New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Iran’s Embassy in New Delhi has announced that a condolence book will be opened in memory of late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Imam Ali Khamenei, who was “martyred” on February 28, during joint United States and Israeli military strikes on Tehran.Iranian state television and official statements described the Supreme Leader’s death as an act of martyrdom that occurred amid escalating conflict. The eighty-six-year-old cleric, who had guided the nation since 1989, lost hi…
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Guwahati, March 1 (IANS) The Congress has never been politically irrelevant in Assam and will continue to remain a significant force in the state among minorities, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita asserted on Sunday, while taking a sharp dig at the opposition party. MoS Margherita claimed that despite repeated electoral setbacks, the Congress still tries to project itself as a protector of minority interests, particularly among the Muslim community.”The Congress ha…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday backed Congress MP Imran Masood’s remarks that authorities must ensure “innocent people” are not arrested. Masood’s remarks came following the police crackdown on an alleged terror conspiracy involving eight suspects said to have links with Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh-based radical groups.Supporting the Congress MP’s statement, Azmi alleged that members of the Muslim community were being “deliberate…
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (IANS) The Telangana government has permitted shops and business establishments in the state to remain open till 5 a.m. during the holy month of Ramadan.The Labour Commissioner, M. Dana Kishore, on Wednesday issued orders exempting shops and businesses in the state from certain provisions of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act 1988 from February 19 to March 20 (both days inclusive).The shops and hotels have been permitted to do business till ‘Sehri’ (pre-dawn meals) …
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday strongly criticised the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for its decision to “cancel” all previous Government Resolutions (GR) and circulars regarding the issuance of caste certificates and caste validity certificates to persons falling under the Special Backward Category-A within the Muslim community. The party has claimed that the GR released by the government on Tuesday clearly means the reservation provided to the Muslim community has b…
Bhopal, Feb 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly session saw spirited exchanges on Tuesday as opposition Congress MLA Atif Arif Aqueel passionately advocated for declaring the cow as the national animal, reigniting discussions on cultural reverence and policy implementation.During the proceedings, Aqueel emphasised the sacred status of the cow in Hinduism, describing it as a “mother” figure worthy of utmost respect.He urged the House to push for “national” recognition of the cow as …
Bhopal, Feb 14 (IANS) Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Madhya Pradesh government has announced the implementation of the Union Home Ministry’s directives on the mandatary recitation of the national song – ‘Vande Mataram’, the leaders of the Muslim community, including religious personalities, have strongly objected to the decision.The religious priests of the Muslim community from different parts of Madhya Pradesh have started opposing, terming the Centre’s new guidelines as “unc…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed deep gratitude and solidarity with the Muslim community during his address at the Millat Times Conclave 2026 held at the India Islamic Cultural Centre here. The event marked the anniversary of Millat Times, a platform known for its focus on journalism and public-interest issues, featuring a special interview and open question-and-answer session with Aiyar.Speaking to an engaged audience, Aiyar conveyed his happiness at b…
Dhar, Jan 23 (IANS) In line with the Supreme Court’s interim directive, members of the Muslim community offered Friday (Jumma) namaz at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, without any untoward incident. The prayers, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, took place between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. as stipulated by the apex court on Thursday. Under stringent security arrangements, the administration facilitated the safe movement of Muslim representatives t…
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Rameshwar Sharma said on Thursday that people from the Muslim community should act wisely, maintain harmony with Hindus, and allow worship at the Bhojshala temple in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.Sharma made the statement while responding to the Supreme Court’s order allowing members of both communities — Hindu and Muslim — to offer prayers at the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula mosque in Dhar on Friday.“M…