MP Cabinet approves draft of ‘love jihad’ bill; Up to 10 years of jail for forced conversions
In case of group conversions, the jail term will be up to 10 years with a fine of Rs 1 lakh. “MP’s law is the most stringent in the country.
Booked under UP’s anti-conversion law: Youth was thrashed before arrest
According to police, an FIR has been filed after a video, in which some people can be purportedly seen assaulting the youth in Bijnor area, emerged on social media.
‘Freedom of Choice’: Amid row over Love Jihad, Allahabad HC Observes
The report was scrapped on the Allahabad High Court’s order which dismissed the case saying it was the “freedom of choice of the two individuals”.
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for Muslim prayers
Hundreds of Muslim faithfuls were making their way to Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia on Friday to take part in the first prayers in 86 years at the structure that once was one of Christendom's most significant cathedrals, then a mosque and museum before its reconversion into a Muslim place of worship.
Allegations of CPI(M) doublespeak on CAA false, says party
The CPI(M) on Wednesday denied allegations that it had supported the Citizenship Amendment Bill and said that at no time did the party demand exclusion of Muslim migrants from being considered for citizenship.
Ayodhya: Lawyers for Hindu parties say faith reaffirmed by SC
Lawyers for Hindu parties on Saturday said the Supreme Court judgment granting the entire 2.77 acre of disputed land in Ayodhya to deity Ram Lalla has reaffirmed their faith while the Muslim advocates voiced dissatisfaction saying there were lot of contradictions in the verdict.
Atleast 15 killed in suspected rebel attacks in Thailand’s south
At least fifteen people were killed and another four injured in attacks by suspected Muslim rebels in Thailand's violence-wracked south, an army spokesman said on Wenesday, the largest death toll in years.
SC seeks Centre response on plea for entry of Muslim women in mosques
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of the Centre on a PIL seeking entry of Muslim women in all mosques of the country.