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On October 5, 1988, when India became the first country to ban the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel The Satanic Verses, some commentators chose to take a potshot at former diplomat and politician Syed Shahabuddin. They ranked him as the world’s most influential literary critic, their point being that his…

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has taken on the name Yakubu as part of his conversion to Islam - but will still be referred to as Partey when he plays for the Gunners and will continue to wear Thomas on his shirt.

The subtitle to the controversial film The Lady of Heaven is “the untold story” and it looks as though it’s going to remain untold, at least in Britain, now that Cineworld has pulled the film out of concern for the safety of its staff. The latest outbreak of censorship is…

‘We have a right not to be insulted,’ demonstrator claims as Cineworld fears for workers’ safety

Police in northern India arrested a youth leader from the Hindu nationalist ruling party for posting anti-Muslim comments on social media after derogatory remarks by another party official about the Prophet Mohammad led to a diplomatic furore, officials said on Wednesday.

Protestors described the film, portraying three of Islam’s most prominent figures, as ‘blasphemous’

Leaders of India's Hindu nationalist ruling party on Tuesday instructed officials to be "extremely cautious" when talking about religion on public platforms after derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad drew protests from Islamic nations.

UAE foreign ministry says the BJP officials’ comments were ‘contrary to moral and humanitarian values and principles’.

UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Indonesia, Pakistan condemn remarks

Indian ambassadors have been called in by Gulf countries to explain the comments

Doha says it expects a ‘public apology’ from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad.