Ghulam Ali

Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju refuted the opposition's claims about the new waqf law being anti-Muslim. He emphasized that the legislation aims to improve the management of waqf properties and address past governments' unfulfilled objectives, ensuring usage for the benefit of Muslims.

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Papon, the singer behind Bollywood hits, discussed his passion for ghazals, the need to modernize them, and the impact of AI technology on music. He shared his awe for Lucknow’s culture and food, expressed excitement about India’s evolving live event scene, and highlighted the importance of maintaining human artistry in the age of AI.

Rohit, a proclaimed offender from Kheri Ghulam village in Kaithal, was arrested after being deported from the US. He was involved in a 2021 land dispute case, where he and his associates attacked victims with sticks. Rohit was initially arrested but failed to appear in court, leading to his declaration as a proclaimed offender. He was deported back to India in January 2025, and has now been sent to judicial custody.

The proposed performance of Pakistani Ghazal virtuoso Ghulam Ali at Sankat Mochan Temple scheduled on April 26 invited opposition from different saffron outfits in the city.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today offered to host the concert of Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, a day after the event was cancelled in Mumbai in the face of Shiv Sena threats.

After Shiv Sena scuttled his planned concert here, Congress in Maharashtra today invited the Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali to perform in the state.

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He may have missed a chance to perform in Mumbai following Shiv Sena's protest, but the songs and melodies of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali will transcend across the border with a special musical tribute on a radio channel on Sunday.

Shiv Sena has threatened not only to disrupt Ghulam Ali’s programme in Lucknow, but also to give him a ‘befitting treatment’ that would be far more intense than the one given to Sudheendra Kulkarni. Sena’s warning follows the Pakistani Ghazal singer’s recent consent a few hours ago to perform at the Lucknow Mahotsava on December 3.

Bollywood music director Salim Merchant today said that Indian music lovers stand by the Pakistani artiste Ghulam Ali, whose Mumbai concert was cancelled after Shiv Sena's objection.

Pakistani Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali will perform in Trivandrum and Kozhikode on January 15 and 17 respectively

Noted Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, who was scheduled to perform today at a cultural event in Bhavnagar, has cancelled his visit, according to organisers of the event.

Shiv Sena on Thursday defended its protest against ghazal concert of Pakistani vocalist Ustad Ghulam Ali, saying "we can't have fun when we have encounters going on everywhere".

Pak ghazal singer Ghulam Ali may begin his performance with the bhajans composed by Goswami Tulsidas at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanai.

After his shows in Maharashtra were cancelled following threats of disruption by the Shiv Sena, Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali arrived here on Saturday for a concert.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said his government will ensure full-proof security to the ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali if he still wishes to perform in Mumbai. In a veiled attack at the Sena, Fadnavis said it is wrong to relate Ghulam Ali to any religion or a country, as he is an artist.

Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, who was scheduled to perform on December 3 during the annual Lucknow Mahotsav, has cancelled his concert.

Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali will celebrate his 68th birthday at Rajgir in the backdrop of the Ratnagiri hills on Saturday, in a first of sorts.

After a long time, Ghulam Ali saab will be heard singing in a Hindi film ‘498A- The Wedding gift’.