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For many in India, and particularly in Gujarat, 26 March will always be remembered as a ‘black day!’ On that day in 2003, in keeping with an election promise,...
‘Ban FGM’: Rival Syedna writes to PM
The rival religious head of the Dawoodi Bohras seeks to make a distinction between female genital mutilation and 'khafz' but gender justice activists including those within the communty challenge this claim
Disturbing images emerge from Srinagar as people protest the ongoing demolition drive
Locals alleged they were given no notice, homes demolished despite documents of ownership
MP: A group of 4-5 men stabbed an Imam while he was on his bike
A police complaint has been made, stern action against the criminals has been demanded
Families protest arrests as questions mount on child marriage crackdown in Assam
Suicide triggered by the crackdown highlights widespread fears in the state
Student leaders made scapegoats, prosecution cavalier: Court discharges 11 in 2019 Jamia violence case
Sabrang -
Not just did the court call the prosecution vicarious but held that the right to protest is an extension of the fundamental right to free expression (Article 19)
Hatebuster: Do Hindus not study in madrassas?
CJP Team -
Its not unusual for Hindu children in rural areas of the state of Bihar and other states to study in madrassas, even if the percentage is very low, as their access to modern education is limited.
Why has the Union govt pulled the plug on minority education schemes?
In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government states that they have no intention of reinstating the MANF scholarship, the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme and the Padho Pardesh scheme for the minorities.
Women are the majority beneficiaries of World Bank-funded minority scholarships
The scheme emanating from this scholarship, benefits the youth who are school dropouts or those educated in institutions like Madrasas
Pravin Togadia urges Hindus to join AHP and Bajrang Dal, to prepare for a battle
CJP Team -
AHP leader urges to make Hindus prosperous, making India Muslim free
Christian women heckled in Rajasthan for praying in church
The men said that they should not pray so loudly that it be heard outside
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