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Mehbooba Mufti appeals to Rahul Gandhi to raise voice against Muslim 'disempowerment'

Mehbooba Mufti appeals to Rahul Gandhi to raise voice against Muslim 'disempowerment'

n a letter, Mehbooba Mufti called upon Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, to raise his voice against the "steady disempowerment" of Muslims across the country. She has cited recent incidents, including the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and "forced displacements" in Assam and Bihar as examples of what she termed a broader pattern of state-sponsored targeting of the Muslim community. Jul 21, 2025
Sharda University Student's Suicide Sparks Outrage and Protests

Sharda University Student's Suicide Sparks Outrage and Protests

A suicide note was recovered from the student's room, in which she accused two faculty members from the university's dental department of subjecting her to mental harassment. The note specifically named one male and one female faculty member, alleging that their actions had driven her to this tragic decision. This revelation has intensified the anger and frustration among the student's peers and family, who have since staged protests demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the matter. Jul 19, 2025
Ladakh agitation

Congress Faces Backlash in Ladakh Over Omission of Statehood Demand in Letter to PM

A joint letter by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding statehood for J&K and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, has triggered resentment in Ladakh. Sajad Kargili of the Kargil Democratic Alliance expressed disappointment over the omission of Ladakh's statehood demand, reminding Rahul Gandhi of his earlier promises made during his 2023 visit. Jul 19, 2025
Final hearing in Ajmer Dargah dispute today

Final hearing in Ajmer Dargah dispute today

The Ajmer Dargah dispute concerns the authority over the management of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Rajasthan. At the heart of the conflict are two bodies: the Anjuman Committee, comprising Khadims who claim hereditary and religious rights over the shrine, and the Dargah Committee, a government-appointed statutory body responsible for its administrative and financial affairs. The dispute highlights the ongoing clash between traditional custodianship and formal institutional control. Jul 19, 2025
Karnataka MLA Byrathi Basavaraj Faces Murder Case Allegations

Karnataka MLA Byrathi Basavaraj Faces Murder Allegations; Named In FIR

The case took an unexpected turn when the victim's mother, Vijayalakshmi, claimed she never mentioned Basavaraj's name to the police, raising questions about how his name appeared in the FIR. This revelation has added complexity to the case, prompting reactions from various political figures. Jul 18, 2025
Youth shot dead by Pakistan-backed death squad in Balochistan

Youth shot dead by Pakistan-backed death squad in Balochistan

The rights body stated that Azmat Rind, son of Ameer Bakhsh Rind, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani military personnel on June 5, near Sabzi Mandi, Naseerabad district of the province. Jul 18, 2025
Golden temple

Golden Temple security tightened amid third bomb threat; police on high alert

For the past two days, the police presence has been significantly increased, with additional personnel deployed to maintain safety as hundreds of devotees continue to visit the temple for prayers. The SGPC President, Harjinder Singh Dhami, has described these threats as an attempt to incite panic among the public. Jul 16, 2025
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