Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The allegation of a tacit understanding between the BJP and the CPI(M) has escalated into a central flashpoint in Kerala’s Assembly election campaign, triggering a sharp exchange between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan.It has been going on for the past two days, and on Friday, while dismissing the charge, CM Vijayan asserted that the CPI(M) would not indulge in “petty political manoeuvres” for a handful of votes or…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani on Thursday said that a growing sense of insecurity prevails among many Muslims in India, with feelings of being “cornered, unsafe, and humiliated” arising from what he described as a pattern of developments and a perceived bias in governance and law enforcement rather than any single incident.Speaking to IANS, Madani stressed that while isolated incidents are not uncommon in a country as large and diverse as In…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Pointing out that the role played by veteran director Kasthuri Raja, who is also the dad of actor Dhanush, in his upcoming film ‘Habeebi’ was a pivotal one, director Meera Kathiravan has now disclosed that the veteran director’s character in the film would play a significant part in the film’s efforts to highlight the immense respect we hold for elders in our society. For the unaware, director Meera Kathiravan, who is best known for having directed critically acclaimed f…
Davanagere (Karnataka), March 23 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win by a huge margin in both Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies in the state where the upcoming bypolls are being held. Speaking to media persons, Yediyurappa added that people are fed up with the style of governance of the Congress-led state government.”They (Congress) have an overwhelming majority to the point of excess. The peopl…
Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid and emphasised the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind. He was speaking after participating in a mass prayer held to mark the festival on Saturday in Bengaluru.Extending his greetings, the Chief Minister said that praying for the welfare of humanity is very important and that people must live with …
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Congress leader and former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, while extending Eid greetings on Friday, alleged that Muslims across the world, “starting with India”, are often targeted by communal forces.“This has been an extremely difficult year for the Muslim community. Muslims around the world are facing many challenges and struggles. In India too, the Muslim community is often seen as victims of communal tension,” said the 84-year-old politician in a video m…
New Delhi: Freedom of religion and belief is among the most fundamental of human rights. It safeguards human dignity, allowing individuals to practice their faith without fear and enabling diverse communities to coexist peacefully. Nowhere is this principle more significant — and more contested — than in South Asia, a region that is home to some of the world’s oldest religions and an extraordinary mosaic of beliefs including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. While most …
Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) Authorities across several parts of the country, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh, have stepped up security arrangements ahead of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, as thousands of devotees gather in mosques and markets to mark the occasion with prayers and reflection. In the national Capital, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place around the historic Jama Masjid. Additional police personnel have been deploye…
Mumbai March 2 (IANS) In an old interview with Lehren TV, veteran scriptwriter Salim Khan was seen speaking his heart out about the deep sense of harmony he feels within his family, which comprises members from different religious backgrounds. Khan further was seen emphasising that peace at home is a blessing, and credited faith and sensible decisions for the happiness he and his family have been experiencing over the years.Talking about how the entire Khan family stays under one roof despite co…
Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) With the Hindu festival of Holi approaching and the holy month of Ramadan currently underway, All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Thursday appealed to members of all communities to respect each other’s religious sentiments to ensure peace and harmony during the celebrations.The Hindu community is set to celebrate Holi on March 5, while Muslims are observing Ramadan, a sacred month marked by fasting and prayer. In view of the overlapping occas…