Stand with RSS, BJP on Section 377 issue: Minority leaders

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 18:52

Several Muslim leaders on Friday echoed the RSS and BJP`s sentiments on the Section 377 issue with some even warning the UPA government that it would be taught a lesson in the 2014 polls over its move to file a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict against homosexuality.

Thai Navy sues website over Rohingya allegations

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 15:19

Thailand`s navy has filed criminal defamation charges against a news website that published stories alleging Thai military involvement in the trafficking of Myanmar`s ethnic Rohingya boatpeople, an editor said.

Wave of attacks kill 70 people in Iraq

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 01:31

Baghdad: A double car bombing and a shooting killed 34 Shiite Muslims on pilgrimage in Iraq on Monday, the deadliest in a wave of attacks across the country that left at least 70 dead. It was the bloodiest day of violence in nearly two months.

Bihar Assembly debates on condition of Muslims in state

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 19:57

Bihar Assembly on Friday witnessed debate on condition of Muslims, with BJP accusing Nitish Kumar government of indulging in vote bank politics, a charge it refuted.

Dalit Christians, Muslims stage protest for SC status

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 17:31

Scores of Dalit Christians and Muslims on Wednesday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar here demanding speedy implementation of the recommendations of Ranganath Misra Commission granting SC status to them.

London terror attack accused declares himself soldier of Allah

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:06

One of two British Muslims accused of the murder of a British soldier on the streets of London on Monday admitted to the killing in court, telling the jury that he loved al Qaeda and was "obeying the command of Allah".

Gorakhpur Muslims celebrate BJP win in four states

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 00:59

Muslims in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, are celebrating the anticipated victory of BJP prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi in the 2014 General Elections.

Oldest litigant in Ayodhya case comes out in support of Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:45

Mohammad Hashim Ansari, one of the oldest litigants in Ayodhya title suits, on Friday claimed Congress is creating fear of Narendra Modi among Muslims and the BJP leader needs the community`s support to become prime minister.

Highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:31

The following are the highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, which the government said will be tabled during the winter session of parliament.

Communal Violence Bill facing opposition from non-Cong states

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 21:15

The controversial Communal Violence Bill, which aims at protecting minorities from targeted attacks, is facing stiff opposition from non-Congress state governments and BJP.

Sardar Patel hated Hyderabadi culture: AG Noorani

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 00:41

Eminent lawyer and political commentator AG Noorani said India`s first home minister Sardar Patel was a "quintessential Hindu nationalist" who treated erstwhile Hyderabad State as a Muslim state and hated its culture.

Muslim body accuses Congress of short-changing

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 20:52

Maharashtra Janjagran Samiti, which claims to be the representative body of Muslims from Marathwada region, has threatened to stop supporting Congress in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.