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Mohan Bhagwat RSS chief assures that Islam is safe in India and encourages people to focus on their Indian identity rather than foreign connections

June 2, 2023 Editor

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat assures that Islam is safe in India and encourages people to focus on their Indian identity rather than foreign connections

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat claimed Thursday the Muslim community in India is ‘safe’ and called for a shift from ‘foreign connections’. Speaking at an event organised by the group widely seen as the ideological mentor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, he said: “Though we all look different and follow different faiths, we all belong to the motherland – Bharat.” The RSS chief was quoted by Live Hindustan as saying, “The country is divided due to the perception that we look different… and that is why we feel…

India’s Surprise Decision: Virtual Format for SCO Summit on July 4

May 30, 2023 Editor

India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit virtually on July 4, with people familiar with the matter saying the decision was the outcome of consultations over the past few days. The external affairs ministry announced on Tuesday that the 22nd summit of the SCO council of heads of state will be held in the “virtual format” and chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ministry didn’t give any reasons for the decision. The people cited above said the option of holding the meeting virtually had always been on…

‘Muslim Hating’ Becomes fashionable, Even among educated individuals: Naseeruddin Shah

May 29, 2023 Editor

Naseeruddin Shah recently said that hate against the Muslim community is being ‘cleverly’ tapped into the minds of people. He added that it has become ‘fashionable’ and called it worrying times. The actor is a vocal critic of the ruling government party. Also read: Taj – Reign of Revenge Part 2 trailer: Vengeful Salim takes on Akbar in battle for the throne Naseeruddin Shah’s latest work Naseeruddin Shah’s last outing Taj: Divided by Blood stars him in the role of Akbar. It also stars Dharmendra, Aashim Gulati, Sandhya Mridul and…

Delhi University removes poet Mohd Iqbal, Writer of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’, from BA Syllabus

May 28, 2023 Editor

Delhi University’s Academic Council (AC) on Friday cleared a number of syllabi changes, including the scrapping of poet Mohd Iqbal from the BA political science syllabus, officials aware of the matter said. They added that the council also approved proposals to set up new centres for Partition Studies, Hindu Studies and Tribal Studies. Iqbal who wrote the popular song “Sare jahan se acha Hindustan hamara” is one of the most prominent Urdu and Persian poets of the Indian subcontinent. He is often referred to by the honorific Allama and was…

19 Opposition Parties to Boycott New Parliament Inauguration, Claiming ‘Soul of Democracy Sucked Out’

May 24, 2023 Editor

Nineteen opposition parties, including the Congress and Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party, said Wednesday morning they intend to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building in Delhi this weekend and criticised an ‘authoritarian prime minister and his government’. “When the soul of democracy has been sucked out Parliament, we find no value in a new building. We announce our collective decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building. We will continue to fight – in letter, in spirit, and in substance – against this authoritarian Prime Minister…

Historic Mosque and three Dargahs among eight sites demolished in Gujarat

May 23, 2023 Editor

On Saturday, the Dahod Smart City administration in Gujarat demolished a century-old mosque along with seven other places of worship. The demolition was part of a road widening project under the Smart City initiative. Despite attempts by the Masjid Trust to seek relief from the Gujarat High Court and produce land records, the mosque was razed after their efforts were unsuccessful. The demolition operation commenced at 4.30 am amidst a large police presence. Around 450 police personnel were deployed as part of a two-tier security arrangement for the demolition at…

Pravin Togadia VHP Chief sparks controversy by stating Muslims should be barred from reaching higher government positions

May 14, 2023 Editor

Pravin Togadia, the leader of the International Hindu Council known for making controversial statements against Muslims, has expressed his determination to curb the Muslim population growth in India, Muslim Mirror reported. He stated that only Hindus should hold positions of power, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Magistrates, and Superintendents of Police. “Only individuals belonging to the Hindu faith will be permitted to occupy positions of authority in the nation, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Officers, Superintendents of Police (SP), and District Magistrates (DM),” he…

UP police file case against 2000 people for offering Eid Namaz on road

April 29, 2023 Editor

More than 2,000 people were booked in three FIRs for offering namaz without permission on a road outside the Eidgah on Eid last week, police said on Thursday. The FIRs were registered separately at Bajaria, Babu Purwa, and Jajmau police stations on Wednesday. No arrests have been made so far. A video of the people offering namaz on road was made by the police. “People offering namaz will be identified on the basis of video after which legal action will be taken against them,” said an officer requesting anonymity. Angry with…

Masked Men Brutally Attack Jawans with Axe and INSAS Rifle at Bathinda Military Station Firing Incident

April 12, 2023 Editor

Two people wearing kurta pyjama carrying an INSAS rifle and an axe killed four jawans at the Bathinda military station, the Punjab Police first information report (FIR) stated on Wednesday. According to the FIR, both the assailants had their faces covered. According to the Indian Army, a search team has located the INSAS rifle and cartridge. The weapon will now undergo forensic analysis by the joint teams of Punjab Police and the Indian Army. The balance number of rounds in the weapon will only be available after forensic analysis, the…

Muslims mourns burning of historic library at Madrassa Azizia in Bihar Sharif

April 11, 2023 Editor

Residents of Bihar Sharif town are still coming to terms with attack on a century-old ‘madrassa’ during the Hindu festival of Ram Navami. Glass shards, stones, bricks and liquor bottles are spread all across the compound. The door at the entrance of the main building is missing. The wreckage of burned fans, windows, doors and furniture is lying on the floor, blackened with soot. In one corner, water is dripping from the broken ceiling. This was the scene when Al Jazeera earlier this month visited Madrassa Azizia, a prominent Muslim…