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Turkey labels Austria as 'racist' for closing 7 mosques and seeking to expel at least 60 imams

Explaining Austria's decision to shutter the mosques and expel imams, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Austria was very clear about its policies and that there was no place for "parallel societies and radicalising tendencies" in the country.

Jun 9, 2018

Telangana CM to splurge Rs 66 crore on Iftar party even as state reels under Rs 1.80 lakh crore debt

Earlier this week, the Telangana government had sanctioned Rs 15 crore to make necessary arrangements for the event which will be attended by around 7,000 guests at Hyderabad's Fateh Maidan on Friday evening.

Jun 8, 2018

Karnataka MLA BJP Basangouda S Patil Yatnal

'Is it wrong to speak in favour of Hindus?' Karnataka BJP MLA defends his anti-Muslim statement

In a video that has gone viral, Basangouda S Patil Yatnal made anti-Muslim comments. He also said that "those who wear burqas and skullcaps" should not come into his office.

Jun 8, 2018

Hurriyat leader Geelani's aide, one of the richest separatist leaders, says pension hike his right

When asked how will he explain drawing favours from the government when he is against the Indian government, Sumji said that he is still opposed to the 'Indian occupation' in Kashmir but would claim his right over pension and other arrears.

Jun 8, 2018

China's Ramadan crackdown complete with concentration camps back to haunt Uyghur Muslims

As part of the crackdown, the Chinese government prohibits Uyghur Muslims from following religious practices and they aren't allowed to observe a fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In fact, government employees are prohibited from fasting and even visiting mosques during Ramadan.

Jun 7, 2018

Afghanistan announces unconditional ceasefire with Taliban ahead of Eid

Critics say that the ceasefire will not help reduce terror attacks. Former army general Atiqullah Amarkhel believes that it would only give the Taliban a chance to regroup.

Jun 7, 2018

Uttar Pradesh government bans liquor in select areas of Mathura

The ban comes following calls for Mathura to receive the same status as Vrindavan and Barsana, where meat and liquor were banned in 2017.

Jun 7, 2018

Who is Tommy Thomas? Malaysia appoints ethnic Indian as the new Attorney-General

Thomas is a Christian of Indian origin. His appointment to the post, proposed by the newly elected Malaysian prime minister, makes him the first non-Muslim to hold the post since the country's formation in 1963.

Jun 6, 2018

Suicide bomber kills at least eight after Afghan clerics outlaw suicide bombings

The bomb exploded at the entrance to a giant tent, near residential buildings in the west of Kabul, after most of the clerics had left, a witness said. Women living nearby were crying as they gathered with their families.

Jun 4, 2018

Al-Qaeda slams WWE, warns Saudi Crown Prince MBS over 'sinful' policy changes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has drawn the ire of Al-Qaeda for spearheading quite a few policy changes aimed at liberalising the conservative kingdom.

Jun 2, 2018

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Here are 20 people who are set to turn ministers in Kumaraswamy's govt

A total of 20 members from the Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress will get cabinet berth in HD Kumaraswamy's Karnataka government.

Jun 1, 2018

Denmark bans burqa and niqab, why has the Islamic veil been a topic of debate?

About 200 women reportedly cover their faces in Denmark and this ban is set to affect all of them. The violations will carry a penalty of 1,000 kroner ($156) for first-time offenders and about 10,000 kroner ($1,568) by the fourth violation.

Jun 1, 2018

Shaming Aamir Khan's candid photo with daughter Ira exposes trolls' sick mentality

Trolls started lecturing Aamir Khan that he cannot play with his grown-up daughter Ira Khan like that as she is now an adult. They also found Ira's outfit explicit in nature as it failed to cover most parts of her body.

May 31, 2018

BJP loses in UP's Kairana bypolls, retains Maharashtra's Palghar

While RLD's Tabassum Hasan won the Kairana Lok Sabha seat of Uttar Pradesh, BJP's Rajendra Gavit has won the Palghar bypoll Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra

May 31, 2018

Charanjeet Singh: Renowned Sikh rights activist shot dead in shop in Peshawar

A case has been registered and the Peshawar police are conducting an investigation into the murder of Charanjeet Singh. They are yet to ascertain whether this was an act of terror or the assailants had targeted Charanjeet due to personal enmity.

May 30, 2018

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Search Results for: Sunni Muslim

Turkey labels Austria as 'racist' for closing 7 mosques and seeking to expel at least 60 imams

Telangana CM to splurge Rs 66 crore on Iftar party even as state reels under Rs 1.80 lakh crore debt

'Is it wrong to speak in favour of Hindus?' Karnataka BJP MLA defends his anti-Muslim statement

Hurriyat leader Geelani's aide, one of the richest separatist leaders, says pension hike his right

China's Ramadan crackdown complete with concentration camps back to haunt Uyghur Muslims

Afghanistan announces unconditional ceasefire with Taliban ahead of Eid

Uttar Pradesh government bans liquor in select areas of Mathura

Who is Tommy Thomas? Malaysia appoints ethnic Indian as the new Attorney-General

Suicide bomber kills at least eight after Afghan clerics outlaw suicide bombings

Al-Qaeda slams WWE, warns Saudi Crown Prince MBS over 'sinful' policy changes

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Here are 20 people who are set to turn ministers in Kumaraswamy's govt

Denmark bans burqa and niqab, why has the Islamic veil been a topic of debate?

Shaming Aamir Khan's candid photo with daughter Ira exposes trolls' sick mentality

BJP loses in UP's Kairana bypolls, retains Maharashtra's Palghar

Charanjeet Singh: Renowned Sikh rights activist shot dead in shop in Peshawar

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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