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Allahabad High Court orders 24/7 armed protection for Bareilly Muslim man allegedly prevented from offering namaz at home

Summoning the district magistrate and SSP of Bareilly, the Allahabad High Court said any violence against the petitioner or his property would be presumed to have occurred at the instance of the State, as the case raises serious concerns over interference with religious prayers inside private property

Why are ISKCON employees producing anti-Muslim propaganda videos in India?

A deep dive by SabrangIndia into alleged links between ISKCON employees with production of anti-Muslim content

Intolerance on the Rise: Unveiling Disturbing Trends in India

Communal forces employ new tactics as hate speech and violence against religious minorities soar

CJP Victory! NBDSA delivers order in favour of CJP, directs removal of impugned video aired by broadcaster

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

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