Days after the anti-Romeo squad was launched in Uttar Pradesh under Yogi Adityanath government, Bihar’s deputy chief minister Tejaswi Yadav on Saturday challenged the new UP CM to ban liquor and set up an “anti-Daru squad” on the lines of the anti-Romeo squad. “Liquor is dangerous, it pollutes health and[Read More…]
Tag: religion
‘Tulsi plant gives out oxygen during day, night’
DMC intervene in six cases to prevent communal disrupt
In reports from the Delhi Minority Commission, there are six listed cases that it had intervened in during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Of the cases, the Trilokpuri riots and attacks on churches in the capital in its annual report in 2014 it mentioned the alleged attacks on Muslims over suspected[Read More…]
Hotel sealed in Jaipur after ‘beef’ rumour
A hotel in Jaipur was seized and the owner of the hotel along with one of his staffs was taken under arrest for alleged improper disposal of meat remains, police said on Sunday. Turns out the locals were angered by the hotel serving non-vegetarian food and cows were consuming the[Read More…]
Tamil Nadu man hacked to death over rationalistic social media posts
A 31-year-old man was hacked to death by a four member gang on Thursday night near Coimbatore. H Farook, who hails from Bilal Estate in South Ukkadam, was a member of an atheist organisation, Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK). According to a Times of India report, Ansath, a 30-year-old Muslim realtor,[Read More…]
Delhi HC dismisses Zakir Naik’s plea
Muhammad Ali’s son detained; asked about name, religion for hours at airport
The son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained by immigration officials earlier this month at a Florida airport and was repeatedly asked about his religion for hours. The 44-years-old Muhammad Ali’s son and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, the first wife of Ali, were arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport[Read More…]
Hindu population decreasing because they don’t convert others, says Kiren Rijiju
36 injured in a Jallikattu event in Madurai
In a Jallikattu event held at Avanipuram in the district amid high-security today, 36 participants were injured. About 900 bulls were used in the event. All the injured were being treated at the medical camp put up near the venue, police said. According to reports, there were 1200 people and[Read More…]
Bombay HC grants bail to three accused who commited ‘murder in the name of religion’
In an unbelievable verdict, the Bombay High Court recently granted bail to three men who were charged with allegedly murdering a Muslim man after attending a meeting of the fringe right-wing group Hindu Rashtra Sena (HRS) in Pune in 2014. The court said that accused did not kill the man[Read More…]
Ganga Sagar mela faces repercussions of demonetisation
Ganga Sagar mela is facing the after effects of demonetisation. The famous Ganga Sagar mela, which witnesses lakhs of deities coming every year seem to have lost its number of pilgrims this year. Not only is this fair considered auspicious but also is one of the most awaited religious fairs[Read More…]
Jallikattu: Here’s why it’s making the headlines
The ban on the sport had sparked resentment in the Tamil Nadu; One of the reasons why it is in news lately. Although the apex court said it cannot deliver a verdict on the ban before the state celebrates Pongal, the protests have hit the road. Tamil Nadu chief minister[Read More…]
Supreme Court cannot deliver a verdict on the ban of Jallikattu before Pongal
As protests for lifting of the ban on Jallikattu have intensifies across Tamil Nadu. Various college students in Madurai turned violent while police used lathicharge to take situations under control. The students claimed they were going to the Collector’s office to hand over a plea in favour of Jallikattu. Protestors[Read More…]
Attack against Christians rising under Hindutva rule, says report
The attack against Christians in India has risen over the past year, making it a place where the practice of the religion is under high-risk, according to a report by Open Doors. India has risen to No 15 on the 2017 World Watch List, up from 31 in 2012. Under[Read More…]
Now candidates can’t seek votes in the name of religion, caste, rules Supreme Court
In a landmark decision ahead of essential assembly polls in five states where caste and faith play a major role in politics, the Supreme Court on Monday forbidden contenders from seeking votes in the name of religion, caste, race, community or language. Led by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur,[Read More…]