Uttar Pradesh Administration Demolishes Part of 185-Year-Old Mosque
The Fatehpur administration’s decision to tear down a part of the Noori Masjid came just three days before the Allahabad high court was to hear a petition filed by the…
US reaffirms support for Pakistan in anti-terrorism fight
Miller says protests around world, including in Pakistan, should remain peaceful The United States Monday reiterated its unwavering support for Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and extremism. “We continue…
Islamabad, Kabul resume diplomatic talks after long hiatus
Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires meets Afghan interim defence minister After a long hiatus, Pakistan and Afghanistan have re-established contacts in an effort to defuse tensions in the bilateral relations hampered by…
What Is ‘Normalcy’ in Kashmir?
This is an inherently complex conflict – a fact that political scientist Sumantra Bose, in the newly updated edition of his book ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads’ tries to impress upon…
Three Muslims Killed as Locals Opposing Survey of Mughal-Era Mosque in Sambhal Clash With Police
A senior government official claimed that the police only lobbed teargas and used plastic bullets to disperse the protestors. Three Muslim men were killed as a mob opposing the survey…
How Does India See Its Muslim Population?
A recent survey is revealing of a fair degree of anti-Muslim prejudice among Hindus. Every five years, the Lok Sabha elections offer a window to analyse the representation of the…