Citizens for Justice and Peace
Muslim couple on train beaten in MP, bags searched over beef suspicion
15-Jan-2016
Police have arrested two members of the Gauraksha Samiti — identified as Hemant Rajput and Santosh — who claimed they acted on a tip-off about beef being transported by some passengers. Written by Milind Ghatwai Bhopal Updated: Jan 15, 2016, 8:26 A MUSLIM couple was among passengers assaulted by at least seven members of the…
Ram Madhav takes dig at Aamir Khan: Preach to wife about nation’s prestige
15-Jan-2016
Ram Madhav said, “It will not work that you preach to an autowallah how the country’s prestige has to be saved, but not tell the same to your own wife.” By: PTI New Delhi Updated: Jan 15, 2016, 11:11 BJP leader Ram Madhav Thursday denounced actor Aamir Khan’s remarks on “intolerance”, saying he should not…
After Bengal, Ghulam Ali to perform in Kerala; Shiv Sena burns effigy in protest
15-Jan-2016
Sena had demanded cancellation of the event against the backdrop of the terror strike at Pathankot IAF base. Written by Shaju Philip Thiruvananthapuram Updated: Jan 15, 2016, 3:32 Congress government in Kerala on Thursday accorded a reception for Pakistani ghazal mastreo Ustad Ghulam Ali who would stage concerts in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode in the next…
Taloja cops rescue bull from getting slaughtered, seize van but culprits flee
15-Jan-2016
Three persons have been booked by the police in Thane for allegedly transporting a bull in an SUV for slaughtering, police said on Thursday. Bull slaughtering is banned in Maharashtra. The three — Intezar Ali Sheikh, Raju Ungli and Raju Lanka — have also been booked under charges including attempt to murder, based on a…
`No Babri tragedy, had Ram’s birth site been proved’
14-Jan-2016
Jan 14 2016 : The Times of India (Ahmedabad) Ashish Chauhan Gandhinagar A prominent nuclear physicist from Islamabad Professor Parvez Hudbhoy said on Wednesday that science and reasoning should truimph over religion and said that if Lord Ram’s birth had been proved scientifically, there would not have been any Babri Masjid dispute in Ayodhya. While…
US Raises Kalburgi Murder and Protests by Literary Community
14-Jan-2016
Jan 14 2016 : The Economic Times (Mumbai) DipanjanRoy Chaudhury New Delhi DIRECTED AT HOST US praises India for tolerance amid rising incidents of terrorism The US on Wednesday praised India for its tolerance and resilience amid rising incidents of terrorism, while also raising the issue of the murder of Kannada writer MM Kalburgi and…
Lauding Govt for Treatment of Muslims
14-Jan-2016
Jan 14 2016 : The Economic Times (Mumbai) NEW DELHI:“Here in India, the history of Islam is nearly as old as the faith itself.More than 170 million Indian Muslims live alongside Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. When some voices openly worried that Indian Muslims would be swayed by ISIL’s propaganda, (Rajnath) Singh responded by…
US Raises Kalburgi Murder and Protests by Literary Community
14-Jan-2016
Jan 14 2016 : The Economic Times (Mumbai) DipanjanRoy Chaudhury New Delhi DIRECTED AT HOST US praises India for tolerance amid rising incidents of terrorism The US on Wednesday praised India for its tolerance and resilience amid rising incidents of terrorism, while also raising the issue of the murder of Kannada writer MM Kalburgi and…
TV comedian held for mimicking godman, gets bail
14-Jan-2016
Jan 14 2016 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Nitasha Natu & Manvir Saini MumbaiChandigarh TNN Television actor Kiku Sharda’s arrest by Haryana police late on Tuesday for “hurting religious sentiments“ of a follower of godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, sparked outrage on social networking sites. Sharda was picked up by Haryana’s Kaithal police from…
Top US official hails ‘award wapsi’ drive
14-Jan-2016
Sewall was speaking at the Vivekananda International Foundation, where she was invited to deliver a speech on “Countering Violent Extremism”. Written by Deeptiman Tiwary | New Delhi | Published:January 14, 2016 2:09 am US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy & Human Rights Sarah Sewall said the returning of awards by writers and artistes was…