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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.

Violence against Muslims reported in three states

The three isolated incidents involved an elderly man being targeted, a young man thrashed to death and a few young boys beaten up

Denial of access: number of Muslim students shows sharp decline: India

Recent reports on education and higher education reveal a staggering decline in the number of Muslims enrolled in all institutes of education

Repeat offender Radha Semwal snatches Aadhar cards of Muslim traders, threatens them

She even displayed all the identity details on their Aadhar card, including their full names and addresses

Uttarkashi: Cross marks, “leave” threats on Muslim shops, hatred spreads to other towns: Uttarakhand

At least two towns in the Uttarkashi district have seen communal tensions simmer with hate speech rampant and, as a result, Muslims fearing their lives. With a noticeable silence from police and executive authorities, it is feared that tensions could spread further even leading to violence against Muslims

74 Muslims including 7 juveniles arrested, peacemaker Shaikh Muniruddin shot in Sambhajinagar police firing: Report

The Ram Navmi driven violence in erstwhile Aurangabad (Sambhajinagar) has left the minority Muslims traumatised, especially women, with over six dozen families facing false criminal cases and the stoppage of daily wage earnings; these are the findings of a short fact-finding report by an NGO, Bebaak Collective

AISHE survey shows enrolment of Muslim students in higher studies falls significantly compared to other communities

Most significant decline noted in the state of UP, dropout rate of the community also remain the highest

Is There A Bhagwa/Saffron Love Trap For Muslim Girls?

The allegation is that Hindu men are being trained to trap Muslim girls with the express intention of converting them.

No justice for Rakbar Khan: Four convicted for culpable homicide, VHP leader Naval Kishore acquitted of all charges

Judgment receives criticism as only seven years’ imprisonment meted out, Khan’s family says order will be challenged in Rajasthan High Court

Uttarkashi: Muslims flee homes as right wing threatens the community over abduction of young girl

A minor girl was reportedly abducted by two men, one of whom was a Muslim which sparked outrage in the area

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