Muslim State
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
-
Challenges To Waqf Law To Be Heard By Supreme Court Today: 10 Points
A bunch of petitions challenging the amended Waqf law -- meant to govern how Muslim charitable properties are managed -- will be heard by the Supreme Court today. Six BJP-ruled states that intend to defend the law, have sought to join in.
-
Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
-
"Will Throw Muslim MLAs Out Of Bengal Assembly After BJP Wins": Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari, along with other BJP MLAs, also staged a demonstration outside the state Assembly protesting the Speaker's decision not to allow the adjournment motion.
-
"Father's State?": Tejashwi Yadav As MLA Asks Muslims To Stay Home On Holi
A Bihar MLA's statement asking Muslims not to step out on Holi has drawn a sharp retort from Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who has asked if the state belongs to the MLA's father and dared Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to rebuke the MLA
-
"Appeasement Over Development": BJP Slams Congress' Karnataka Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented a record 16th state budget Friday with some of the focus on grants for minority communities, including Muslims, which the BJP has severely criticised as "appeasement over development".
-
26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition Stay Request Rejected By US Court
The United States Supreme Court rejected an "emergency application" by 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, which opposed his extradition to India claiming he will be tortured there as he is a Muslim of Pakistani origin.
-
NDTV Exclusive: Not Muslims Or Christians - Another Syrian Ethnic Group Caught In Crossfire
On February 24, armed Druze factions in Syria's southern Suwayda province announced the formation of the Suwayda Military Council, a coalition of local groups dedicated to protecting the Druze community from external threats & government oppression.
-
Andhra Relaxes Work Hours Of Muslims During Ramzan, BJP Welcomes Move
The TDP-led NDA government has permitted all Muslim employees in Andhra Pradesh to leave work an hour early from March 2 to March 30 in observance of Ramzan and the BJP's state unit welcomed the move.
-
Fethullah Gulen, Accused Of 2016 Coup In Turkey, Dies In Exile Aged 83
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of organising a failed 2016 coup, has died in exile in the United States aged 83, his movement and the Turkish government said Monday.
-
25 Children Killed After Bus Carrying Religious Pilgrim Crashes In Nigeria
A bus carrying Muslim faithful celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed crashed in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state, killing at least 25 children, an official told AFP Tuesday.
-
"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
-
US Calls On China To End Repression Of Uyghurs, Religious Minority Groups
The US State Department expressed disappointment on Friday, on the second anniversary of a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang, and called on China to take action and end the current repression of Muslim Uyghurs.
-
Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
-
Kamala Harris Faces Uphill Battle To Win Back Muslim Votes In Swing State
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
-
Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
-
Challenges To Waqf Law To Be Heard By Supreme Court Today: 10 Points
A bunch of petitions challenging the amended Waqf law -- meant to govern how Muslim charitable properties are managed -- will be heard by the Supreme Court today. Six BJP-ruled states that intend to defend the law, have sought to join in.
-
Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
-
"Will Throw Muslim MLAs Out Of Bengal Assembly After BJP Wins": Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari, along with other BJP MLAs, also staged a demonstration outside the state Assembly protesting the Speaker's decision not to allow the adjournment motion.
-
"Father's State?": Tejashwi Yadav As MLA Asks Muslims To Stay Home On Holi
A Bihar MLA's statement asking Muslims not to step out on Holi has drawn a sharp retort from Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who has asked if the state belongs to the MLA's father and dared Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to rebuke the MLA
-
"Appeasement Over Development": BJP Slams Congress' Karnataka Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented a record 16th state budget Friday with some of the focus on grants for minority communities, including Muslims, which the BJP has severely criticised as "appeasement over development".
-
26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana's Extradition Stay Request Rejected By US Court
The United States Supreme Court rejected an "emergency application" by 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, which opposed his extradition to India claiming he will be tortured there as he is a Muslim of Pakistani origin.
-
NDTV Exclusive: Not Muslims Or Christians - Another Syrian Ethnic Group Caught In Crossfire
On February 24, armed Druze factions in Syria's southern Suwayda province announced the formation of the Suwayda Military Council, a coalition of local groups dedicated to protecting the Druze community from external threats & government oppression.
-
Andhra Relaxes Work Hours Of Muslims During Ramzan, BJP Welcomes Move
The TDP-led NDA government has permitted all Muslim employees in Andhra Pradesh to leave work an hour early from March 2 to March 30 in observance of Ramzan and the BJP's state unit welcomed the move.
-
Fethullah Gulen, Accused Of 2016 Coup In Turkey, Dies In Exile Aged 83
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of organising a failed 2016 coup, has died in exile in the United States aged 83, his movement and the Turkish government said Monday.
-
25 Children Killed After Bus Carrying Religious Pilgrim Crashes In Nigeria
A bus carrying Muslim faithful celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed crashed in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state, killing at least 25 children, an official told AFP Tuesday.
-
"Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision.
-
US Calls On China To End Repression Of Uyghurs, Religious Minority Groups
The US State Department expressed disappointment on Friday, on the second anniversary of a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang, and called on China to take action and end the current repression of Muslim Uyghurs.
-
Won't Allow Muslims To Take Over State: Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is "not in the competition for minority votes".
-
Kamala Harris Faces Uphill Battle To Win Back Muslim Votes In Swing State
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
