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New Magnificent Churches Built Under Islamic Rule In Its Early Centuries

There is a general impression among both the Muslims and the Christians that Islam does not permit construction of churches or house of worship for other faith communities.

Five states report communal incidents following the inauguration of the Ram Temple in UP

Communal incidents by Hindutva mobs erupt in Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi

Sangh Parivar’s tortured bid to appropriate Dr Ambedkar

First published on: NOVEMBER 18, 2016 An excerpt from Ram...

Witness say police misquoted them as Muslim teenager whose home was demolished by authorities released on bail

Witnesses in the case have stated they don’t know or never saw the boy spit at the Hindu procession which took place in Madhya Pradesh last year after which 3 young Muslims were arrested for having allegedly spat at the procession. After 151 days of custody, the boy is now released after evidence falls short

Muslims in India bear the brunt of dis/misinformation: report

An in-depth analysis by Boom Live, an independent fact-checker, reveals alarming trends of targeted dis/misinformation aimed against the religious minority

Imposters posing as Muslims: A sinister ploy to further stigmatise

A spate of criminal activities have emerged again recently where several suspects deliberately try to pass off crimes they commit as those committed by Muslims. It takes no rocket science to deduce that this has led to the further criminalisation of Muslims and a sharp stigmatisation and spiralling animosity directed at them.

Bilkis Bano vindicated!

Persisting when anyone else would have dithered, Bilkis Bano and husband, Yakub Rasool kept their faith in the law and the Constitution

Indian Christian community faces persistent attacks in first 10 days in 2024

Persistent assaults on Christian institutions and gatherings spark concern as right-wing Hindutva groups allege forced conversions which has led to arrests and tensions in multiple districts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Vigilante violence against Muslims continues without rest

From Madhya Pradesh to Karnataka, vigilante groups reportedly consisting of members from Hindutva organisations are reportedly accosting and beating Muslim youth across the country.

Amidst festive cheer, India’s Christian community confronts prejudice and intolerance

From Manipur to Delhi, Christians look back, with CJP, at the year that was 2023, reflecting with pain and regret, living amidst discrimination and violence

Modi’s Attempt to Woo Christian Community

On December 25th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited many...

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Thousands of discrepancies in UP Voters Lists of 2022, widespread fraud alleges Akhilesh Yadav, former UP chief minister

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Indian tricolour & the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

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