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Rahul Gandhi's 'not Hindus' jibe riles BJP; LoP raises paper leak, Agnipath, Manipur in Lok Sabha
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP government in Lok Sabha for promoting hatred and violence through policies like Agnipath, demonetisation, and the repealed farm laws, as well as mishandling the Manipur violence issue. In a 100-minute speech, Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of spreading violence and hatred, emphasising the principles of non-violence in Indian philosophy. He also raised concerns about the NEET paper leak and the government's refusal to discuss the issue.
Eid Mubarak Wishes 2024: 50+ Best Eid-ul-Adha wishes, messages, images and quotes to share with family and friends
Eid ul Adha 2024 Wishes: Bakrid, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, will be celebrated on June 17, 2024. This significant Islamic holiday commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah and marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. The day involves prayers, feasting, and acts of charity. Families share meat from the sacrificial animal with relatives and the less fortunate, reinforcing community bonds and gratitude. Muslims worldwide, including in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other countries, will observe this auspicious occasion.
PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid
PM Modi's greetings to Mohamed Muizzu have been shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on social media platform X. While sharing PM Modi's message on X, Indian High Commission in Maldives stated, "On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives."
Eid 2024: Eid celebrations illuminate Delhi and Mumbai, marking the end of Ramzan
Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market, along with Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road, were vibrant with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramzan. The iconic Jama Masjid in Delhi also saw a large gathering for prayers. Amidst festive shopping for sweets and clothes, security measures were heightened in Delhi. The sighting of the crescent moon determined the festival's date, with different regions celebrating on different days.
Bhojshala was Saraswati temple but both sides should abide by HC decision: Archaeologist KK Muhammed
Archaeologist KK Muhammed stressed that Hindus and Muslims should abide by the court's decision and honour the Places of Worship Act, 1991, apart from sitting together to iron out differences over such places.
3-day weekend in UAE coming up this month. Last long weekend of this year
The UAE government has declared September 29 as an official holiday to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Both the public and private sectors will receive equal leave entitlements. This decision aims to create a balance between the two sectors in terms of official holidays.
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UAE 2023 public holidays: Long weekend coming this September
Workers in both the public and private sectors in the UAE are entitled to the same number of official holidays following a government decision last year. The next holiday for UAE residents is Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on 29 September, meaning a three-day weekend.
Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climax
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mina, where they will stay in tents before the annual hajj's high-point on Tuesday at Mount Arafat. After performing the ritual circumambulation of the Kaaba, the giant black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, in suffocating heat, pilgrims walked or crowded onto air-conditioned buses provided by Saudi authorities.
Ajmer Sharif dargah head calls on religious leaders to raise voice against communalism
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Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh seeks replacement of bullet-proof vehicle provided to him
Raja Singh said some of the Telangana Legislators were given new bullet resistant vehicles due to threat perception and sought to know what the conspiracy was in not allotting one to him despite him having security threats.
Prophet and Arab historians were touched by India's ancient knowledge, says Kerala Governor Khan
Speaking at a programme at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here, Khan said he had mentioned this in Deoband and underlined that it is a "matter of pride for Muslims that they are practising Islam in India, the country whose knowledge the Prophet was touched by."
Gold, copper deposits found in Saudi Arabia's Medina
The Saudi Geological Department tweeted that the recent discoveries could attract foreign investment in the mining industry. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced in June that the kingdom would invest $32 billion in mining.
Everything you need to learn about offering Taraweeh prayers
One of the most appreciated rituals of Ramadan nights is the Taraweeh prayer. It is done for the whole Ramadan month when people gather in a queue at sunset to do several optional rakats and to hear and contemplate the Qur'an being recited. It is a highly fortunate and spiritually uplifting event.
Prophet Row: Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh detained by Hyderabad Police again
"Records disclose that out of 101 criminal cases registered against him, he was involved in 18 communal offenses. Mangalhat Police executed PD order on him, he is being lodged in Central Prison, Cheriapally," ANI quoted Hyderabad Police as saying.
Situation in Hyderabad direct result of Raja Singh's 'hate speech': Asaduddin Owaisi
"This situation is a direct result of Raja Singh's hate speech. He must be sent to jail at the earliest. I also reiterate my appeal to maintain peace. #Hyderabad is our home, it should not fall prey to communalism," Owaisi tweeted.
Row over remarks against Prophet: Additional forces deployed in Hyderabad
Protestors, holding back flags, in large numbers gathered in Shahalibanda and Charminar area during the morning hours. They demanded the arrest of Raja Singh. Effigies were burned by the agitators.
Amit Shah to meet BJP leaders during Jaipur visit today
Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the city to chair the North Zonal Council states meeting. The council comprises Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Kolkata Police asks Nupur Sharma to appear 'without wasting much time'
"Nupur Sharma has mailed us seeking some more time for appearing before our officers citing security reasons. But we do not think there is any possibility of an attack on Sharma. We have asked her to appear as soon as possible," the officer said.
Prophet remark row: Nupur Sharma skips appearance before police station in Kolkata
Protests had turned violent in West Bengal on May 26, with demonstrators blocking roads, vandalising public property and torching vehicles in Howrah district. A complaint was filed before the Narkeldanga police station by a local resident claiming that her comments had caused unrest.
West Bengal BJP president arrested on way to violence-hit Howrah
"Mr Majumdar was trying to travel to Howrah where prohibitory orders under CrPC 144 have been clamped. His visit could have created a law and order situation. This is a preventive arrest," a senior police officer told PTI.
Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP for ‘shaming’ country with Prophet Mohammed remark
The Chief Minister said that while the rupee was falling and inflation was going up, the BJP was trying to divert the issue by ‘looking for shivlings under mosques;. “They want to look under Taj Mahal, they want to look under Gyanvapi (Mosque).”
BJP leader, 12 more held in connection with Kanpur violence
Former district secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha Harshit Srivastava has been arrested for posting inflammatory content on social media platforms, ADGP (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.
Accept and respect party's decision, says Nupur Sharma on suspension from BJP
Amid demonstrations by Muslim groups and the sharp reaction from countries like Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, before suspending its leaders, the party on Sunday had issued a statement asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces insult of any religious personality.
A sign of times to come, say BJP members on party actions against spokespersons
Nupur Sharma had made an offensive remark against Prophet Mohammed in a televised debate recently while Naveen Jindal had posted a tweet on the issue. The comments, especially Sharma's, angered the Muslims, leading to protests in some states, and in West Asia, with many Gulf countries conveying their displeasure. Sharma and Jindal have issued public apologies.
Congress demands arrest of BJP functionaries for remarks against Prophet
The BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal for their controversial remarks following widespread anger in several Gulf countries.
BJP's denouncement of insult of any religious personality aimed at international audience: Omar Abdullah
The National Conference leader's remarks came after the BJP, seeking to defuse a row over allegedly controversial remarks made by its spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammed, said it respects all religions and strongly denounces insult of any religious personality.
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