Experts seek minority status for AMU

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 20:33

Muslim educationists, activists, journalists and politicians Sunday demanded minority status for Aligarh Muslim University.

Mecca Masjid blast: Andhra High Court recalls stay order on minority compensation

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 11:56

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday recalled its stay order on the compensation given to 70 Muslim youngsters wrongly arrested in connection with Mecca Masjid blast and other terror related cases.

Minority welfare scholarship

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:34

Government of India offers merit-cum-means based scholarships in various field including engineering & technology (BTech/ BE/ MTech), cement technology, fashion technology, management, pharmacy, architecture and town planning.

BJP minority membership drive gets `good` response

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 08:08

The Gujarat BJP minority cell on Tuesday launched a drive to woo Muslims on the birthday of the party`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Where is corruption, wonders minister

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 15:22

Where is corruption, Union Minority Affairs Minister K. Rahman Khan asked on Saturday. He said "coalgate or the 2G spectrum cases are mere presumptive losses".

BJP to work for change in outlook of Muslims towards it: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 19:51

Reaching out to Muslims ahead of Lok Sabha polls, BJP said it would soon come out with a vision document on minority empowerment.

Order restored after fresh Myanmar religious unrest

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 16:52

Authorities restored order in Myanmar`s northern Sagaing region on Sunday after a Buddhist mob set fire to nearly two dozen Muslim-owned buildings and attacked rescue workers.

BJP inducts 200 Muslims into the party

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 00:32

BJP on Monday inducted in its fold a man belonging to the minority community and his supporters.

Education certificates by Madarsa Boards at par with other boards

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 00:14

Educational certificates issued by State Madarsa Boards will be considered at par with ones issued by CBSE or any other board, the Minority Affairs Ministry has said in response to an RTI query.

Set up commission to ensure Muslims` educational rights: Rahman

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 18:22

Muslims are unable to enjoy their Constitutional right to open educational institutions and the government should set up a commission to address issue, Minorities Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan said.

Scholarships for girl students from minority communities

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:04

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday announced scholarships to be given to meritorious girl students from minority communities, who score above sixty per cent marks in examinations.

Centre announces Rs 200 cr for Odisha minority areas

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 23:30

With an aim to improve health, education and other needs of minority communities, the Centre announced to include 19 blocks and one municipality in Odisha.