Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) The killing of an elderly Sikh couple inside a gurdwara in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked fears among religious minorities, who have said they have long been targeted by radical Islamist groups, a report has detailed. On June 17, Jagannath Wanti (72) and his wife, Asa Wanti (69) were inside a gurdwara in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire and fled, police said.Sahib Singh, a Sikh elder from Peshawar said, “The…
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Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Mushtaq Malik, President of the Tahreek Muslim Shabban, has made a significant statement regarding Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks on demands to declare the cow as the national animal and the issue of large animal sacrifices during Eid al-Adha (Bakrid). He said his organisation is seriously considering a proposal urging Muslims to refrain from sacrificing large animals. Significantly, Tahreek Muslim Shabban is a socio-religious organizatio…
Bhopal, June 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rameshwar Sharma triggered a political controversy on Wednesday, claiming that the demographics of several regions are undergoing a shift due to the rising population of Muslims and that this change is giving rise to a climate of tension and fear within society. “The demographics of several regions are undergoing a shift due to the rising population of Muslims. The growth in the population of people belonging to a specific religion is givi…
Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be used to create a permanent class of excluded Indians. He claimed that 6.5 crore names were deleted from the electoral rolls under SIR in 13 states and union territories.The Hyderabad MP took to ‘X’ to slam the Centre for the proposal to constitute a committee to study the exclusions and build a permanent system for the identification, detention, and dep…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Amid the debate over granting cows the status of a “national animal”, Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday said that while some people may consider cows as mothers, Muslims are not obliged to accept that belief.Speaking to IANS, Dalwai said, “Earlier, the cow was referred to as a state animal, and now it is being called a mother. Even if Muslims take a step back, there is still an attempt to push them further. You may call the cow a mother, but we consider it an i…
Srinagar, June 2 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and President of Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, on Tuesday asked the Kashmiri Pandit community to sink differences and work with local Muslims for common honour and dignity.In a letter addressed to Sanjay Tickoo, president of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti, Mehbooba Mufti said that the recent breakthroughs achieved by the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance in their engagement with the Gover…
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes on Monday cautioned against the circulation of unauthorised information and speculation regarding the Social and Educational Survey-2025 report, popularly known as the caste survey report, warning that criminal proceedings may be initiated against those spreading misinformation.In a statement, the Commission said it had submitted its report to the Karnataka government on May 27 based on data collected during the Social …
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Secretary Alka Upadhyaya on Friday released a study on “Contribution of Jain Community in the Field of Education.” Upadhyaya said that the study reflects NCM’s continued efforts towards inclusive development and informed policymaking.She said the Commission is committed to research-driven policy inputs and evidence-based initiatives for the welfare and empowerment of minority communities.The study was undertaken by the Socio…
Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Abhijit Majumdar, the Assam Trinamool Congress Chief, resigned from the party on Friday, alleging that the political party has turned into “Trinamool Muslim Congress” and that there is no place for Hindus like him.During an interaction with IANS, Majumdar, who has been a member of the Assam unit of the Trinamool Congress since its inception, claimed no “Hindu-minded person” can be associated with the party.According to him, the party has now been transformed into “Trinamoo…
New Delhi/Dhar, May 28 (IANS) The centuries-old Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar is fast emerging as the centrepiece of a larger cultural and political campaign, with both the Centre and the state government moving in tandem to seek the return of the revered Vagdevi idol from London and transform the historic site into a major cultural landmark.The latest momentum came on Wednesday when Dhar-Mhow MP and Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur met Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gaj…