Barred from conducting Friday prayers: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said he was stopped from going to the Jama Masjid for […]
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Minorities Under Siege: Mehbooba Mufti Draws Parallels Between India and Bangladesh
Minorities face similar plight in India, Bangladesh: Mehbooba Mufti Srinagar, Dec 2: PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday likened the “oppression” of Hindus in Bangladesh […]
Legal Challenge to Shah Jahan’s ‘Urs’ at Taj Mahal: Court to Hear Hindu Group’s Petition
Three days before the 369th ‘Urs’ of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is to be held in Taj Mahal, a Hindu outfit has moved the Agra […]
Following Mathura Mosque Survey, Hindu Group Seeks Similar Action for Agra’s Shahi Jama Masjid
Hindu group on Friday demanded a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Agra right after the prayers were held, creating a tense situation in […]
Hindu Temple Management in Mangaluru Refuses Permission to Muslim Vendors
The Muslim traders have been allegedly prohibited from installing their business stalls at a temple fair in Karnataka’s Mangaluru. The Street Vendors Association expressed their […]
Senior Lecturer disrespects female student’s religious freedom rips off her hijab in Bandipora School
A senior lecturer at a school in Bandipora, Kashmir, reportedly disrespected a female student’s religious freedom by ripping off her hijab. The incident occurred on […]
Omar accuses government of “Insensitivity” for declaring Eid Holiday a day early
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has criticised the decision of the J&K government to “declare Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday a day earlier than the actual date”. […]
Police arrest 10 for trying to create unrest outside Srinagar mosque
Taking strong note of trying to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere at Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Friday, Police detained 10 persons and appealed to the people […]
PDP Chief questions BJP’s decision to felicitate preacher booked under PSA
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also sought release of other religious scholars who are currently under detention in various jails across J&K. Former Jammu […]