March 2002
Seven Killed in India Riot - 2002-03-31
An attack near a Hindu temple in Jammu, Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of seven people, including security personnel and militants. The incident involved separatist…
China and India Collaborate to Resolve Border Disputes - 2002-03-31
China and India have committed to working together to enhance economic ties and resolve historical border disputes. This collaboration involves key leaders from both nations…
Attack on People in Kashmir - 2002-03-30
An attack near a Hindu temple in Kashmir resulted in at least 7 deaths and multiple injuries, with militants believed to be involved. The incident…
Indian Foreign Minister's Visit to China - 2002-03-28
Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh is on a five-day visit to China to enhance bilateral relations. The discussions will focus on counter-terrorism, trade, and border…
Approval of Anti-Terrorism Bill in India - 2002-03-27
The Indian Parliament approved an anti-terrorism bill in a rare joint session, despite opposition claims of authoritarianism. The bill allows for detention without trial for…
One of the Senior Leaders of Kashmir Separatist Groups Arrested
Yasin Malik, a senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, was arrested by Indian police under anti-terrorism laws. His arrest followed the apprehension…
Commencement of Indian Parliament Session Against Terrorism - 2002-03-26
The Indian Parliament has convened a joint session to discuss an anti-terrorism bill that has faced opposition for being oppressive. The bill allows for the…
Raid in Kashmir - 2002-03-24
A raid in Indian-controlled Kashmir resulted in the death of an army officer and injuries to four soldiers, attributed to suspected Muslim militants. The attack…
Preventing the Reformation of Escaped Taliban and Al-Qaeda Units - 2002-03-23
The U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is urging India and Pakistan to help prevent the reformation of Taliban and Al-Qaeda units. He emphasizes the importance…
Nepalese Prime Minister's Visit to India - 2002-03-22
Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba visited India to request help in combating the Maoist insurgency. He discussed various issues, including terrorism, with Indian Prime…
New Clashes Between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat - 2002-03-19
New violent clashes erupted between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat, resulting in four more deaths. The violence, which included attacks on police-escorted Muslims, follows previous…
Exchange of Fire Between Indian and Pakistani Forces - 2002-03-18
Indian and Pakistani forces engaged in a two-hour exchange of fire at the Kashmir border, marking the end of a month-long period of relative calm.…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Warns of Hindu-Muslim Conflict
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's Prime Minister, has issued a warning regarding the escalating Hindu-Muslim conflict over a disputed sacred site in Ayodhya. Recent violence has…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media: March 15, 2002 - March 16, 2002
The article summarizes various reports from international media regarding Iran, including the opening of a significant maritime corridor, the trial of journalist Siamak Pourzand, U.S.…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media - March 3, 2002
The article highlights significant developments in Iran as reported by various international media outlets. Key topics include a new maritime corridor for trade, the trial…
Status of a Sacred Site in Ayodhya - 2002-03-16
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has called for Hindu and Muslim leaders in India to quickly resolve the conflict over a sacred site in Ayodhya…
Federal Grand Jury Indictment for Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder - 2002-03-15
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This indictment highlights…
Hindu Extremists' March in Ayodhya - 2002-03-15
Hindu extremists in Ayodhya held a peaceful march to support the construction of a temple at the site of a demolished mosque, avoiding direct confrontation.…
Indian Prime Minister Says Situation in Ayodhya is Under Control
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced that the situation in Ayodhya is under control amid tensions over a disputed religious site. Hindu activists plan…
Militant Hindus to Hold Prayer Ceremony in Ayodhya This Week
Militant Hindus plan to hold a prayer ceremony in Ayodhya, a site sacred to both Hindus and Muslims, despite recent violence in Gujarat. The proposal…
Muslims in Gujarat Reject Compromise - 2002-03-11
Muslim leaders in India have rejected a compromise proposed by Hindus regarding a disputed sacred site in Ayodhya. The site has been a point of…
Tensions Between Hindus and Muslims Are Easing
Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are reportedly easing after a period of severe violence that resulted in over 700 deaths. The unrest was…
The Bloody Conflict Between Hindus and Muslims in the Country is on the Path to Resolution - 2002-03-10
The conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India is reportedly moving towards resolution, as Prime Minister Vajpayee discusses the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling…
Reduction of Religious and Ethnic Tensions in India - 2002-03-09
Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in northern India have decreased, allowing train services to resume. The Indian government had previously suspended these services due to…
Decision on Building a Temple in Ayodhya - 2002-03-05
Hindu leaders in India have decided to let the Supreme Court determine the fate of a proposed temple in Ayodhya, a site also claimed by…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noorizadeh, March 4, 2002
Dr. Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the recent statement by former Iranian parliamentary representatives regarding Tehran-Washington relations and the implications of the Islamic Republic's actions in response…
At least fifty people have died in a severe earthquake on Sunday in South and Central Asia - 2002-03-05
A severe earthquake struck South and Central Asia on Sunday, resulting in at least fifty fatalities and one hundred missing persons in Afghanistan. The World…
Ongoing Sporadic Clashes in Rural Areas of Gujarat State
Sporadic clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in 538 deaths since Wednesday, ignited by the burning of a train carrying Hindu pilgrims.…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 struck the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, prompting residents to evacuate to the streets. As of now, there are…
Speaker of the Indian Parliament Killed in Air Crash - 2002-03-04
The Speaker of the Indian Parliament, G. M. C. Balayogi, died in a helicopter crash in Andhra Pradesh, along with the pilot and his assistant.…
Death Toll in Gujarat Clashes Reaches 500
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in a death toll of around 500. The violence erupted after an attack on a train…
Increase in Casualties in India - 2002-03-03
Sectarian violence in Gujarat, India, has resulted in approximately 500 deaths, with ongoing clashes and military presence in major cities. The violence was triggered by…
Continued Killings in India - 2002-03-02
Religious violence in Gujarat, India, has resulted in over 300 deaths, with new clashes reported. Prime Minister Vajpayee has urged both Hindus and Muslims to…
Sectarian Violence Spreads to Villages in Gujarat, Western India - 2002-03-02
Sectarian violence in Gujarat, India has resulted in the deaths of over 350 people, including 27 Muslims burned alive in a village. The Indian government…
Troublesome Joke - 2002-03-02
An Air India passenger was questioned by the FBI after being falsely identified as a terrorist suspect due to a prank by a Heathrow security…