Religion

Two men publicly caned in Aceh for having gay sex

The punishment, condemned by rights groups, marked the first application of anti-homosexuality laws introduced in the province in 2014.

May 23, 2017

Ramadan 2017: RSS Muslim wing to organise milk and milk-product iftar in UP

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) is planning to make iftar meatless in Uttar Pradesh for this Ramadan. Read to know how they plan to achieve it.

May 21, 2017

Ramadan 2017 calendar in India released: Here's the complete timetable for the month of fasting

Ramadan is expected to commence in India on May 27.

May 19, 2017

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Muslim women can opt out of triple talaq, Muslim Board tells SC

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has told the Supreme Court that Qazis will give an option to Muslim women to opt out of triple talaq at the time of marriage. Read to know more.

May 18, 2017

Triple Talaq: 'Can you frame modern and model Nikahnama?' Supreme Court asks AIMPLB

"Why can't there be a modern and model nikahnama to provide for talaq? Can you ask your Qazis to have a model nikahnama?" the Supreme Court asked the AIMPLB.

May 17, 2017

Watch: Adiyogi statue of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu declared largest bust by Guinness World Records

The 112-foot-tall Adiyogi statue of Lord Shiva in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu has been chosen by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Read to know more.

May 14, 2017

Supreme Court: 5 judges from 5 religions begin hearing Triple Talaq case

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court consisting of five judges from five faiths began hearing the triple talaq case on Thursday. Read to know more.

May 11, 2017

Rights of Muslim women cannot be violated in name of 'Personal Law': Allahabad High Court

"A Muslim husband cannot give divorce in a manner which would put a question mark on equal rights," the court said on Tuesday, reacting strongly against the practice of 'triple talaq.'

May 9, 2017

Indonesian Christian governor jailed for blasphemy against Islam

Jakartas Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, was found guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced to two years in jail on 9 May. The trial was seen as a test of religious tolerance in Indonesia, the worlds largest Muslim-majority nation.

May 9, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Hindu Yuva Vahini activists accused of lynching Muslim man in Bulandshahr

The man was dragged to an isolated spot and beaten to death because the alleged right-wing activists wanted to know about the whereabouts of his relative Yusuf, who was accused of kidnapping a Hindu girl from Fazalpur village on April 27.

May 3, 2017

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Ramadan 2017 dates, timetable in India and around the world: When will the month of fasting begin?

Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 in Saudi Arabia and most of the other countries around the world.

May 2, 2017

Assam: Two men suspected of stealing cows lynched in Nagaon district; police detains 2 suspects

The mob of villagers thrashed them with sticks continuously while chasing them for 1.5 kms from the Kasamari village under the Nagaon Police Station area to the Jajori Police Station Area.

May 1, 2017

Jammu and Kahsmir: Farooq Abdullah insults security forces again, says mention of Kupwara martyrs insults Muslims

There are many ways Farooq Abdhullah has insulted the security forces of India, and this is only the latest of them. Read to know more.

Apr 30, 2017

Pope Francis visits Egypt three weeks after deadly attacks on Copts

Pope Francis has visited Egypt three weeks after at least 45 people died in Isis attacks there. He laid flowers at Cairos largest Coptic cathedral, the scene of an attack last December. Francis was accompanied by the Coptic Pope Tawadros II.10% of Egyptians are Christian Copts, who were targeted in several attacks in the last months. During the two-day trip, Francis called for peace between Christians and Muslims in Egypt.

Apr 29, 2017

Do not politicise Triple Talaq issue: PM Modi urges Muslim community on the occasion of Basava Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that reformers would emerge from within the community and put an end to the pain suffered by Muslim women due to the practice of triple talaq.