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Nainital rape case: Demographic shift, rise in crime and growing impact of ‘outsiders’ on local business fueled people anger

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Nainital rape case: Demographic shift, rise in crime and growing impact of ‘outsiders’ on local business fueled people anger

Nainital: In the last few years, Nainital and its surrounding areas have been witnessing rapid demographic shifts, raising concerns among local residents about economic displacement and illegal activities in the tourism sector. The recent case involving Usman Ali, a contractor accused of a crime against a minor, has intensified discussions about unregulated business growth, demographic … Read more

A brave voice amidst chaos: Young woman challenges hate, calls for reason in Nainital protests, video goes viral

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A brave voice amidst chaos: Young woman challenges hate, calls for reason in Nainital protests, video goes viral

Nainital: In the midst of violent protests and communal tensions that engulfed Nainital following the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, a young woman emerged as an unexpected voice of reason, questioning the rage, abusive language, and misplaced targeting of an entire community. Her intervention, captured in a viral video, has sparked admiration and reflection … Read more

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan detained during protest against Waqf Bill in Mumbai

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AIMIM leader Waris Pathan detained during protest against Waqf Bill in Mumbai

New Delhi: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan was detained by the Mumbai Police on Friday, April 11, while protesting against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. The incident took place outside the Hindustani Mosque in Byculla. The protest started after Friday prayers when some members of the Muslim community raised slogans and displayed placards opposing the Waqf … Read more

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends state, blames Centre amid ASHA workers protest

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends state, blames Centre amid ASHA workers protest

New Delhi: Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers are familiar with the state government’s obligation to fully support them. He also pointed to the low turnout at the continuous protest outside the Secretariat as evidence of this support. Despite the small number of demonstrators, the CM has stated … Read more

Uttarakhand: Dhami government sealed 11 madrasas in Dehradun, Muslim organizations protest

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Uttarakhand: Dhami government sealed 11 madrasas in Dehradun, Muslim organizations protest

Dehradun: The Dehradun administration sealed 11 madrasas in the district on February 28. This action was taken because these madrasas were not registered with the State Madrasa Board and the Education Department. Muslim organizations opposed this move of the administration and called it illegal. The state government had launched a verification campaign before the local … Read more

Implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand sparks major protests from Muslim community and political opposition

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Implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand sparks major protests from Muslim community and political opposition

Dehradun: The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand has sparked significant protests from the Muslim community and political opposition. The UCC, which came into effect yesterday, aims to standardize personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, regardless of religion, caste, or community. However, the move has been met with strong … Read more

Uttarkashi mosque row: Uttarakhand HC directs DM & SP to ensure mosque security

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Uttarkashi mosque row: Uttarakhand HC directs DM & SP to ensure mosque security

Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court has recently directed authorities concerned to ensure security around the mosque in Uttarkashi. The court has also directed the officials to act against the hate speech and demolition threats. A petition, which an organization Alpsankhyak Sewa Samiti has filed in the high court, was heard by a division bench of acting chief … Read more

Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Muslim community demands security for mosque, dispute reaches Nainital high court

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Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Muslim community demands security for mosque, dispute reaches Nainital high court

Uttarkashi: The matter of mosque dispute in Uttarkashi city has now reached the Nainital High Court. People of the Muslim community have approached the High Court and filed a petition seeking protection for the mosque amid protests and agitation demanding demolition of the mosque. According to the petition filed in court, the community members claimed … Read more

Munambam Waqf land row: Major political parties in a fix as families resume protest

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Munambam Waqf land row: Major political parties in a fix as families resume protest

Ernakulam: The Munambam land dispute over the Waqf claim has left both the ruling left government and the opposition congress party in a tight spot as various Christian groups and dioceses including the Catholic, Jacobite and others questioning the stance of the prominent parties after the Kerala assembly opposed the central Waqf amendment passed by … Read more

Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Hindu outfits postpone ‘Mahapanchayat’ scheduled on 4 Nov

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Uttarkashi mosque brawl: Hindu outfits postpone ‘Mahapanchayat’ scheduled on 4 Nov

Uttarkashi: In Uttarkashi town of Uttarakhand, the Hindu right-wing organisations have postponed the ‘Mahapanchayat’ scheduled today, on 4 November against a five-decade-old mosque citing illegality in its construction. This ‘Mahapanchayat’ was called under the banner of ‘Sanyukt Sanatan Dharam Rakshak Sangh’ after the Uttarkashi police booked over 200 people, including some members of right-wing organizations, … Read more