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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
Muslim group switches sect, Kerala HC upholds their rights to prayer and burial
Court held that a Jama-ath cannot prevent Muslims belonging to other sects from offering prayers in the mosque or burying their dead in public kabristan on their property
Ayodhya: Hooligans thrash man for “kissing” wife while taking a dip in holy river
Police file FIR against assailants, after videos of the incident go viral on social media
Insulting other religions is not our Hindutva: Uddhav Thackeray
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Hindutva is in our brains, we don’t wear it on our sleeves, we care about jobs, health and development
Kashi temple Mahant quits following “Shivling” controversy
He was one of the two priests to debunk claims of a “Shivling” being found in the Wazu Khana of the Gyanvapi Mosque
Gujarat: Hindu man killed by own community for using loudspeaker at temple
The daily wage earner was beaten to death in a Mehsana temple
950 mosques and 24 temples approved for loudspeakers: Mumbai Police
All religious places worked together to ensure adherence to noise pollution rules
Eid is an occasion to celebrate humanity and brotherhood
Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with a refurbished mind through month long fasting.
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”
Maharashtra mosques reiterate commitment to following noise pollution laws
In light of approaching Eid, state police hold meetings with authorities and local leaders to ensure peace and protection of the Muslim community’s customary rights
72 percent of Mumbai’s mosque hold off on loudspeakers
In keeping with the Supreme Court, mosques stop the use of loudspeakers for morning azaan
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