Minority Rights
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Delhi Police suspends police officer for assaulting Muslim men offering namaz
A video of the incident, in the national capital’s Inderlok area, was shared widely on social media.
Scroll Staff
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Explained: The legal tussle over Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments over whether the university is entitled to protection as a minority educational institution under the Constitution.
Vineet Bhalla
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States are obligated under Article 30 to recognise minority educational institutions, says SC
The law says that states shall not discriminate against any educational institution because it is managed by a minority group.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Caste, hard-line religious identity: The persecution of Pakistani Christians and lessons for India
Even today, most Pakistani Christians living in major cities are consigned to poorly paid jobs in the sanitation sector.
Myriam Renaud, The Conversation
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Karnataka Muslim quota: SC says no political statements should be made on pending cases
The court made the observation after it was told that Home Minister Amit Shah has been raising the issue in poll rallies and interviews.
Scroll Staff
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Karnataka: Congress promises to restore 4% reservation for Muslims if it wins Assembly polls
The quota for the community in government jobs and education was scrapped by the BJP government on March 24.
Scroll Staff
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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Minority status for Hindus: Supreme Court tells Centre not to take different stands
The Union government filed a new affidavit on Monday, stating the matter has ‘far-reaching ramifications’ and so it needed to consult with the states first.
Scroll Staff
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Government using laws to deprive minorities of livelihood, ex-civil servants tell prime minister
Over 100 former IAS officers said that anti-conversion laws, ban on beef consumption and demolition drives are used to ‘strike fear’ among minorities.
Scroll Staff
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States also empowered to declare a community as minority, Centre tells Supreme Court
The statement came in response to a plea that argued that Hindus cannot avail benefits of government schemes despite them being minorities in 10 states.
Scroll Staff
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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Shillong: We would rather die in our homes than be evicted, say Sikhs as government takes over land
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said his government was ready to talk to them to find a solution to the dispute.
Scroll Staff
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Relocation of Dalit Sikhs in Shillong: Minorities panel seeks report from Meghalaya government
The residents of Harijan Colony have opposed the state’s move to take possession of the land where they live.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan should be grateful to its persecuted Hazara minority for setting models of tolerance
Eleven miners from the community were recently killed by the Islamic State in Balochistan.
IA Rehman
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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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