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Following Mathura Mosque Survey, Hindu Group Seeks Similar Action for Agra’s Shahi Jama Masjid

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Following Mathura Mosque Survey, Hindu Group Seeks Similar Action for Agra's Shahi Jama Masjid

Hindu group on Friday demanded a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Agra right after the prayers were held, creating a tense situation in the largely Muslim-dominated area. The demand of the groups came after the Allahabad High Court allowed a primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura. According to police sources, a large group of people who are part of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha distributed sweets near the Jama Masjid, despite the administration’s advice to avoid…

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Hindu Temple Management in Mangaluru Refuses Permission to Muslim Vendors

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Hindu Temple Management in Mangaluru Refuses Permission to Muslim Vendors

The Muslim traders have been allegedly prohibited from installing their business stalls at a temple fair in Karnataka’s Mangaluru. The Street Vendors Association expressed their discontent over the situation and asked the government and district administration to look into the allegations made by Muslim vendors. The religious fair, called ‘Shahsthi Mahotsava’ is scheduled between December 14 and 19 at the Kudupu Sri Anantha Padmanabha temple in Mangaluru city of Dakshina Kannada district. The temple is under the Muzrai department of the Karnataka government, which handles the accounts of the temples.…

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Senior Lecturer disrespects female student’s religious freedom rips off her hijab in Bandipora School

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Senior Lecturer disrespects female student's religious freedom rips off student’s hijab in Bandipora School

A senior lecturer at a school in Bandipora, Kashmir, reportedly disrespected a female student’s religious freedom by ripping off her hijab. The incident occurred on October 9, 2023, and has caused outrage among the student body and the local community. According to witnesses, the lecturer, who has not been named, was teaching a class when he noticed the student wearing a hijab. He reportedly approached her and asked her to remove it, saying that it was not allowed in the classroom. The student refused, explaining that the hijab is a…

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Omar accuses government of “Insensitivity” for declaring Eid Holiday a day early

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Omar accuses government of "Insensitivity" for declaring Eid Holiday a day early

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has criticised the decision of the J&K government to “declare Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday a day earlier than the actual date”. Speaking after offering Friday congregational prayers at the Hazratbal shrine, which holds the relics of Prophet Muhammad, Omar expressed his disappointment with this decision. Eid Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Omar took the opportunity to extend his greetings to the people on this occasion. However, he questioned the government’s rationale behind declaring a holiday a day in advance when it was widely known…

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Police arrest 10 for trying to create unrest outside Srinagar mosque

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Police arrest 10 for trying to create unrest outside Srinagar mosque

Taking strong note of trying to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere at Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Friday, Police detained 10 persons and appealed to the people not to indulge in such acts. Police said that these persons would be booked under the relevant sections of the law. “Ten hooligans were arrested for trying to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere outside Jamia Masjid after Friday prayers. They will be booked under the relevant sections of the law. People are requested not to indulge in such acts, failing which law will take its course,”…

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PDP Chief questions BJP’s decision to felicitate preacher booked under PSA

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PDP Chief questions BJP's decision to felicitate preacher booked under PSA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also sought release of other religious scholars who are currently under detention in various jails across J&K. Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti mocked the BJP for first arresting religious scholars and then felicitating them on their release. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also sought release of other religious scholars who are currently under detention in various jails across J&K. “Religious leaders now released & felicitated by BJP after being slapped with PSA were earlier accused of being a security threat by…

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