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26-Year Citizenship Battle Ends: Barpeta Tribunal rules Alam Khan is Indian
After decades of uncertainty, the Tribunal finds that credible evidence, not documentary imperfections, determines citizenship under the Foreigners Act
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UP Govt bans halal items, only allows for export
After an FIR was filed against several Halal-certifying organisations on November 17 in Lucknow, the UP Government on November 18 released an order that banned the sale, manufacture and distribution of Halal items in the state.
Muslim shops in India are boycotting Israeli products: Al Jazeera
Some Muslim shopkeepers in India are no longer stocking Israeli and US products in support of the people of Palestine and this move has started a small movement amongst the local community. This tiny boycott is a pale reminder of the powerful Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement in the USA
Uttarakhand: Muslim vendor arrested for selling eggs at ‘sacred ghat’ in Haridwar
The Haridwar Police have reportedly jailed a Muslim youth for selling chicken eggs at Har Ki Pauri, a sacred ghat on the banks of river Ganga on allegations of hurting Hindu religious sentiments reports Zee News and Muslim Mirror; sale of meat and eggs in towns like Rishikesh and Haridwar has been upheld by the Supreme Court in 2004
“Don’t pray for Palestine,” Delhi Police reportedly warns mosque imams
Delhi Police has issued a notice to mosque imams, instructing them not to include prayers for Palestine during religious services, reports Inquilab, a widely circulated, Urdu daily.
Volte-face in Karnataka Recruitment Exam: Head cover banned, mangalsutra allowed
In a shocking turnaround, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) banned candidates from wearing all forms of head cover(s) from recruitment exams without mentioning hijab specifically citing attempts of malpractices; but allowed toe rings and mangalsutras to be worn after protests by right wing, Hindutva groups
On his 135th birth anniversary, let’s recall why Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Said About remains a threat to supremacists of all hues
From his memorable speech at the Rampur Congress as President of the INC to his famous words on sedition —-"Is sedition a name for freedom struggle which is not successful? If that be so, I would fully agree with it"— Maulana Azad represents a threat to communalists of all hues
Diwali has been celebrated by Muslims for centuries
Syncretism of Diwali- How Mughal emperors celebrated Diwali and contemporary Muslims celebrate today
Criminals in costume: impersonating as Muslims when committing crimes is a rising trend
A wide number of instances have turned up where criminals have been impersonating Muslim names while committing crimes. This has been a concerning turn, given that it could potentially raise hateful sentiments further against Muslims in an already tense environment.
Mumbai: Muslim minor allegedly subjected to assault, death threats by a Hindu mob
“You Muslims are bad; you should be fed pig meat,” the attackers reportedly yelled; FIR has been filed
Hate speech promoting divisive beliefs and defending acts of violence against Muslims delivered in Bihar, UP
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