movement for Human Welfare (MHW) organized a youth campaign against women harassment in public places in Mumbai.
The youth wing of Movement for Human Welfare (MHW) organized a youth campaign against women harassment in public places in Mumbai.
BJP MLA sentenced to 7 years in Kandhamal riots case | ummid.com
BJP MLA sentenced to 7 years in Kandhamal riots case ummid.com
A sitting BJP MLA Manoj Pradhan was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years in jail by a fast track court in a case of murder during the 2008 communal riots in Kandhamal in Orissa.
A sitting BJP MLA Manoj Pradhan was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years in jail by a fast track court in a case of murder during the 2008 communal riots in Kandhamal in Orissa.
VHP slams AP, WB governments for appeasing Muslims | ummid.com
VHP slams AP, WB governments for appeasing Muslims ummid.com
VHP General Secretary Pravin Togadia today accused Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments of appeasing Muslims by offering reservation to them in jobs.
VHP General Secretary Pravin Togadia today accused Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments of appeasing Muslims by offering reservation to them in jobs.
Oppn calls 'Bharat Bandh' on July 5 against fuel price hike | ummid.com
Oppn calls 'Bharat Bandh' on July 5 against fuel price hike ummid.com
The issue of fuel price hike has brought almost the entire opposition together with the BJP-led NDA and Left parties giving a call for a nation-wide strike on July 5 demanding a rollback.
The issue of fuel price hike has brought almost the entire opposition together with the BJP-led NDA and Left parties giving a call for a nation-wide strike on July 5 demanding a rollback.
Violence in Kashmir: Two killed in Anantnag firing | ummid.com
Violence in Kashmir: Two killed in Anantnag firing ummid.com
Two persons killed and three others injured in firing by security forces in Anantnag district in south Kashmir, according to police.
Two persons killed and three others injured in firing by security forces in Anantnag district in south Kashmir, according to police.
REA, actually a law to ‘Eradicate Education’: Wali Rahmani | ummid.com
REA, actually a law to ‘Eradicate Education’: Wali Rahmani ummid.com
It might appear minuscule and insignificant to HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, the fact is that the dissenting voice against the Right to Education Act (REA) that till now was limited to whispers has become louder and apprehensions about the Act are being raised publicly from various platforms.
It might appear minuscule and insignificant to HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, the fact is that the dissenting voice against the Right to Education Act (REA) that till now was limited to whispers has become louder and apprehensions about the Act are being raised publicly from various platforms.
Manmohan apologizes for '84 anti-Sikh riots ‘on behalf of Govt.’ | ummid.com
Manmohan apologizes for '84 anti-Sikh riots ‘on behalf of Govt.’ ummid.com
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday apologized ‘on behalf of the Government of India’ for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying that it should have never happened.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday apologized ‘on behalf of the Government of India’ for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying that it should have never happened.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Kerala Home Secretary summoned by HC | ummid.com
Kerala Home Secretary summoned by HC ummid.com
Kerala High Court today directed the state Home Secretary to appear before it on July 5 and explain the reasons for the delay in filing counter-affidavit on a petition seeking a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, alleged to be a fundamentalist organisation.
Kerala High Court today directed the state Home Secretary to appear before it on July 5 and explain the reasons for the delay in filing counter-affidavit on a petition seeking a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, alleged to be a fundamentalist organisation.
CRPF dismisses allegations of high-handedness in Jammu & Kashmir | ummid.com
CRPF dismisses allegations of high-handedness in Jammu & Kashmir ummid.com
CRPF on Tuesday refuted allegations of high-handedness in tackling protestors in Jammu and Kashmir and said it was working along with the state police.
CRPF on Tuesday refuted allegations of high-handedness in tackling protestors in Jammu and Kashmir and said it was working along with the state police.
Centre contemplating joint probe into blasts by Hindu terror groups | ummid.com
Centre contemplating joint probe into blasts by Hindu terror groups ummid.com
In a move that signals the Centre’s intention to crack the whip on Hindu radical groups, the government is considering the feasibility of a combined probe into all bomb blasts suspected to have been carried out by such groups.
In a move that signals the Centre’s intention to crack the whip on Hindu radical groups, the government is considering the feasibility of a combined probe into all bomb blasts suspected to have been carried out by such groups.
Exclusive website of mediapersons launched | ummid.com
Exclusive website of mediapersons launched ummid.com
Fulfilling a long pending demand of mediapersons, decision makers, entrepreneurs and common man, the first exclusive website of mediapersons was launched here today.
Fulfilling a long pending demand of mediapersons, decision makers, entrepreneurs and common man, the first exclusive website of mediapersons was launched here today.
Turkey closes airspace to some Israeli military flights | ummid.com
Turkey closes airspace to some Israeli military flights ummid.com
Turkey has closed its airspace to some Israeli military flights following a deadly raid on a Gaza—bound aid ship, the Turkish prime minister and officials said today. An official said civilian commercial flights were not affected.
Turkey has closed its airspace to some Israeli military flights following a deadly raid on a Gaza—bound aid ship, the Turkish prime minister and officials said today. An official said civilian commercial flights were not affected.
IIT-JEE panel recommends 70% weightage to Class-XII marks | ummid.com
IIT-JEE panel recommends 70% weightage to Class-XII marks ummid.com
Seventy per cent weightage should be given to Class-XII performance of students while selecting them for prestigious IITs, a high level panel has recommended.
Seventy per cent weightage should be given to Class-XII performance of students while selecting them for prestigious IITs, a high level panel has recommended.
Omar Abdullah urges Chidambaram to help end violence in Kashmir | ummid.com
Omar Abdullah urges Chidambaram to help end violence in Kashmir ummid.com
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to help end violence in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to help end violence in the state.
Indian-origin girl from Ohio on US terror list! | ummid.com
Indian-origin girl from Ohio on US terror list! ummid.com
In a puzzling incident, a six-year-old Indian-origin girl's name figures on the US terror watch list and the Homeland Security Department has refused to make any changes in her status.
In a puzzling incident, a six-year-old Indian-origin girl's name figures on the US terror watch list and the Homeland Security Department has refused to make any changes in her status.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Obama: People listen when Indian Prime Minister speaks | ummid.com
Obama: People listen when Indian Prime Minister speaks ummid.com
Praising Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan SIngh''s knowledge of economic activities, which US President Barack Obama said were of service to the G-20 summit which was focused on finding a way out of the economic crisis.
Praising Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan SIngh''s knowledge of economic activities, which US President Barack Obama said were of service to the G-20 summit which was focused on finding a way out of the economic crisis.
PM congrats Saina for Indonesia Open Super Series | ummid.com
PM congrats Saina for Indonesia Open Super Series ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today congratulated badminton sensation Saina Nehwal for winning the Indonesian Open Super Series at Jakarta, her third international title in a row.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today congratulated badminton sensation Saina Nehwal for winning the Indonesian Open Super Series at Jakarta, her third international title in a row.
Senior Congress leader opposes fuel price hike | ummid.com
Senior Congress leader opposes fuel price hike ummid.com
Senior Congress leader Anil Shastri has come out against the fuel price hike dubbing the rise in prices of LPG and kerosene as "disastrous" and asked party chief Sonia Gandhi to urgently intervene.
Senior Congress leader Anil Shastri has come out against the fuel price hike dubbing the rise in prices of LPG and kerosene as "disastrous" and asked party chief Sonia Gandhi to urgently intervene.
Pope deplores Belgian police Church raids | ummid.com
Pope deplores Belgian police Church raids ummid.com
Pope Benedict denounced on Sunday as "surprising and deplorable" raids by Belgian police on Church offices and the home of a cardinal this week during an investigation into paedophilia by Roman Catholic priests.
Pope Benedict denounced on Sunday as "surprising and deplorable" raids by Belgian police on Church offices and the home of a cardinal this week during an investigation into paedophilia by Roman Catholic priests.
Two girls murdered in suspected ‘honour killing' | ummid.com
Two girls murdered in suspected ‘honour killing' ummid.com
In yet another case of suspected honour killing, two girls were murdered allegedly by their grandmother and two uncles and their bodies thrown into a canal for having an "affair" with one of their relatives.
In yet another case of suspected honour killing, two girls were murdered allegedly by their grandmother and two uncles and their bodies thrown into a canal for having an "affair" with one of their relatives.
Curtain comes down on Tamil meet, MK hails it 'grand success' | ummid.com
Curtain comes down on Tamil meet, MK hails it 'grand success' ummid.com
The curtain came down on the historic first World Classical Tamil Conference here this evening with Chief Minister M Karunanidhi hailing it as a "grand success".
The curtain came down on the historic first World Classical Tamil Conference here this evening with Chief Minister M Karunanidhi hailing it as a "grand success".
Maharashtra proposes Act to promote e-services | ummid.com
Maharashtra proposes Act to promote e-services ummid.com
The people of Maharashtra might soon do away with long queue and receive birth certificates, land documents and other important papers online as the state government plans to provide various services via internet.
The people of Maharashtra might soon do away with long queue and receive birth certificates, land documents and other important papers online as the state government plans to provide various services via internet.
Maha police to have University to learn investigations | ummid.com
Maha police to have University to learn investigations ummid.com
Maharashtra police would soon get formal training in investigations and forensic sciences in their own university proposed in the state.
Maharashtra police would soon get formal training in investigations and forensic sciences in their own university proposed in the state.
UP govt. denied any FIR ordered against ministers | ummid.com
UP govt. denied any FIR ordered against ministers ummid.com
Uttar Pradesh Government today denied that a CJM court of Jaunpur had ordered filing of FIR against ministers in connection with publication of some objectionable content in a Hindi monthly magazine ' Ambedkar Today'.
Uttar Pradesh Government today denied that a CJM court of Jaunpur had ordered filing of FIR against ministers in connection with publication of some objectionable content in a Hindi monthly magazine ' Ambedkar Today'.
Violent clashes mar start of Toronto G-20 Summit | ummid.com
Violent clashes mar start of Toronto G-20 Summit ummid.com
An estimated 10,000 demonstrators clashed with Toronto Police and other law enforcement authorities on Saturday, a day before the commencement of the fourth Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit, forcing shops in the downtown area to down their shutters well before closing time. Three people were injured.
An estimated 10,000 demonstrators clashed with Toronto Police and other law enforcement authorities on Saturday, a day before the commencement of the fourth Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit, forcing shops in the downtown area to down their shutters well before closing time. Three people were injured.
Contributions of Muslims cannot be written-off by propaganda: Wali Rahmani | ummid.com
Contributions of Muslims cannot be written-off by propaganda: Wali Rahmani ummid.com
Blaming Muslims for everything that goes wrong is a favorite mantra for a section in India. Coming down heavily on such people, Maulana Sayyad Mohammad Wali Rahmani said, the contributions made by the Muslims are immense and can never be written-off by unfair propaganda.
Blaming Muslims for everything that goes wrong is a favorite mantra for a section in India. Coming down heavily on such people, Maulana Sayyad Mohammad Wali Rahmani said, the contributions made by the Muslims are immense and can never be written-off by unfair propaganda.
'What stakes Times of India has in Zakir Naik or Islam' | ummid.com
'What stakes Times of India has in Zakir Naik or Islam' ummid.com
Times of India, Mumbai’s print edition has never been known to harbour any sympathy for Indian Muslims, Islam and Muslim world. Time and again it has blackened its pages with stark calumnies against Muslims.
Times of India, Mumbai’s print edition has never been known to harbour any sympathy for Indian Muslims, Islam and Muslim world. Time and again it has blackened its pages with stark calumnies against Muslims.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
'Does Govt. really want consensus on Communal Violence Bill?' | ummid.com
'Does Govt. really want consensus on Communal Violence Bill?' ummid.com
On one hand National Advisory Council (NAC) led by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is holding consultations with a cross section of Civil Rights Groups to evolve a consensus on the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, there are reports suggesting the government has already finalised it, observe activists Ms. Shabnam Hashmi and John Dayal.
On one hand National Advisory Council (NAC) led by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is holding consultations with a cross section of Civil Rights Groups to evolve a consensus on the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, there are reports suggesting the government has already finalised it, observe activists Ms. Shabnam Hashmi and John Dayal.
Iran cancels plan to send ship to Gaza | ummid.com
Iran cancels plan to send ship to Gaza ummid.com
Iran will not be sending a blockade-busting ship to Gaza in defiance of Israeli warnings, an Iranian lawmaker said Saturday, citing Israeli “restrictions.”
Iran will not be sending a blockade-busting ship to Gaza in defiance of Israeli warnings, an Iranian lawmaker said Saturday, citing Israeli “restrictions.”
FIR against 4 UP ministers | ummid.com
FIR against 4 UP ministers ummid.com
A local court directed the police to lodge a case against four cabinet ministers of Uttar Pradesh and five other persons in connection with an article published in a magazine allegedly denigrating Hindu Gods, Goddesses and epics.
A local court directed the police to lodge a case against four cabinet ministers of Uttar Pradesh and five other persons in connection with an article published in a magazine allegedly denigrating Hindu Gods, Goddesses and epics.
Pakistan proposes common police force for SAARC | ummid.com
Pakistan proposes common police force for SAARC ummid.com
Pakistan on Saturday proposed the formation of a common police force for the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) countries.
Pakistan on Saturday proposed the formation of a common police force for the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) countries.
Engineering College in Malegaon at last | ummid.com
Engineering College in Malegaon at last ummid.com
Malegaon – the Muslim dominated textile town in North Maharashtra finally got its first Engineering College June25 yesterday. The foundation stone of the impressive college named as Maulana Mukhtar Ahmed Nadvi College of Engineering and Technology (MMANCET) was laid by General Secretary, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and Chairman, Rahmani Foundation, Maulana Sayyad Mohd Wali Rhamani.
Malegaon – the Muslim dominated textile town in North Maharashtra finally got its first Engineering College June25 yesterday. The foundation stone of the impressive college named as Maulana Mukhtar Ahmed Nadvi College of Engineering and Technology (MMANCET) was laid by General Secretary, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and Chairman, Rahmani Foundation, Maulana Sayyad Mohd Wali Rhamani.
Media Conference in Mumbai | ummid.com
Media Conference in Mumbai ummid.com
A one-day media conference is organised in Mumbai June 27 tomorrow by a bi-lingual monthly The Freelancer. It will be held at Hajj House in Mumbai from evening 5 to 10.
A one-day media conference is organised in Mumbai June 27 tomorrow by a bi-lingual monthly The Freelancer. It will be held at Hajj House in Mumbai from evening 5 to 10.
Court allows police to quiz 3 honour killing suspects | ummid.com
Court allows police to quiz 3 honour killing suspects ummid.com
A Delhi court today allowed the city police to interrogate the three accused in a sensational honour killing case in the national capital.
A Delhi court today allowed the city police to interrogate the three accused in a sensational honour killing case in the national capital.
Friday, June 25, 2010
A Masjid on illegal land? Impossible! | ummid.com
A Masjid on illegal land? Impossible! ummid.com
Shiv Sena Executive President, Udhav Thackeray, who inherited the politics of abuse and hatred from his father, speaking at a function in Mumbai dared the Maharashtra government to demolish the Masajid and Madaris (plurals of Masjid and Madrasa) constructed on illegal and encroached lands.
Shiv Sena Executive President, Udhav Thackeray, who inherited the politics of abuse and hatred from his father, speaking at a function in Mumbai dared the Maharashtra government to demolish the Masajid and Madaris (plurals of Masjid and Madrasa) constructed on illegal and encroached lands.
Fuel prices up as Govt. moves towards market determined price regime | ummid.com
Fuel prices up as Govt. moves towards market determined price regime ummid.com
In a major decision to bring petroleum products in line with market rates, the government today freed petrol from all pricing controls and hiked diesel prices by Rs two a litre, Oil Secretary S Sundareshan announced after the meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers.
In a major decision to bring petroleum products in line with market rates, the government today freed petrol from all pricing controls and hiked diesel prices by Rs two a litre, Oil Secretary S Sundareshan announced after the meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers.
Jamia Millia cracks down on impersonators during admissions | ummid.com
Jamia Millia cracks down on impersonators during admissions ummid.com
The Interview Committee of B.Tech. program at Jamia Millia Islamia caught 8 cases of impersonation on 24 June. While six impersonators were apprehended, two managed to flee before they were noticed. This is the fourth time in the running month that the university has apprehended impersonators.
The Interview Committee of B.Tech. program at Jamia Millia Islamia caught 8 cases of impersonation on 24 June. While six impersonators were apprehended, two managed to flee before they were noticed. This is the fourth time in the running month that the university has apprehended impersonators.
UN Excellency Award for King Saud University | ummid.com
UN Excellency Award for King Saud University ummid.com
King Saud University (KSU) has been awarded a United Nations’ award for excellence in public service, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
King Saud University (KSU) has been awarded a United Nations’ award for excellence in public service, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
When a glass of juice turned frosty Indo-Pak standoff into bonhomie | ummid.com
When a glass of juice turned frosty Indo-Pak standoff into bonhomie ummid.com
The SAARC summit on Interior/home affairs had a cold start on Thursday when the Indo-Pak interior secretaries had miscommunication in their one on one meeting and the delegates failed to approve few key proposals to cooperate in the fields of police and immigration.
The SAARC summit on Interior/home affairs had a cold start on Thursday when the Indo-Pak interior secretaries had miscommunication in their one on one meeting and the delegates failed to approve few key proposals to cooperate in the fields of police and immigration.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
India, Pakistan should look at their problems like other countries have: Rao | ummid.com
India, Pakistan should look at their problems like other countries have: Rao ummid.com
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Thursday said that India and Pakistan need to look at the problems that divide them and have caused tensions between them, in a way so many other countries in the world have done in the past, and worked towards resolving them.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Thursday said that India and Pakistan need to look at the problems that divide them and have caused tensions between them, in a way so many other countries in the world have done in the past, and worked towards resolving them.
Delhi HC: CBI prefers not to arrest influential people | ummid.com
Delhi HC: CBI prefers not to arrest influential people ummid.com
The Delhi High Court has criticized the functioning of CBI saying the investigating agency prefers not to arrest influential people in corruption cases.
The Delhi High Court has criticized the functioning of CBI saying the investigating agency prefers not to arrest influential people in corruption cases.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Indo-Pak Ties: India looking at talks in positive, constructive manner | ummid.com
Indo-Pak Ties: India looking at talks in positive, constructive manner ummid.com
Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan – Nirupama Rao and Salman Bashir -- have begun their much anticipated meeting here, even as Indian officials have told ANI that New Delhi is “looking at these talks in a positive and constructive manner."
Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan – Nirupama Rao and Salman Bashir -- have begun their much anticipated meeting here, even as Indian officials have told ANI that New Delhi is “looking at these talks in a positive and constructive manner."
'Children deserve to know about all Faiths' | ummid.com
'Children deserve to know about all Faiths' ummid.com
The Muslim Council of Britain’s ‘Books for Schools’ project will be launched in Oxfordshire on the 24th of June at the Oxford School, Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU.
The Muslim Council of Britain’s ‘Books for Schools’ project will be launched in Oxfordshire on the 24th of June at the Oxford School, Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU.
A need for more 'Inspired by Muhammad' campaigns | ummid.com
A need for more 'Inspired by Muhammad' campaigns ummid.com
The "Inspired by Muhammad" campaign was launched a few weeks ago to highlight British Muslims who are contributing to UK society. The campaign, sponsored by the UK-based Exploring Islam Foundation
The "Inspired by Muhammad" campaign was launched a few weeks ago to highlight British Muslims who are contributing to UK society. The campaign, sponsored by the UK-based Exploring Islam Foundation
The Print Media and Minority Images | ummid.com
The Print Media and Minority Images ummid.com
It is a general view among Muslims in India that the English-Language media does not project a true and positive picture of the community. They also believe that there is a bias in the international media against the Muslims in general.
It is a general view among Muslims in India that the English-Language media does not project a true and positive picture of the community. They also believe that there is a bias in the international media against the Muslims in general.
Role of Tamil ethos in Indian identity and progress hailed | ummid.com
Role of Tamil ethos in Indian identity and progress hailed ummid.com
The first World Classical Tamil Conference got off to a grand start in Coimbatore on Wednesday with President Pratibha Patil inaugurating the mega event and scholars from various parts of the globe singing paeans to Tamil language and literature.
The first World Classical Tamil Conference got off to a grand start in Coimbatore on Wednesday with President Pratibha Patil inaugurating the mega event and scholars from various parts of the globe singing paeans to Tamil language and literature.
Turkey, 12 others denounce Israeli attack Gaza aid ships | ummid.com
Turkey, 12 others denounce Israeli attack Gaza aid ships ummid.com
Turkey and 12 other southeastern European countries on Wednesday denounced the recent Israeli raid on an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, which left eight Turks and one Turkish American dead.
Turkey and 12 other southeastern European countries on Wednesday denounced the recent Israeli raid on an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, which left eight Turks and one Turkish American dead.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Vision 2020 still achievable | ummid.com
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Vision 2020 still achievable ummid.com
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam today said despite the economic slowdown worldwide, India had the capacity to become a developed nation by 2020.
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam today said despite the economic slowdown worldwide, India had the capacity to become a developed nation by 2020.
IG-level IPS officer under scanner for terror links | ummid.com
IG-level IPS officer under scanner for terror links ummid.com
In the wake of reports that the Home Ministry has written to the state government about a senior IPS officer meeting some people with terrorist links in Qatar, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan today said the administration will take necessary steps on whatever communication it receives from the Centre.
In the wake of reports that the Home Ministry has written to the state government about a senior IPS officer meeting some people with terrorist links in Qatar, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan today said the administration will take necessary steps on whatever communication it receives from the Centre.
HC set aside Best of 5 system, terms it discriminating | ummid.com
HC set aside Best of 5 system, terms it discriminating ummid.com
The Bombay High Court today set aside the 'best of five' system for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Board students with regard to Standard XI admissions, saying it discriminated against students from other boards.
The Bombay High Court today set aside the 'best of five' system for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Board students with regard to Standard XI admissions, saying it discriminated against students from other boards.
Madani: Conspiracy being hatched around me in Bangalore serial blasts | ummid.com
Madani: Conspiracy being hatched around me in Bangalore serial blasts ummid.com
Abdul Nasser Madani, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has contended that a conspiracy is being hatched against him in connection with the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts.
Abdul Nasser Madani, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has contended that a conspiracy is being hatched against him in connection with the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Market research survey of Muslim youths raises eyebrows | ummid.com
Market research survey of Muslim youths raises eyebrows ummid.com
A survey of Muslim youths conducted by MDRA - Marketing and Development Research Associates - which is based in New Delhi has raised eyebrows and is receiving condemnation.
A survey of Muslim youths conducted by MDRA - Marketing and Development Research Associates - which is based in New Delhi has raised eyebrows and is receiving condemnation.
CBI court dismisses plea of Madani’s wife | ummid.com
CBI court dismisses plea of Madani’s wife ummid.com
The CBI special court here today dismissed the plea of Soofiya Madani, an accused in the burning of a Tamil Nadu state bus at nearby Kalamassery on September 9, 2005 seeking relaxation of her bail condition.
The CBI special court here today dismissed the plea of Soofiya Madani, an accused in the burning of a Tamil Nadu state bus at nearby Kalamassery on September 9, 2005 seeking relaxation of her bail condition.
Bangalore Blast: Madani's bail plea hearing posted to June 29 | ummid.com
Bangalore Blast: Madani's bail plea hearing posted to June 29 ummid.com
A fast track court yesterday posted the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea by PDP leader Abdul Naseer Madani, one of the accused in the 2008 Bangalore blast case to June 29.
A fast track court yesterday posted the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea by PDP leader Abdul Naseer Madani, one of the accused in the 2008 Bangalore blast case to June 29.
World Classical Tamil Meet: Coimbatore wears festive look, Inaug today by Pres | ummid.com
World Classical Tamil Meet: Coimbatore wears festive look, Inaug today by Pres ummid.com
President Pratibha Patil arrived here on Tuesday night by a special aircraft to inaugurate the World’s first Classical Tamil Meet beginning today.
President Pratibha Patil arrived here on Tuesday night by a special aircraft to inaugurate the World’s first Classical Tamil Meet beginning today.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 'GoM compensation insufficient' | ummid.com
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 'GoM compensation insufficient' ummid.com
The survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in December 1984 don't have much hope from the new Rs.1,500 crore (Rs 15,000 million) relief package announced by the government and doubt whether it will be distributed among the families of the victims honestly.
The survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in December 1984 don't have much hope from the new Rs.1,500 crore (Rs 15,000 million) relief package announced by the government and doubt whether it will be distributed among the families of the victims honestly.
NGOs to protest against betrayal of Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors | ummid.com
NGOs to protest against betrayal of Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors ummid.com
Five Bhopal-based NGOs fighting the cause of the survivors of Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the world’s worst industrial disaster, piqued at the recommendations of Group of Ministers, (GoM), on Bhopal are organizing a joint rally in New Delhi on June 24 to condemn the betrayal of the Bhopal victims once again by the Government of India.
Five Bhopal-based NGOs fighting the cause of the survivors of Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the world’s worst industrial disaster, piqued at the recommendations of Group of Ministers, (GoM), on Bhopal are organizing a joint rally in New Delhi on June 24 to condemn the betrayal of the Bhopal victims once again by the Government of India.
British Ban on Zakir Naik: Mockery of Ideals | ummid.com
British Ban on Zakir Naik: Mockery of Ideals ummid.com
The West precisely Britain has been campaigning for its humane values over the world for centuries. As ‘Rome was not built in a day’, the ideals that the United Kingdom earned as champion of freedom of speech and expression, for some, were also not established in a day or year.
The West precisely Britain has been campaigning for its humane values over the world for centuries. As ‘Rome was not built in a day’, the ideals that the United Kingdom earned as champion of freedom of speech and expression, for some, were also not established in a day or year.
Best of 5 Formula: Court stay on admission continues | ummid.com
Best of 5 Formula: Court stay on admission continues ummid.com
The Bombay High Court today began dictating its order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), challenging the Maharashtra Government's Best of 5 criteria for class XI admissions but it continues stay on the admission process.
The Bombay High Court today began dictating its order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), challenging the Maharashtra Government's Best of 5 criteria for class XI admissions but it continues stay on the admission process.
Mecca Masjid blast case: CBI announces reward | ummid.com
Mecca Masjid blast case: CBI announces reward ummid.com
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing information on each of the two accused, Sandeep Dange and Ramchandra Kalsangra, in the Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad in 2007.
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing information on each of the two accused, Sandeep Dange and Ramchandra Kalsangra, in the Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad in 2007.
Honour killing: One more girl found dead in car | ummid.com
Honour killing: One more girl found dead in car ummid.com
The case involving the murder of an inter-caste couple, suspected victims of honour killing, in the capital today got murkier with the cousin sister of one of the victims, who too had married in a different caste, found shot dead in a car.
The case involving the murder of an inter-caste couple, suspected victims of honour killing, in the capital today got murkier with the cousin sister of one of the victims, who too had married in a different caste, found shot dead in a car.
Waqf Amendment Bill 2010: Productive or Counterproductive, war goes on | ummid.com
Waqf Amendment Bill 2010: Productive or Counterproductive, war goes on ummid.com
Minister of Awkaf Salman Khurshid is leaving no opportunity lost to claim that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2010 is historic and pivotal for the safety of the Waqf lands. The community leaders however are not convinced and are trying hard to build a strong campaign against the bill.
Minister of Awkaf Salman Khurshid is leaving no opportunity lost to claim that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2010 is historic and pivotal for the safety of the Waqf lands. The community leaders however are not convinced and are trying hard to build a strong campaign against the bill.
IBM to set up 75 Centers of Excellence across engineering colleges | ummid.com
IBM to set up 75 Centers of Excellence across engineering colleges ummid.com
With an aim to develop software skills among students, Information Technology giant IBM today said it will establish 75 new Centers of Excellence (CoE) at engineering colleges across 60 cities in India during this year.
With an aim to develop software skills among students, Information Technology giant IBM today said it will establish 75 new Centers of Excellence (CoE) at engineering colleges across 60 cities in India during this year.
Hudaibiya all set to become a cultural dialogue center | ummid.com
Hudaibiya all set to become a cultural dialogue center ummid.com
Efforts are under way to establish a major center for cultural dialogue in the historic location of Hudaibiya, near Makkah, reports the Saudi Arabian daily Arab News.
Efforts are under way to establish a major center for cultural dialogue in the historic location of Hudaibiya, near Makkah, reports the Saudi Arabian daily Arab News.
Lebanese aid ship to set sail for Gaza | ummid.com
Lebanese aid ship to set sail for Gaza ummid.com
A Lebanese aid ship will move towards the Gaza Strip within a few days to deliver humanitarian supplies to the besieged people of Gaza.
A Lebanese aid ship will move towards the Gaza Strip within a few days to deliver humanitarian supplies to the besieged people of Gaza.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Delhi HC: Majority of govt. officials are corrupt | ummid.com
Delhi HC: Majority of govt. officials are corrupt ummid.com
The Delhi High Court on June 21 said most of the government departments are filled with corrupt officials who are eating away the funds meant for poor people and held that jail should be the place for such persons.
The Delhi High Court on June 21 said most of the government departments are filled with corrupt officials who are eating away the funds meant for poor people and held that jail should be the place for such persons.
MP Govt. invites Italian Industrialists to invest in the State | ummid.com
MP Govt. invites Italian Industrialists to invest in the State ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is on a foreign tour, has invited the industrialists and investors of Italy to invest in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is on a foreign tour, has invited the industrialists and investors of Italy to invest in Madhya Pradesh.
GoM recommends Rs 1,500 cr package for Bhopal gas victims | ummid.com
GoM recommends Rs 1,500 cr package for Bhopal gas victims ummid.com
A Rs 1,500 crore package for enhancing compensation for the kin of those who died and those debilitated in the Bhopal gas disaster was today finalised by a Group of Ministers (GoM).
A Rs 1,500 crore package for enhancing compensation for the kin of those who died and those debilitated in the Bhopal gas disaster was today finalised by a Group of Ministers (GoM).
Mecca Masjid blast accused sent to 10-day police custody | ummid.com
Mecca Masjid blast accused sent to 10-day police custody ummid.com
A city court today remanded Devender Gupta, an accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case, to 10-day police custody till June 30.
A city court today remanded Devender Gupta, an accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case, to 10-day police custody till June 30.
Oldest Chennai church to celebrate 800th anniversary | ummid.com
Oldest Chennai church to celebrate 800th anniversary ummid.com
Saint Sebastian Church of Madhavaram, one of the oldest churches in Chennai will celebrate its 800th anniversary of the Founding of Franciscan Order (Franciscan Congregation) on June 26.
Saint Sebastian Church of Madhavaram, one of the oldest churches in Chennai will celebrate its 800th anniversary of the Founding of Franciscan Order (Franciscan Congregation) on June 26.
Andhra enforces Right to Education Act in the State | ummid.com
Andhra enforces Right to Education Act in the State ummid.com
Andhra Pradesh School Education Minister D Manikya Varaprasada Rao today said the Right to Education Act (REA), with a view to provide a compulsory education to a male or female child in the age group of 6 to 14 years, was in force in the State from April 1, this year.
Andhra Pradesh School Education Minister D Manikya Varaprasada Rao today said the Right to Education Act (REA), with a view to provide a compulsory education to a male or female child in the age group of 6 to 14 years, was in force in the State from April 1, this year.
Haryana Wakf Board opens new chapter with first engg college | ummid.com
Haryana Wakf Board opens new chapter with first engg college ummid.com
As one of the main mentors of Jamia Hamdard’s IAS Study Circle, which produced this year’s Civil Services topper Shah Faisal, Naseem Ahmad has long believed that the “right opportunities” can make all the difference for sections of the Muslim community which remain backward.
As one of the main mentors of Jamia Hamdard’s IAS Study Circle, which produced this year’s Civil Services topper Shah Faisal, Naseem Ahmad has long believed that the “right opportunities” can make all the difference for sections of the Muslim community which remain backward.
Honour killing: SC issues notice to Centre, States | ummid.com
Honour killing: SC issues notice to Centre, States ummid.com
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and some states on the growing cult of honour killings being reported across the country.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and some states on the growing cult of honour killings being reported across the country.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Umar Thambi: Forgotten father of Tamil computing | ummid.com
Umar Thambi: Forgotten father of Tamil computing ummid.com
His creative work has been accepted globally. But, he failed to get due recognition locally even after his death. He is Umar Thambi, the pioneer, who contributed to Unicode by developing fonts for Tamil computing.
His creative work has been accepted globally. But, he failed to get due recognition locally even after his death. He is Umar Thambi, the pioneer, who contributed to Unicode by developing fonts for Tamil computing.
Omar removes Srinagar SSP after firing incident | ummid.com
Omar removes Srinagar SSP after firing incident ummid.com
The top cop in-charge of Srinagar was yesterday summarily removed after the death of one person in firing by security forces in downtown Srinagar which triggered angry protests.
The top cop in-charge of Srinagar was yesterday summarily removed after the death of one person in firing by security forces in downtown Srinagar which triggered angry protests.
German minister prevented from visiting Gaza | ummid.com
German minister prevented from visiting Gaza ummid.com
Germany on Sunday slammed Israel for preventing Development Minister Dirk Niebel from entering the Gaza Strip to meet with Palestinian refugees during his current visit to the region.
Germany on Sunday slammed Israel for preventing Development Minister Dirk Niebel from entering the Gaza Strip to meet with Palestinian refugees during his current visit to the region.
JDU-BJP rift: Modi pulls out of Nitish's functions | ummid.com
JDU-BJP rift: Modi pulls out of Nitish's functions ummid.com
The rift between BJP and ally JDU on Sunday widened with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi pulling out of functions to be addressed by Nitish Kumar to protest the return of flood relief money to Gujarat, after which the Chief Minister cancelled his programme.
The rift between BJP and ally JDU on Sunday widened with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi pulling out of functions to be addressed by Nitish Kumar to protest the return of flood relief money to Gujarat, after which the Chief Minister cancelled his programme.
GoM ends fourth meeting, report before PM Monday: Chidambaram | ummid.com
GoM ends fourth meeting, report before PM Monday: Chidambaram ummid.com
After concluding the fourth round of a Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting on the Bhopal gas tragedy, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who is heading the panel, said remedial and contamination issues were discussed and final report would be submitted to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh tomorrow.
After concluding the fourth round of a Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting on the Bhopal gas tragedy, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who is heading the panel, said remedial and contamination issues were discussed and final report would be submitted to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh tomorrow.
VC flags off team to AMU Kerala special centre | ummid.com
VC flags off team to AMU Kerala special centre ummid.com
Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis in a brief function held yesterday evening flagged off the team proceeding to AMU Malappuram Special Centre. He has handed over all the documents relating to the AMU Malappuram Special Centre to the designated Officer on Special Duty, Prof. Mohammad Arif.
Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis in a brief function held yesterday evening flagged off the team proceeding to AMU Malappuram Special Centre. He has handed over all the documents relating to the AMU Malappuram Special Centre to the designated Officer on Special Duty, Prof. Mohammad Arif.
Govt. Scholarships: SIO questions government's approach | ummid.com
Govt. Scholarships: SIO questions government's approach ummid.com
Mumbai Division of the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) organized a protest demonstration yesterday at Azad Maidan against, what they call, the lethargic and step-motherly approach of the State Government.
Mumbai Division of the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) organized a protest demonstration yesterday at Azad Maidan against, what they call, the lethargic and step-motherly approach of the State Government.
Mumbai college bans 'tight jeans' | ummid.com
Mumbai college bans 'tight jeans' ummid.com
A Mumbai college is denying admissions to the girl students wearing 'tight-jeans', claiming the outfit taints its reputation, a leading electronic channel reports today.
A Mumbai college is denying admissions to the girl students wearing 'tight-jeans', claiming the outfit taints its reputation, a leading electronic channel reports today.
Violence in Srinagar, one killed in CRPF firing | ummid.com
Violence in Srinagar, one killed in CRPF firing ummid.com
Violence broke out in the old city as an agitated mob tried to set on fire a mobile bunker of CRPF in Noorbagh locality, prompting the paramilitary force personnel to open fire, resulting in the death of one youth and injuries to four others.
Violence broke out in the old city as an agitated mob tried to set on fire a mobile bunker of CRPF in Noorbagh locality, prompting the paramilitary force personnel to open fire, resulting in the death of one youth and injuries to four others.
Yusuf Raza Gilani: Pakistan wants good relations with India | ummid.com
Yusuf Raza Gilani: Pakistan wants good relations with India ummid.com
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his government wants good neighbourly relations with India and the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries, including the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his government wants good neighbourly relations with India and the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries, including the Kashmir issue.
Hezbollah: Israel terrified of women's flotilla | ummid.com
Hezbollah: Israel terrified of women's flotilla ummid.com
One day after Israel threatened to attack a new Gaza-bound aid ship with only women activists on board, the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah highlights Israel's fear, saying its military ability is "deteriorating."
One day after Israel threatened to attack a new Gaza-bound aid ship with only women activists on board, the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah highlights Israel's fear, saying its military ability is "deteriorating."
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Iran hangs 'armed Iranian Sunni Muslim group' leader | ummid.com
Iran hangs 'armed Iranian Sunni Muslim group' leader ummid.com
The leader of Jundallah, the 'armed Iranian Sunni Muslim group', has been hanged, the official IRNA news agency reported.
The leader of Jundallah, the 'armed Iranian Sunni Muslim group', has been hanged, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Majority eludes UPA in the Upper House even after polls | ummid.com
Majority eludes UPA in the Upper House even after polls ummid.com
The UPA still has no majority in the Rajya Sabha despite the fact that it won most of the 55 seats in the just-concluded biennial elections to the House.
The UPA still has no majority in the Rajya Sabha despite the fact that it won most of the 55 seats in the just-concluded biennial elections to the House.
Human shield at Anwarsseri to protect Madani from police arrest | ummid.com
Human shield at Anwarsseri to protect Madani from police arrest ummid.com
The PDP and the supporters of Madani are on the move to make the inmates, including the children of Anwarsseri Yatheemkhana, as human shields to protect Madani from the arrest of Bangalore Police.
The PDP and the supporters of Madani are on the move to make the inmates, including the children of Anwarsseri Yatheemkhana, as human shields to protect Madani from the arrest of Bangalore Police.
BJP-Sena spat in Aurangabad: BJP seeks action against Sena Corporator | ummid.com
BJP-Sena spat in Aurangabad: BJP seeks action against Sena Corporator ummid.com
The BJP-Sena spat in Aurangabad following the 'winning' of BJP Corporator Raju Shinde as Standing Committee Chairman in Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) took ugly shape when Sena Corporator 'manhandled' district BJP Chief.
The BJP-Sena spat in Aurangabad following the 'winning' of BJP Corporator Raju Shinde as Standing Committee Chairman in Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) took ugly shape when Sena Corporator 'manhandled' district BJP Chief.
Rahul Gandhi turns 40, Cong observes 'Sankalp Diwas' | ummid.com
Rahul Gandhi turns 40, Cong observes 'Sankalp Diwas' ummid.com
Congress youth icon Rahul Gandhi's 40th birthday was today observed as 'Sankalp Diwas' by the Grand Old Party which vowed to emerge victorious in the next UP Assembly elections.
Congress youth icon Rahul Gandhi's 40th birthday was today observed as 'Sankalp Diwas' by the Grand Old Party which vowed to emerge victorious in the next UP Assembly elections.
Gujarat reminds Bihar about interest amount on flood aid | ummid.com
Gujarat reminds Bihar about interest amount on flood aid ummid.com
Within hours after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned the Gujarat government's Rs five crore contribution for Bihar flood victims, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government indirectly called for accounting the interest on its contribution.
Within hours after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned the Gujarat government's Rs five crore contribution for Bihar flood victims, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government indirectly called for accounting the interest on its contribution.
Muslim group to protest against Madani's indictment in blast case | ummid.com
Muslim group to protest against Madani's indictment in blast case ummid.com
Muslim Samyuktha Vedi, a platform for various Muslim organisations, demanding the removal of PDP leader Abdul Nassar Madani's name from the charge sheet of the Bangalore blast case in July 2008, will stage a dharna and take out a march to the Secretariat here on July 21.
Muslim Samyuktha Vedi, a platform for various Muslim organisations, demanding the removal of PDP leader Abdul Nassar Madani's name from the charge sheet of the Bangalore blast case in July 2008, will stage a dharna and take out a march to the Secretariat here on July 21.
Zakir Naik to challenge British entry ban | ummid.com
Zakir Naik to challenge British entry ban ummid.com
Zakir Naik, the Indian Muslim preacher banned by the home secretary from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour" is to challenge the ruling in the courts, BBC reports this evening.
Zakir Naik, the Indian Muslim preacher banned by the home secretary from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour" is to challenge the ruling in the courts, BBC reports this evening.
Zakir Naik to challenge British entry ban | ummid.com
Zakir Naik to challenge British entry ban ummid.com
Zakir Naik, the Indian Muslim preacher banned by the home secretary from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour" is to challenge the ruling in the courts, BBC reports this evening.
Zakir Naik, the Indian Muslim preacher banned by the home secretary from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour" is to challenge the ruling in the courts, BBC reports this evening.
Sibal wants single common entrance exam for all higher education institution | ummid.com
Sibal wants single common entrance exam for all higher education institution ummid.com
Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has mooted a plan to conduct a common entrance examination for admission to all higher educational institutions in the country.
Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has mooted a plan to conduct a common entrance examination for admission to all higher educational institutions in the country.
IIT-Kanpur eyes presence in US, Malaysia to go global | ummid.com
IIT-Kanpur eyes presence in US, Malaysia to go global ummid.com
IIT Kanpur (IIT-K) plans to have presence in the US and Malaysia, besides Noida and Bangalore, with an ambition to compete internationally with top global universities, its Director Prof S G Dhande said today.
IIT Kanpur (IIT-K) plans to have presence in the US and Malaysia, besides Noida and Bangalore, with an ambition to compete internationally with top global universities, its Director Prof S G Dhande said today.
Ishrat Encounter: Victim's father files application in Gujarat HC | ummid.com
Ishrat Encounter: Victim's father files application in Gujarat HC ummid.com
Father of one of the persons killed in a police encounter in 2004 along with college student Ishrat Jahan on Friday moved the Gujarat High Court demanding that hearing on his pending plea seeking CBI inquiry into the case begin at the earliest.
Father of one of the persons killed in a police encounter in 2004 along with college student Ishrat Jahan on Friday moved the Gujarat High Court demanding that hearing on his pending plea seeking CBI inquiry into the case begin at the earliest.
Nitish returns Modi's donation for Kosi flood | ummid.com
Nitish returns Modi's donation for Kosi flood ummid.com
In a snub to Narendra Modi after his government advertised Kosi flood relief donations, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has returned Rs 5 crore given by the Gujarat Chief Minister for the flood victims.
In a snub to Narendra Modi after his government advertised Kosi flood relief donations, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has returned Rs 5 crore given by the Gujarat Chief Minister for the flood victims.
Friday, June 18, 2010
BJP stages ‘dharna’ in Bhopal, says Rajiv responsible for Anderson's escape | ummid.com
BJP stages ‘dharna’ in Bhopal, says Rajiv responsible for Anderson's escape ummid.com
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP), in Madhya Pradesh, staged a massive demonstration "dharna" (sit-in) against the failure of the successive Congress Governments to extradite Union Carbide Corporation Chief Warren Anderson here on Friday.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP), in Madhya Pradesh, staged a massive demonstration "dharna" (sit-in) against the failure of the successive Congress Governments to extradite Union Carbide Corporation Chief Warren Anderson here on Friday.
Muslim Council: Zakir Naik exclusion order serious error of judgment | ummid.com
Muslim Council: Zakir Naik exclusion order serious error of judgment ummid.com
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) deplores Home Secretary Theresa May’s uncharacteristically intemperate move to ban the renowned Indian mainstream Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik, from a speakers’ tour in the UK.
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) deplores Home Secretary Theresa May’s uncharacteristically intemperate move to ban the renowned Indian mainstream Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik, from a speakers’ tour in the UK.
Hindus in Northwest Pakistan demand basic rights | ummid.com
Hindus in Northwest Pakistan demand basic rights ummid.com
The minority Hindu community in Northwest Pakistan has demanded that it should be provided the same basic rights as Christians living in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan.
The minority Hindu community in Northwest Pakistan has demanded that it should be provided the same basic rights as Christians living in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan.
MANUU Lucknow Campus Admissions: Last Date extended | ummid.com
MANUU Lucknow Campus Admissions: Last Date extended ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has extended the last date for submission of application for admission in Lucknow campus to 30th June 2010. Various P.G. courses i.e. M.A. (Urdu, Persian, Arabic & English) are available at the campus.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has extended the last date for submission of application for admission in Lucknow campus to 30th June 2010. Various P.G. courses i.e. M.A. (Urdu, Persian, Arabic & English) are available at the campus.
On Ventilator for 20 hrs, Anees cracks SSC board, tops school | ummid.com
On Ventilator for 20 hrs, Anees cracks SSC board, tops school ummid.com
Despite being on ventilator for most of the time - in a phenomenal display of grit and determination - Anees Faruqui cracked the SSC exams and secured the first position in his school.
Despite being on ventilator for most of the time - in a phenomenal display of grit and determination - Anees Faruqui cracked the SSC exams and secured the first position in his school.
UP Madrasa Board modifies syllabus to avail more opportunities | ummid.com
UP Madrasa Board modifies syllabus to avail more opportunities ummid.com
To improve what it calls as 'job prospects of Madrasa students', Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education has changed its syllabus and made English, Hindi, Urdu and computers compulsory.
To improve what it calls as 'job prospects of Madrasa students', Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education has changed its syllabus and made English, Hindi, Urdu and computers compulsory.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: GoM to finalise recommendations on Monday | ummid.com
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: GoM to finalise recommendations on Monday ummid.com
The Group of Ministers on Bhopal gas tragedy will finalise its report on Monday making its recommendations on relief, rehabilitation and remediation issues and legal options in the wake of the recent trial court judgement in the case.
The Group of Ministers on Bhopal gas tragedy will finalise its report on Monday making its recommendations on relief, rehabilitation and remediation issues and legal options in the wake of the recent trial court judgement in the case.
Sikh group asks US lawmakers to stop racial profiling | ummid.com
Sikh group asks US lawmakers to stop racial profiling ummid.com
American Sikh community leaders have complained US lawmakers that they were experiencing racial profiling, mostly during travel, after 9/11 and the trend has increased of late.
American Sikh community leaders have complained US lawmakers that they were experiencing racial profiling, mostly during travel, after 9/11 and the trend has increased of late.
National Integration: The Way Forward | ummid.com
National Integration: The Way Forward ummid.com
National Integration Council (NIC) is the apex body deliberating on the issues pertaining to overcoming the divisive tendencies in the nation. The divisive tendencies prevail on the basis of language, region and religion.
National Integration Council (NIC) is the apex body deliberating on the issues pertaining to overcoming the divisive tendencies in the nation. The divisive tendencies prevail on the basis of language, region and religion.
Dr. Zakir Naik banned from entering Britain | ummid.com
Dr. Zakir Naik banned from entering Britain ummid.com
Indian Muslim preacher Zakir Naik who claimed "every Muslim should be terrorist" has been banned from entering Britain, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
Indian Muslim preacher Zakir Naik who claimed "every Muslim should be terrorist" has been banned from entering Britain, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
MCB Annual General Meeting to elect new office bearers | ummid.com
MCB Annual General Meeting to elect new office bearers ummid.com
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is holding its 13th Annual General Meeting this Sunday, 20 June 2010 at the London Muslim Centre, Whitechapel in London.
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is holding its 13th Annual General Meeting this Sunday, 20 June 2010 at the London Muslim Centre, Whitechapel in London.
MANUU extended last date of admission | ummid.com
MANUU extended last date of admission ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has extended the last date for submission of application for admission in various campus based courses to 30th June 2010, except the courses offered at the School of Education & Training.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has extended the last date for submission of application for admission in various campus based courses to 30th June 2010, except the courses offered at the School of Education & Training.
Prithvi-II successfully test-fired off Orissa coast | ummid.com
Prithvi-II successfully test-fired off Orissa coast ummid.com
India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable, ballistic missile Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, about 15 km from here off the Orissa coast.
India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable, ballistic missile Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, about 15 km from here off the Orissa coast.
At least 400,000 displaced by Kyrgyzstan unrest: UN | ummid.com
At least 400,000 displaced by Kyrgyzstan unrest: UN ummid.com
Deadly inter-ethnic clashes that erupted in Kyrgyzstan a week ago have forced at least 400,000 people to flee the country or their home, the UN said today.
Deadly inter-ethnic clashes that erupted in Kyrgyzstan a week ago have forced at least 400,000 people to flee the country or their home, the UN said today.
AP Wakf Board CEO caught taking bribe | ummid.com
AP Wakf Board CEO caught taking bribe ummid.com
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Wakf Board CEO, B.S. Farooq Ahmed is caught by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) while taking bribe in cash as partial amount in return to giving a job to a resident of Mehdipatnam.
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Wakf Board CEO, B.S. Farooq Ahmed is caught by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) while taking bribe in cash as partial amount in return to giving a job to a resident of Mehdipatnam.
Police finds pattern behind Hyderabad cops attacks | ummid.com
Police finds pattern behind Hyderabad cops attacks ummid.com
City Police today said that a particular organisation or a person was responsible for the series of attacks on its personnel in which two policemen were killed and as many injured since December 2008.
City Police today said that a particular organisation or a person was responsible for the series of attacks on its personnel in which two policemen were killed and as many injured since December 2008.
British aid for SSA not misused, says HRD Ministry | ummid.com
British aid for SSA not misused, says HRD Ministry ummid.com
A day after the British government said it would launch an inquiry into the alleged misuse of British aid for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the HRD Ministry expressed its “dismay” and “shock” at the “unsubstantiated allegations”.
A day after the British government said it would launch an inquiry into the alleged misuse of British aid for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the HRD Ministry expressed its “dismay” and “shock” at the “unsubstantiated allegations”.
Maharashtra SSC Results: Sayyad Afsha scores 99% marks | ummid.com
Maharashtra SSC Results: Sayyad Afsha scores 99% marks ummid.com
In an impressive show of talent Sayyad Afsha Sayyad Yusuf of Pusad scored 99% marks in SSC Board Exams results of which are announced today.
In an impressive show of talent Sayyad Afsha Sayyad Yusuf of Pusad scored 99% marks in SSC Board Exams results of which are announced today.
Mecca masjid case: Cops deny arrests of Muslims | ummid.com
Mecca masjid case: Cops deny arrests of Muslims ummid.com
Hyderabad Commissioner of Police A K Khan today denied allegations that police picked up innocent Muslim youths in connection with 2007 Mecca Masjid blast here.
Hyderabad Commissioner of Police A K Khan today denied allegations that police picked up innocent Muslim youths in connection with 2007 Mecca Masjid blast here.
Paswan, Rudy, Kushwaha, Ram Kripal elected to Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Paswan, Rudy, Kushwaha, Ram Kripal elected to Rajya Sabha ummid.com
Despite cross voting by some legislators of BJP and RJD and the presence of an Independent candidate in the contest, RJD-supported LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan, Ram Kripal Yadav (RJD), Upendra Kushwaha and Ram Chandra Prasad Singh (both JD(U)) and BJP candidate Rajeev Pratap Rudy were elected to five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar today.
Despite cross voting by some legislators of BJP and RJD and the presence of an Independent candidate in the contest, RJD-supported LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan, Ram Kripal Yadav (RJD), Upendra Kushwaha and Ram Chandra Prasad Singh (both JD(U)) and BJP candidate Rajeev Pratap Rudy were elected to five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar today.
Israel to 'liberalise' Gaza embargo | ummid.com
Israel to 'liberalise' Gaza embargo ummid.com
Israel's security cabinet has agreed to ease the land blockade imposed on Gaza following an international outcry over a deadly raid on an aid flotilla convoy.
Israel's security cabinet has agreed to ease the land blockade imposed on Gaza following an international outcry over a deadly raid on an aid flotilla convoy.
Cow urine drug gets US patent | ummid.com
Cow urine drug gets US patent ummid.com
An anti-cancer drug extracted from cow urine and developed by an affiliate of the RSS has got a third US patent for its anti-genotoxicity properties.
An anti-cancer drug extracted from cow urine and developed by an affiliate of the RSS has got a third US patent for its anti-genotoxicity properties.
Polling begins for 18 Rajya Sabha seats | ummid.com
Polling begins for 18 Rajya Sabha seats ummid.com
Polling for 18 Rajya Sabha seats in five states began on Thursday to decide the fate of Union minister Anand Sharma, LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan, legal luminary Ram Jethmalani, former BJP chief M Venkaiah Naidu and liquor baron Vijay Mallya among others.
Polling for 18 Rajya Sabha seats in five states began on Thursday to decide the fate of Union minister Anand Sharma, LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan, legal luminary Ram Jethmalani, former BJP chief M Venkaiah Naidu and liquor baron Vijay Mallya among others.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Mr. Minister! Jamia is our offspring | ummid.com
Mr. Minister! Jamia is our offspring ummid.com
On this last Sunday of May ,2010, I am holding in my hands the English daily Hindustan Times which l am addicted to read every morning since my boyhood days. A headline on the front page reads: ‘Spar between ministers over Jamia’s minority character.‘
On this last Sunday of May ,2010, I am holding in my hands the English daily Hindustan Times which l am addicted to read every morning since my boyhood days. A headline on the front page reads: ‘Spar between ministers over Jamia’s minority character.‘
SSC results in Maharashtra declared | ummid.com
SSC results in Maharashtra declared ummid.com
Maharahhtra borad of Education declared the SSC results today morning at 11:00 AM.
Maharahhtra borad of Education declared the SSC results today morning at 11:00 AM.
VHP trying to relaunch campaign for Ram Mandir | ummid.com
VHP trying to relaunch campaign for Ram Mandir ummid.com
With an aim to make the young generation aware of the Ram temple issue, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is all set to recreate the atmosphere of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement of the 1990s.
With an aim to make the young generation aware of the Ram temple issue, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is all set to recreate the atmosphere of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement of the 1990s.
Israel will fall in 20 years, says a CIA report | ummid.com
Israel will fall in 20 years, says a CIA report ummid.com
A study conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has cast doubt over Israel's survival beyond the next 20 years.
A study conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has cast doubt over Israel's survival beyond the next 20 years.
14-year-old girl delivers in school toilet, expelled | ummid.com
14-year-old girl delivers in school toilet, expelled ummid.com
The wails of a newborn in the toilet of a private school here led to a shocking revelation, the newborn girl was delivered by a 14-year-old student.
The wails of a newborn in the toilet of a private school here led to a shocking revelation, the newborn girl was delivered by a 14-year-old student.
'Will maintain law and order if Madani arrested' | ummid.com
'Will maintain law and order if Madani arrested' ummid.com
The Kerala government today said it would take necessary action to maintain law and order in case PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani was arrested by Karnataka police in connection with the 2008 Bangalore blast.
The Kerala government today said it would take necessary action to maintain law and order in case PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani was arrested by Karnataka police in connection with the 2008 Bangalore blast.
Rains toll in Maharashtra rises to 46 | ummid.com
Rains toll in Maharashtra rises to 46 ummid.com
Monsoon rains have claimed 46 lives so far in Maharashtra where nine people were killed today in separate incidents.
Monsoon rains have claimed 46 lives so far in Maharashtra where nine people were killed today in separate incidents.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai, claim 9 lives | ummid.com
Heavy rains lash Mumbai, claim 9 lives ummid.com
Daily life was thrown out of gear as rains lashed Mumbai causing as many as 9 deaths in various incidents.
Daily life was thrown out of gear as rains lashed Mumbai causing as many as 9 deaths in various incidents.
IGNOU launches Participatory Development programmes | ummid.com
IGNOU launches Participatory Development programmes ummid.com
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) today announced the launch of several new programmes in Participatory Development.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) today announced the launch of several new programmes in Participatory Development.
Bangalore Festival of Art in London from June 21 | ummid.com
Bangalore Festival of Art in London from June 21 ummid.com
Bangalore Festival of Art by Artmantram will be held in London from June 21 to 25.
Bangalore Festival of Art by Artmantram will be held in London from June 21 to 25.
DGP Maharashtra admitted lapses in Pune blast probe | ummid.com
DGP Maharashtra admitted lapses in Pune blast probe ummid.com
Hours after German Bakery blast ‘prime suspect’ Abdus Samad Bhatkal granted bail by a Mumbai Sessions Court yesterday, Maharashtra Director General of Police D Sivanandan has admitted that investigations by the state ATS into the February 13, 2010 Pune bakery blast have gone wrong.
Hours after German Bakery blast ‘prime suspect’ Abdus Samad Bhatkal granted bail by a Mumbai Sessions Court yesterday, Maharashtra Director General of Police D Sivanandan has admitted that investigations by the state ATS into the February 13, 2010 Pune bakery blast have gone wrong.
No reason to get upset if someone doubts your Indianness: IAS topper to Muslims | ummid.com
No reason to get upset if someone doubts your Indianness: IAS topper to Muslims ummid.com
All India topper at UPSC civil services exam Dr Shah Faisal said that the Muslims in India should not worry about what others say about them. Instead, they should work for their own for the upliftment of the community.
All India topper at UPSC civil services exam Dr Shah Faisal said that the Muslims in India should not worry about what others say about them. Instead, they should work for their own for the upliftment of the community.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Violence in Kyrgyzstan orchestrated and well-planned | ummid.com
Violence in Kyrgyzstan orchestrated and well-planned ummid.com
The United Nation has found evidence of bloody intent behind the chaos in Kyrgyzstan that killed hundreds, left the nation's second-biggest city a smoldering ruin and sent more than 100,000 ethnic Uzbeks fleeing.
The United Nation has found evidence of bloody intent behind the chaos in Kyrgyzstan that killed hundreds, left the nation's second-biggest city a smoldering ruin and sent more than 100,000 ethnic Uzbeks fleeing.
Death toll in Kyrgyzstan violence could be higher | ummid.com
Death toll in Kyrgyzstan violence could be higher ummid.com
The interim president of Kyrgyzstan has said the number of deaths in the unrest in the south of the country could be "several times higher" than the official death toll which currently stands at 178.
The interim president of Kyrgyzstan has said the number of deaths in the unrest in the south of the country could be "several times higher" than the official death toll which currently stands at 178.
All Indian nationals stranded in Kyrgyzstan safely evacuated | ummid.com
All Indian nationals stranded in Kyrgyzstan safely evacuated ummid.com
Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that the Embassy of India in Bishek managed to evacuate all Indian nationals, stranded in the towns of Osh and Jalal-Abad, to Bishkek late last night.
Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that the Embassy of India in Bishek managed to evacuate all Indian nationals, stranded in the towns of Osh and Jalal-Abad, to Bishkek late last night.
Former encounter specialist Angre arrested | ummid.com
Former encounter specialist Angre arrested ummid.com
Former encounter specialist Ravindra Angre, presently under suspension, was arrested by the Thane police yesterday on charges of threatening the brother of a Thane builder, who had filed a case against him in 2007.
Former encounter specialist Ravindra Angre, presently under suspension, was arrested by the Thane police yesterday on charges of threatening the brother of a Thane builder, who had filed a case against him in 2007.
Barcelona plans ban on Islamic face veils | ummid.com
Barcelona plans ban on Islamic face veils ummid.com
Barcelona has become the first large Spanish city to announce a ban on the wearing of full Islamic face-veils in some public spaces.
Barcelona has become the first large Spanish city to announce a ban on the wearing of full Islamic face-veils in some public spaces.
Sohrabuddin Killing: IPS officer’s bail plea rejected | ummid.com
Sohrabuddin Killing: IPS officer’s bail plea rejected ummid.com
A local court on Tuesday rejected an interim bail plea of an IPS officer, arrested in connection with the fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, agreeing with CBI’s argument that his release would hamper the probe into the case.
A local court on Tuesday rejected an interim bail plea of an IPS officer, arrested in connection with the fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, agreeing with CBI’s argument that his release would hamper the probe into the case.
RTI response raises fresh doubts over Govt.'s stand on Bhopal liability | ummid.com
RTI response raises fresh doubts over Govt.'s stand on Bhopal liability ummid.com
Did the Indian government guarantee Dow Chemicals, the parent company of Union Carbide, that it will not be held liable for the Bhopal gas tragedy?
Did the Indian government guarantee Dow Chemicals, the parent company of Union Carbide, that it will not be held liable for the Bhopal gas tragedy?
Crucial amendment to Nuclear Liability Bill withdrawn | ummid.com
Crucial amendment to Nuclear Liability Bill withdrawn ummid.com
In the face of stiff opposition from BJP and Left, the government retracted on its move to dilute a key provision in the Nuclear Liability Bill after tough questioning by members of a Parliamentary Committee.
In the face of stiff opposition from BJP and Left, the government retracted on its move to dilute a key provision in the Nuclear Liability Bill after tough questioning by members of a Parliamentary Committee.
Khairlanji verdict deferred by a month | ummid.com
Khairlanji verdict deferred by a month ummid.com
The much-awaited verdict in the Khairlanji killings, in which four members of a Dalit family were killed by a mob in a village in Vidarbha, was deferred by a month by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court today.
The much-awaited verdict in the Khairlanji killings, in which four members of a Dalit family were killed by a mob in a village in Vidarbha, was deferred by a month by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court today.
Court grants bail to Abdus Samad | ummid.com
Court grants bail to Abdus Samad ummid.com
A Sessions court today granted bail to the February 13 German Bakery bomb blast suspect Abdul Samad, arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2009 illegal arms seizure case.
A Sessions court today granted bail to the February 13 German Bakery bomb blast suspect Abdul Samad, arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2009 illegal arms seizure case.
GoM on Bhopal gas tragedy to meet on Friday | ummid.com
GoM on Bhopal gas tragedy to meet on Friday ummid.com
The reconstituted Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Bhopal gas tragedy will meet on Friday, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked the panel to submit its report to the Cabinet in 10 days.
The reconstituted Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Bhopal gas tragedy will meet on Friday, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked the panel to submit its report to the Cabinet in 10 days.
Raj Thackeray gets Quran as birthday gift | ummid.com
Raj Thackeray gets Quran as birthday gift ummid.com
In the line of fire from uncle Bal Thackeray, Raj Thackeray had unexpected visitors with equally surprising gift on his 43rd birthday.
In the line of fire from uncle Bal Thackeray, Raj Thackeray had unexpected visitors with equally surprising gift on his 43rd birthday.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Decision to establish special centres historic, has no legal hurdle, says AMU VC | ummid.com
Decision to establish special centres historic, has no legal hurdle, says AMU VC ummid.com
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis addressing the function to mark the completion of three years in office said that it is his constitutional responsibility to implement the resolutions passed by Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court for establishment of the special centres of AMU.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis addressing the function to mark the completion of three years in office said that it is his constitutional responsibility to implement the resolutions passed by Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court for establishment of the special centres of AMU.
Decision to establish special centres historic, has no legal hurdle, says AMU VC | ummid.com
Decision to establish special centres historic, has no legal hurdle, says AMU VC ummid.com
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis addressing the function to mark the completion of three years in office said that it is his constitutional responsibility to implement the resolutions passed by Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court for establishment of the special centres of AMU.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis addressing the function to mark the completion of three years in office said that it is his constitutional responsibility to implement the resolutions passed by Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court for establishment of the special centres of AMU.
Iranian aid ships head for Gaza | ummid.com
Iranian aid ships head for Gaza ummid.com
Iran is sending aid ships to blockaded Gaza, state radio said Monday — a move likely to be considered provocative by Israel which accuses Tehran of arming the Palestinian enclave's Hamas rulers.
Iran is sending aid ships to blockaded Gaza, state radio said Monday — a move likely to be considered provocative by Israel which accuses Tehran of arming the Palestinian enclave's Hamas rulers.
78 Indians evacuated, many still stranded in Kyrgyzstan | ummid.com
78 Indians evacuated, many still stranded in Kyrgyzstan ummid.com
Seventy-seven Indian students and a professor, who were trapped in Kyrgyzstan's southern Osh city hit by ethnic violence, have been safely evacuated, sources in the External Affairs Ministry said.
Seventy-seven Indian students and a professor, who were trapped in Kyrgyzstan's southern Osh city hit by ethnic violence, have been safely evacuated, sources in the External Affairs Ministry said.
Jugglery of the Communists and the Indian Muslims | ummid.com
Jugglery of the Communists and the Indian Muslims ummid.com
The recently concluded Municipal bodies elections in West Bengal seems to have brought firebrand Mamata Banerjee, whose Trinamool Congress is the second largest group in India’s ruling UPA alliance and is also Union Railway Minister, one step more closer to the chair of the Chief Minister of West Bengal at Writer’s Building in Kolkata.
The recently concluded Municipal bodies elections in West Bengal seems to have brought firebrand Mamata Banerjee, whose Trinamool Congress is the second largest group in India’s ruling UPA alliance and is also Union Railway Minister, one step more closer to the chair of the Chief Minister of West Bengal at Writer’s Building in Kolkata.
Police constable arrested for attempting to rape widow in Poonch | ummid.com
Police constable arrested for attempting to rape widow in Poonch ummid.com
A serving police constable was today arrested for attempting to rape a widow in Mendhar area of north western Poonch district, police said.
A serving police constable was today arrested for attempting to rape a widow in Mendhar area of north western Poonch district, police said.
MANUU-CSE Academy Phase-II to start in August | ummid.com
MANUU-CSE Academy Phase-II to start in August ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Civil Services Examination Academy for Minority Students and Women, today announced Phase II coaching programme for Mains and Prelims would start in August, 2010.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Civil Services Examination Academy for Minority Students and Women, today announced Phase II coaching programme for Mains and Prelims would start in August, 2010.
205 ancient mosques of national importance in India | ummid.com
205 ancient mosques of national importance in India ummid.com
There are 205 ancient mosques declared as of national importance within the jurisdiction of Archaeological Survey of India.
There are 205 ancient mosques declared as of national importance within the jurisdiction of Archaeological Survey of India.
PM to GoM: Submit Bhopal Tragedy report within ten days | ummid.com
PM to GoM: Submit Bhopal Tragedy report within ten days ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed the Group of Ministers on the Bhopal gas tragedy to meet “immediately” and report to the Cabinet within ten days. The GoM has been asked to assess the options and remedies available to the government in the light of the Bhopal court’s verdict in the gas tragedy case.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed the Group of Ministers on the Bhopal gas tragedy to meet “immediately” and report to the Cabinet within ten days. The GoM has been asked to assess the options and remedies available to the government in the light of the Bhopal court’s verdict in the gas tragedy case.
Indian Govt. to airlift citizens out of riot-hit Kyrgyzstan | ummid.com
Indian Govt. to airlift citizens out of riot-hit Kyrgyzstan ummid.com
As ethnic clashes continued in Southern Kyrgyzstan, the Indian Government is making arrangements to evacuate over hundred Indians, mostly students, stranded in the violence-hit areas where the death toll in five days of rioting has crossed 113.
As ethnic clashes continued in Southern Kyrgyzstan, the Indian Government is making arrangements to evacuate over hundred Indians, mostly students, stranded in the violence-hit areas where the death toll in five days of rioting has crossed 113.
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline deal signed | ummid.com
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline deal signed ummid.com
A year after they decided to go ahead with the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project without India, the two countries finally inked the last of a series of agreements needed to operationalise the deal.
A year after they decided to go ahead with the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project without India, the two countries finally inked the last of a series of agreements needed to operationalise the deal.
Batla Encounter: NHRC admits it relied on official reports, didn’t visit spot | ummid.com
Batla Encounter: NHRC admits it relied on official reports, didn’t visit spot ummid.com
About a year after it gave clean chit to Delhi Police in Batla House encounter case, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has admitted it relied on the official documents provided to it by concerned department, and it did not send its probe team to the Batla House area as part of its enquiry into the September 2008 encounter.
About a year after it gave clean chit to Delhi Police in Batla House encounter case, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has admitted it relied on the official documents provided to it by concerned department, and it did not send its probe team to the Batla House area as part of its enquiry into the September 2008 encounter.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
UP girls become Gujaratis: Symbolic or Zionist mindset at work? | ummid.com
UP girls become Gujaratis: Symbolic or Zionist mindset at work? ummid.com
No, not Amitabh Bacchan or Sanjay Datt. These are three Muslim girls operating computers who all of a sudden became 'Brand Ambassadors of Gujarat' and found themselves to be symbol of ‘Muslim Prosperity’ in Gujarat.
No, not Amitabh Bacchan or Sanjay Datt. These are three Muslim girls operating computers who all of a sudden became 'Brand Ambassadors of Gujarat' and found themselves to be symbol of ‘Muslim Prosperity’ in Gujarat.
Dr. Ambedkar statue desecrated, tension in TN village | ummid.com
Dr. Ambedkar statue desecrated, tension in TN village ummid.com
Tension prevailed at Kuyavanpettai village near Chidambaram in this district of Tamil Nadu following desecration of the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, this morning.
Tension prevailed at Kuyavanpettai village near Chidambaram in this district of Tamil Nadu following desecration of the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, this morning.
'Human rights abuses against Palestinians prevalent' | ummid.com
'Human rights abuses against Palestinians prevalent' ummid.com
The death toll in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories was "much lower" in 2009 than previous years, but human rights abuses against Palestinians remain widespread, according to a new report from the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem.
The death toll in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories was "much lower" in 2009 than previous years, but human rights abuses against Palestinians remain widespread, according to a new report from the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem.
Thousands of Uzbeks flee ethnic riots in Kyrgyzstan | ummid.com
Thousands of Uzbeks flee ethnic riots in Kyrgyzstan ummid.com
Mobs of rioters slaughtered Uzbeks and burned their homes and businesses in Kyrgyzstan's worst ethnic violence in decades, sending thousands members of the ethnic minority fleeing the country in attacks that appeared aimed at undermining the Central Asian nation's interim government.
Mobs of rioters slaughtered Uzbeks and burned their homes and businesses in Kyrgyzstan's worst ethnic violence in decades, sending thousands members of the ethnic minority fleeing the country in attacks that appeared aimed at undermining the Central Asian nation's interim government.
Nitish-Modi ad: Police raids office of ad agency | ummid.com
Nitish-Modi ad: Police raids office of ad agency ummid.com
The controversy over a newspaper advertisement featuring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi deepened on Sunday with the state police carrying out searches at the office of an ad agency here.
The controversy over a newspaper advertisement featuring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi deepened on Sunday with the state police carrying out searches at the office of an ad agency here.
Govt. should lessons from Bhopal gas tragedy: Abdul Jabbar | ummid.com
Govt. should lessons from Bhopal gas tragedy: Abdul Jabbar ummid.com
The government and political parties should learn lessons from the Bhopal gas tragedy and make sure that such disasters does not occur anywhere in the country, Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangthan said on Sunday.
The government and political parties should learn lessons from the Bhopal gas tragedy and make sure that such disasters does not occur anywhere in the country, Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangthan said on Sunday.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Andhra rights panel bans kids' reality shows | ummid.com
Andhra rights panel bans kids' reality shows ummid.com
The Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission on Saturday banned television reality shows involving children.
The Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission on Saturday banned television reality shows involving children.
Vested interests in IB implicating me: Madani | ummid.com
Vested interests in IB implicating me: Madani ummid.com
PDP chairman Abdul Nazar Madani who was included in the list of the accused in the Bangalore blast case, said that he was implicated in the case by certain vested interests in the IB.
PDP chairman Abdul Nazar Madani who was included in the list of the accused in the Bangalore blast case, said that he was implicated in the case by certain vested interests in the IB.
Use of Muslim girls’ photo not a 'faux pas', only symbolic: BJP | ummid.com
Use of Muslim girls’ photo not a 'faux pas', only symbolic: BJP ummid.com
The Gujarat government on Saturday refused to admit that it was a faux pas to use a picture of Muslim girls of an Azamgarh college in its advertisements, which it placed in Patna newspapers on Thursday before Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there for the BJP national meet.
The Gujarat government on Saturday refused to admit that it was a faux pas to use a picture of Muslim girls of an Azamgarh college in its advertisements, which it placed in Patna newspapers on Thursday before Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there for the BJP national meet.
Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake hits Nicobar | ummid.com
Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake hits Nicobar ummid.com
Moderate tremors were felt in several parts of Chennai and its suburbs today for a few seconds, according to met office here.
Moderate tremors were felt in several parts of Chennai and its suburbs today for a few seconds, according to met office here.
End discrimination against Unani doctors, Maharashtra Govt. urged | ummid.com
End discrimination against Unani doctors, Maharashtra Govt. urged ummid.com
Following a meeting with various umbrella organisations working for BUMS doctors in the state, Minister of Minority Department in the Maharashtra Government Arif Naseem Khan directed the secretaries of the concerned departments to prepare a draft so that the discrimination against the Unani doctors is brought to an end.
Following a meeting with various umbrella organisations working for BUMS doctors in the state, Minister of Minority Department in the Maharashtra Government Arif Naseem Khan directed the secretaries of the concerned departments to prepare a draft so that the discrimination against the Unani doctors is brought to an end.
Nitish Kumar snubs BJP leaders for ad, cancels dinner | ummid.com
Nitish Kumar snubs BJP leaders for ad, cancels dinner ummid.com
The BJP already in trouble because of the advertisements it released showing 'Muslim Prosperity in Gujarat', is again facing the heat. This time due to yet another advertisement.
The BJP already in trouble because of the advertisements it released showing 'Muslim Prosperity in Gujarat', is again facing the heat. This time due to yet another advertisement.
Include NRIs in population register: Oommen Chandy | ummid.com
Include NRIs in population register: Oommen Chandy ummid.com
The Kerala unit of the Congress Saturday urged the centre to include non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the National Population Register being compiled as part of the ongoing census.
The Kerala unit of the Congress Saturday urged the centre to include non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the National Population Register being compiled as part of the ongoing census.
Syed Raza's 'Saurashtra' a seminal masterwork: Christie's | ummid.com
Syed Raza's 'Saurashtra' a seminal masterwork: Christie's ummid.com
Eminent painter Syed Haider Raza's "Saurashtra", which fetched a record $3.4 million (over Rs.16 crore) at a Christie's auction in London, is a "seminal masterwork" and the price record is seen as a revival of classic modern art as a viable collection and investment proposition post the recession, says the auction house.
Eminent painter Syed Haider Raza's "Saurashtra", which fetched a record $3.4 million (over Rs.16 crore) at a Christie's auction in London, is a "seminal masterwork" and the price record is seen as a revival of classic modern art as a viable collection and investment proposition post the recession, says the auction house.
Internal differences keep BJP undecided over caste based census | ummid.com
Internal differences keep BJP undecided over caste based census ummid.com
With internal differences persisting and RSS taking a strong line against it, BJP on Saturday appeared to be having reservations on its support to inclusion of caste in census.
With internal differences persisting and RSS taking a strong line against it, BJP on Saturday appeared to be having reservations on its support to inclusion of caste in census.
Judiciary reduced Bhopal disaster into truck accident: Moily | ummid.com
Judiciary reduced Bhopal disaster into truck accident: Moily ummid.com
Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily today blamed the judiciary to be very slow and alleged that it had reduced the Bhopal disaster into a truck accident.
Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily today blamed the judiciary to be very slow and alleged that it had reduced the Bhopal disaster into a truck accident.
AR Rahman's Jai Ho world concert begins today | ummid.com
AR Rahman's Jai Ho world concert begins today ummid.com
Oscar winning music maestro A R Rahman''s Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour'' began here today.
Oscar winning music maestro A R Rahman''s Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour'' began here today.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Islamiyaat for religious education of 96% Muslim students in schools | ummid.com
Islamiyaat for religious education of 96% Muslim students in schools ummid.com
Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal is probably the only man in the Union Government whose mention irritates the Muslim Ulema. The reason is his over-ambitious project that he calls as ‘Madrasa Reforms’.
Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal is probably the only man in the Union Government whose mention irritates the Muslim Ulema. The reason is his over-ambitious project that he calls as ‘Madrasa Reforms’.
Islamiyaat for religious education of 96% Muslim students in schools | ummid.com
Islamiyaat for religious education of 96% Muslim students in schools ummid.com
Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal is probably the only man in the Union Government whose mention irritates the Muslim Ulema. The reason is his over-ambitious project that he calls as ‘Madrasa Reforms’.
Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal is probably the only man in the Union Government whose mention irritates the Muslim Ulema. The reason is his over-ambitious project that he calls as ‘Madrasa Reforms’.
European Union seeks to open sea route to Gaza | ummid.com
European Union seeks to open sea route to Gaza ummid.com
The European Union wants to help open a sea route to Gaza and to revive and expand its role at the land crossings into the area, diplomatic sources told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
The European Union wants to help open a sea route to Gaza and to revive and expand its role at the land crossings into the area, diplomatic sources told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
CBI to quiz Ajmer blast accused on Mecca Masjid attack | ummid.com
CBI to quiz Ajmer blast accused on Mecca Masjid attack ummid.com
Two activists of a Hindu terror group accused in the October 2007 blast in the Ajmer Sharif shrine will be brought here by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in the Mecca Masjid bombing in May the same year.
Two activists of a Hindu terror group accused in the October 2007 blast in the Ajmer Sharif shrine will be brought here by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in the Mecca Masjid bombing in May the same year.
APJ terms Bhopal verdict anguishing, says it is disproportionate to sufferings | ummid.com
APJ terms Bhopal verdict anguishing, says it is disproportionate to sufferings ummid.com
Former President of India A P J Abul Kalam has termed as "anguishing" the court verdict in Bhopal gas tragedy and said "the output of law and judiciary was not proportionate to the sufferings of the people."
Former President of India A P J Abul Kalam has termed as "anguishing" the court verdict in Bhopal gas tragedy and said "the output of law and judiciary was not proportionate to the sufferings of the people."
Justice MY Eqbal sworn-in as Madras HC Chief Justice | ummid.com
Justice MY Eqbal sworn-in as Madras HC Chief Justice ummid.com
Justice M Y Eqbal was sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court today.
Justice M Y Eqbal was sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court today.
Modi's pro-Muslim ad in Bihar dailies questioned | ummid.com
Modi's pro-Muslim ad in Bihar dailies questioned ummid.com
A full page colour advertisement in local dailies in Bihar projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as being 'Muslim friendly' has been questioned by the people, activists and opposition parties.
A full page colour advertisement in local dailies in Bihar projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as being 'Muslim friendly' has been questioned by the people, activists and opposition parties.
Zeeshan from India among teens in Finland to bring Facebook, Twitter closer | ummid.com
Zeeshan from India among teens in Finland to bring Facebook, Twitter closer ummid.com
Want to know from your mobile phone where to hangout in Delhi or eat out in Beijing? Three teens in Finland, including one from India, are giving final touches to a system that integrates social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Want to know from your mobile phone where to hangout in Delhi or eat out in Beijing? Three teens in Finland, including one from India, are giving final touches to a system that integrates social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Mohsina, Naqvi and Anwar among winners elected to upper house | ummid.com
Mohsina, Naqvi and Anwar among winners elected to upper house ummid.com
A galaxy of political luminaries including Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni, senior Congress leaders Captain Satish Sharma and Mohsina Kidwai, former BJP MP and senior journalist Chandan Mitra, Muslim face of the saffron party Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, BSP supremo confidant Satish Chandra Mishra, got a passage to the House of Elders today.
A galaxy of political luminaries including Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni, senior Congress leaders Captain Satish Sharma and Mohsina Kidwai, former BJP MP and senior journalist Chandan Mitra, Muslim face of the saffron party Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, BSP supremo confidant Satish Chandra Mishra, got a passage to the House of Elders today.
Justice Ahmadi defends his appointment as BMHT chairman | ummid.com
Justice Ahmadi defends his appointment as BMHT chairman ummid.com
After defending the Bhopal Gas Tragedy verdict, former Chief Justice of India A M Ahmadi today justified his appointment as 'chairman for life' of Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust (BMHT) which runs a 350-bed super specialty hospital in Bhopal.
After defending the Bhopal Gas Tragedy verdict, former Chief Justice of India A M Ahmadi today justified his appointment as 'chairman for life' of Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust (BMHT) which runs a 350-bed super specialty hospital in Bhopal.
India relaxes visa norms for select Pakistanis | ummid.com
India relaxes visa norms for select Pakistanis ummid.com
India Thursday relaxed visa extension norms for a select category of Pakistan nationals, including Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities who have come to the country seeking Indian citizenship.
India Thursday relaxed visa extension norms for a select category of Pakistan nationals, including Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities who have come to the country seeking Indian citizenship.
Class 11 admission: HC stops Maharashtra from using ‘best five’ formula | ummid.com
Class 11 admission: HC stops Maharashtra from using ‘best five’ formula ummid.com
The Bombay High Court Thursday asked Maharashtra not to start the admission process for Class 11 under the “best five” formula without its permission.
The Bombay High Court Thursday asked Maharashtra not to start the admission process for Class 11 under the “best five” formula without its permission.
Rising human rights violation cases worry NHRC chief | ummid.com
Rising human rights violation cases worry NHRC chief ummid.com
New NHRC chief Justice K G Balakrishnan is facing an uphill task of dealing with one lakh pending cases pertaining to human rigts violations in the country.
New NHRC chief Justice K G Balakrishnan is facing an uphill task of dealing with one lakh pending cases pertaining to human rigts violations in the country.
'Allegations surrounding Anderson fleeing India to be investigated' | ummid.com
'Allegations surrounding Anderson fleeing India to be investigated' ummid.com
Amid questions over how under fire ex-Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson fled India, the Government on Thursday said the Group of Ministers (GoM) set up to investigate the Bhopal gas
Amid questions over how under fire ex-Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson fled India, the Government on Thursday said the Group of Ministers (GoM) set up to investigate the Bhopal gas
Collusion between MP Govt. and some in Centre Anderson flee: Sathe | ummid.com
Collusion between MP Govt. and some in Centre Anderson flee: Sathe ummid.com
Former Union Minister Vasant Sathe on Thursday said there was a "collusion" between the Madhya Pradesh government and "some people" in the Centre which allowed former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson to escape justice in the Bhopal gas tragedy.
Former Union Minister Vasant Sathe on Thursday said there was a "collusion" between the Madhya Pradesh government and "some people" in the Centre which allowed former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson to escape justice in the Bhopal gas tragedy.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
World’s oldest leather shoe found in Armenia | ummid.com
World’s oldest leather shoe found in Armenia ummid.com
A perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old leather shoe has been found by a team of international archaeologists in a cave in Armenia.
A perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old leather shoe has been found by a team of international archaeologists in a cave in Armenia.
Iran vows to keep enriching uranium, defying new UN curbs | ummid.com
Iran vows to keep enriching uranium, defying new UN curbs ummid.com
A senior Iranian diplomat said Wednesday his country would continue its controversial uranium enrichment process, defying new UN Security Council measures aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear programme.
A senior Iranian diplomat said Wednesday his country would continue its controversial uranium enrichment process, defying new UN Security Council measures aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear programme.
UN slaps new curbs on Iran. Decision damaging for UNSC, says Iran | ummid.com
UN slaps new curbs on Iran. Decision damaging for UNSC, says Iran ummid.com
The UN Security Council which failed to take any action on Israel imposed a fourth round of sanctions on a defiant Iran on Wednesday over a nuclear program the West suspects is aimed at developing the means to build atom bombs.
The UN Security Council which failed to take any action on Israel imposed a fourth round of sanctions on a defiant Iran on Wednesday over a nuclear program the West suspects is aimed at developing the means to build atom bombs.
Aligarh university ties up with American varsity | ummid.com
Aligarh university ties up with American varsity ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the US for research and academic exchange, an official said.
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the US for research and academic exchange, an official said.
Government to implement more minority welfare schemes | ummid.com
Government to implement more minority welfare schemes ummid.com
The central government Wednesday said it would implement four more schemes for the welfare of minorities this financial year after an allocation of Rs.11 crore was made in the budget of 2010-11 for the new plans.
The central government Wednesday said it would implement four more schemes for the welfare of minorities this financial year after an allocation of Rs.11 crore was made in the budget of 2010-11 for the new plans.
Blue paper to be used for high-value currency notes | ummid.com
Blue paper to be used for high-value currency notes ummid.com
Every time you get a Rs 500 note or a Rs 1,000 one, you check to see whether it’s genuine or not. A few months down the line, life should be easier.
Every time you get a Rs 500 note or a Rs 1,000 one, you check to see whether it’s genuine or not. A few months down the line, life should be easier.
Prince Charles to deliver speech on Islam and Environment | ummid.com
Prince Charles to deliver speech on Islam and Environment ummid.com
The Prince of Wales is to give a lecture on Islam and the environment.
The Prince of Wales is to give a lecture on Islam and the environment.
Home ministry asks people to keep census slip | ummid.com
Home ministry asks people to keep census slip ummid.com
The union home ministry has asked people to retain slips given by enumerators as acknowledgement of submission of their census form to the officials as it would be needed for data collection for a nation-wide population register, a statement said Wednesday.
The union home ministry has asked people to retain slips given by enumerators as acknowledgement of submission of their census form to the officials as it would be needed for data collection for a nation-wide population register, a statement said Wednesday.
MANUU Polytechnic admissions in progress | ummid.com
MANUU Polytechnic admissions in progress ummid.com
Admissions are in progress at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Polytechnic colleges at Hyderabad, Bangalore & Darbhanga (Bihar).
Admissions are in progress at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Polytechnic colleges at Hyderabad, Bangalore & Darbhanga (Bihar).
Panel on Bhopal gas tragedy reconstituted under Chidambaram | ummid.com
Panel on Bhopal gas tragedy reconstituted under Chidambaram ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reconstituted the empowered group of ministers which has been tasked with suggesting remedial measures to help the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the worst ever industrial disaster in the world.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reconstituted the empowered group of ministers which has been tasked with suggesting remedial measures to help the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the worst ever industrial disaster in the world.
MP Govt. not entitled to challenge Bhopal verdict | ummid.com
MP Govt. not entitled to challenge Bhopal verdict ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh government's plan to challenge the Bhopal gas tragedy verdict in high court is likely to come a cropper as the Supreme Court has held that a state cannot file an appeal in a case probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Madhya Pradesh government's plan to challenge the Bhopal gas tragedy verdict in high court is likely to come a cropper as the Supreme Court has held that a state cannot file an appeal in a case probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Muslim Forum backs Telangana demand | ummid.com
Muslim Forum backs Telangana demand ummid.com
“Hamara aangan hume dedo” (give us back our courtyard), was the request made by the Muslim Forum for Telangana to members of the Srikrishna Committee here on Tuesday.
“Hamara aangan hume dedo” (give us back our courtyard), was the request made by the Muslim Forum for Telangana to members of the Srikrishna Committee here on Tuesday.
World less peaceful, India slips to 128, says Global Peace Index report | ummid.com
World less peaceful, India slips to 128, says Global Peace Index report ummid.com
India has slipped to 128 in the Global Peace Index ranking with the countries along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka that experience more incidents of internal conflicts, terrorism and human rights abuses.
India has slipped to 128 in the Global Peace Index ranking with the countries along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka that experience more incidents of internal conflicts, terrorism and human rights abuses.
Madhya Pradesh Government to appeal against Bhopal gas tragedy verdict | ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Government to appeal against Bhopal gas tragedy verdict ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced that his government has decided to file an appeal against the verdict in the Bhopal gas tragedy case.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced that his government has decided to file an appeal against the verdict in the Bhopal gas tragedy case.
Goa blast accused surrenders before local court | ummid.com
Goa blast accused surrenders before local court ummid.com
One of the five accused in the Margao blast has surrendered before a local court here.
One of the five accused in the Margao blast has surrendered before a local court here.
Israeli Gen. threatens to drown Erdogan | ummid.com
Israeli Gen. threatens to drown Erdogan ummid.com
A retired senior commander in the Israeli army says that any move by Turkey and its premier to protect aid convoys to Gaza would be considered an act of war and Israel should sink such ships.
A retired senior commander in the Israeli army says that any move by Turkey and its premier to protect aid convoys to Gaza would be considered an act of war and Israel should sink such ships.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
IMF warns Asia of possible spillovers from Euro crisis | ummid.com
IMF warns Asia of possible spillovers from Euro crisis ummid.com
A top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official on Wednesday warned Asia of possible spillovers from the European debt crisis, but said the region was in a good position to take up challenges from the shockwaves of the global recession.
A top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official on Wednesday warned Asia of possible spillovers from the European debt crisis, but said the region was in a good position to take up challenges from the shockwaves of the global recession.
ATS files charge sheet against two for plotting terror strikes | ummid.com
ATS files charge sheet against two for plotting terror strikes ummid.com
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on June 08 filed a charge sheet against two persons for allegedly plotting terror strikes on ONGC headquarters and two malls here.
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on June 08 filed a charge sheet against two persons for allegedly plotting terror strikes on ONGC headquarters and two malls here.
ATS files charge sheet against two for plotting terror strikes | ummid.com
ATS files charge sheet against two for plotting terror strikes ummid.com
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on June 08 filed a charge sheet against two persons for allegedly plotting terror strikes on ONGC headquarters and two malls here.
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on June 08 filed a charge sheet against two persons for allegedly plotting terror strikes on ONGC headquarters and two malls here.
Photo album showcasing Indo-Russian ties | ummid.com
Photo album showcasing Indo-Russian ties ummid.com
The 120 photographs compiled in a coffee table book may not be an encyclopaedia of India-Russia ties but are enough to take an onlooker to some major landmarks of the long road the two countries have traversed in their time-tested relations.
The 120 photographs compiled in a coffee table book may not be an encyclopaedia of India-Russia ties but are enough to take an onlooker to some major landmarks of the long road the two countries have traversed in their time-tested relations.
Taj city is greener, cleaner but larger battle remain | ummid.com
Taj city is greener, cleaner but larger battle remain ummid.com
Seventeen years after India’s Supreme Court called for reducing pollution around the Taj Mahal, this tourist city certainly boasts of cleaner public transport and improved greenery. But many bigger battles are yet to be won.
Seventeen years after India’s Supreme Court called for reducing pollution around the Taj Mahal, this tourist city certainly boasts of cleaner public transport and improved greenery. But many bigger battles are yet to be won.
Caste census final decision to be based on Pranab panel | ummid.com
Caste census final decision to be based on Pranab panel ummid.com
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will head a Group of Ministers (GOM), which will examine the modalities of caste-based census and submit a report on which a final decision will be based.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will head a Group of Ministers (GOM), which will examine the modalities of caste-based census and submit a report on which a final decision will be based.
‘Resting in peace’ can be expensive in Kerala | ummid.com
‘Resting in peace’ can be expensive in Kerala ummid.com
Soaring real estate prices have made the cost of tombs in graveyards and vaults in churches skyrocket, ensuring that Kerala Christians who ‘rest in peace’ shall unfortunately do so at a hefty price.
Soaring real estate prices have made the cost of tombs in graveyards and vaults in churches skyrocket, ensuring that Kerala Christians who ‘rest in peace’ shall unfortunately do so at a hefty price.
Anderson can still be tried for Bhopal gas tragedy: Moily | ummid.com
Anderson can still be tried for Bhopal gas tragedy: Moily ummid.com
Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Tuesday pointed out that the case of criminal culpability against US multinational Union Carbide Corporation's former chairman Warren Anderson is "not yet closed" and he can still be tried.
Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Tuesday pointed out that the case of criminal culpability against US multinational Union Carbide Corporation's former chairman Warren Anderson is "not yet closed" and he can still be tried.
Media, far right groups demonising Muslims in the name of free speech: MCB | ummid.com
Media, far right groups demonising Muslims in the name of free speech: MCB ummid.com
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has expressed deep concern today following the findings of a YouGov Survey commissioned by the Exploring Islam Foundation into the attitudes of the wider public of Islam and British Muslims.
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has expressed deep concern today following the findings of a YouGov Survey commissioned by the Exploring Islam Foundation into the attitudes of the wider public of Islam and British Muslims.
Don’t treat Muslim prisoners as potential terrorists: British report | ummid.com
Don’t treat Muslim prisoners as potential terrorists: British report ummid.com
The government is warned that the present attitude of jail authorities in England and Wales to treat all Muslim prisoners as potential terrorists runs the risk of drawing them to extremism upon their release.
The government is warned that the present attitude of jail authorities in England and Wales to treat all Muslim prisoners as potential terrorists runs the risk of drawing them to extremism upon their release.
Kerala High Court Stays Opening of AMU Special Centres | ummid.com
Kerala High Court Stays Opening of AMU Special Centres ummid.com
A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Aligarh Muslim University not to open its special centre in Malappuram and admit students to any course without putting in place sufficient infrastructure and complying with the norms of the university.
A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Aligarh Muslim University not to open its special centre in Malappuram and admit students to any course without putting in place sufficient infrastructure and complying with the norms of the university.
Prime Minister uses Urdu to connect with Kahsmiris | ummid.com
Prime Minister uses Urdu to connect with Kahsmiris ummid.com
His finger right on the pulse of his audience, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday connected well with Kashmiris when he addressed a gathering in the language they understand the best - Urdu.
His finger right on the pulse of his audience, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday connected well with Kashmiris when he addressed a gathering in the language they understand the best - Urdu.
Day after verdict, defeat and anger hang heavy over Bhopal | ummid.com
Day after verdict, defeat and anger hang heavy over Bhopal ummid.com
The gloom is unrelenting in the colonies near the Union Carbide plant. This should have been a day of retribution but is one of resignation, residents said Tuesday, a day after seven accused in the world's worst industrial disaster got away with two years imprisonment and immediate bail.
The gloom is unrelenting in the colonies near the Union Carbide plant. This should have been a day of retribution but is one of resignation, residents said Tuesday, a day after seven accused in the world's worst industrial disaster got away with two years imprisonment and immediate bail.
Manipal University to organise camp to promote Science & Research | ummid.com
Manipal University to organise camp to promote Science & Research ummid.com
Manipal University under the sponsorship of Department of Science and Technology (DST), will organise a week-long Science Camp as part of the governments "Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research" (INSPIRE) programme beginning July 1.
Manipal University under the sponsorship of Department of Science and Technology (DST), will organise a week-long Science Camp as part of the governments "Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research" (INSPIRE) programme beginning July 1.
Afghan War surpasses Vietnam War in its duration | ummid.com
Afghan War surpasses Vietnam War in its duration ummid.com
The Afghan war is now the country’s longest, surpassing Vietnam in its duration.
The Afghan war is now the country’s longest, surpassing Vietnam in its duration.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Prime Minister reaches out to Kashmiris | ummid.com
Prime Minister reaches out to Kashmiris ummid.com
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh again tried to reach out to Kashmiri separatists on Monday, saying his government was prepared to talk to any group opposed to terrorism and violence in the embattled region where militants have been fighting to end Indian rule.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh again tried to reach out to Kashmiri separatists on Monday, saying his government was prepared to talk to any group opposed to terrorism and violence in the embattled region where militants have been fighting to end Indian rule.
Probe on into espionage angle in Andaman major's role | ummid.com
Probe on into espionage angle in Andaman major's role ummid.com
Central security agencies are looking into a large espionage angle in the case of a Major posted in Andaman and Nicobar Islands from whose computer sensitive files and information were allegedly passed on to Pakistan, in which more army personnel are likely to be in the dock.
Central security agencies are looking into a large espionage angle in the case of a Major posted in Andaman and Nicobar Islands from whose computer sensitive files and information were allegedly passed on to Pakistan, in which more army personnel are likely to be in the dock.
CBI to close case of missing Babri Masjid files | ummid.com
CBI to close case of missing Babri Masjid files ummid.com
The CBI has decided to file a closure report to bring to an end its probe in the case of the 23 missing files believed to be related to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.
The CBI has decided to file a closure report to bring to an end its probe in the case of the 23 missing files believed to be related to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.
PM expects more Shah Faisal like successes from Kashmir | ummid.com
PM expects more Shah Faisal like successes from Kashmir ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said he has expectations that every Kashmiri youth will be as successful as this year's civil services exam topper, a doctor from the valley, who has made everyone among us proud.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said he has expectations that every Kashmiri youth will be as successful as this year's civil services exam topper, a doctor from the valley, who has made everyone among us proud.
Rizwan Case: SC refuses to stay HC order on fresh CBI probe | ummid.com
Rizwan Case: SC refuses to stay HC order on fresh CBI probe ummid.com
The Supreme Court refused to stay the registration of murder case and a fresh CBI probe directed against industrialist Ashok Todi by the Calcutta High Court into the mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the registration of murder case and a fresh CBI probe directed against industrialist Ashok Todi by the Calcutta High Court into the mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman.
Bhopal verdict a disaster, say victims, activists | ummid.com
Bhopal verdict a disaster, say victims, activists ummid.com
Activists were furious Monday that eight officials of Union Carbide had been convicted for the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster only for criminal negligence, which is punishable with a maximum of two years jail, despite the enormity of the tragedy.
Activists were furious Monday that eight officials of Union Carbide had been convicted for the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster only for criminal negligence, which is punishable with a maximum of two years jail, despite the enormity of the tragedy.
Curfew clamped in Obaidullaganj in MP | ummid.com
Curfew clamped in Obaidullaganj in MP ummid.com
Curfew was clamped today in this district's Obaidullaganj following a dispute at a marriage ceremony in which a youth was killed and three others injured, police said.
Curfew was clamped today in this district's Obaidullaganj following a dispute at a marriage ceremony in which a youth was killed and three others injured, police said.
Activist Shabnam Hashmi resigns from NIC protesting Thackeray’s inclusion | ummid.com
Activist Shabnam Hashmi resigns from NIC protesting Thackeray’s inclusion ummid.com
Eminent civil rights activist Shabnam Hashmi resigned from the National Integration Council (NIC) protesting against the entry into the council of Shiv Sena leader and nephew of Bal Thackerary, Udhav Thackeray.
Eminent civil rights activist Shabnam Hashmi resigned from the National Integration Council (NIC) protesting against the entry into the council of Shiv Sena leader and nephew of Bal Thackerary, Udhav Thackeray.
Bhopal gas tragedy verdict: All eight accused guilty | ummid.com
Bhopal gas tragedy verdict: All eight accused guilty ummid.com
Over 25 years after a gas leak from the Union Carbide plant on the night of Dec 2-3, 1984, killed thousands of people, all eight accused in the case were Monday held guilty by a local court.
Over 25 years after a gas leak from the Union Carbide plant on the night of Dec 2-3, 1984, killed thousands of people, all eight accused in the case were Monday held guilty by a local court.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
'No Govt. perfidy against Muslims over Awkaf' | ummid.com
'No Govt. perfidy against Muslims over Awkaf' ummid.com
Strongly denouncing the reports that some of the clauses in the Wakf Amendment Bill 2010 could ultimately lead to the “confiscation of Muslim Awkaf”, Union Minister for Awkaf Salman Khurshid said that the bill would in fact strengthen the Awkaf and would play a pivotal role in eliminating their misuse.
Strongly denouncing the reports that some of the clauses in the Wakf Amendment Bill 2010 could ultimately lead to the “confiscation of Muslim Awkaf”, Union Minister for Awkaf Salman Khurshid said that the bill would in fact strengthen the Awkaf and would play a pivotal role in eliminating their misuse.
Prohibitory orders ahead of Bhopal gas verdict slated today | ummid.com
Prohibitory orders ahead of Bhopal gas verdict slated today ummid.com
Orders prohibiting gathering of four or more people have been clamped around the premises of the Bhopal district court, which will pronounce judgment in the Bhopal gas tragedy case Monday, officials said Sunday.
Orders prohibiting gathering of four or more people have been clamped around the premises of the Bhopal district court, which will pronounce judgment in the Bhopal gas tragedy case Monday, officials said Sunday.
IGNOU, UNESCO to organise South Asia Science Olympiad | ummid.com
IGNOU, UNESCO to organise South Asia Science Olympiad ummid.com
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the South Asia Regional Office of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), New Delhi, are organising a Science Olympiad for students currently enrolled in Standard/Class 11 or equivalent in other SAARC countries.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the South Asia Regional Office of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), New Delhi, are organising a Science Olympiad for students currently enrolled in Standard/Class 11 or equivalent in other SAARC countries.
Global Conference on teachings of Quran takes off in Jeddah | ummid.com
Global Conference on teachings of Quran takes off in Jeddah ummid.com
King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saturday called upon the Islamic Ummah to hold fast to the Holy Qur’an, abide by its moderation and flexibility and keep away from fundamentalist thoughts and beliefs.
King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saturday called upon the Islamic Ummah to hold fast to the Holy Qur’an, abide by its moderation and flexibility and keep away from fundamentalist thoughts and beliefs.
Headscarf case: Court issues summons to principal | ummid.com
Headscarf case: Court issues summons to principal ummid.com
A local court today issued summons to suspended principal of a church-run school in a case relating to issuance of Transfer Certificate (TC) to a Muslim girl for wearing headscarf while attending classes.
A local court today issued summons to suspended principal of a church-run school in a case relating to issuance of Transfer Certificate (TC) to a Muslim girl for wearing headscarf while attending classes.
Two army men suspended over Kashmir civilian killings | ummid.com
Two army men suspended over Kashmir civilian killings ummid.com
A day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Kashmir visit, the Indian Army Sunday suspended two senior officers - a colonel and a major - for their alleged involvement in the killing of three civilians in a staged shootout in April after they were labelled as infiltrators from Pakistan, officials said.
A day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Kashmir visit, the Indian Army Sunday suspended two senior officers - a colonel and a major - for their alleged involvement in the killing of three civilians in a staged shootout in April after they were labelled as infiltrators from Pakistan, officials said.
UN chief proposes joint Gaza aid flotilla probe | ummid.com
UN chief proposes joint Gaza aid flotilla probe ummid.com
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has proposed to Israel to set up an international commission of inquiry into the attack on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a media report said Sunday.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has proposed to Israel to set up an international commission of inquiry into the attack on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a media report said Sunday.
Shopping and sweet nothings in Istanbul’s Grand Bazar | ummid.com
Shopping and sweet nothings in Istanbul’s Grand Bazar ummid.com
“Hey, Miss India, you’ve taken my heart!”… “You can take my heart and my soul too, it is all yours” - Turkish men, especially the shopkeepers, sure know how to flatter women customers.
“Hey, Miss India, you’ve taken my heart!”… “You can take my heart and my soul too, it is all yours” - Turkish men, especially the shopkeepers, sure know how to flatter women customers.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Another Hindu militant group on rise in Nepal? | ummid.com
Another Hindu militant group on rise in Nepal? ummid.com
A year after a militant Hindu group came into prominence by engineering a bomb attack on a church in Kathmandu valley that killed three women, another such group is on the rise, seeking to restore Hinduism as Nepal’s state religion, claims a prominent doctor who was a kidnap victim.
A year after a militant Hindu group came into prominence by engineering a bomb attack on a church in Kathmandu valley that killed three women, another such group is on the rise, seeking to restore Hinduism as Nepal’s state religion, claims a prominent doctor who was a kidnap victim.
Women's quota bill campaign reaches Aligarh | ummid.com
Women's quota bill campaign reaches Aligarh ummid.com
The 'Reservation Express' campaign which seeks to mobilise support for the women's quota bill reached Aligarh Saturday on its way to the national capital.
The 'Reservation Express' campaign which seeks to mobilise support for the women's quota bill reached Aligarh Saturday on its way to the national capital.
To Mohammad Wajihuddin, with regret | ummid.com
To Mohammad Wajihuddin, with regret ummid.com
Despite the assumptions and fabrications that your story regarding excommunications of 5 Muslims in Malegaon has and notwithstanding the fact that the incident of which you are creating such a hue and cry
Despite the assumptions and fabrications that your story regarding excommunications of 5 Muslims in Malegaon has and notwithstanding the fact that the incident of which you are creating such a hue and cry
APJ Abdul Kalam calls for setting up biodiversity zones in the country | ummid.com
APJ Abdul Kalam calls for setting up biodiversity zones in the country ummid.com
Drawing attention of government authorities to promote biodiversity in the country, former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam here on Saturday said the government should establish biodiversity zones.
Drawing attention of government authorities to promote biodiversity in the country, former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam here on Saturday said the government should establish biodiversity zones.
Bhopal gas tragedy victims demand special punishment cells for the guilty | ummid.com
Bhopal gas tragedy victims demand special punishment cells for the guilty ummid.com
Survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy Saturday demanded a special cell to punish the foreigners responsible for the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster that killed thousands.
Survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy Saturday demanded a special cell to punish the foreigners responsible for the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster that killed thousands.
MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli forces | ummid.com
MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli forces ummid.com
Just five days after a brutal attack by Israel on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the Israeli military says its forces have seized another Gaza-bound aid ship, named Rachel Corrie.
Just five days after a brutal attack by Israel on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the Israeli military says its forces have seized another Gaza-bound aid ship, named Rachel Corrie.
Kerala Jamaat Chief criticizes CM remarks | ummid.com
Kerala Jamaat Chief criticizes CM remarks ummid.com
Kerala unit of Jamaat-e- Islami Hind today criticised the remarks of Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on growth of communalism in the state, saying it reflects the CPI(M)'s shift from class to communal politics.
Kerala unit of Jamaat-e- Islami Hind today criticised the remarks of Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on growth of communalism in the state, saying it reflects the CPI(M)'s shift from class to communal politics.
Israeli troops board Gaza aid ship MV Rachel Corrie| ummid.com
Israeli troops board Gaza aid ship MV Rachel Corrie ummid.com
Israeli soldiers have boarded Rachel Corrie - the Malaysian-funded Irish aid ship headed towards Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
Israeli soldiers have boarded Rachel Corrie - the Malaysian-funded Irish aid ship headed towards Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Hezbollah chief describes Israel as ’state of terror’ | ummid.com
Hezbollah chief describes Israel as ’state of terror’ ummid.com
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has described Israel as a “state of terror”, referring to the attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in which nine activists died.
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has described Israel as a “state of terror”, referring to the attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in which nine activists died.
Indian-origin Ohio girl wins 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee | ummid.com
Indian-origin Ohio girl wins 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee ummid.com
Indian origin girl Anamika Veeramani, 14, from North Royalton, Ohio, has won the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Indian origin girl Anamika Veeramani, 14, from North Royalton, Ohio, has won the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Israeli naval ships "shadowing" new Gaza-bound aid ship, reports | ummid.com
Israeli naval ships "shadowing" new Gaza-bound aid ship, reports ummid.com
Rachel Corrie cargo ship kept its course for a Saturday arrival in Gaza — or confrontation — as world anger simmered over Israel's deadly raid on an earlier blockade-busting bid. Reports say, even Rachel Corrie is being shadowed by Israeli naval ships.
Rachel Corrie cargo ship kept its course for a Saturday arrival in Gaza — or confrontation — as world anger simmered over Israel's deadly raid on an earlier blockade-busting bid. Reports say, even Rachel Corrie is being shadowed by Israeli naval ships.
India should snap all ties with Israel, demand Muslim groups | ummid.com
India should snap all ties with Israel, demand Muslim groups ummid.com
Several Muslim organisations Friday demanded an end to the trade and military relations between India and Israel as they held protest demonstration in the capital against Israel's assault May 30 on an aid ship en route to Gaza, leading to the death of nine activists.
Several Muslim organisations Friday demanded an end to the trade and military relations between India and Israel as they held protest demonstration in the capital against Israel's assault May 30 on an aid ship en route to Gaza, leading to the death of nine activists.
'Catholic priests, Muslim groups pushing extremism in Kerala' | ummid.com
'Catholic priests, Muslim groups pushing extremism in Kerala' ummid.com
Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Friday said Catholic priests and Muslim political leaders are spreading "minority extremism" in the state and practising "vote bank politics".
Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Friday said Catholic priests and Muslim political leaders are spreading "minority extremism" in the state and practising "vote bank politics".
Indian Mujahideen termed terror outfit | ummid.com
Indian Mujahideen termed terror outfit ummid.com
India Friday declared Indian Mujahideen, alleged to be a shadowy front of the outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, as a terror outfit and banned it under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
India Friday declared Indian Mujahideen, alleged to be a shadowy front of the outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, as a terror outfit and banned it under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Patna to have first Muslim Mayor in its 58 years old history | ummid.com
Patna to have first Muslim Mayor in its 58 years old history ummid.com
First time in last 58 years in Independent India, a Muslim has been elected as Mayor of Bihar’s capital Patna.
First time in last 58 years in Independent India, a Muslim has been elected as Mayor of Bihar’s capital Patna.
Ayesha Nusrat of Jamia selected for Germany workshop on Muslims | ummid.com
Ayesha Nusrat of Jamia selected for Germany workshop on Muslims ummid.com
One more student of Jamia Millia Islamia has been selected from across the world to attend an International Summer School on “Muslim in the West being organized by Erfurt University Germany.
One more student of Jamia Millia Islamia has been selected from across the world to attend an International Summer School on “Muslim in the West being organized by Erfurt University Germany.
Excommunication of Muslims in Malegaon: Half-baked stories to strengthen stereotype | ummid.com
Excommunication of Muslims in Malegaon: Half-baked stories to strengthen stereotype ummid.com
However reading about the ex-communication of five Muslims by a group of Maulvis in Malegaon made me think if the door that leads for a better tomorrow has been shut on the faces of this community. Malegaon over the past four years has become like a second home to me.
However reading about the ex-communication of five Muslims by a group of Maulvis in Malegaon made me think if the door that leads for a better tomorrow has been shut on the faces of this community. Malegaon over the past four years has become like a second home to me.
Muslim groups demand closure of Israeli embassy in India | ummid.com
Muslim groups demand closure of Israeli embassy in India ummid.com
Muslim organisations will Friday take out a march in the Indian capital to protest the attack by Israeli commandos on a Gaza aid flotilla that killed 16 activists May 30, and demand the closure of Israeli embassy in India.
Muslim organisations will Friday take out a march in the Indian capital to protest the attack by Israeli commandos on a Gaza aid flotilla that killed 16 activists May 30, and demand the closure of Israeli embassy in India.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
A wake up call to Muslim Leaders | ummid.com
A wake up call to Muslim Leaders ummid.com
For last several years, I have been cautioning “Muslim leaders” to be more realistic, visionary and attentive to the pulse of the Muslim youth which constitute around sixty percent of the total Muslim population in India, before it’s too late.
For last several years, I have been cautioning “Muslim leaders” to be more realistic, visionary and attentive to the pulse of the Muslim youth which constitute around sixty percent of the total Muslim population in India, before it’s too late.
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