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Everything you need to know about Jama I Osmania: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Jama I Osmania: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Telangana Congress MPs set May 30 deadline

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Setting a fresh deadline, three Congress MPs from Telangana Sunday asked the party's leadership to take a positive decision over the demand for separate statehood to the region by May 30.

Anupam Kher dedicates play to father (Movie Snippets)

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is delighted about performing the play "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" for the 300th time and dedicates it to his late father Pushkar Nath Kher.

Telangana activists begin march to Delhi over demand for separate state

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Hyderabad, April 28 (ANI): Thousands of activists representing different political outfits and also students' have left the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad for New Delhi, as part of a march aimed at demanding the creation of a separate state of Telangana.

Madrasa burns students' multi-media phones

April 20, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) The management of a madrasa in Banda, 212 km from here, have banned the use of multi-media phones by students. Authorities burnt many such phones found in possession of students at the Madrasa Jama Arabia Hathaura.

Toll in cylinder blast rises to eight

March 26, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The death toll in the March 22 cylinder blast at Vikarabad town in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday rose to eight with a woman succumbing to burn injuries, police said.

Cops question suspected terrorist, recover explosives

March 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Delhi Police said Friday that a man was arrested from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh two days ago, on suspicion of being a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist.

Osmania University students take to streets demanding separate state of Telangana

March 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Hyderabad, Mar. 20 (ANI): Students of the Osmania University took out a protest march here on Wednesday demanding a separate state of Telangana.

Kashmiri student who killed self was in 'love': Cops

March 5, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) The suicide of a Kashmiri student here took a new turn Tuesday with police claiming that he was in 'love' with his roommate and had made several physical advances.

Protests continue over Kashmiri student's suicide

March 4, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) Protests continued for the second consecutive day Monday at English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) here over the suicide of a Kashmiri student, an official said. The proctor has been booked for abetment of suicide.

Stop Shia massacre, Muslims urge global community

February 26, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Prominent Islamic scholars and intellectuals here Tuesday called upon the international community to help put an end to 'massacre' of the Shia Muslim community in Pakistan.

Hyderabad bombings: CCTV image may provide breakthrough

February 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) The probe into Thursday's twin blasts, which killed 16 people and injured over 100, gathered momentum with the police scanning the image of a suspect captured on CCTV camera.

Libya seeks Indian help in reconstruction

February 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Libya wants India to play an active role in its reconstruction and rehabilitation programme after its infrastructure was badly damaged in the recent civil war.

Eight blast victims identified

February 22, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Eight of the 12 people killed in the twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad Thursday evening have been identified, police said.

11 killed in two blasts in Hyderabad

February 21, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed and 20 others injured in two near-simultaneous explosions in crowded Dilsukhnagar area in Hyderabad, eye witnesses said.

BJP seeks PM's statement on Telangana

January 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Nagpur/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The BJP Monday demanded a statement from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the formation of a separate state of Telangana, as protestors took to streets in the restive region of Andhra Pradesh.

Shinde to leave for Bangladesh tomorrow on two-day visit

January 27, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will undertake a two-day visit of Bangladesh from Monday on the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir.

No decision on Telangana, government seeks more consultations

January 27, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): The UPA Government on Sunday sought more time for consultations with leaders from Andhra Pradesh to take a decision on the issue of separate statehood for Telangana.

Hundreds gather for Telangana protest in Hyderabad

January 27, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A day before the central government's own deadline to announce a decision on Telangana issue ends, hundreds of people demanding a separate state gathered Sunday after police granted permission to the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) to hold demonstration in the city.

Police fire teargas shells, baton charge pro-Telangana protesters

January 27, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, Jan. 27 (ANI): Police personnel fired teargas shells and baton charged protesting pro-Telangana students outside the Osmania University campus here on Sunday.

Tension in Hyderabad as Telangana JAC is defy the police ban of protest

January 27, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad Sunday after Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) is determined to go for a 36-hour protest seeking separate statehood to Telangana from Andhra Pradesh despite police bars to do it....................

Police fire teargas shells at Osmania University campus

January 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Police fired teargas shells on the campus of Osmania University here Sunday to stop pro-Telangana students from taking out a rally, an official said.

Hyderabad tense as Telangana JAC defy ban on protest

January 27, 2013 at 9:44 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Hyderabad Sunday as Telangana JAC is determined to defy the police ban to launch 36-hour protest seeking separate statehood to Telangana.

No police permission, but JAC firm on Telangana protest

January 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) fighting for a separate state has decided to go ahead with its two-day protest here from Sunday despite police refusal for permission while Osmania University students tried to lay siege to Raj Bhavan Saturday evening.

Protests in Telangana over delay in decision on statehood

January 24, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Protests were held across Telangana Thursday over Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement that a decision on the Telangana issue is not likely by Jan 28.

Congress stands exposed, say Telangana groups

January 23, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Pro-Telangana groups have reacted sharply to Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement on Telangana issue, saying it once again "exposed" the party.

Narayanasamy defends Shinde, says militancy cannot be ignored

January 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Chennai, Jan 22 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Minister V. Narayanasamy on Tuesday defended remarks made Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Hindu outfits, saying that the BJP's demand for his resignation is unwarranted.

Protests for, against Telangana state on again in Andhra

January 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Protests for and against Telangana state resumed in Andhra Pradesh with various groups taking to streets in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.

Pro-Telangana students attempt to disrupt Seemandhra meet

January 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Police arrested dozens of pro-Telangana students here Thursday as they tried to disrupt a meeting of Seemandhra leaders, opposing the proposed division of Andhra Pradesh.

21 child labours rescued from factories in Delhi

January 14, 2013 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) As many as 21 child labours being made work illegal in factories have been rescued in a raid Monday, police said.

Police question MIM leader for hate speech

January 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Police continued to question MIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi for a second day Sunday for his hate speech against Hindus.

French motorcyclist Bourgin dies Dakar accident

January 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Santiago, Jan 12 (IANS) French motorcyclist Thomas Bourgin of KTM team died in an accident on a highway in northern Chile during the Dakar Rally.

Hearing adjourned on police plea for Owaisi's custody

January 10, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 10 (IANS) A court in Nirmal town of Andhra Pradesh Thursday adjourned hearing on a police plea for custody of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for having made hate speeches.

Delhi shivers, brace for another cold night

January 8, 2013 at 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian capital opened Tuesday on another bone-chilling note at 3.3 degrees Celsius, four notches below average, but the skies cleared later to provide some respite.

Seven suspected terrorists killed in Indonesia

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Bali, Jan 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Police killed seven suspected Islamist terrorists in a two-day raid in eastern Indonesia, a media report said Saturday.

Police notice posted at Akbar Owaisi's house

January 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police have pasted a notice at the residence of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, who has been booked for delivering alleged hate speeches and is away in London.

MIM leader booked for hate speeches, faces arrest

January 3, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Thursday booked Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for his alleged hate speeches.

Book MIM leader for hate speech: Court

January 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) A court Thursday asked police to book a case against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for an alleged hate speech.

Court orders filing of case against Akbaruddin Owaisi for his 'hate speech'

January 3, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Hyderabad, Jan. 3 (ANI): A local court here on Thursday, directed the police to investigate the complaint Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly making 'hate speech' while addressing a meeting at Nirmal town of Adilabad district on December 24.

Book MIM leader for hate speech: Court

January 3, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) A city court Thursday directed the police to book a case against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi for his alleged hate speech.

Court curbs on removing temporary night shelters

January 2, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Coming to the rescue of the homeless in the chilly winter, the Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the city government not to remove temporary night shelters constructed near the railway tracks in south Delhi.

Students demand justice for girl found dead in friend's house in Hyderabad

January 2, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Hyderabad, Jan. 2 (ANI): Students of the Osmania University here, took to streets on Wednesday, demanding justice for a 23-year-old girl and fellow student, who was found dead at her male friend's house on December 31.

Ahmadiyya convention sends out message of 'love for all, hatred for none' to the world

December 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Qadian (Punjab), Dec.29 (ANI): The world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at has sent out a message of "Love for All, Hatred for None", to the world.

Muslim quota proposal triggers political storm (Uttar Pradesh Newsletter)

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Lucknow, Dec 29 (IANS) The promise by the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) to move a resolution in the Uttar Pradesh assembly during the budget session in February 2013 to give Muslims a quota in government jobs and educational institutions has stirred a political storm in the state.

TRS calls for Telangana shutdown Saturday

December 28, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Unhappy over the outcome of the all-party meeting on the issue of statehood for Telangana, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has called for a shutdown in the region Saturday.

Manipal progress in Inter-University cricket

December 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Manipal, Dec 23 (IANS) Hosts Manipal University moved up in the South Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament with a massive 317-run win over NLSI, Bangalore at the Manipal Institute of Technology ground here Sunday.

Jundal sent to judicial custody till Nov 21

November 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday extended the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack suspect Abu Jundal till Nov 21.

Tension in Osmania University following student's suicide

November 7, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Tension prevailed in the Osmania University campus here Wednesday after students clashed with police during the funeral procession of a youth who committed suicide for a separate Telangana state.

Police baton charge protesting students of Osmania University

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov. 7 (ANI): Clash erupted between the students of Osmania University and police following a protest demonstration on Wednesday, a day after a student committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree near the Arts College on the Osmania University campus.

Student commits suicide in Hyderabad over Telangana row

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov.7 (ANI): A student of Hyderabad's Osmania University committed suicide on Wednesday, and left behind a note citing his frustration over the delay in the creation of a separate state of Telangana.

Osmania Varsity students protest in Hyderabad over Telangana State demand

November 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Hyderabad, Nov.1 (ANI): Violence erupted outside Osmania University as students clashed with policemen while they continued to press their demand for the formation of separate Telangana state.

Delhi court tells Gujarat cops to present Jundal

October 31, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday issued a warrant and told Gujarat Police to present before it by Nov 9 Mumbai terror attack suspect Abu Jundal. He is in custody of Gujarat Police till Nov 3.

SC orders status quo at excavated site near Jama Masjid

October 30, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pulling up a legislator for taking the law into his hands, the Supreme Court Tuesday ordered status quo over a structure built near the excavated remains of a purported Mughal-era mosque near the historic Jama Masjid here.

Journalists hold protest rally in Hyderabad over denial to cover PM meet

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Hyderabad, Oct. 30 (ANI): Journalists held a rally here on Tuesday to protest against not being given permission to cover Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent address at the Convention on Biodiversity.

IM operative Fasih Mohammed arrested on arrival from Saudi Arabia

October 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Fasih Mohammed, an alleged member of Indian Mujahideen, has been arrested on his arrival from Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Custodial interrogation of 26/11 handler Abu Jundal over: NIA

October 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a Delhi court on Saturday that the custodial interrogation of 26/11 key handler Abu Jundal, has been completed.

Saifeena for Rs. 4 lakh at Delhi's Jama Masjid goat market

October 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) 'Saif Ali Khan' and 'Kareena Kapoor' are up for "grabs" for a whopping Rs. 4 lakh (Rs 400,000). Not the celebratory couple, but a pair of goats being sold at old Delhi's Jama Masjid bazar ahead of Eid-ul-Azha . Interestingly, both the two-year-old goats are males!

Raze illegal structure at excavated Delhi site, orders court

October 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to immediately raze the illegal construction from the site of a purported mosque excavated near the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Telangana protesters release black balloons against PM in Hyderabad

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Hyderabad, Oct.16 (ANI): Students and people released black colour balloons on Tuesday in a symbolic protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Hyderabad, while pressing for their demand for the creation of separate state of Telangana.

New court official to probe Jama Masjid illegal construction

October 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday appointed a new court commissioner to probe alleged illegal construction inside the historic Jama Masjid after the city government counsel requested to be excused from the assignment.

Civic agency slams police in court over illegal structure

October 11, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The north Delhi civic agency Thursday told the Delhi High Court that police had failed to help it in removing illegal construction from the site of a purported mosque excavated near the historic Jama Masjid here.

Government counsel seeks to be excused from Jama Masjid panel

October 5, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) A Delhi government counsel heading a panel to probe alleged illegal construction inside the historic Jama Masjid has requested that he be excused by Delhi High Court from the assignment.

Telangana protestors call off march

October 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) late Sunday night called off the Telangana march.

Telugu news channels blocked in Hyderabad

September 30, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) All Telugu news channels covering the Telangana march in the city were Sunday blocked by police.

Thousands attend Telangana march amid clashes

September 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) In a massive show of strength by groups fighting for a Telangana state, thousands marched here Sunday as tension gripped the Andhra Pradesh capital following clashes with police.

Deputy CM, ministers from Telangana threaten to quit

September 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and other ministers from Telangana region have threatened to quit for the sake of separate statehood to the region.

Delhi Police files chargesheet against 26/11 handler Jundal (Third Lead)

September 26, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Delhi Police have filed their first chargesheet against 26/11 key suspect Abu Jundal in a Delhi court following which the court Wednesday asked Jundal to be brought before it on Sep 28.

Two Boko Haram commanders killed in Nigeria

September 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Abuja, Sep 21 (IANS) Two top commanders of the Boko Haram outfit have been killed in an operation in the restive state of Borno in Nigeria, the military said.

Desmond Tutu refuses to attend seminar with Blair over 'morally indefensible' support for Iraq war

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): Nobel laureate and icon of the anti-apartheid struggle Archbishop Desmond Tutu has pulled out of a seminar in South Africa because he refused to share a platform with former British prime minister Tony Blair.

South African Muslim group plans to 'arrest' Blair for anti-humanity crimes

August 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Johannesburg, Aug. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Al Jama-ah, a Moslem group in South Africa, plans to arrest former British prime minister Tony Blair for crimes against humanity when he speaks in Johannesburg , local media reported on Tuesday.

Two killed in Nigeria bank attack

August 26, 2012 at 6:42 AM

Abuja, Aug 26 (IANS) At least two people were killed when militants suspected to be from the Boko Haram outfit attacked a bank in Nigeria, police said.

Andhra Pradesh APSET answer key released

August 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Andhra Pradesh APSET answer key has been released. The candidates can download answer keys from APSET website.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins also protect against pancreatitis

August 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, August 22 (ANI): Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins not only reduce death rates from heart disease and strokes, but can also protect people from pancreatitis, researchers say.

Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrated in capital with greetings of 'Eid-Mubarak'

August 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Like all part of the countries, capital Delhi also celebrated Eid-Ul-Fitr with great triumph of prayers, feasting and togetherness as it was the end of the holy month of Ramzan on Monday.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar greets nation on occasion of Eid

August 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Patna/ Ahmedabad/ Srinagar/ New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday wished people on the occasion of Eid, and said the festival symbolises love and brotherhood.

Delhi celebrates Eid with feasting and fervour

August 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) It was a day of prayers, feasting and togetherness Monday as Muslims in the national capital celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Dismiss legislator's plea on mosque, court urged

August 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A political outfit Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to dismiss legislator Shoaib Iqbal's plea seeking restrictions on the demolition of a mosque constructed at an excavated site near the Jama Masjid.

Two killed in factory fire in Andhra Pradesh

August 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 15 (IANS) At least two workers were killed and six others injured in a fire at a chemical factory in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, police said.

20 Boko Haram militants killed in Nigeria

August 13, 2012 at 7:37 AM

Abuja, Aug 13 (IANS) At least 20 suspected Boko Haram militants have been killed in a gun battle with the military in Nigeria's Borno state, Xinhua reported.

Feasting all night long - at Jama Masjid of course (Feature)

August 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) It's the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is the time to soak in the Eid spirit and what better place than the historic walled city of the national capital with the majestic Jama Masjid looming in the backdrop.

Tell legislator to remove structure near Jama Masjid: court urged

August 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi Police Tuesday moved the high court seeking direction to legislator Shoaib Iqbal to remove the structure built by him in Subhash Park, near the Jama Masjid, where the ruins of a 17th century mosque were unearthed.

Raze illegal construction at excavated site: Court

July 30, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to remove the illegal construction at the excavation site of a purported mosque near the historic Jama Masjid.

Raze illegal construction at excavated site: Court

July 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to remove illegal construction at the purported excavated mosque site near the historic Jama Masjid.

Raze illegal construction at excavated site: Court

July 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to remove illegal construction at the purported excavated mosque site near the historic Jama Masjid.

Two killed, 26 Boko Haram members held in Nigeria

July 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM

Abuja, July 28 (IANS) At least two members of Islamist sect Boko Haram were killed and 26 arrested in Nigeria's Borno state for their alleged involvement in the killing of two Indian nationals, Xinhua reported.

Bomb hits key talks venue in Somali capital

July 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Mogadishu, July 27 (Xinhua-ANI): A remote-controlled bomb went off near a meeting hall where the National Constituent Assembly was discussing a new constitution and elections, police said Friday.

Don't turn mosque row into Babri Masjid-2 (Comment)

July 27, 2012 at 10:58 AM

I am worried that unless the Akbarabadi Masjid row near Delhi's Jama Masjid is nipped in the bud, it might become Babri Masjid-2.

Mosque area tense, two held for stoning cops

July 22, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The area close to an upcoming mosque at an excavated site near the Jama Masjid remained tense Sunday even as two people were arrested and several detained over pelting of stones the night before on policemen posted there. No violence was reported.

Mosque area tense, many held for stoning cops

July 22, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The area close to an upcoming mosque at an excavated site near the Jama Masjid remained tense Sunday after a number of people were arrested over pelting of stones the night before on policemen posted there. No violence was reported.

Tension at mosque site, few arrested for stoning police

July 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) A number of people have been arrested following the late Saturday night clash at an excavated site near the Jama Masjid when a mob pelted stones at policemen there on being refused entry, police said. 10 policemen were injured in the incident.

Abu Jundal sent to police custody till July 31

July 21, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) A Mumbai court Saturday sent Abu Jundal, a key suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, to police custody till July 31, said an official.

Construction of mosque stayed, thousand pray

July 20, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday ordered suspension of new construction on the ruins of a 17th century mosque unearthed here, but a Muslim leader said the ruling violated their religious sentiments.

Bijnor gears up for Ramadan

July 19, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), July 19 (ANI): Muslim devotees here have started preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, that lasts 29 or 30 days according to the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

Construction stopped at old Delhi mosque site, visitors pour in

July 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Cameras clicked, namaz was offered and there was palpable excitement among the hundreds gathered Thursday at Subhash Park near Jama Masjid - the spot where ruins of the historical Akbarabadi Masjid were unearthed. However, construction of a new mosque there has been stopped.

Police foil OU students' bid to march towards assembly

July 19, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) Police Thursday foiled an attempt to take out a rally to the state assembly by pro-Telangana students of Osmania University who were demanding that legislators from Telangana not vote for United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the presidential election.

Osmania University M.E. M.Tech (PTPG) entrance results 2012-2013 declared

July 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Osmania University M.E. / M.Tech (PTPG) entrance result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the University website http://www.osmania.ac.in

Kashmiri students meet Army chief in New Delhi

July 9, 2012 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Students from Jammu and Kashmir who are on an educational tour met Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh here on Monday.

Jundal was planning another 26/11-type strike: Investigators

July 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Abu Jundal Hamza, one of the handlers of the 26/11 attackers, was planning a similar strike with an Indian Mujahideen (IM) module that he was setting up when he was nabbed in Saudi Arabia, it has now been revealed.

Osmania University OU PGCET Entrance results 2012 declared

July 3, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Osmania University OU PGCET (M.Ed, MP.Ed & PG Diploma) Entrance results 2012 has been declared. The candidates can check results on the university website http://www.osmania.ac.in

Bodies of Andhra accident victims given to relatives

June 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) Bodies of the 30 victims of a horrific bus accident in Maharashtra were Sunday transported to their home districts in Andhra Pradesh.

Murdered IM operative's lawyer to seek CBI probe

June 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A lawyer representing suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Qateel Mohammed Jaffer Siddiqui, who was found murdered inside his cell in Pune's Yerawada Central Jail, said Friday that he would approach the apex court for a CBI probe into the death.