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Texas Bans Sharia Law After Cleric Asks Shopkeepers Not To Sell Liquor, Pork
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said his state has banned the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law and urged residents to report any attempts to impose "Sharia compliance" on businesses or individuals.
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Why Congress Nominated Mohammed Azharuddin, Professor M Kodandaram To Telangana Legislative Council
The initial nominations by the Congress government were challenged by the BRS, who claimed that their own nominees' recommendations had been unfairly rejected by the then-Governor.
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"This Is All Jihad": Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Intern On Protests Against Israel
A former intern for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has described political activism as "jihad" and urged Muslims to risk getting suspended or arrested while standing up to "settler colonialism."
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BJP Leader's "Emotional Outburst" Apology Over "Pakistan" Remark At IAS Officer
Karnataka's BJP Member of Legislative Council (MLC) N Ravikumar, whose "Pakistan" remark at a Muslim IAS officer in Kalaburagi had landed him in trouble, has apologised for his communal comment.
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Karnataka BJP Leader N Ravikumar Calls Official 'Pakistani', Police Case Filed
A major political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the BJP's Member of Legislative Council N Ravikumar made a communal remark against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, a Muslim IAS officer.
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Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
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"Language Not Religion": Top Court Rejects Plea Against Urdu On Signboard
Language is not religion and to consider Urdu as a language of Muslims is a "pitiable digression" from reality and unity in diversity, the Supreme Court has said while rejecting a petition challenging use of Urdu on the nameboard of municipal council
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NDTV Exclusive: Not Muslims Or Christians - Another Syrian Ethnic Group Caught In Crossfire
On February 24, armed Druze factions in Syria's southern Suwayda province announced the formation of the Suwayda Military Council, a coalition of local groups dedicated to protecting the Druze community from external threats & government oppression.
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Women, Non-Muslims On Boards, Council Can't Claim Land: Waqf Act Changes
A contentious bill to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 - including changing it ensure representation of non-Muslim individuals and Muslim women in central and state Waqf bodies - is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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Hindu Population Fell 7.8% Between 1950-2015, Muslims Up 43.15%: PM's Panel
Hindu population fell by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015 in India, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15 per cent, suggesting that there is a conducive environment in the country to foster diversity, said a recent working paper by the Centre.
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BJP Seeks To Push Its Outreach To Pasmanda Muslims
The BJP is working to intensify its outreach to 'Pasmanda' Muslims and the recent nomination of academician Tariq Mansoor to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council could help the party in connecting with the community
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Muslim Women Can Approach Only Family Court For Divorce: Madras High Court
It is open for a Muslim woman to exercise her inalienable right to dissolve marriage by 'Khula' (divorce proceeding initiated by wife) by approaching a family court and not private bodies such as a Shariat Council, the Madras High Court has ruled.
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French Court Scraps Rule Allowing 'Burkinis' In Swimming Pools
A French court stepped into a row over the wearing of burkinis in municipal swimming pools, suspending a council's decision to allow Muslim women to wear them.
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US's Religious Freedom Report "Indophobic, Hinduphobic": Hindu Council
A Hindu body in Washington called the USCIRF report on religious freedom a work of a "Hinduphobic" commission while Muslim and Christian groups hailed the observations in it, demanding that the US declare India as a "country of particular concern".
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Delhi Civic Body Withdraws 'Early Leave For Muslims' Order During Ramzan
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Wednesday withdrew its order which allowed all its Muslim employees who are observing the fast during the month of Ramzan to leave office early.
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Texas Bans Sharia Law After Cleric Asks Shopkeepers Not To Sell Liquor, Pork
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said his state has banned the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law and urged residents to report any attempts to impose "Sharia compliance" on businesses or individuals.
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Why Congress Nominated Mohammed Azharuddin, Professor M Kodandaram To Telangana Legislative Council
The initial nominations by the Congress government were challenged by the BRS, who claimed that their own nominees' recommendations had been unfairly rejected by the then-Governor.
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"This Is All Jihad": Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Intern On Protests Against Israel
A former intern for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has described political activism as "jihad" and urged Muslims to risk getting suspended or arrested while standing up to "settler colonialism."
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BJP Leader's "Emotional Outburst" Apology Over "Pakistan" Remark At IAS Officer
Karnataka's BJP Member of Legislative Council (MLC) N Ravikumar, whose "Pakistan" remark at a Muslim IAS officer in Kalaburagi had landed him in trouble, has apologised for his communal comment.
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Karnataka BJP Leader N Ravikumar Calls Official 'Pakistani', Police Case Filed
A major political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the BJP's Member of Legislative Council N Ravikumar made a communal remark against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, a Muslim IAS officer.
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Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
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"Language Not Religion": Top Court Rejects Plea Against Urdu On Signboard
Language is not religion and to consider Urdu as a language of Muslims is a "pitiable digression" from reality and unity in diversity, the Supreme Court has said while rejecting a petition challenging use of Urdu on the nameboard of municipal council
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NDTV Exclusive: Not Muslims Or Christians - Another Syrian Ethnic Group Caught In Crossfire
On February 24, armed Druze factions in Syria's southern Suwayda province announced the formation of the Suwayda Military Council, a coalition of local groups dedicated to protecting the Druze community from external threats & government oppression.
-
Women, Non-Muslims On Boards, Council Can't Claim Land: Waqf Act Changes
A contentious bill to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 - including changing it ensure representation of non-Muslim individuals and Muslim women in central and state Waqf bodies - is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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Hindu Population Fell 7.8% Between 1950-2015, Muslims Up 43.15%: PM's Panel
Hindu population fell by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015 in India, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15 per cent, suggesting that there is a conducive environment in the country to foster diversity, said a recent working paper by the Centre.
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BJP Seeks To Push Its Outreach To Pasmanda Muslims
The BJP is working to intensify its outreach to 'Pasmanda' Muslims and the recent nomination of academician Tariq Mansoor to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council could help the party in connecting with the community
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Muslim Women Can Approach Only Family Court For Divorce: Madras High Court
It is open for a Muslim woman to exercise her inalienable right to dissolve marriage by 'Khula' (divorce proceeding initiated by wife) by approaching a family court and not private bodies such as a Shariat Council, the Madras High Court has ruled.
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French Court Scraps Rule Allowing 'Burkinis' In Swimming Pools
A French court stepped into a row over the wearing of burkinis in municipal swimming pools, suspending a council's decision to allow Muslim women to wear them.
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US's Religious Freedom Report "Indophobic, Hinduphobic": Hindu Council
A Hindu body in Washington called the USCIRF report on religious freedom a work of a "Hinduphobic" commission while Muslim and Christian groups hailed the observations in it, demanding that the US declare India as a "country of particular concern".
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Delhi Civic Body Withdraws 'Early Leave For Muslims' Order During Ramzan
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Wednesday withdrew its order which allowed all its Muslim employees who are observing the fast during the month of Ramzan to leave office early.
