External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and conveyed India's condolences on former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's death. As tributes poured in, her last rites were arranged with state honours, drawing regional and global participati
Bangladesh is observing a public holiday and three days of state mourning as former prime minister Khaleda Zia is laid to rest in Dhaka. Thousands gathered for her funeral prayers, attended by national leaders and foreign dignitaries, marking widespread tributes to her political legacy.
"The only reason she hasn't attended this event is that she's so accustomed to hearing the Namaz that hearing the Gita makes her ears bleed," Tibrewal said.
Despite tensions, the situation remained peaceful, with Muslim community representatives reiterating their commitment to maintaining communal harmony. Hindu groups too publicly welcomed the restraint shown by the local Muslim population.
"How is this even allowed inside the T2 Terminal of Bengaluru International Airport? Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister Priyank Kharge, do you approve of this?" Prasad said.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar said, "If a day comes when I must wear a skull cap for votes, I'd rather cut off my head. I'm an unapologetic Hindu - I won't insult other faiths by faking a namaz. Even Muslim leaders like Azharuddin and AIMIM didn't wear it. But CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress candi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday backed the FIR against three unidentified women for offering namaz in the premises of Shaniwar Wada in Pune, saying that authorities will take action against anyone found guilty of violating the law.
Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi on Wednesday hit back at Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his "Hanuman Chalisa at Haji Ali" remarks after a purported video showing three women allegedly offering namaz in the premises of Shaniwar Wada in Pune went viral.
"An FIR has been registered under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules 1959, because if anyone violates restrictions that are applicable to a protected monument, action needs to be taken. This FIR was raised on the issue of certain sections choosing to
A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other right-wing organisations.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and others on an appeal filed against the High Court order, which declined permission to perform religious and cultural activities such as Urs and Namaz at a Dargah near the tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad G