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Muslim men misinterpreting Quran to have more than one wife: Gujarat HC

The high court also stated that time has come for the country to embrace the uniform civil code as such provisions are in violation of the Constitution.

Nov 05, 2015, 23:47 PM IST

Tension grips Jammu town over alleged desecration of Quran

Tension gripped the hilly Bhaderwah town in Jammu region on Friday over allegations that miscreants desecrated the Quran.

Oct 23, 2015, 15:52 PM IST

After he stoked controversies, Mahesh Sharma told by BJP to keep low profile

Union Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma, who has recently stoked several controversies with his controversial statements, has been ticked off by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asked to keep a low profile, a report said on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2015, 12:21 PM IST

RSS` take on Cow and Islam: `Muslims did shun beef in the past`

In a bid to persuade Indian Muslims to give up beef, an offshoot of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has come up with proof from the past to deduce that Muslims have shunned beef.

Sep 25, 2015, 20:58 PM IST

`Cow dung can render atom bombs ineffective`

In a bizarre claim, Muslim Rashtriya Manch, an offshoot​ of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), claims that cow dung can render atom and hydrogen bombs “ineffective”.

Sep 25, 2015, 15:49 PM IST

One of world's oldest Quran manuscripts to go on display in UK

A Quran manuscript believed to be among the oldest in the world dating back to at least 1,370 years that places it close to the time of Prophet Muhammad will be put on display in the UK from next week.

Sep 22, 2015, 22:07 PM IST

Hajj pilgrims to begin journey of faith from today

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from around the world, including over 1.5 lakh Indians, will begin Hajj from Tuesday when they assemble in the valley of Mina as Saudi authorities said preparations have been completed for the world's largest annual gathering.

Sep 22, 2015, 08:56 AM IST

Goa Congress files complains against Mahesh Sharma 'hate speech'

The Congress in Goa has filed a police complaint against union Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma for allegedly delivering a hate speech against minority religions, a party leader said on Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 14:42 PM IST

Is Narendra Modi govt trying to impose RSS' hidden agenda?

At a time when the Narendra Modi government is facing allegations of imposing the hidden agenda of the RSS, one of the NDA ministers, Dr Mahesh Sharma has made a controversial remark, saying lessons from 'Mahabharata', 'Ramayana' and 'Gita' should be taught in schools and colleges.

Sep 15, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Decision to compose music for 'Muhammad' in good faith: AR Rahman on fatwa controversy

AR Rahman on Monday sought to defuse the controversy surrounding the fatwa issued against him and Iranian director Majid Majidi over their film "Muhammad: Messenger of God", saying he composed the music "in good faith and with no intention to cause offence".

Sep 15, 2015, 04:05 AM IST