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Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque

The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10

Now, Muslim girl students complain of being forced to remove burqa and hijab before NEET exam

The incident took place at an examination centre in Washim in Maharashtra

Sikh community livid over incorrect naming of Dwarka Park

Members of the Sikh community accuse the administration of trying to erase community history by misnaming Sikh leader Banda Singh Bahadur

Assam: Five sub-groups identified as Indigenous Assamese Muslims

While state claims this is done to enable better healthcare, education, financial inclusion etc., Bengali-speaking Muslims have not been designated indigenous, further alienating the community

Hate Watch: Ayodhya ascetic calls for hanging of Udaipur murderers

Speaking about the Udaipur beheading, Ayodhya’s Tapasvi Acharya threatens to take law in his own hands if accused not sentenced to death

Hate Watch: Indians reject communally polarising call to #BoycottMuslims

Right-wing groups and trolls had made communal hashtags viral, but citizens have rejected the absurd call to socially boycott an entire community

Indian Muslims condemn Udaipur beheading, demand justice for victim

Islamic socio-cultural groups appeal to fellow Muslims to maintain peace and not give in to extremist propaganda

Why Ilham’s rank and vision challenge the project of hate

Scoring an impressive 597/600 marks and the second rank in Karnataka PUC exam, her bright smile and distinctive scarf (hijab) defy efforts to relegate identity to obscurantism

Blasphemy? The Loneliness of Saad Ansari

Do Muslims Really Have A Double Face; A Moderate One For Popular Consumption And A ‘Real’ One When They Are In A Majority?

Demons to Jihadis, BJP’s Haribhushan Bachaul targets Muslims yet again

The first time elect from Bisfi in the Madhubani district of Bihar has not spared any occasion to stigmatise Muslims; this time he called Agnipath protesters “Jihadi”

Ex IPS Officer NC Asthana’s twitter account suspended for violating rules

Retired officer tweets against Muslim minorities and spews hate online

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Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque

The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10