'Har Shehar Ko Karbala Bana Denge': Bihar JDU leader defends controversial remark, demands 'Muslim Safety Act'
Row Over 'Karbala' Remarks: JDU MLC Gulam Rasool Balyawi delivered the controversial remarks on Thursday in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. Taking a dig at expelled BJP leader Nupur Sharma, he said, "if you put your hand on the honor of my aaka (master), we have gathered at Karbala Maidan and for his respect, we will turn the cities into Karbala."
Jan 20, 2023, 14:58 PM IST
16 killed, 75 wounded in stampede at Iraqi shrine
At least 16 pilgrims were killed and some 75 others wounded in a stampede at the holy Shia city of Karbala in Baghdad, officials said.
Sep 10, 2019, 20:05 PM IST
Muharram 2019: Date, significance and all you need to know
Shia Muslims mourn the demise of Imam Hussein and his family commemorating the sacrifices made by the martyrs.
Sep 10, 2019, 10:34 AM IST
Death toll in Iraq bomb claimed by Islamic State rises to 73
Islamic State claimed the attack in a statement, saying it was a suicide truck bomb.
Nov 25, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Rare suicide attack in south of Baghdad kills 8, say Iraqi officials
A rare suicide attack in an oasis town south of Baghdad killed eight people and wounded at least six on Monday, Iraqi officials said.
Nov 14, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Millions throng Iraq shrine for pilgrimage climax
Millions of Shiite Muslims, beating their heads and chests in mourning, packed the Iraqi city of Karbala Thursday for the culmination of one of the world`s largest religious events.
Dec 03, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual
Huge crowds of black-clad Shi`ite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson.
Oct 24, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
