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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship