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Congress and Karnataka’s Muslims: Loyalty without Representation
In an era where majoritarian politics is openly dismissive of Muslim concerns, the Congress still benefits from being seen as the lesser evil. But “lesser evil” is not a sustainable political identity. For a party that speaks the language of diversity and inclusion, Karnataka’s record on Muslim representation - particularly in Parliament - stands as an uncomfortable indictment.
UP tops the list in complaints received in 2022-2023, followed by Delhi & Telangana: NCM
Uttar Pradesh (UP), followed by Delhi and Madhya Pradesh top the list of states with complaints to the National Commission of Minorities (NCM); the latest UP annual tally of 662 which is 50 % of the total 1,279 complaints received for 2022-2023 is followed by 120 for Telangana.
Hate Watch: 2 Muslim men attacked by minors in MP
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Jammu and Kashmir on Edge as Fear of ‘Eviction’ Haunts Residents
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Concerns raised over Sakal Hindu Samaj proposed event in Baramati
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CJP has written to Maharashtra Police seeking preventive action the February 9 event and rally where Kalicharan Maharaj and Shankar Gaikar are invited as speakers
Bom HC restrains police from depicting Muslims as terrorists in mock drills
The bench has sought guidelines, if any, on basis of which these mock drills are conducted
‘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
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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)
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