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Protests turn violent in Kolhapur over WhatsApp posts about Aurangzeb, Tipu Sultan

June 8, 2023 Editor

Internet services were suspended and an uneasy calm prevailed in Kolhapur after a rally by Hindu organisations took an ugly turn on Wednesday. Right-wing Hindu organisations had organized the rally to protest some social media posts allegedly glorifying Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan. However, once the rally had concluded, certain miscreants began pelting stones at homes and business establishments owned by the Muslim community and attacking their vehicles. The police had to use lathi charge to disperse the restive crowd. The Rapid Action Force and State Reserve Police Force were called…

Main Litigant in Varanasi’s Gyanvapi Mosque cases set to withdraw citing lack of Resources

June 5, 2023 Editor

Jitendra Singh Vishen, who heads Hindu organisation Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, has announced that he and his family are withdrawing from all cases related to the Gynavapi mosque complex in Varanasi, citing “lack of resources” and alleged “harassment” from various quarters. Vishen is the “main pleader” on behalf of his niece Rakhi Singh, one of the five Hindu women plaintiffs in an August 2021 case seeking permission for daily worship of deities, including Shringar Gauri, located on the outer wall of Gyanvapi mosque complex that abuts the Kashi Vishwanath temple.…

Tragic Train accident in Odisha claims 50 Lives and Leaves 150 Injured

June 3, 2023 Editor

At least 50 people died and over 150 were injured as three to four coaches of Yashwantpur Howrah Superfast Express derailed and fell on opposite track, near the Bahanaga railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening, where the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express collided with them, leading to derailment of 10-12 more coaches, officials said. Railways Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw, who said that he is rushing to the spot, announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of the kin of the dead, Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured…

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…