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Urdu is not the monopoly of mullahs, nor even the Muslim community
Our self-styled “left liberal” intelligentsia, otherwise loud in denouncing Hindu majoritarianism, suddenly turned mute when confronted with Muslim right-wing pressure
CJP Victory! NBDSA delivers order in favour of CJP, directs removal of impugned video aired by broadcaster
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NBDSA held Times Now Navbharat of misleading audience with its show on ‘Madrassa Jihad’, violated Code of Ethics as show created an impression that ever madrassa is a breeding ground for terrorism and activities of similar nature
A New Campaign Against Ahmadiyya Community Gains Ground in India
After Andhra Pradesh Wakf Board, Jamiat Ulema Hind Declares Ahmadis Kafirs
Rising Concerns as Incidents of Custodial Deaths of Dalits and Muslims Continue Unabated
Families demand justice and assert that their loved ones were victims of custodial deaths as more victims from marginalised communities die after facing custodial violence.
134 houses razed, two mosques next: “Bulldozer Justice” continues
Under the guise of “encroaching on government land”, bulldozers run free, mosques administration granted 15 days to remove the structures or else the Railways will take action.
Bombay HC: 2 weeks stay on order restraining offering of Namaz at an 800-year-old Jumma Masjid
Scheduling the hearing to be held after two weeks, the Bench also directed the Jalgaon district collector to hand over the mosque keys to Jumma Masjid Trust Committee
Assam CM Faces Backlash over Speech Targeting Bengali-Speaking Muslim Community
Opposition parties file complaints and demand judicial action against Assam CM
“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
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