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Sharia, Manusmriti or the Indian Constitution
Two extremes, the dominant Hindu right and a creeping conservatism among Muslims seek to undermine the constitutional mandate
Bad news for those still looking for gold in cow milk
Govt ‘admits’ no conclusive information available on difference in quality of milk of foreign breeds and indigenous cattle
Two Chief Ministers, one vision: Ram Rajya
UP CM Adityanath says secularism biggest threat to India's tradition on global stage; Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says Ram Rajya is the best
Swiss Vote for Burqa Ban and Its Reaction among Indian Muslims
The established theologians of Islam around the world have debunked the untenable theological justifications around the full-face veil of all forms
Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court issues notice
Petition had been filed to remove the Gyanvapi mosque from the site of the Kashi-Vishwanath temple
Gyanvapi well becomes part of Kashi-Vishwanath temple
The area is home to a temple and a mosque that share a common wall, and is in the middle of a temple restoration litigation
We say no to terrorism and the manipulation of religion: Pope
On a historic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis condemns terrorism unleashed in the name of religion, prays for victims
Unwitting and careless insults to religion, not an offence under IPC: Tripura HC
The Chief Justice held that only aggravated and deliberate form of insult to religion attracts punishment under section 295A of IPC
Rajasthan Govt amends Prison rules to prohibit religion & caste-based discrimination
The High Court had observed a research paper by CHRI to note the caste/religion-based allocation of labour in jails
Authorities to work with secular mind, adopt scientific approach in religion matters: Bombay HC
The court observed that action against a religious trust should not be viewed as an act against God
Spewing venom against different beliefs, defies the purpose of religion: Madras HC
The court warned a Christian Evangelist for his reckless statements against Hindu Gods, but quashed the FIRs
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