No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

Darul Uloom, an Islamic educational institution located in Deoband, announced on Wednesday that its 'Ulemas' will not meet with leaders of political parties or click photographs with them until the......

All madrassas will be affiliated to 2 new varsities: UP minister

Seeking to make changes in the process of granting recognition to madrassas, Uttar Pradesh Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that two universities will be opened in the state......

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

The Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind has demanded the withdrawal of the Uttar Pradesh government's recent order directing that all students in unrecognised madrasas and non-Muslim students studying in......

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

Saharanpur district officials on Sunday declared Darul Uloom, Deoband -- an Islamic education institution -- as an 'illegal' unrecognised madrassa, following a survey conducted by the government......

16 incomes that are not taxed in India

Although the taxman has been vested with the task of collecting taxes on the incomes of the citizens, he has deemed certain kinds of incomes as 'not included in total income'. Thus, if any earning......

Cut interest rates, boost economy: FM to banks

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asked banks to cut interest rates and provide cheap credit to industry in order to spur economic activity. "As a financial intermediary the banks......

Kalam thrilled by Gujarat's high growth

After Deoband Darul Uloom chief Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, it is now India's missile man and former President A P J Abdul Kalam who has showered praise on the high agricultural growth......

Gambhir is Indian cricketer of the year 2008

Gautam Gambhir edged out his India and Delhi opening partner Virender Sehwag in a close tussle for the Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year Award for 2008. The southpaw, who scored over 1,000 runs......