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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sufi conference upholds Hindu-Muslim harmony
Pics: Various Hindu and Muslim leaders at during sufi saints' conference in Hubballi on Saturday night; (R) Hubballi Syed Ali Baba of Khwaza Bandenawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi and Fakir Dinga- leshwar Mahaswamiji having an animated conversation Hubballi: The mega conference of sufi saints, organised by the All Karnataka Sunni Mashaik Council, revived the Hindu-Muslim harmony in Hubballi on Saturday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Minister Satish Jarkiholi described it as an effort to retain solidarity between Hindus and Muslims. "Sufi saints have always played a role in upholding peace across the globe. National integrity leads to prosperity. Combined efforts of Hindus, Muslims, and all communities take the country to the next level in development. We can't reach our goal until we move ahead together," he opined. He also stressed the need for education among Muslim brethren and said that the children of those working in jobs like puncture repair should become engineers or pursue other professions with good education. P resenting Shayari on humanity, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed said that communal harmony is the need of the hour in the country. "This conference is aimed at spreading the message of 'no hate, only love'. We all are one, and we live in peace and coexistence. Forces spreading hate should understand that Muslims like Maulana Azad fought for independence by standing with Mahatma Gandhi," he added. Minister Shivanand Patil noted that there are some forces trying to divide people on religious grounds, but such conferences give a strong reply to them. Referring to a Doha of Kabir, he said one should work for the welfare of society and always respect humanity. Channabasava Mahaswamiji of Savanur noted that there are many similarities between 12th-century Sharanas and Sufi saints, who always preferred divinity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He referred to Sufi saint Rabiya, who upheld mysticism through her compositions. Former cricketer and MP Mohammad Azharuddin, Fakir Dingaleshwar Mahaswami, ministers Satish Jarkiholi, Shivanand Patil, and Rahim Khan, Rajya Sabha member Nasir Hussain, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed, Huda chairman Shakir Sanadi, MLAs GS Patil, NH Konaraddi, Yasir Khan Pathan, and HR Gaviyappa, Karnataka Waqf Board chairman Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini, Basha Peera Quadri, and many more religious seers and political functionaries s were present on the occasion.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Rotherham man who warned residents of fire branded 'a hero'
A passer-by who alerted residents at a block of flats to a large fire developing in the building has been described as a "hero".Sarad Yousaf, 43, saw flames and smoke billowing from the roof of the block on Moorgate Road in Rotherham at about 17:30 BST on phoned 999 before running into the building and banging on doors to warn people to get out. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no-one was Ahmed, who lives in the block and only found out it was on fire when Mr Yousaf banged on his door, said: "He put his own life at risk. I could have died. I call him a hero." Mr Yousaf runs a phone shop in the town centre and said he was walking home past the Moorgate Lodges building, as he has done daily for the past 15 years, when he saw flames."There was a little chimney on the roof with smoke and fire but nobody was coming out of the building," he said."I then realised I could see the eaves and guttering and there were flames there too, so I thought it must be a major fire. I phoned 999 and ran across the road."There are 28 flats in the building and after banging on the front door, Mr Yousaf managed to get the attention of Mr Ahmed inside the building."I thought he was a parcel delivery person, he was waving his arms," Mr Ahmed said."He told me, 'get out of the building, can't you see the building is on fire?'"Mr Yousaf said he then entered the building, banged on doors and pressed the fire alarm button."I was panicked for them and shouting," he said."I think there were night workers who were sleeping during the day, I didn't want them to think I was a mad man."The wind must have blown the embers because then they saw and smelled the burning through the windows." Mr Ahmed, a former taxi driver, said he had "lost everything" in the fire, including documents and Red Cross have provided him with new clothes and Rotherham Council has temporarily re-housed him in alternative accommodation, he said."My mind is seeing the boom, banging and fire brigade," he added."The fire was so aggressive and it spread so quickly. I was dozing on the bed."He said Mr Yousaf had "saved" him. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the building on Monday afternoon and did not leave the scene until 22:00 the following day."On arrival crews discovered one residential property with a fully involved fire within its roof," they said."At the height of the fire, there were seven fire engines, one aerial ladder and a number of specialist support vehicles on scene."They said the fire was "believed to have started accidentally".Mr Yusaf said: "I did what any normal person would have done. But the fire brigade, they do this every day, day in, day out - they're the real heroes."I'm just really happy that people got out, that's the most important thing." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong seeks action against BJP MLCs for derogatory remarks
Bengaluru: A delegation of Congress members from the Karnataka Legislative Council has submitted a formal complaint to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging legal and constitutional action against two BJP MLCs—Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and N. Ravikumar—for making inflammatory and derogatory remarks. The Congress delegation, led by the Leader of the House in the Council, N.S. Boseraju, and Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed, accused the BJP legislators of breaching constitutional decorum and spreading communal hatred. The complaint follows two separate incidents: Ravikumar allegedly referred to Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum as a 'Pakistani,' while Narayanaswamy compared Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge to a dog. Addressing reporters after the meeting with the governor, Boseraju said, 'Such statements go against the very spirit of the Constitution. In a democracy, elected representatives must uphold civility and inclusiveness. Instead, these BJP members are habitual offenders, making divisive and casteist statements.' He added that Narayanaswamy's remarks against a Dalit minister were particularly reprehensible and called for his immediate removal from office. Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed said two separate complaints were submitted during the meeting with the Governor.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Congress holds blood donation camp to laud Operation Sindoor in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: KPCC working president Saleem Ahmed visited the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee office in Mallikatte and addressed the party workers on Sunday. He appreciated the Youth Congress district committee and the Mangaluru City South unit of the Congress for organising a blood donation camp to honour the Indian armed forces and Operation Sindoor . The blood donation camp was organised in association with Yenepoya Hospital at the party office. Ahmed called upon youth leaders to be prepared during the monsoon to help people in case of any distress. "This blood donation camp is a commendable and exemplary programme aimed at empowering soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the nation," he said, encouraging youth leaders to continue their efforts for the welfare of society. Inaugurating the event, MLC Ivan D'Souza said that during this time of blood shortages in hospitals, blood donation camps are very useful and should be continued at every taluk level. "Hospitals find it difficult to arrange blood while treating emergency cases. Hence, organisations should hold blood donation camps to ensure that hospitals do not face a blood shortage crisis," he said. Former minister B Ramanath Rai, KPCC general secretary Padmaraj R Poojary, former chairman of the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority Suresh Ballal, and Youth Congress district president Ibrahim Nawaz were present.
Japan Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
By Saleem Ahmed At least three children were among five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack that Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. Around 40 students were on the bus, which was headed to an army-run school, and several sustained injuries, said Yasir Iqbal, administrator of Khuzdar district, where the incident took place. Pakistan's military and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif swiftly condemned the violence and accused "Indian terror proxies" of involvement, although they did not share any evidence linking the attack to New Delhi. "Planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian- sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice," the military's media wing said. India rejected Pakistan's accusations. "In order to divert attention from its reputation as the global epicentre of terrorism and to hide its own gross failings, it has become second nature for Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. India also declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi 'persona non grata', the second such expulsion in a week, for "indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status". The Pakistani charge d'affaires was summoned and given a warning to ensure that Pakistani officials do not misuse their privileges and status, the ministry added. Tensions remain high after India and Pakistan agreed a ceasefire on May 10. Diplomats have warned that the truce is fragile, following the most dramatic escalation of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours in decades. Both have traded accusations of supporting militancy on each other's soil - a charge that each denies. The latest escalation, in which the two countries traded missiles, was sparked when India accused Pakistan of supporting a militant assault on tourists in the Indian portion of the contested region of Kashmir. Islamabad denies any involvement. In Wednesday's attack in Balochistan, at least three children and two adults were killed, the army said. Local television showed images of three dead girls from middle and high school. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, reminiscent of an attack on a military school in the northern city of Peshawar in 2014 that killed more than 130 children. That attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, an ultra-radical Islamist militant group. Attacks by separatist groups in Balochistan have risen in recent years. In March, the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a railway track and took passengers from a train hostage, killing 31 civilians, soldiers and staff. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
