Religion And State
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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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‘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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Trending
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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From the biography: Why Indira Gandhi saw young Farooq Abdullah as the future leader of Kashmir
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Malayalam film ‘2018’ will represent India at the Oscars
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India at Asian Games, Sept 27, live blog: Shooters win six medals including two gold medals
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How reading ‘dark academia’ novels can help new students feel more at home at university
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Timelapse video of massive ‘shelf cloud’ moving across the sky over Brazilian town
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‘You’re not telling my story but selling it’: Comedian’s spoof on Humans Of Bombay’s business model
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Watch: Google looks at its own history with animated doodle to celebrate its 25th birthday
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Watch: Over 200 dogs attend outdoor screening of ‘PAW Patrol’ movie in the US to set world record
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Watch: Mumbai Police band Khaki Studio performs devotional song for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
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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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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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The Reel
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Malayalam film ‘2018’ will represent India at the Oscars
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Watch: The first teaser of ‘Tiger 3’ is out
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‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’ review: Flippant fun gets in the way of suspense
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In ‘Paradise’, an Indian marriage is tested by the Sri Lankan economic crisis
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‘Aankh Micholi’ trailer: Two families clash over a wedding
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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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Proposal to abolish confession is infringement on religious freedom, says Catholic church body
The archbishop of Trivandrum Catholic Archdiocese confirmed that a memorandum will be sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Sift Kaur Samra sets a new world record to win gold in women’s 50m 3-Positions
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Asian Games, Equestrian: Sudipti Hajela reflects on first gold in 41 years – ‘It feels surreal’
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India at Asian Games, Sept 27, live blog: Shooters win six medals including two gold medals
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India at Asian Games, Sept 27 schedule: Campaign begins for women’s hockey, Shiva Thapa in boxing
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Watch, Asian Games: The Indian dressage team win the country’s first equestrian gold after 41 years