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When Faith Becomes a Licence for Control: The 2026 Kanwar yatra, violence, vigilantism and the politics of meat
From attacks on vehicles and commuters to the targeting of Muslim-owned businesses and meat shops, the 2026 pilgrimage raises urgent questions about vigilantism, selective policing and the State's accommodation of majoritarian demands
Kanpur: Three men arrested on Thursday for assaulting Muslim man, get bail on Friday
Supporters of the accused, also staged a ‘protest’ demanding their release chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ outside the police station
Highly objectionable, denigrates Muslims: Dwarka residents condemn ADRF letter against Haj House
They argue that state and central governments spend substantial amounts on Hindu festivals and gatherings
Gyan Vapi case: Mosque administration to pursue appeal against ASI survey in HC
Application against survey withdrawn from lower court as same appeal cannot be filed in two courts
UP: Right wing outfit Kranti Sena conducts drive to ban Muslim Mehendi artists and barbers
The outfit in Muzaffarnagar has alleged that Muslim men trap Hindu women (love jihad), on the pretext of odd jobs
NCPCR suggests extending RTE to all minority institutions
As per a countrywide assessment done by the body, 62.5 percent of students in minority schools belong to non-minority communities
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Haj House in Dwarka will lead to riots: Residents Federation write to Lt-Governor
The residents of Dwarka, Delhi have written to Lt-Governor Anil Baijal, seeking cancellation of land allotment to construct a Haj House
Vilas Sonawane: Tribute to a ‘Satyashodhak’ Marxist
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Tablighi Jamaat case: Was giving shelter to Jamaat members an offence?
Courts have pointed out that there was not enough material against the foreigners, and the cases against Indian nationals are mostly about providing shelter to them. However, is that really a crime under law?
Junaid murder case: Punjab & Haryana HC to hear bail cancellation plea
The court will hear the case after the State files its response as Junaid’s brother claims that the accused violated his bail conditions
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