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Right-wing outfits and NCP MLA’s protest led to dismissal of 114 Muslim workers at Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra
In Ahmednagar’s Shri Shani Shingnapur temple, 114 Muslim workers were among 167 dismissed by the Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan trust. While the reasons cited were alleged disciplinary lapses it is no coincidence that right-wing groups—Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), Sakal Hindu Samaj (SHS), and an MLA belonging to the NCP—had earlier protested and demanded the removal of Muslim employees at temple, claiming temple donations serve ‘Hindu causes’ and that the ‘sanctity of temple’ would be marred; following dismissals, these groups hailed the action, while the temple trust denied religious bias
Escalating atrocities against minorities, US urged to issue sanctions against offending individuals: IAMC
The first quarterly report of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) makes a detailed set of recommendations as it flags religious persecution in India
61 Muslims win in Uttar Pradesh urban polls on BJP tickets
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Results which give significant representation to the minority otherwise invisible in the political sphere have raised a debate on whether Muslims in the state are willing to vote for a party that has often stigmatized its own
K’taka: Bail to cow vigilante, Puneeth Kerehalli, accused of killing Muslim man
Kerehalli and 4 others were arrested on April 5 and were denied bail by trial court
Anti-Christian violence: Forcibly preventing prayer, raiding homes in Chhattisgarh, MP
Hindutva mobs target the Christian community this week, in separate incidents reported across states
SIT to probe Muslims offering respect from steps of Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra ?
A controversy has been created over a ritual being...
3 arrested for ‘beating man, molesting hijab-clad women with him: Meerut, UP
The Indian Express reports states that the first information report (FIR) lodged at Kotwali police station by one of the two women on Saturday evening, she had gone to Bhagat Singh Market along with a friend and a colleague to buy a birthday gift for another friend
Missing Women in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
The article uses the film "Kerala Story" to show how propaganda affects public opinion. It stresses the importance of critical thinking and analysis. Additionally, the study of sex ratios in various Indian states reveals the issue of "missing women" and highlights the gender disparities and discrimination in society.
UP: Muslim student, 19 left critically injured, police officers under investigation for alleged custodial torture
Reportedly, the Muslim boy was beaten up for not showing his driving license
Archbishop of Bengaluru appeals to community to vote, ensure support for candidates constitution-bound and non-corrupt
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In a written appeal to all voters in the city of Bengaluru, Archbishop Reverend Dr Peter Machado has appealed to all fathers (priests), sisters, and the lay Christians to ensure they vote and do so with a conscience, other priests join in
Chhattisgarh: Bajrang Dal disrupts Christian prayer meet; religious conversion alleged
About 20 Christians were detained while Bajrang Dal members openly assaulting the Christians were let off
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