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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.

Karnataka’s Shame: Cattle trader, a Muslim, beaten to death by cow vigilantes

NDTV and Telegraph both reported how 38 year old, Idrees Pasha’s body was found by the roadside at Sathnur village in Ramanagara district of Karnataka not far from Bengaluru; Puneet Kerehalli, leader of a so-called 'cow protection force', is on the run

Exclusion, Karnataka: Muslims out, Christians & Jains eligible for Backward Class Quota

In an order dated March 27, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has reclassified the definition of ‘backward classes’ for reservations, excluding Muslims from eligibility. While Muslims have been pointedly exclude, Jains (Digamabaras) and Christians remain eligible for the reservations

Jamia violence case: Delhi High Court overturns trial court order discharging Sharjeel Imam, Asif Tanha, Safoora Zargar and others

The Court, inter alia, observed that protests had turned violent and the accused continued to be part of the protests that had turned violent

Open display of “welcome to Akhand Hindu Rashtra” accepted while “discomfort” over Namaz being offered in basement, is this the New India?

Muslims on edge during Ramadan as multiple incidents of violence, abuse and intimidation are being reported

Cow vigilantism continues with impunity in northern states of India

Every month incidents of cow vigilantism are reported from the northern parts of the country, guilty rarely punished

‘Be ready with files’, SC warns as it issues notice to GoI, Gujarat govts on Bilkis Bano’s plea against remission of convicts

During the hearing, the bench observed that it would not be overwhelmed by emotions in the case and would only go into all aspects of the facts and law in the case

MP, UP: incidents of hate, intolerance and violence against Muslims reported from both states

Targeting of religious minorities continue, in one shocking incident the police reportedly beat up Muslim locals who had called them for help

Bilkis Bano gang rape convict shares stage with BJP MP, MLA: Gujarat

On the day before the Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the premature release of all 11 convicts by the Gujarat government on March 27, an elected representative of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shares a stage with gang rape convict

Weaponsing religious processions, demolishing minority homes, a nadir in breakdown of rule of law: Report

“Routes of Wrath: Weaponsiing Religious Processions (Communal Violence during Ram Navmi-april 2022) analyses the countrywide Ram Navmi-Hanuman Jayanti processions of April May 2022

Family of Momeen, arrested for posting whatsapp status for Aurangzeb, forced to leave village

Till now, three complaints have been filed by people with far-right ideologies and belonging to Hindtuva groups

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