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Are the Islamists led by Jamaat-e-Islami set to hijack the Gwadar agitation in Pakistan

Politics intensifies in J&K after ban on Jamaat-e-Islami schools [details]

J&K administration shuts down all schools run by Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), an affiliate of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami.

Jun 19, 2022

B'luru Idgah maidan row: BBMP, Wakf Board lock horns

In an interesting development, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the government's civic agency, and the Wakf Board have locked horns over the Idgah Maidan property.

Jun 17, 2022

BJP reaches out to Muslims in Jammu amid communal tension; spreads message of brotherhood [details]

To expand its footprints in new areas, BJP is focussing on Pahari Muslims. The party promised Scheduled Tribe status to Paharies to woo the community.

Jun 15, 2022

Prophet row: Rally in support of Nupur Sharma sparks tension in Hyderabad's Bowenpally

A rally taken out by some persons in support of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma in Bowenpally area in Hyderabad sparked tension, sources said on Tuesday.

Jun 14, 2022

Prophet row: Two arrested over Jama Masjid protest [details]

Delhi Police have identified and arrested two people who were part of a large gathering that protested outside the Jama Masjid in the national capital two days ago, an official said on Sunday.

Jun 12, 2022

K'taka draws highest FDI in last quarter, says CM Bommai

Hindu fringe group threatens Kannada writer B L Venu on textbook revision controversy

The threatening note pasted on the door of his house warned him for joining Opposition leader Siddaramaiah and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy, besides making "light comments" on Veer Savarkar

Jun 11, 2022

MP Congress fields 3 MLAs, 8 women candidates for 15 Mayoral posts [see list]

Madhya Pradesh Congress will field three sitting MLAs and eight women, including a Muslim candidate, for 15 Mayoral posts in the forthcoming municipal elections.

Jun 10, 2022

BJP's "tinpot" spokespersons brought disgrace to country: Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray thundered in Aurangabad taking on Bharatiya Janata Party's 'tinpot spokespersons' who had brought disgrace to the country

Jun 9, 2022

Nupur Sharma hate remarks: Al-Qaeda warns of attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Gujarat

Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has issued a chilling warning of carrying out 'suicide bombings' in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in a bid to take avenge of the insult to the Prophet Mohammed.

Jun 8, 2022

Sharma-Jindal controversy: Guterres appeals to show respect for all religions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly encourages respect for all religions, said his spokesperson following reports of two former BJP spokespersons making controversial statements about Prophet Muhammad.

Jun 7, 2022

UP clerics demand strict action against ex-BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal

As the row over the controversial statements made by two former BJP spokespersons escalates, more clerics in Uttar Pradesh are demanding stringent action.

Jun 7, 2022

BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh

'BJP denounces insult of any religious personality' after party spokesperson's remarks on Prophet Mohammed

Days after a party spokesperson made remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate, the BJP on Sunday said that it strongly denounces insult of any religious personality.

Jun 5, 2022

Fact check: No rush of Kashmiri minorities in Srinagar Airport; false claim goes viral [truth here]

A video of a crowded Srinagar Airport has been shared with a false claim that Kashmiri minorities are flocking out of the valley amid recent targeted killings.

Jun 2, 2022

Kuwait, Oman ban 'Samrat Prithviraj' in run up to its release

Kuwait, Oman ban Akshay Kumar-starrer "Samrat Prithviraj" in run up to its release

The film tells the story of Hindu king Prithviraj Chauhan, who fought the Muslim invader Muhammad of Ghor.

Jun 1, 2022

Twitter user alleges Jain mandir converted to Shiva temple; shares video as proof [watch]

Viral video claims K'taka Jain mandir converted into Shiva temple; sparks uproar [watch]

A viral video claiming that a Jain mandir in a Karnataka village was allegedly converted into a Shiva temple.