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Bihar caste survey dispels myth of Muslim casteless society, say Pasmanda leaders

Muslims in Bihar have broken the myth of a casteless society. Caste identity among Muslims is now clear, with Sheikhs at the top and Surjapuris at the bottom. Affirmative action is needed to ensure the weaker sections of the community get their due.

The Hindu

Why is the UCC draft untraceable 3 months since it was termed ‘ready’, asks Uttarakhand Congress

Congress alleges BJP using UCC as poll plank in Uttarakhand; Oppn. warns of ghost of UCC near elections. Tribes, Muslims fear UCC, with Van Gujjars apprehensive of its impact. UCC Committee formed by govt. met 63 times, received 2.15 lakh submissions.

The Hindu

Farooq Abdullah calls for peaceful protest on October 10 against the ‘trampling of constitutional rights’ of the people of J&K

Opposition parties in J&K, led by Farooq Abdullah, join forces to protest against the "trampling of constitutional rights" of UT's people. PAGD, Congress, Panthers Party, United Peace Alliance, Muslim United Front, Peoples Movement, Akali Dal, Mission Statehood, and others attended the meeting. DPA, PC, and Apni Party were not invited.…

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CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

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IUML eyeing a third seat for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala

IUML seeks 3rd seat in North Kerala for 2024 LS polls, eyeing Wayanad, Vadakara, Kasaragod. IUML, UDF's 2nd-largest constituent, wants better representation for Muslim community. Congress cautious, wary of giving impression of bowing to IUML's demands.

The Hindu

Front pages on Bihar’s caste survey: How Nitish ‘stole a march’ over BJP and Congress

The results of the Bihar caste survey are out. OBCs comprise 27 percent of the state’s population while EBCs make up 36 percent – a total of 63 percent. Hindus make up over 80 percent of the population and Muslims a little over 17 percent.

Newslaundry

From academics to building bombs: ISIS’ road to radicalisation

Three scholars arrested for running ISIS terror module in India: Mohd. Shahnawaz (NIT mining engineer), Mohd. Arshad Warsi (Aligarh Muslim Univ. Mech. Eng. & PhD Jamia Millia Islamia) & Mohd. Rizwan Arshad (Computer Science Eng. from Ghaziabad). All highly educated & trained, radicalised & taking oath of allegiance to commit…

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Minority communities are edged out of the UK’s green spaces. I’m trying to change that

Access to nature should be a fundamental right, but so many barriers are still in place. Here’s how we can tear them down, says mountaineer Haroon Mota

The Guardian - UK

Stone pelting leads to tension in Ragi Gudda locality of Shivamogga

Tension in Shivamogga's Ragi Gudda after stone-pelting incident. SP G.K. Mithun Kumar clamped prohibitory orders in the area. Muslim residents protested over cutout display for Id Milad procession. Violence broke out due to rumours of stone-pelting on procession. Rapid Action Force, lathi-charge used to disperse mob. Many taken into custody.…

The Hindu

BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

Newslaundry

IOC allows Paris Olympics participants to wear hijabs at athletes’ village

French athletes are still subject to a headscarf ban as their sports federation restricts the hijab during the games.

Al Jazeera

French schools' ban on abayas and headscarves is supposedly about secularism − but it sends a powerful message about who 'belongs' in French culture

France’s decision to ban public school students from wearing the abaya – a long dress or robe popular among women in certain Muslim cultures – and the male equivalent, the qamis, has faced criticism since Aug. 27, 2023, when the country’s education minister announced the new rule.

The Conversation

In Gurugram, 60 days after arson and fire

Sabina Khatun, Robiul Mullah, Mansura Bibi, Nazia Bibi, Giasuddin, Anupama Pringunayap, Raju Mandal, and Rafiq: Fleeing violence, Bengali Muslim migrants in Gurugram's Sector 70A face job loss and heartbreak. Despite police efforts, fear of persecution lingers.

The Hindu

U.P. school teacher arrested for getting Hindu student slapped by Muslim classmate

UP police arrest teacher for ordering Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate. Teacher Shaista charged with sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 153 A (promoting enmity between different sections on basis of religion). Father of victim filed complaint alleging son, class 5 student, was slapped by Muslim student on teacher's…

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Muslim man lynched in India ‘for taking a banana’ at Hindu temple event

Mob ties the 22-year-old to a pole and beats him to death over allegations he stole ‘prasad’ or religious offering.

The Hindu

Kathaprasangam, mappilappattu artiste Ramla Begum passes away

Ramla Begum, 77, a noted Kathaprasangam and Mappilappattu performer, passed away in Kozhikode. She was the first Muslim woman in Kerala to pursue stage performance as a career. She was associated with Azad Music Troupe since age 7 and married P. Abdul Salam from the same troupe at 18.

The Conversation

What is an abaya − and why does it cause such controversy in France? A scholar of European studies explains

Worn by some Muslim women, an abaya is a long, loose-fitting, robelike garment that covers the entire body, except for the face, hands and feet. Through the abaya, women can express their religious identity and dedication to following Islamic guidelines regarding modest attire.

Al Jazeera

France’s abaya ban risks isolating Muslim students, experts say

Al Jazeera speaks to a teacher, rights lawyer, expert and activist on tensions between the state and Muslim minority.

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Muslim Canadians express anger, concern after killing of Sikh leader

Muslim activists voice solidarity with Sikhs after murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Ottawa has linked to New Delhi.

Al Jazeera

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says

Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an ‘escalating trend’ of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country.

Salon

Who decided comedy needed fact-checking?

Hasan Minhaj's embellishments arguably serve a larger purpose. What purpose is served by destroying his career?

The Hindu

Muzaffarnagar slapping case: SC questions quality of school education in U.P., points to ‘watered-down’ FIR against teacher

A “watered-down” and delayed First Information Report (FIR) against a Muzaffarnagar school teacher, shown on video showering communal remarks on her seven-year-old Muslim student and goading his classmates to thrash him, raised questions in the Supreme Court about religious discrimination and quality of education in Uttar Pradesh. “This is very…

The Hindu

Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead.

The Hindu

Muslims join Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations in Tirupati

Muslim community joins Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations organised by TDP; members offer prayers, break coconuts, offer Harathi & join hunger strike. Show of communal harmony & support for Naidu with 'I am with CBN' placards. Prasadam marks end of relay hunger strike.

The Guardian - UK

Halal rising: Muslim food marks its UK embrace with a stadium celebration

Vendors and diners at the World Halal food festival agree the industry is booming with good reason

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