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UP cops arrest Javed Mohammad, call him ‘Mastermind’ of Prayagraj violence
The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday arrested Javed Mohammad, an activist with the Welfare Party of India, in connection with the protests that erupted in Prayagraj after Friday prayers. Protests occurred around…
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Karnataka: Hindu BMTC workers wear saffron shawls in protest of skull-caps
Bengaluru: A section of Hindu employees of the state-owned Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) objecting to the Muslim drivers, conductors and others wearing skull caps, are now attending duty donning saffron shawls.…
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Delhi Police files FIR in connection with protests outside Jama Masjid over Prophet remarks
New Delhi: Police have registered a case in connection with Friday’s protest outside Jama Masjid to demand the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad,…
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KTR questions increasing raids by central agencies, taunts BJP
Hyderabad: Telangana minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Saturday questioned the increasing raids on the opposition by central agencies. KTR also taunted the BJP leaders, asking the Centre…
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Telangana: Wearing masks becomes compulsory as COVID cases rise
Hyderabad: Telangana govt once again made wearing masks mandatory as number of COVID-19 cases in the state increases. The violators will have to pay fine. Speaking to the media, Director of Public…
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Prophet remarks row: 2 Muslims killed during protests in Ranchi
Ranchi: At least two Muslims were killed and over 10 were injured after cops open-fired at protestors condemning derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur…
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UNGA adopts resolution on multilingualism, mentions Hindi language for first time
New York: In a significant initiative, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time. The resolution passed on…
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Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut blames EC after BJP bags 3 of 6 RS seats
Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday cleared his stance on the Election Commission’s move on the rejection of vote cast by Shiv Sena MLA Suhas Kande and alleged that the…
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US to end COVID-19 testing requirement for travel into country
Washington: The United States will drop the requirement for international air travellers to take a pre-boarding COVID-19 test, according to an official on Friday. The mandate will expire on June 12. White…
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Ranchi: Bullets allegedly fired at rally condemning remarks on Prophet
Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Ranchi city after a protest erupted against ex-BJP-spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal for their blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Internet services have been snapped…
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Pervez Musharraf hospitalised in UAE: Family
Lahore/Dubai: Pervez Musharraf is hospitalised in the UAE after his condition deteriorated as he is going through a “difficult stage where recovery is not possible”, his family said on Friday amidst speculation…
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Beaten, insulted, harassed: How the month of May treated Muslims
As the heat-wave heightened in the month of May, there was little to no respite for members of the Muslim community. While April placed Muslims in a precarious state, May worsened it…
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In videos: Protests erupt across India against remarks on Prophet
Protests occurred around several parts of the country demanding stringent action against the now sacked Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, after they made derogatory comments on Prophet…
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Maharashtra: No HC relief for Nawab Malik to vote in RS polls
Mumbai: A day after the Special PMLA Court rejected Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik’s plea for temporary bail to cast his vote in today’s Rajya Sabha polls, the Bombay High Court also refused…
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AIMPLB asks Muslim scholars, Maulvis not to appear on TV debates
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday requested Muslim scholars and Maulvis not to participate in TV channel debates where anchors intend to insult and belittle Islam and Muslims.…
