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Hizb ut-Tahrir: Radical thoughts influencing global mainstream politics – Part 1

Its stated objective is the re-establishment of the Islamic Caliphate, which it sees as the only legitimate governing system for Muslims worldwide

“246 churches burnt in 2 day, somebody strong is playing games in Manipur”: Father Jacob G Palackappilly

Manipur violence: In an interview, Fr. Jacob of Kerala Catholic Bishops Council speaks about the selective targeting of Christians, pre-planned attacks on Churches, silence of the authorities and the PM

On UCC, personal law reform & the politics of competitive communalism

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption need to bne initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the state’s backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail

Christian principal assault: No evidence of ‘forced’ Christian prayers found, complainant unable to explain involvement of Bajrang Dal

A report by Newslaundry reveals that complainant deems religious allegations in the said case to be “rubbish”, was upset about CCTVs

Hate-speech deployed by right-wing groups demanding UCC, Population Control Bill

Rallies organised by Hindutva organisations use divisive rhetoric and conspiracy theories about Muslims and Christians

IMSD condemns caste-based discrimination by a Kerala mosque

Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) is shocked by...

Muslims and the Myths Surrounding Polygamy in India

Latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data challenges stereotypes to reveal a declining trend in polygamy across religious communities in India, debunking prejudiced narratives oft spewed against religious minorities

Wielding ‘Jai Shri Ram’, vigilante violence against Muslims continues with impunity

Several recent videos of Muslims being forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while getting beaten, abused and humiliated have emerged.

Recent report provides 400 incidents of violence against Christians since January 2023, 155 reported in UP alone

United Christian Forum report provides alarming and increasing incidences of violence against Christians, lives lost in Manipur; meanwhile Union denies any accountability in the Supreme Court

Hindu Extremist Groups Target Meat Shops in Multiple Indian Cities

Incidents of forced closure, threats, and intimidation against meat shop owners persist as vigilante groups belonging to Hindu extremist organisations run a campaign against meat.

Does the Muslim vote count? 

Declining Representation of Muslim MPs in India raises serious questions about representation and voice for the marginalised in India given that the disturbing trends reveal that regions and seats, in parts of the country where Muslims are significant in number, are reported to have near zero representation of the community. 

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