Prophet Remarks Row: Al-Qaeda Threatens Suicide Attacks In Several States, Including Delhi
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: Al-Qaeda Threatens Suicide Attacks In Several States, Including Delhi

ABP News  

Terror group Al-Qaeda has threatened to carry out suicide attacks in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi to "fight for the dignity of our Prophet", news agency ANI reported. The threat was issued in statement dated June 6 that said "saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi and Bombay and in UP and Gujarat". The threat statement said "Hindutva terrorists occupying India", and added that "we shall fight for the dignity of our Prophet, we shall urge others to fight and die for the honour of our Prophet". The threat by the terror group comes after suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and the party's former Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal made a controversial statement on Prophet Mohammed during a TV debate and on social media, respectively.

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India reacts with outrage after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises concerns for Indian Muslims
3 months, 1 week ago

India reacts with outrage after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises concerns for Indian Muslims

The Independent  

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Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing of Kandahar bank
9 months ago

Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing of Kandahar bank

The Independent  

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Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge. “If we were just 10 steps further we would have been right over …

Al-Qaida asks Muslim nations to expel Hindus over Nupur Sharma issue
1 year, 11 months ago

Al-Qaida asks Muslim nations to expel Hindus over Nupur Sharma issue

Op India  

The terrorist outfit Al-Qaida, which is banned in India, has again targeted the country over the alleged blasphemous remarks made by former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Muhammad. In its fifth issue of a periodical magazine named ‘One Ummah’, the organization has appealed to all Muslim countries to boycott India and Indian products and also expel all the Hindus …

Focus on next Al Qaeda chief as Indian agencies stay alert
2 years, 4 months ago

Focus on next Al Qaeda chief as Indian agencies stay alert

Hindustan Times  

Within hours of US President Joe Biden announcing the death of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a precision drone strike, speculation circled around a possible successor, with another Egyptian Al Qaeda figure, Mohammed Salahaldin Zidan, who goes by the assumed name of Saif al-Adel, emerging a likely candidate, according to security officials who monitor the region. An official involved …

Central officials assessing impact of Zawahiri’s killing on al-Qaeda’s presence in India
2 years, 4 months ago

Central officials assessing impact of Zawahiri’s killing on al-Qaeda’s presence in India

The Hindu  

A day after the United States announced that al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri had been killed in a drone strike in Kabul on July 30, Indian government officials on Tuesday said they were assessing its impact in India. Mr. Singh said that over the past two years, surveillance had been mounted in Assam following reports that the Bangladesh-based Ansarullah Bangla Team, …

‘Caravans of Jihad’ to Kashmir: As US Strike Kills Zawahiri, A Look at Al-Qaeda Chief's Threats to India
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Caravans of Jihad’ to Kashmir: As US Strike Kills Zawahiri, A Look at Al-Qaeda Chief's Threats to India

News 18  

As the sun rose in Kabul on Sunday, two Hellfire missiles fired by a US drone ended Ayman al-Zawahiri’s decade-long reign as the leader of Al-Qaida who helped Osama bin Laden plot the 9/11 attacks. “A new branch of al-Qaida was established — Qaida al-Jihad in the Indian subcontinent, seeking to raise the flag of jihad,…and return the Islamic rule …

Has India weathered the desert storm over remarks against the Prophet?
2 years, 5 months ago

Has India weathered the desert storm over remarks against the Prophet?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST The remarks made by two senior BJP officials about Prophet Muhammad triggered a diplomatic row, with many Muslim countries, mainly in the Gulf, taking serious offence. The official Qatari protest note handed over by Soltan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, expressed “the disappointment of the State of …

Islamic State terror group claims attack on Sikh gurdwara in Kabul
2 years, 6 months ago

Islamic State terror group claims attack on Sikh gurdwara in Kabul

India Today  

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack on a gurdwara here in Afghanistan that killed two persons, including one Sikh community member, calling it "an act of support" for the Prophet. In a statement posted on its Amaq propaganda site, the Islamic State Khorasan Province, an affiliate of the Islamic State militant group, said the attack …

The Prophet remarks | global response to the controversy
2 years, 6 months ago

The Prophet remarks | global response to the controversy

The Hindu  

The story so far: China on June 13joined the list of countries that have responded with varying intensities to the Prophet remarks controversy, saying that it hoped the incident could be “properly managed”. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said while responding to reporters in Beijing: “It is important to abandon arrogance and prejudice, and important to deepen recognition and …

Friday Stir Over Prophet Remarks Engineered, Diaspora Told to Raise Issue Abroad: Intel
2 years, 6 months ago

Friday Stir Over Prophet Remarks Engineered, Diaspora Told to Raise Issue Abroad: Intel

News 18  

The protests after Friday prayers over derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad were engineered and a section wants the stir to increase manifold, according to an intelligence note exclusively accessed by CNN-News18. Sharma was suspended and Jindal expelled amid the outrage, even as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Afghanistan joined several Muslim nations to condemn the controversial remarks. …

Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam
2 years, 6 months ago

Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of people marched in Bangladesh’s capital and in parts of India on Friday to urge Muslim-majority nations to cut ties with India and boycott its products unless it punishes two governing party officials for comments deemed derogatory to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The protesters in Dhaka also criticized their country’s government for not publicly condemning the comments …

India on High Alert after Al-Qaeda's 'Attacks' Threat Over Prophet Remark Row: Intel Sources
2 years, 6 months ago

India on High Alert after Al-Qaeda's 'Attacks' Threat Over Prophet Remark Row: Intel Sources

News 18  

Following the “suicide attacks” threat by Al-Qaeda, India has been put on high alert, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 exclusively. Amid the row over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, the Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent issued a letter warning of suicide bombings in Indian cities to avenge the insult. The AQIS …

Prophet remarks row: India police book BJP’s Nupur Sharma, others
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet remarks row: India police book BJP’s Nupur Sharma, others

Al Jazeera  

Case filed against party’s suspended spokeswoman for ‘inciting people on divisive lines’, days after her disparaging remarks during a TV debate. Police in New Delhi say they have filed a complaint against a suspended spokeswoman for India’s governing party for “inciting people on divisive lines”, days after her disparaging remarks on Prophet Muhammad led to a diplomatic backlash. The Delhi …

Al-Qaeda threatens suicide bombings in India to ‘avenge’ ruling party’s former spokesperson’s insult to prophet
2 years, 6 months ago

Al-Qaeda threatens suicide bombings in India to ‘avenge’ ruling party’s former spokesperson’s insult to prophet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The terrorist organisation said in a letter that these …

Central agencies on alert over Al-Qaeda’s suicide attack threat in Delhi, Mumbai
2 years, 6 months ago

Central agencies on alert over Al-Qaeda’s suicide attack threat in Delhi, Mumbai

Live Mint  

Central agencies are "seriously" looking into the threat letter sent by terror outfit Al-Qaeda regarding suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to "fight for the honour of the Prophet", said top agency sources. Alerts have been issued across Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat through law enforcement agencies to strict the vigil at specific locations like airports, …

Al-Qaeda Threatens Attacks in India Over Prophet Remark; Sources Say 'It's a Tactic to Mobilise Cadres'
2 years, 6 months ago

Al-Qaeda Threatens Attacks in India Over Prophet Remark; Sources Say 'It's a Tactic to Mobilise Cadres'

News 18  

The Prophet Muhammad remark row has exploded to a level where security agencies are now on alert after Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent issued a letter warning of suicide bombings in Indian cities to avenge the insult to the Prophet. The AQIS issued a threat letter on June 6, saying that it will launch suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh …

Prophet remark row refuses to die down: BJP draws the line, al-Qaeda threatens suicide attacks
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet remark row refuses to die down: BJP draws the line, al-Qaeda threatens suicide attacks

India Today  

The outrage over the remarks about the Prophet Muhammad made by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma doesn't appear to die down as more nations joined to criticise India over the comments. "Malaysia welcomed the decision by the ruling party to suspend the party’s officials due to their provocative remarks that have generated rage" among Muslims, the statement added. NEW GUIDELINES …

Al-Qaeda in Indian subcontinent threatens to attack India after Prophet controversy
2 years, 6 months ago

Al-Qaeda in Indian subcontinent threatens to attack India after Prophet controversy

The Hindu  

DHAKA: Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent has threatened that its members will carry out attacks in India in the backdrop of the controversial statements regarding the Prophet by two leaders of the BJP. A statement purportedly by the AQIS has called for attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. In a detailed statement made available by the SITE …

Al Qaeda threatens suicide attacks in India over Nupur Sharma's comments after AltNews' Zubair triggered Islamists
2 years, 6 months ago

Al Qaeda threatens suicide attacks in India over Nupur Sharma's comments after AltNews' Zubair triggered Islamists

Op India  

Dreaded terrorist group Al Qaeda has issued a letter threatening suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat to “fight for the honor of the Prophet”. Al Qaeda has made this threat in response to the alleged ‘blasphemous’ comments made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma in a TV debate. In the letter dated the 6th of June, the …

Prophet Remarks Row: 'We Encourage Respect & Tolerance For All Religions', Says UN Spokesperson
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: 'We Encourage Respect & Tolerance For All Religions', Says UN Spokesperson

ABP News  

As Muslim nations continue to condemn the remarks made by BJP leader Nupur Sharma and the party's former Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal against Prophet Mohammed, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday said "we strongly encourage respect and tolerance for all religions", news agency PTI reported. I haven't seen the remarks themselves, but I mean, regardless, I …

Muslim nations slam India over insulting remarks about Islam
2 years, 6 months ago

Muslim nations slam India over insulting remarks about Islam

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India is facing major diplomatic outrage from Muslim-majority countries after top officials in the governing Hindu nationalist party made derogatory references to Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, drawing accusations of blasphemy across some Arab nations that have left New Delhi struggling to contain the damaging fallout. At least five Arab nations have lodged official protests against India, …

Al-Qaeda affiliate AQIS warns of terror attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat, UP to avenge insult to Prophet
2 years, 6 months ago

Al-Qaeda affiliate AQIS warns of terror attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat, UP to avenge insult to Prophet

India TV News  

Highlights AQIS, an Al-Qaeda affiliate terror group has threatened of carrying suicide attacks in India AQIS in its warning has said that they will avenge Prophet's insult by killing Hindus A letter with AQIS warning has surfaced on social media which is being probed by security agencies Al-Qaeda warning on Prophet Mohammad remarks: Terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda's affiliate AQIS has warned …

UAE joins Muslim nations in condemning India over Prophet remarks
2 years, 6 months ago

UAE joins Muslim nations in condemning India over Prophet remarks

Al Jazeera  

The UAE foreign ministry says the BJP officials’ comments were ‘contrary to moral and humanitarian values and principles’. The UAE’s foreign ministry on Monday said the BJP officials’ comments were “contrary to moral and humanitarian values and principles”. 15 Nations Condemn Remarks On Prophet As Blowback Against India Spreads https://t.co/ZkLmodZ8AW pic.twitter.com/FSch3YsxsU — NDTV June 7, 2022 Indonesia summoned India’s envoy …

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan Condemn Controversial Remarks of BJP Leader Against Prophet
2 years, 6 months ago

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan Condemn Controversial Remarks of BJP Leader Against Prophet

News 18  

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Afghanistan on Monday joined several Muslim nations to condemn the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammad, stressing the importance of respecting all religious beliefs. In a statement, Saudi Arabia's foreign affairs ministry expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet …

'Serial violator of minority rights': India responds to Pakistan after row over BJP leader's remark on Prophet
2 years, 6 months ago

'Serial violator of minority rights': India responds to Pakistan after row over BJP leader's remark on Prophet

India Today  

Calling Pakistan a "serial violator of minority rights", India has slammed the neighbouring nation over tweets by its Prime Minister and the statements by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: "The absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone. …

Hate remarks against the Prophet | West Asian nations demand public apology from Indian government
2 years, 6 months ago

Hate remarks against the Prophet | West Asian nations demand public apology from Indian government

The Hindu  

The government on Sunday faced a growing diplomatic storm over comments made by the suspended BJP leaders, as countries in the Gulf region summoned Ambassadors and conveyed their concerns about growing “extremism and hatred” the comments signified. Qatar and Kuwait summoned India’s ambassadors in Doha and Kuwait City respectively and demanded a “public apology” from New Delhi for the comments …

Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summon Indian envoys over BJP leaders' remarks against Prophet | 10 Points
2 years, 6 months ago

Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summon Indian envoys over BJP leaders' remarks against Prophet | 10 Points

India TV News  

Qatar and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and handed over to them protest notes on what the Gulf countries called categorical "rejection and condemnation" of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammed. In New Delhi, the BJP suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after their objectionable remarks …

India: Diplomatic storm over BJP staff insult of Prophet Muhammad
2 years, 6 months ago

India: Diplomatic storm over BJP staff insult of Prophet Muhammad

Al Jazeera  

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal. “The State of Qatar calls on the Indian government to immediately condemn these remarks and publicly apologise to all Muslims around the world,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al Ansari said. Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs @majedalansari : Qatar Demands Public Apology from Indian Government for Remarks of Official in Ruling …

Quad Unequivocally Condemns Terrorism; Denounces 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot Attacks
2 years, 7 months ago

Quad Unequivocally Condemns Terrorism; Denounces 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot Attacks

News 18  

The leaders of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States on Tuesday unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated their condemnation of terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror groups. We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks, the leaders said …

No excuse for any group to kill in the name of Islam: Taliban spokesperson on ISIS-K | Exclusive
3 years, 3 months ago

No excuse for any group to kill in the name of Islam: Taliban spokesperson on ISIS-K | Exclusive

India Today  

Firmly repudiating terror outfit ISIS-K and its activities in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said there can be no justification for any group to kill innocent people in the name of Islam. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Zabiullah Mujahid denounced the suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport on Thursday which killed at least 169 Afghans and 13 …

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