Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) Members of a growing organised blasphemy business network in Pakistan are actively attempting to trap people into committing blasphemy on social media. Some Pakistani officials, including members of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), conduct work on behalf of the blasphemy network, a report said. “The main purpose here is to extort bribes from the target in exchange for dropping criminal charges. In the custody of such people, the treatment is appalling. At …
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New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Muharram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire people across the world to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction.”Muhar…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, while addressing the Uttarakhhand state executive meeting in Haridwar’s Piran Kaliyar area, made strong remarks on social harmony, democratic values, religious freedom, and issues of national importance.The meeting was attended by a large gathering of ulema, huffaz, and members of the Muslim community.During his address as the chief guest, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani said, “In 1803, when our country w…
Haridwar, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind National President, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, arrived in Kaliyar, a small town near Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, and attended the meeting of the State Executive Committee as the chief guest has sparked a fresh controversy, saying that “in 1803, when the country was under colonial rule, a call for ‘Jihad’ was issued for the nation’s freedom. Therefore to free the nation, it was must for all Muslims to wage Jihad (war)”. While addressing a large…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has approved the formation of a retired High Court judge-led committee to submit a report on implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.The UCC will be implemented in the state after receiving the committee report, said Minister of State (Home) Yogesh Kadam in the state legislative Assembly on Tuesday.”The Maharashtra government is positive about the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. Chief Minister Fadnavis has given his …
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Television star Dipika Kakar took to her social media account to pen an emotional birthday wish for her husband Shoaib Ibrahim on June 20.The doting wife expressed immense gratitude for Shoaib’s strong and solid support through some of the most challenging phases of her life.Sharing a candid picture of them both seated in the hospital waiting area, Dipika poured her heart out while expressing her emotions for Shoaib on his birthday.Sharing the picture, Dipika wrote, “Tum…
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all medical and dental colleges across the state to establish Religious Conversion Prevention Cells (Dharmantaran Roktham Cells), according to an official statement.This comes after the cases of religious conversion involving a resident doctor at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) and the reported disappearance of the daughter of an employee of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences.Following the o…
Pune/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Amid reports surrounding a former employee’s allegations of religious harassment and forced resignation, IT major Wipro on Thursday said it has shared all relevant documents with the Pune Police and is fully cooperating with the ongoing probe into the matter.The company is cooperating fully with the ongoing probe and remains committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, it said.“At Wipro, employee welfare, dignity and respect are paramount. We maintain…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the countrymen and prayed for happiness and good health in society.”Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyone’s success and good health,” PM Modi said in a post on X.Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devot…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs from early morning to offer special prayers and mark one of the most significant festivals in Islam. Large congregations of worshippers were witnessed at several places across the country, with people dressed in traditional attire participating in prayers and exchanging greetings with fa…