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‘No notice, just bulldozers’: In Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur, mosque demolished amid community outrage

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On May 29, 2025, authorities in Bhojpur village, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, demolished an under-construction mosque, leading to significant unrest among local residents. The demolition was carried out by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sadar, Subodh Kumar, accompanied by police and Rapid Response Force personnel, without prior notice to the community. Local leaders, including former Gram…

Operation Sindoor: Uttam Demands Clarity on Reports of Fighter Jets Being Shot Down

Web Desk4 months ago02 mins

Hyderabad MP and Congress leader Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Uttam has called for official clarification regarding recent reports of Indian fighter jets being shot down during Operation Sindoor. Speaking to the media, Uttam expressed serious concern over the conflicting narratives emerging around the high-profile military operation, demanding transparency from the defence authorities. Reports circulating on social…

Freelance Journalist Sarah Aziz Wins Prestigious British Press Award

Web Desk4 months ago03 mins

Kolkata freelance journalist and student Sarah Aziz won the second prize for “Young Journalist of the Year” at the UK’s annual Press Awards on May 22. The 23-year-old Muslim girl is a Master of Science in Journalism student at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York. She began her journalism career in 2023…

YouTuber Accuses ANI of Extortion Over Copyright Strikes

Web Desk4 months ago02 mins

Published: May 26, 2025: YouTuber Mohak Mangal has accused news agency ANI (Asian News International) of exploiting YouTube’s copyright enforcement system to demand substantial payments from digital creators. Mangal, known for his current affairs content, claims ANI requested annual payments ranging from ₹30 to ₹40 lakh to resolve copyright strikes on his videos. He further…

Mob in UP Attacks Four on Suspicion of Transporting Cattle Meat; Vehicle Set Ablaze

Web Desk4 months ago02 mins

Muzaffarnagar, May 25, 2025 — In a disturbing incident that underscores rising communal tensions, a mob in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district attacked four individuals on suspicion of transporting cattle meat. The incident took place on Saturday near the Sikheda village under Jansath police station limits. According to police sources, a group of locals intercepted a…

Centre Tells Supreme Court: Waqf Not an Essential Part of Islam

Web Desk5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

On May 21, 2025, the Indian government informed the Supreme Court that while waqf is an Islamic concept, it does not constitute an essential religious practice in Islam. This statement was made during hearings challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. (@EconomicTimes, The Times of India) Representing the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar…

CBI Files Chargesheet Against Ex-Governor Satya Pal Malik in Kiru Hydropower Corruption Case

Web Desk5 months ago02 mins

On May 22, 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and five others in connection with alleged corruption in the Kiru Hydropower Project. The case pertains to irregularities in awarding a ₹2,200 crore civil works contract for the project. (The Times of India,…

Assam Arrests 58 for Alleged Pro-Pakistan Posts; Critics Decry Targeting of Muslim Youths and Peace Advocates

Web Desk5 months ago02 mins

In the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, Assam authorities have intensified a crackdown on individuals accused of expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments. As of May 14, 2025, 58 individuals have been arrested across the state, including students and a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). (India…

Hyderabad: Biomedical Student Alleges Rape by Friend, Police Launch Investigation

Web Desk5 months ago5 months ago01 mins

News Article: A 20-year-old biomedical student in Hyderabad has accused her friend of sexual assault, according to a complaint filed with local police. The incident reportedly occurred in a private apartment, where the accused allegedly took advantage of the victim after calling her over under the pretext of meeting. Police have registered a case under…

Trump Offers to Mediate Kashmir Dispute Between India and Pakistan

Web Desk5 months ago02 mins

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to act as a mediator between India and Pakistan to help resolve the long-standing conflict over Kashmir. Speaking amid heightened regional tensions, Trump stated that he is open to engaging both nations to foster peace and stability in South Asia. His remarks come as border skirmishes and…