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Topic: Islamists

Banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir rallies for Islamic caliphate in Bangladesh. Who they are

Thousands of Hizb-ut-Tahrir activists chanted ‘Khilafat’ in Dhaka, defied barricades, clashed with cops Friday. Critics blame Yunus govt for 'rise in Islamism’.

Bangladesh political party tackles ‘anti-Islamic’ threat—teenage girls playing football

Over the past month, Islami Andolan Bangladesh workers have disrupted three inter-district girls’ football games, calling them ‘anti-Islamic’. But disruptions highlight larger issue.

Released by Yunus, pro-Al-Qaeda Islamist Rahmani seeks support from Pakistan for Kashmir & ‘Khalistan’

Days after being released by Yunus-led Bangladesh interim govt, Ansarullah Bangla Team chief threatens India, urges West Bengal CM to declare independence from “Modi’s rule”.

Sheikh Hasina was no progressive. She knelt down to Islamic fundamentalists, created a demon

Just like Frankenstein, Sheikh Hasina has been devoured by her own demon. She has fled Bangladesh and saved herself. Now this demon will seek to crush all progressive thinkers in the country.

As Russia looms, US tries to influence West Africa’s fight against Islamists

Relations between Russia and US have become more hostile since Moscow invaded Ukraine over a year ago. Washington and its allies oppose Russian influence in West Africa.

Beijing’s Afghanistan gamble: Can emerging China-Taliban-Pakistan triangle deliver peace?

China should support an inclusive process in Afghanistan. The alternative would be either a permanent black security hole or an Islamist dystopia on China’s doorsteps.

UP Police arrest state head of Islamic outfit PFI, 2 aides for ‘inciting’ CAA violence

Authorities held Popular Front of India (PFI) and Students Islamic Movement of India responsible for 'masterminding' violence in Lucknow during the anti-citizenship law protests that claimed 18 lives.

What’s common between Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslims and America’s Mormons

Only when it’s militarily strong and culturally confident can the West play a meaningful moderating role in the Islamic world.

On Camera

Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Emerging hubs in India mirror the factors that have long driven the US’ semiconductor clusters in New York, Texas, Oregon, and California.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.