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No Hearing, No Notice, Just Deletion: How Bengal’s SIR Erased a Decorated IAF Officer
The removal of Wing Commander Md Shamim Akhtar, who served the nation for 17 years, during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) highlights a systemic lack of due process that threatens the voting rights of even the most distinguished citizens
Muslim student denied to sit for UGC-NET due to hijab
A Muslim student was denied to write the UGC-NET exam in Bihar’s Patna because she refused to remove her hijab. The student asserts that she was made to choose between her religion and academics.
“Bulldozer raj” in Chhattisgarh too?
After BJP’s victory in Chhattisgarh, the capital city of Raipur witnessed a series of shops demolished by bulldozers. Media reports allege that the shops belong to Muslims.
Dr Kafeel Khan booked again, this time over book ‘inciting people, creating division’
In September 2020, the Allahabad High Court revoked charges under National Security Act (NSA) against Khan, and ordered to immediately release him as he had been in a Mathura jail for nearly six months.
Unveiling the Alleged Link: Halal Products and Anti-National Funding
The recent ban of sale, manufacture and distribution of halal products in Uttar Pradesh has raised an uproar across social media. However, several right-wing groups and leaders have been advocating for a ban on halal goods by arguing that it funds a “parallel economy.” Is this true? Let's find out.
Demonising the Madrasa is insulting India’s freedom fighters
BJP Member of Parliament and the Union Rural Development...
Recent reports suggest that higher education enrolment in Muslims continues to decline
Recent reports by government agencies and officials have revealed fresh data and insights that indicate, that Muslim educational enrolment continues to face a steep decline
Tripura: Indian Christians voice protest on rally on Christmas Day
A pro-Hindutva outfit is seeking to push the demand for scrapping welfare benefits to tribal Christians in Tripura state on December 25, Christmas Day
Karnataka: Elderly Muslim man assaulted, allegedly forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Koppal: A 62-year-old visually challenged Muslim man was reportedly...
Delhi HC directs Delhi police, MCD to consider feasibility of organising Muslim Mahapanchayat at the Ramlila Ground on December 18
Notably, the Court had refused to grant permission to hold a similar public meeting at the Ramlila Ground on October 29
How the BJP woes Muslims
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