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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
Srinagar: Why has the government stopped Friday namaz in Jamia Masjid?
J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) administration has denied permission for the traditional congregational prayers on the last Friday before Eid at the historic Jamia Masjid
Assam: Committee proposes selective census, IDs for Assamese Muslims
The proposal is controversial as it seeks to distinguish between Assamese speaking Muslims and Bengali speaking Muslims
Why Salman Nadwi’s Lamentation Puts a Negative Spotlight on Islam
He argues that India was gift given to Muslims by God to spread the light of Islam which they have squandered by behaving like the Hindu polytheists
Karnataka: Hindu Janajagruti focuses on ‘Bible in classrooms’, after hijab controversy
Bengaluru’s Clarence High School reportedly took an undertaking from parents that they would not object to students carrying Bibles to school
Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi temple mutes loudspeaker
Back in 2018 too, the Uttar Pradesh government had banned “unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places”
UP priest booked for playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosque
The priest from Jalaun, UP responded to MNS Chief Raj Thackeray’s call for playing Hanuman Chalisa outside masjids
Evolution of Bulldozer Injustice
Different political regimes have used bulldozers to crush the homes and hopes of the voiceless and the marginalized
Jamia Millia Islamia students protest Jahangirpuri demolitions
They demand that the municipal corporation be held responsible, and victims be compensated
Eye witness account from the broken heart of Jahangirpuri
Amir Sherwani, walks through the rubble of what was once the safe haven of scores of poor people Hindus and Muslims
Jahangirpuri demolition drive: Brinda Karat walks the talk yet again!
The CPI (M) Politburo member has filed a PIL against demolitions before the SC; court has permitted her lawyer to make submissions
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