Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), July 26 (IANS) High drama unfolded outside the residence of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi in Chikkamagaluru on Sunday after Karnataka Police arrived to serve a notice directing him to appear for questioning in connection with a hate speech case registered over his remarks during a protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The police action triggered heated exchanges between officers, BJP workers and advocates gathered at Ravi’s residence, with party suppo…
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Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during a special meeting held at Jagdishpur, a historic town near Bhopal once known as Islamnagar. The venue, steeped in stories of valour and sacrifice, was chosen to underline the cultural and historical significance of the move.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing a press conference, described the decision as a tribute to the state’s glorious past and a step towar…
Bhopal, July 7 (IANS) A Hindu member of the newly reconstituted Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board on Tuesday rejected Congress MLA Arif Masood’s proposed legal challenge to the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Board, saying the appointments were made in accordance with the amended Waqf law. Responding to Masood’s statement that the Muslim community would challenge the state government’s decision in the Supreme Court, Board member Animesh Bhargava told IANS that there was no basis for any objection…
Bareilly, June 22 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has spoken about the letter he wrote to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. He stated that since Muslims constitute around 22 per cent of Uttar Pradesh’s population, the community considers its claim to the Chief Minister’s post to be strong.Speaking to IANS, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said: “I have written a letter to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. In it, I have pr…
Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Amid speculation over an impending expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet, lobbying for ministerial berths intensified on Monday, with a delegation of Muslim religious leaders meeting Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and urging him to induct senior Congress leader and MLC Saleem Ahmed into the Cabinet. The delegation also sought greater representation for the Muslim community, demanding that at least three to five ministerial posts be allotted to Muslim leaders.At present, 13…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal on Monday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Muslim community in the state has been living in fear because of the BJP leader’s politics and public statements.Ajmal became a legislator for the second time in the recently concluded state Assembly polls by winning the Binnakandi Assembly seat.Speaking to reporters here, Ajmal accused CM Sarma of making divisive remarks and claimed that the Chief…
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) An alleged audio recording purportedly featuring senior Congress leader Zameer Ahmad Khan, a close associate of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has gone viral on social media on Monday, triggering political controversy amid ongoing discussions over the formation of the Karnataka Cabinet. However, no official clarification had been issued by Zameer Ahmad Khan on the purported video. A 3-minute and 51-second edited video containing the audio was posted by social medi…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that more than 800 Eidgah committees across the state have called for restrictions on cow slaughter ahead of Eid, describing the move as an important step towards maintaining communal harmony and peaceful coexistence in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said many members of the Muslim community in Assam had voluntarily decided not to sacrifice cows during the upcoming festival while respecting the sentiments of t…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday welcomed appeals by several Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in the state to refrain from cow slaughter during Eid, saying the move would strengthen Assam’s cultural harmony and social unity. Taking to X, Sarma said many Eidgah committees across Assam had earlier urged people to avoid cow sacrifice, and now several members of the Muslim community had voluntarily come forward to adopt the appeal.“…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) North East Delhi Police have put in place elaborate security and civic arrangements for Eid al-Adha, with around 1,100 police personnel deployed across the district to ensure peaceful celebrations and smooth management of public services, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rahul Alwal said on Monday.Speaking to IANS, Alwal said the district administration has carried out detailed planning for the festival, identifying key religious sites and coordinating with multiple civic a…