SC agrees to hear plea on women's entry into mosques
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): In a major development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it has decided to hear a plea filed by a Muslim couple who are seeking a direction from the top court to allow women to enter mosques to offer their prayers.
Maneka Gandhi caught on camera referring to Muslim voters in her speech in Sultanpur
Sultanpur, Apr 12 (IBNS): At a time when the nation is voting in the general polls, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Maneka Gandhi has triggered a controversy when she was caught on camera allegedly asking the people of the Muslim community to vote for her or else she may not be inclined to be responsive to their requests.
Delhi-NCR: Most Muslim people read Hindi newspapers
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) There is a popular perception that most Muslims in India read Urdu newspapers; but a media survey in the Delhi-NCR has revealed that a major part of their population reads the Hindi newspapers despite "anti-Muslim bias, hostile editorial policy and lack of coverage."
BJP complains against BSP chief Mayawati for asking Mulsim not to vote for Congress
Lucknow, Apr 7 (UNI) BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission over reported statement of BSP president Mayawati appealing to the Muslims not to vote for Congress during the alliance joint rally at Deoband on Sunday.
Won't give tickets to Muslims as they don't believe in us: BJP leader KS Eshwarappa
Bangalore, Apr 2 (IBNS): Senior BJP leader in Karnataka KS Eshwarappa has triggered a controversy as he said that his party will not give tickets to Muslims as they do not believe in the religious outfit.
Rahul Gandhi demands sacking of Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde over his 'Hindu girl' remark
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday demanded the sacking of Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde for his comment on 'Hindu girl' which has already triggered a row.
After 'Hindu women' comment, Anantkumar Hegde refers to Cong leader's 'Muslim' wife
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): After stirring controversy with his "Hindu women" comment a day ago, Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde on Monday referred to Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao's "Muslim" wife in a Twitter spat.
Lord Hanuman was Muslim, says Uttar Pradesh BJP leader
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IBNS): After being labelled as Dalit, now Lord Hanuman has been branded a Muslim by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
KCR slams Amit Shah for opposing quota to Muslims
Hyderabad, Nov 27 (IBNS): Telangana Rashtra Samithi supremo and caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has attacked BJP president Amit Shah for opposing his government's proposal to increase reservation for Muslims in the state, reports said.
Kerala HC scraps petition seeking Muslim woman's entry to state mosques
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IBNS): The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by the Akhila Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, seeking directive that Muslim women be allowed to enter mosques in the state.
Romance with Muslim girl proves fatal for Dalit man in India's Rajasthan
Barmer, July 26 (IBNS): Courtship with a Muslim girl proved fatal for a Dalit man in India's Rajasthan state, as he was allegedly killed by the girl's family.
PM Modi greets nation on Eid al Fitr
New Delhi, Jun 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people of India on the occasion of Eid al Fitr.
Ankit Saxena 'denied' relationship with woman before murder, says police
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): Photographer Ankit Saxena had 'denied' being in a relationship with the Muslim girl who family allegedly killed him in west Delhi on Thursday, media reports said.
Sonu Nigam tweets on 'azaan', Sonu Sood trolled over social media
Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Actor Sonu Sood was left baffled on Monday when he was trolled on Twitter over an issue that hardly connected him as internet users confused him with singer Sonu Nigam whose tweet over 'azaan' has triggered a controversy.
Muslim sisters should get justice: Modi
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday raised the issue of triple talaq and said 'justice' should be done for women belonging to the Muslim community, reports said.