Religion And State
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Hyderabad Police halt screening of documentary on Babri Masjid demolition, file FIR
The police action took place two days before the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
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Two Muslim employees, working since 1988, to be removed from MP’s Maihar Temple
The state government rules that say no employee can be removed on the grounds of religion.
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Gujarat HC dismisses plea challenging closure of slaughterhouse during Jain festival
The court said that the shutting down order does not violate any fundamental rights.
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Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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‘Restrain from eating meat for 1-2 days’: Gujarat HC tells man challenging slaughterhouse curbs
The Ahmedabad civic body had shut down the only slaughterhouse in the city during a Jain festival.
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Kanwar Yatra: Illegal meat, liquor shops in Noida will be closed from July 14 to 26
The district administration has asked officials to survey the route to identify unauthorised shops.
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Delhi ‘meat ban’: Minorities panel asks mayors and civic chiefs to explain unofficial embargo
A letter by the South Delhi mayor calling for the closure of meat shops during Navratri violates constitutional freedoms, the panel said.
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Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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NDMC withdraws circular allowing Muslim employees to leave early during Ramzan
The New Delhi Municipal Council’s vice chairperson had opposed the order saying it was contrary to the principle of secularism.
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Delhi Jal Board withdraws circular allowing two hours’ leave to Muslim employees during Ramzan
The BJP had criticised the authority in connection with the circular, and alleged that it was an example of appeasement politics.
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Barabanki mosque demolition: Police book eight for alleged fraud in registration of the building
The police have alleged that the accused formed a committee to fraudulently register the mosque as a property of the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.
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The Reel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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UP: 100-year-old mosque demolished, Sunni Waqf Board calls it ‘illegal’ and seeks inquiry
The board said that the action was against the Allahabad High Court’s April 24 order, which barred demolitions till May 31 due to Covid.
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China warns citizens about spiritual courses offered by religious schools in India
The country’s Ministry of Public Security said some of these institutions were involved in ‘sexual assault scandals’.
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Activist Agnivesh says he supports NCW’s proposal to ban practice of confession in churches
He, however, said that the commission needs to be consistent and adopt a similar stand on ‘far greater sexual offences’ by other ‘godmen’.
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The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I