Indore, May 15 (IANS) Abdul Samad, President of the Kamal Maula Welfare Society and one of the petitioners of the Muslim side in the case over Bhojshala and Kamal Maula Mosque complex, on Friday claimed that idols of Hindu goddesses were brought into the disputed site after the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) 2003 order.The Madhya Pradesh High Court recognised the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple and the property of King Bhoj. Revoking the ASI’s 2003 order, the court granted the Hindu …
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Washington, May 14 (IANS) Republican and Democratic lawmakers clashed sharply during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing over whether political Islam and Sharia law pose a threat to the US Constitution, with critics condemning the proceedings as anti-Muslim fearmongering. The hearing, titled “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the US Constitution: Part II,” quickly descended into heated exchanges over religion, immigration, constitutional freed…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old school peon has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a six-year-old student in the Govandi area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, said police on Friday. The incident, which took place at a reputable local school, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions regarding student safety. According to the Mumbai Police, the minor victim managed to overcome his fear and recounted the ordeal to his family upon returning home from school. Recognisin…
Raipur, May 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh is set to organise mass marriage ceremonies simultaneously across all districts under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana on Friday.This year’s ceremonies will witness more than 2,300 couples from diverse religions and communities — including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and particularly vulnerable tribal groups — entering into wedlock according to their respective customs and traditions.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the programme as a celeb…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman remembered her mother in her latest social media post, a woman ahead of her time.Taking to her official Instagram handle, Zeenat Aman shared how her mother’s unconventional decisions, like marrying a Muslim man, separating from him, and later marrying a German caused a massive scandal back in the day.She further recalled how her mother decided to raise her single-handedly when her second husband passed away.”As I’ve said before, my mother was…
Indore, April 23 (IANS) The long-standing dispute over the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar has taken a significant turn with the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordering the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to provide complete videography of its extensive survey to all parties involved.The directive, issued on Thursday during ongoing hearings by a bench of Justice Vijay Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi, requires the ASI to make the footage available by April 27, ensuring transparency and equa…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Being a public figure can sometimes mean facing the unpleasant side of social media. Actress Ssara Khan has shared a disturbing message she received from one of the users in her latest post. Taking to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle, Ssara uploaded a screenshot of a message request filled with judgment and religious intolerance regarding her personal life choices. A netizen had questioned the ‘Bidaai’ actress’s decision to marry outside her religion.R…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India is set to hear on Monday a plea filed by the Muslim side challenging a survey order issued by a court in Chandousi regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district.As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe will take up the matter for hearing on Monday.The petition has been moved by the mosque committee opposing the survey exercise ordered in connecti…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A sharp exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre’s urgency in introducing the Women’s Reservation Bill, raising concerns over the absence of a recent Census and alleging that the government is avoiding a caste-based enumeration.This came as the Centre introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant legislative move during the ongoing special session of Parliament.Pa…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday raised serious concerns over multiple issues, including the filing of an FIR against social media users, an alleged minor’s marriage, and suspected child trafficking, asserting that the Commission will take appropriate action in all cases.Speaking to IANS, Kanoongo said the Commission has taken note of reports that some social media users shared information related to the expenditure of the Membe…