Maulana Asim Umar

Al Qaeda's recent activities point to dangers closer home. India must exercise caution

October 16, 2019 10:01 am

All recent activities of the AQ and AQIS, especially those focussed on Kashmir, suggest that the group is making all-out efforts to recruit cadres from not just within Kashmir but, using the issue of Kashmir, from across South Asia.

Al-Qaeda chief in region may be of Indian origin: Intel agencies

October 03, 2014 7:54 am

The Pakistani state’s growing confrontation with jihadists pushed Maulana Umar towards al-Qaeda.

Hamid Mir on meeting Maulana Asim Umar, Al-Qaeda Chief of the South Asia chapter

October 20, 2014 1:39 pm

At least 10 killed as fire breaks out at Odisha’s SCB Medical College

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:57 IST

According to eye witnesses, the fire broke out between 2.30 am to 3 am. Though the exact cause of fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said it could be due to short circuit.

Oscars 2026 Winners List | 98th Academy Awards Live Updates: One Battle After Another named Best Film; Priyanka Chopra nods as co-presenter Javier Bardem demands ‘Free Palestine’

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:44 IST

Oscars Awards 2026 Winners LIVE Updates: Follow the 98th Academy Awards winners list including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture and all major category winners from the Oscars 2026 ceremony.

Kanpur woman ends life weeks after husband’s death, video message surfaces

March 16, 2026 08:40 IST

The woman had lost her husband two weeks back following a prolonged illness, say police

Watch: Massive fire near Dubai airport after drone hits fuel tank, flights suspended

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:33 IST

The incident comes during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Oscar’s first tie in 14 years has an Indian connect; winner Two People Exchanging Saliva co-directed by Franco-Indian Alexandre Singh

March 16, 2026 08:30 IST

In a tie-up, Two People Exchanging Saliva shared the Oscar with Sam-Davis directed The Singers.

Odisha Hospital Fire Live Updates: Odisha CM announces 25 lakh for kin of deceased after 10 killed in blaze at SCB Medical College

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:55 IST

The chief minister announced an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. He visited the hospital and held discussions with hospital authorities and police officers.

Oscars 2026 Winners List: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture; Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley bag top acting honours

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:24 IST

Oscars 2026 Winners List: Check the full list of 98th Academy Awards winners including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture and all major category winners from the Oscars 2026 ceremony.

‘Very bad for the future’: Trump issues ultimatum to NATO over blocked Strait of Hormuz

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:14 IST

The warning comes as the waterway has been disrupted during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran, raising concerns about global energy supplies.

What’s a healthy fasting plate? A dietician’s guide to eating potatoes, makhana, millets and sabu dana the right way

March 16, 2026 08:11 IST

Fasting foods are not inherently unhealthy. What matters most is portion size, cooking method and how different foods are combined on the plate

E-KYC now mandatory for all domestic LPG consumers amid supply shortage

Updated: March 16, 2026 08:10 IST

The ministry added that the process can now be verified from home using the mobile app of one's Oil Marketing Company and the Aadhaar FaceRD app.