Khula valid under Muslim law, but only courts can grant it: Telangana HC rules against sharia councilsThe Telangana High Court affirmed that khula is a Muslim woman's right to divorce, but it must be processed through the courts for legal va...
26 Jun, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
Sufi shrines body welcomes proposed amendments to Wakf Board ActThe All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC), led by Syed Naseruddin Chishty, welcomed the government's proposal to amend the Wakf Boar...
07 Aug, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
Taliban needs to meet its commitments to get legitimacy: White HouseThe White House has stated that the Taliban must meet their commitments in order to gain legitimacy from the international community. The T...
04 Oct, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
Taliban has banned women's sports in Afghanistan: ReportWhile playing cricket women might be in a situation where their face and body will not be covered, and Islam does not allow them to be seen...
09 Sep, 2021, 12.06 PM IST
Taliban appeals for international recognition; says China has 'big role' to playTaliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the international community should "respect the will of the Afghan people" and officially recognise h...
20 Aug, 2021, 08.41 PM IST
A farce at Doha, force in AfghanistanAs the head of the UN Security Council, India must initiate diplomatic action to prevent a humanitarian crisis that spawns migrants, a rela...
13 Aug, 2021, 11.35 PM IST
Government could provide security for separatist leaders: Jammu and Kashmir CMThe Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander, in a video message yesterday, had threatened to kill separatist leadership for terming Kashmir a poli...
13 May, 2017, 05.40 PM IST
One more reason to bet on gold: New Sharia ruleThe new standard, which will allow banks to issue Sharia compliant gold products, should help ease much of the confusion and hesitation.
13 Jul, 2016, 01.45 AM IST
Avoid jihad, sharia, umma in counter-terror discourse, says reportThe Homeland Security Advisory Council report also recommended that the department focus on American milliennials by allocating up to $100 ...
19 Jun, 2016, 05.07 PM IST
Bahrain wants India to mentor its financial technology & gaming startupsThe government of Bahrain is also keen that local high net worth individuals, angel investors and serial entrepreneurs become active invest...
28 May, 2016, 04.25 AM IST
Probe launched after JuD sets up 'Sharia Court' in LahoreAuthorities in Pakistan's Punjab province launched a probe against JuD, led by Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, for running a parallel...
08 Apr, 2016, 05.50 PM IST
Pakistan approves Hindu Marriage Bill after decades of inactionCommittee Chairman Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk expressed regret over the long-drawn tactical delay in framing family law for the Hindu com...
09 Feb, 2016, 02.07 PM IST
Afghan Taliban to re-elect new leader?The Afghan Taliban's Supreme Council was not consulted over the election of the new leader following the death of its founder Mullah Omar.
02 Aug, 2015, 03.24 PM IST
Islamic State is targeting educated women in new wave of horror: UNUN warned educated women, particularly those who have run for elections, that they risk executions, cruel and inhuman punishments from the ...
20 Jan, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
- Mullah Omar may be willing to hold peace talks, says Sunday Times
Afghan Taliban’s supreme leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has indicated that he and his followers may be willing to hold “sincere and honest” ta...
19 Apr, 2010, 06.04 AM IST
- Taliban declare indefinite ceasefire in Swat
Taliban declared an indefinite ceasefire in the restive Swat valley.
24 Feb, 2009, 12.10 PM IST
- SEBI okay may see Islamic funds enter Indian realty
Booming Islamic finance is likely to acquire assets in India through Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts.
27 Feb, 2008, 03.58 AM IST