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Prominent Muslim organizations in India condemn the Pahalgam terror attack, advocating peace and highlighting Islam's core values.

Muslim Leaders Advocate Peace After Attack

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Muslim organizations emphasize Islam's peace principles, condemning violent actions and stressing unity.

Muslim Leaders Unite, Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack

Muslim leaders in India unite to condemn the Pahalgam attack, stressing that violence contradicts Islam's principles, urging peace.

Prominent Muslim organisations on Wednesday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind asserting that it is wrong to give a religious colour to the incident as terrorism is a "cancer" that contradicts Islam's policy of promoting peace.
The terror attack at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday left at least 26 people, mostly tourists, dead and several injured.
Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the head of the All India Imam Organisation, said the imams of more than 5.5 lakh mosques in the country will give a strong message against terrorism, along with praying for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, during the Friday prayers this week.
After a meeting with the officials of his organisation and representatives of many other religions, Ilyasi said killing innocent people on the basis of religion is not only against Islam, but against humanity.
"Prayers will be offered at mosques for the innocent people who have been killed in Pahalgam and their families. During the Friday prayers, the imam will give a strong message against terrorism during his khutba (religious sermon)," he said.
"Our demand from the government is that no terrorist should be allowed to be buried on the soil of India," Ilyasi added.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani strongly condemned the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam.
He expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured, a statement issued by the Jamiat said.
Madani said those who kill innocent people are not humans but "beasts".
"There is no room for terrorism in Islam. Terrorism is a cancer that contradicts Islam's policy of promoting peace. It is essential for every believer to raise their voice against it," he said.
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind considers criminal acts, especially those based on religion, to be a cause of destruction for the country and its peace and security, Madani said.
While this heinous act by terrorists is causing great concern, at the same time, the common people of Kashmir are also expressing their hatred and disapproval of this terrorist act, he noted.
"The condemnation of such acts from the mosques indicates that the common people of Kashmir desire to promote peace and harmony in the region. It shows that the spirit of brotherhood, compassion and unity is strong and alive in their hearts irrespective of their religions," the Jamiat chief said.
This also indicates that the government will have the full support of the Kashmiri people in maintaining law and order, Madani added.
He asserted that it is wrong to give this tragedy a religious colour.
"Among the deceased was not only a Muslim, but according to the reports coming from there, during the attacks, local people risked their own lives to save many tourists and took the injured to the hospital. After the attack, no official assistance arrived for a while and there were no vehicles available to transport the injured. In such a situation, local residents came out of their homes and saved the lives of many people," he said.
"In doing so, they set an example of humanity. And while doing so, they did not ask anyone about their religion. The common people of Kashmir are deeply shocked and angry over this tragedy. They have expressed their feelings by holding torch marches at various places," he said.
This is a sign that the common people of Kashmir desire peace, unity and development in the region, and do not support any form of extremism, Madani said.
"Therefore, the media should avoid one-sided and biased reporting. This is not the time to fuel hatred, but rather a moment to come together to heal the wounds ... and to promote unity, love and brotherhood," he said.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) president Syed Sadatullah Husaini also strongly condemned the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam.
In a statement, the Jamaat president expressed deep sorrow and outrage at the tragic loss of lives and called for immediate justice.
"We strongly condemn the deadly terror attack that took place in Pahalgam, south Kashmir. The loss of innocent lives, including foreign tourists, is deeply saddening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their grieving families. There can be no justification for such a barbaric act," he said.
It is completely inhuman and deserves absolute and unequivocal condemnation, Husaini said, asserting that those responsible must be brought to justice and given the harshest punishment.
The JIH chief stressed that no cause -- political, ideological or otherwise -- can ever justify such barbaric violence.
"This was an inhuman act that defies every moral and ethical code," he said.
He urged state and central authorities to take decisive and transparent steps to ensure justice for the victims, bolster security measures and safeguard vulnerable communities.
He also called on the civil society, faith leaders and the media to act responsibly and refrain from narratives that may further inflame tensions or target innocent groups.

A controversy has erupted after a video of students in UP walking the ramp in burqas went viral on social media

UP students walk the ramp wearing burqa, Muslim body wants apology

A controversy has erupted after a video of students in UP walking the ramp in burqas went viral on social media

A fashion show featuring students wearing burqas at a Muzaffarnagar college has sparked a debate, with a Muslim body urging the institution to apologise.
NDTV reported that the Jamiat Ulama objected to students walking the ramp in burqas and said that it is a piece of cloth to cover the body and not meant for fashion.&nbsp;
The college has however backed the students.&nbsp;
The controversy surrounding the Shri Ram College fashion show in Muzaffarnagar started after a video of the event went viral. The three-day event, named Fashion Splash, featured students showcasing both Western and traditional attire.&nbsp;
Jamiat Ulama's district convener Maulana Mukarram Qasmi has accused the college of targeting a religion and warned of legal action if it does not apologise.&nbsp;
Students who took part in the event said that they were trying to showcase 'unity in diversity' along with their creativity

The Karnataka government on Friday announced its decision to abolish the four per cent quota for ‘religious minorities’ and add it to the existing quota of two dominant communities of the poll-bound state.

Karnataka: 4% Muslim quota scrapped ahead of assembly elections

The Karnataka government on Friday announced its decision to abolish the four per cent quota for &lsquo;religious minorities&rsquo; and add it to the existing quota of two dominant communities of the poll-bound state.

The Karnataka government on Friday announced its decision to abolish the four per cent quota for &lsquo;religious minorities&rsquo; and add it to the existing quota of two dominant communities of the poll-bound state.
The four per cent reservation will now be divided into two equal parts and added to the existing quota for the Vokkaligas and Lingayats for whom two new reservation categories of 2C and 2D were created during the Belagavi Assembly Session last year.
The cabinet decided to bring the religious minorities under the EWS category.
The decision comes ahead of the assembly elections.
Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the religious minorities quota would be done away with and brought under the 10 percent pool of the EWS group without any change of condition.
&ldquo;The four per cent (reservation for minorities) will be divided into two between 2C and 2D. The four per cent reservation for the Vokkaligas and others will enhance to six per cent and Veerashaiva Panchamasali and others (Lingayats), who were getting five per cent reservation will now get seven per cent,&rdquo; the CM explained.
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A team of 150 people has been formed for the campaign which will culminate with a large meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

Eyes on 2024 polls, BJP's minority morcha launches Muslim outreach campaign

In the run-up to the 2024 parliamentary elections, the BJP's minority morcha on Wednesday launched a year-long Muslim outreach programme

A team of 150 people has been formed for the campaign which will culminate with a large meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

In the run-up to the 2024 parliamentary elections, the BJP's minority morcha on Wednesday launched a year-long Muslim outreach programme -- "Sufi Samvad" -- with a special focus on the Muslim-dominated districts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala and Telangana.
A team of 150 people linked to Sufism has been formed for the campaign which will culminate with a large meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party's minority morcha head Jamal Siddiqui said.
The initiative comes months after Prime Minister Modi suggested that party workers should reach out to Sufis, Bohras and Pasmandas among the Muslim community in the country.
"On the directions of Prime Minister Modi to reach out to the Sufis who are advocates of peace and harmony, this initiative has been taken," Siddiqui told reporters here.
At the launch of the campaign on Wednesday, people working in Sufi dargahs across 30 states and Union territories gathered at the BJP headquarters to firm up various events under the campaign.
Media coordinator for the programme Yasir Jilani said the fact is that the Modi government has worked for all, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, and the objective is to reach out to the Muslim community and spread this message.
Majority of the events under this initiative will be held in the Muslim-majority districts and where there is a substantial population of Muslims.
A special focus will be laid on Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar and Telangana, which cumulatively send 199 members to Lok Sabha.&nbsp;
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The billboards are reportedly being put up by a non-profit organisation called GainPeace.

'Muslims love Jesus', 'Mary wore hijab': billboards 'explaining' Islam crop up in many US cities

The billboards are reportedly being put up by a non-profit organisation called GainPeace.

Large billboards proclaiming similarities between the religions of Islam and Christianity have been erected in several places across the United States of America.
One such banner in Texas' Houston has the message "Muslims love Jesus" and "his message of one God and his prophethood". Another billboard depicts Jesus' mother Mary wearing a hijab. It has the caption, "Blessed Mary wore the hijab. Will you respect it?"
One shows a picture of the Kaaba, a building in Saudi Arabia that Muslims consider the holiest site in Islam, with the message, "Built by Abraham, dedicated to worship one God, annual pilgrimage by millions of Muslims."
The billboards are reportedly being put up by a non-profit organisation called GainPeace, which says that its main goal is spreading awareness about Islam, and clarifying any doubts or misconceptions they may hold. It chose to put billboards in cities where the organisation has a strong presence and a significant Muslim population.
According to Pew Research, the Muslim population in the US has grown in the two decades since September 11, 2001, when the country witnessed a spike in racist crimes in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
(With agency inputs)
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Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed a PIL seeking declaration of polygamy and 'nikah halala' as unconstitutional and illegal.

Supreme Court on 'nikah halala', polygamy plea: new 5-judge bench to hear PIL on Muslim practices 

Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed a PIL seeking declaration of polygamy and 'nikah halala' as unconstitutional and illegal.

The Supreme Court on 20 January 2023 said that it will set up a new 5-judge bench to hear petitions against Muslim practices of polygamy and 'nikah halala'.
The court took note of submissions by one of the petitioners that two judges of the previous bench - Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta - had retired, and so a new constitution bench was needed.
Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed a PIL seeking declaration of polygamy and 'nikah halala' as unconstitutional and illegal.
While polygamy allows a Muslim man to have four wives, 'nikah halala' deals with the process in which a Muslim woman, who wants to re-marry her husband after divorce, has to first marry another person and get a divorce from him after the consummation.
The apex court had in July 2018 considered the plea and referred the matter to a Constitution bench already tasked with hearing a batch of similar petitions.
(With PTI inputs)
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The former Congress leader added "Insaan (human) should remain insaan" to Bhagwat's remark.

After RSS chief's 'Muslim supremacy rhetoric' remark, 'insaan' retort by Kapil Sibal to Mohan Bhagwat

The former Congress leader added "Insaan (human) should remain insaan" to Bhagwat's remark.

Following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comment that "Hindustan should remain Hindustan", former Union minister Kapil Sibal added his agreement along with a caveat.
The former Congress leader added "Insaan (human) should remain insaan" to Bhagwat's remark.
In a recent interview, the RSS chief reportedly said that Muslims must "abandon the boisterous rhetoric of supremacy", and that Islam is not under threat in India.
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The comments were made in an interview to RSS-affiliated publications Organiser and Panchjanya, according to reports.

Muslims must abandon rhetoric of supremacy: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Islam in India

The comments were made in an interview to RSS-affiliated publications Organiser and Panchjanya, according to reports.

In his latest message on religion in India, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat recently said that Muslims must "abandon their boisterous rhetoric of supremacy".
The RSS Sarsanghchalak added that there is no threat to Islam in India, or to Muslims either practicing their faith, or seeking a return to the faith of their ancestors.
The comments were made in an interview to RSS-affiliated publications Organiser and Panchjanya, according to a Hindustan Times report.
Bhagwat recently visited a madrassa and met representatives of the Muslim community.
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The constituencies which BJP won were Limbayat, Bapunagar, Abdasa, Jambusar, Bhuj, Vejalpur, Bharuch, Surat East, Vagra, and Dariapur.

Gujarat Result: BJP wins 10 of 12 Muslim-majority seats despite Bilkis Bano case attack by Congress

The constituencies which BJP won were Limbayat, Bapunagar, Abdasa, Jambusar, Bhuj, Vejalpur, Bharuch, Surat East, Vagra, and Dariapur.

Ahead of the Gujarat elections, the Congress targeted the BJP over the release of men convicted for the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family during the 2002 riots.
Despite allegations of bias against the minority community, the BJP managed to win most of the constituencies considered Muslim-majority areas.
There are at least 12 Muslim-dominated seats, according to reports, and BJP won ten of them.
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The constituencies which BJP won were Limbayat, Bapunagar, Abdasa, Jambusar, Bhuj, Vejalpur, Bharuch, Surat East, Vagra, and Dariapur. The BJP's winning margin in these seats ranged from 5,400 to 64,400.
The Congress bagged the other two Muslim-majority seats of Danilimda and Jamalpur-Khadia.

Leaders of the Hindu and Muslim communities in the eastern England city of Leicester presented a united front on Tuesday as they appealed for harmony in the wake of violent clashes following an India-Pakistan cricket match, which has led to 47 arrests.
Pradyumna Das, President of the city's ISKCON Temple, read out a statement joined by community leaders outside a mosque in the city to express “sadness” over the violence which escalated over the weekend.
The community leaders demanded that the “inciters of hatred” leave Leicester alone and called for an immediate cessation of provocation and violence, both in thought and behaviour.
“Our message to anyone that sows disharmony between us is clear: we will not let you succeed. We ask all to respect the sanctity of religious places, both mosques and mandirs alike — whether provocation with loud music, flag bearing, derogatory chants or physical attacks against the fabric of worship. This is not acceptable nor upheld by our faiths,” the statement said.
“We are a strong family, we will work together to resolve whatever concern may arise — we do not need to call up any assistance from outside our city. Leicester has no place for any foreign extremist ideology that causes division,” he said, highlighting that Hindus and Muslims have lived “harmoniously” in the city for over half a century.
 

‘We will not let you succeed’:  Hindi, Muslim leaders issue joint statement in UK | Leicester violence

‘We will not let you succeed’:  Hindu, Muslim leaders issue joint statement in UK | Leicester violence

The community leaders demanded that the &ldquo;inciters of hatred&rdquo; leave Leicester alone and called for an immediate cessation of provocation and violence, both in thought and behaviour.

Leaders of the Hindu and Muslim communities in the eastern England city of Leicester presented a united front on Tuesday as they appealed for harmony in the wake of violent clashes following an India-Pakistan cricket match, which has led to 47 arrests.
Pradyumna Das, President of the city's ISKCON Temple, read out a statement joined by community leaders outside a mosque in the city to express &ldquo;sadness&rdquo; over the violence which escalated over the weekend.
The community leaders demanded that the &ldquo;inciters of hatred&rdquo; leave Leicester alone and called for an immediate cessation of provocation and violence, both in thought and behaviour.
&ldquo;Our message to anyone that sows disharmony between us is clear: we will not let you succeed. We ask all to respect the sanctity of religious places, both mosques and mandirs alike &mdash; whether provocation with loud music, flag bearing, derogatory chants or physical attacks against the fabric of worship. This is not acceptable nor upheld by our faiths,&rdquo; the statement said.
&ldquo;We are a strong family, we will work together to resolve whatever concern may arise &mdash; we do not need to call up any assistance from outside our city. Leicester has no place for any foreign extremist ideology that causes division,&rdquo; he said, highlighting that Hindus and Muslims have lived &ldquo;harmoniously&rdquo; in the city for over half a century.
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In what could turn out to be one of the most keenly-watched cases, the Supreme Court reportedly began hearing a clutch of petitions regarding Muslim religious practices like nikah halala and polygamy on 30 August 2022.
The top court sought responses from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and National Commission for Minorities (NCM) before the next hearing in September. The court also issued a notice to the Union government over a petition questioning the constitutional validity of polygamy.
The petition claims that the practice of polygamy allowed under Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 runs contrary to Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code.
The practices of nikah halala, nikah mutah, and nikah misyar have also been questioned before the top court. These practices reportedly pertain to temporary marriage contracts, as well as foregoing of many marital rights like right to housing.

Supreme Court begins hearing petitions against Muslim practices of polygamy, nikah halala, others

The petition claims that the practice of polygamy allowed under Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 runs contrary to Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code.

In what could turn out to be one of the most keenly-watched cases, the Supreme Court reportedly began hearing a clutch of petitions regarding Muslim religious practices like nikah halala and polygamy on 30 August 2022.
The top court sought responses from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and National Commission for Minorities (NCM) before the next hearing in September. The court also issued a notice to the Union government over a petition questioning the constitutional validity of polygamy.
The petition claims that the practice of polygamy allowed under Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 runs contrary to Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code.
The practices of nikah halala, nikah mutah, and nikah misyar have also been questioned before the top court. These practices reportedly pertain to temporary marriage contracts, as well as foregoing of many marital rights like right to housing.
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Amid the Nupur Sharma, Alt News co-founder, and Kaali poster controversies, now the BJP has removed its Haryana unit's Information Technology cell chief.
Arun Yadav was sacked from the post after his old tweets targeted at a minority community were shared on social media. Yadav was removed as IT-cell chief, but not suspended from the BJP, as per reports.
Congress leader Srinivas BV called the BJP's action eyewash, and asked for Yadav's arrest.
Controversies over comments allegedly hurting religious sentiments have dominated headlines in recent weeks.
First, BJP suspended its leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal for remarks regarding Muhammad, who is considered a Prophet of Allah by followers of Islam.
Then, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested on June 27 for tweets dating back to 2018.
Subsequently, documentary film-maker Leena Manimekalai came under attack for a poster of her new film which shows an actor dressed as Hindu goddess Kaali smoking and holding the LGBT+ movement's rainbow flag.

After Nupur, BJP sacks Haryana IT cell chief amid controversy over tweets; Congress asks 'why no arrest?'

Arun Yadav was sacked from the post of Haryana BJP's IT cell chief after his old tweets targeted at a minority community were shared on social media.

Amid the Nupur Sharma, Alt News co-founder, and Kaali poster controversies, now the BJP has removed its Haryana unit's Information Technology cell chief.
Arun Yadav was sacked from the post after his old tweets targeted at a minority community were shared on social media. Yadav was removed as IT-cell chief, but not suspended from the BJP, as per reports.
Congress leader Srinivas BV called the BJP's action eyewash, and asked for Yadav's arrest.
Controversies over comments allegedly hurting religious sentiments have dominated headlines in recent weeks.
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First, BJP suspended its leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal for remarks regarding Muhammad, who is considered a Prophet of Allah by followers of Islam.
Then, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested on June 27 for tweets dating back to 2018.
Subsequently, documentary film-maker Leena Manimekalai came under attack for a poster of her new film which shows an actor dressed as Hindu goddess Kaali smoking and holding the LGBT+ movement's rainbow flag.

Over 500 Indian websites attacked. From government agencies, to universities and schools; from police, to agricultural bodies - the hack attack has been indiscriminate.
The sudden cyber onslaught has been sparked by comments regarding Mohammad, who is considered a Prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam. The comments were made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal who have since been suspended.
After a diplomatic storm, the Indian government is now worrying about cyber tsunamis. So, who is behind all these attacks?
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One of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce. It is reportedly a hacking collective based in Malaysia, and is very active on social media. DragonForce has launched an anti-India campaign called 'OpsPatuk' or 'strike back'. The hackers have apparently published social media credentials, and bank usernames &amp; passwords of Indians. DragonForce has been associated with Pakistani hacking groups in the past.
Another group whose name has emerged is 1877. It is apparently a grouping of Iraqi hackers who seem to have partnered with DragonForce for OpsPatuk. 1877 group attacked the ICAR website, among others.
Then there is One Hat Cyber Team, a group of hackers who apparently belong to Indonesia. The One Hat Cyber Team hacked the website of Thane Police, and demanded an apology over the Mohammad controversy.
The targets of these cyber criminals have been varied. Some of the websites which were attacked include those of the Indian embassy in Israel, the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Thane Police, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Institute of Science, Nagpur.
Cyber crime is turning out to be a major threat for India. The country saw 1.8 crore cyber attacks and threats in the first three months of 2022, as per US-based cyber security firm Norton. Between January and March, India saw almost 60,000 phishing attempts, and over 30,000 tech support scams, according to the Norton study.
To fight off hacking attempts, website owners must examine vulnerabilities and plug loopholes. This would include fixing issues like default passwords, and unpatched or outdated servers.

Revealed: who's behind hack attacks on India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad row

Islamic Prophet Mohammad row: one of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce, a hacking collective based in Malaysia which has been associated with Pakistani hackers in the past.

Over 500 Indian websites attacked. From government agencies, to universities and schools; from police, to agricultural bodies - the hack attack has been indiscriminate.
The sudden cyber onslaught has been sparked by comments regarding Mohammad, who is considered a Prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam. The comments were made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal who have since been suspended.
After a diplomatic storm, the Indian government is now worrying about cyber tsunamis. So, who is behind all these attacks?
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One of the groups which has claimed responsibility for the hack attacks is DragonForce. It is reportedly a hacking collective based in Malaysia, and is very active on social media. DragonForce has launched an anti-India campaign called 'OpsPatuk' or 'strike back'. The hackers have apparently published social media credentials, and bank usernames &amp; passwords of Indians. DragonForce has been associated with Pakistani hacking groups in the past.
Another group whose name has emerged is 1877. It is apparently a grouping of Iraqi hackers who seem to have partnered with DragonForce for OpsPatuk. 1877 group attacked the ICAR website, among others.
Then there is One Hat Cyber Team, a group of hackers who apparently belong to Indonesia. The One Hat Cyber Team hacked the website of Thane Police, and demanded an apology over the Mohammad controversy.
The targets of these cyber criminals have been varied. Some of the websites which were attacked include those of the Indian embassy in Israel, the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Thane Police, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Institute of Science, Nagpur.
Cyber crime is turning out to be a major threat for India. The country saw 1.8 crore cyber attacks and threats in the first three months of 2022, as per US-based cyber security firm Norton. Between January and March, India saw almost 60,000 phishing attempts, and over 30,000 tech support scams, according to the Norton study.
To fight off hacking attempts, website owners must examine vulnerabilities and plug loopholes. This would include fixing issues like default passwords, and unpatched or outdated servers.

After Muslim countries, terrorist organisations have waded into the controversy sparked by BJP leaders' comments on Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.
Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal which had led to punitive action by BJP. In a statement, AQIS or Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent, said that Hindutva is a "system and philosophy which is hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah".
The terrorist organisation said that its members would "bind explosives" to their bodies and their children's bodies to attack those who "dishonoured" Mohammad. Al Qaeda named Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as places that it would target in India.
In April 2022, Al Qaeda's chief Ayman Al Zawahiri had released a video commenting on the hijab controversy in the Indian state of Karnataka. Regarding the ban on the Islamic headdress for women inside classrooms, Al Zawahiri had asked Muslims to "fight intellectually, using the media and with weapons on the battlefield".
The UN designated terrorist had also praised the student protesting against the hijab ban.

Al Qaeda threatens India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad controversy, warns of suicide bombings in Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Gujarat

Al Qaeda threatens India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad controversy, names 4 target places


Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.

After Muslim countries, terrorist organisations have waded into the controversy sparked by BJP leaders' comments on Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.
Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal which had led to punitive action by BJP. In a statement, AQIS or Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent, said that Hindutva is a "system and philosophy which is hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah".
The terrorist organisation said that its members would "bind explosives" to their bodies and their children's bodies to attack those who "dishonoured" Mohammad. Al Qaeda named Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as places that it would target in India.
In April 2022, Al Qaeda's chief Ayman Al Zawahiri had released a video commenting on the hijab controversy in the Indian state of Karnataka. Regarding the ban on the Islamic headdress for women inside classrooms, Al Zawahiri had asked Muslims to "fight intellectually, using the media and with weapons on the battlefield".
The UN designated terrorist had also praised the student protesting against the hijab ban.
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In a disturbing video doing the rounds on social media, an elderly person was repeatedly slapped by a man in Madhya Pradesh. The victim was later found dead.
The incident occurred in Neemuch. In the viral video, the assailant asks the victim whether his name is "Mohammad", and asks him to show his Aadhaar card.
The victim is seen not being able to reply coherently. It later emerged that the 65-year-old, identified as Bhanwarlal Jain, had a mental illness.
The man accused of killing Jain is Dinesh Kushwaha, who is reportedly the husband of a former BJP corporator.
The victim's family members protested at a police station, demanding justice. The deceased hailed from Sarsi in Ratlam district, and had gone missing on May 15 after attending a religious event in Rajasthan.
The Congress accused the BJP of turning MP from an "island of peace", to an "island of violence". Jitu Patwari said, "Tribals are being killed collectively in MP. Dalits are killed collectively. Minorities are killed collectively. Now, a person belonging to the Jain community - whose leader Mahavira taught the world about non-violence - is killed in the name of another minority group."
Madhya Pradesh's home minister said that a murder case had been filed against the accused. Narottam Mishra said, "He was an elderly man who got lost. He was not able to introduce himself properly. He used to get stuck on some words. After the incident, the person has been identified. A case under IPC Sections 302 and 304 has been filed against Dinesh Kushwaha."

On cam: old man beaten up, asked, 'Are you Mohammad?'; later found dead in MP; Congress slams BJP

The victim, 65-year-old Bhanwarlal Jain, had a mental illness. The alleged killer is Dinesh Kushwaha, the husband of a former BJP corporator, as per reports.

In a disturbing video doing the rounds on social media, an elderly person was repeatedly slapped by a man in Madhya Pradesh. The victim was later found dead.
The incident occurred in Neemuch. In the viral video, the assailant asks the victim whether his name is "Mohammad", and asks him to show his Aadhaar card.
The victim is seen not being able to reply coherently. It later emerged that the 65-year-old, identified as Bhanwarlal Jain, had a mental illness.
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The man accused of killing Jain is Dinesh Kushwaha, who is reportedly the husband of a former BJP corporator.
The victim's family members protested at a police station, demanding justice. The deceased hailed from Sarsi in Ratlam district, and had gone missing on May 15 after attending a religious event in Rajasthan.
The Congress accused the BJP of turning MP from an "island of peace", to an "island of violence". Jitu Patwari said, "Tribals are being killed collectively in MP. Dalits are killed collectively. Minorities are killed collectively. Now, a person belonging to the Jain community - whose leader Mahavira taught the world about non-violence - is killed in the name of another minority group."
Madhya Pradesh's home minister said that a murder case had been filed against the accused. Narottam Mishra said, "He was an elderly man who got lost. He was not able to introduce himself properly. He used to get stuck on some words. After the incident, the person has been identified. A case under IPC Sections 302 and 304 has been filed against Dinesh Kushwaha."

As the Gyanvapi Mosque-Shringar Gauri temple issue gathers steam, Asaduddin Owaisi commented on the case. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief also said that the Muslim community in India was never a vote bank, and will never be.
The Hyderabad MP said, "In our dear country, Muslims cannot change the government. You are being misled. Muslims used to think that they are a vote bank. Muslims were never a vote bank. It never was, and never will be so. In this country, there was and will always be a vote bank of the majority community. You have been cheated with this attractive and alluring idea that Muslims are a vote bank."
He cited the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, and invoked the ongoing Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri case. "We cannot change the government. If we could, then why would the Indian Parliament have so few Muslim members? When was the last time that a Muslim MP was elected from Gujarat? If we could change government... the Babri Masjid issue has been adjudicated by the courts, and now Gyanvapi Mosque issue has erupted. You are free to disagree with me," he added.
His comments came in the wake of a local Varanasi court allowing videographic survey of the mosque. The court is hearing petitions by some Delhi-based women for permission to perform daily worship of Hindu deities located on the outer wall of the Gyanvapi Masjid.
The mosque is located next to Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple. Owaisi earlier said that the Gyanvapi mosque's status is protected by Places of Worship Act, 1991.

Asaduddin Owaisi's claim on 'Muslim vote bank', Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri temple case

Asaduddin Owaisi, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party chief said that the Muslim community in India was never a vote bank, and will never be.

As the Gyanvapi Mosque-Shringar Gauri temple issue gathers steam, Asaduddin Owaisi commented on the case. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief also said that the Muslim community in India was never a vote bank, and will never be.
The Hyderabad MP said, "In our dear country, Muslims cannot change the government. You are being misled. Muslims used to think that they are a vote bank. Muslims were never a vote bank. It never was, and never will be so. In this country, there was and will always be a vote bank of the majority community. You have been cheated with this attractive and alluring idea that Muslims are a vote bank."
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He cited the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, and invoked the ongoing Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri case. "We cannot change the government. If we could, then why would the Indian Parliament have so few Muslim members? When was the last time that a Muslim MP was elected from Gujarat? If we could change government... the Babri Masjid issue has been adjudicated by the courts, and now Gyanvapi Mosque issue has erupted. You are free to disagree with me," he added.
His comments came in the wake of a local Varanasi court allowing videographic survey of the mosque. The court is hearing petitions by some Delhi-based women for permission to perform daily worship of Hindu deities located on the outer wall of the Gyanvapi Masjid.
The mosque is located next to Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple. Owaisi earlier said that the Gyanvapi mosque's status is protected by Places of Worship Act, 1991.

The recent murder of a Kashmiri Pandit in Budgam by terrorists has led to protests by the community, seeking greater security in the Valley. Amid this tension, a story from a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam has emerged as a lesson in communal harmony.
In YK Pora village, an 80-year-old from the Kashmiri Pandit community recently died. And for her funeral, many Muslim friends, neighbours and locals gathered, and even helped.
Dulari Bhat's husband had been killed in the 1990s, but she stayed back in her native village with her children. Her son Subhash thanked the Muslim community for help in his mother's cremation. He said, "My mother passed away today. Muslim brothers supported me a lot. All the arrangements were made with their help. I want to tell people to see this brotherhood. Forget other things. Members of all communities should be able to live peacefully with each other. For our nation, all communities should peacefully co-exist."
Other residents of YK Pora said that communal harmony was a part of the village's history and culture. "We live in YK Pora and this village is cited as an example of communal harmony. This brotherhood is not new. It's very old. Our fathers, grandfathers, ancestors lived in peace. Their (Pandit family) younger son's name is Rinku. I have very old relations with him. We've known each other for around 20 years. We visit each other's houses. They visit us on Eid. We visit them on their festivals. I would like to give a message that people should live in peace. That's most important. Islam, our religion teaches us that we should stay on good terms with our neighbours and take care of them. When a Muslim departs from this world, they (Pandit family) visit us," said a family friend.

Kashmiri Pandit woman dies, Muslims help in cremation in J&K's YK Pora village amid Rahul Bhat murder row

Kashmiri Pandit Dulari Bhat's husband had been killed in the 1990s, but she stayed back in her native village YK Pora with her children.

The recent murder of a Kashmiri Pandit in Budgam by terrorists has led to protests by the community, seeking greater security in the Valley. Amid this tension, a story from a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam has emerged as a lesson in communal harmony.
In YK Pora village, an 80-year-old from the Kashmiri Pandit community recently died. And for her funeral, many Muslim friends, neighbours and locals gathered, and even helped.
Dulari Bhat's husband had been killed in the 1990s, but she stayed back in her native village with her children. Her son Subhash thanked the Muslim community for help in his mother's cremation. He said, "My mother passed away today. Muslim brothers supported me a lot. All the arrangements were made with their help. I want to tell people to see this brotherhood. Forget other things. Members of all communities should be able to live peacefully with each other. For our nation, all communities should peacefully co-exist."
Other residents of YK Pora said that communal harmony was a part of the village's history and culture. "We live in YK Pora and this village is cited as an example of communal harmony. This brotherhood is not new. It's very old. Our fathers, grandfathers, ancestors lived in peace. Their (Pandit family) younger son's name is Rinku. I have very old relations with him. We've known each other for around 20 years. We visit each other's houses. They visit us on Eid. We visit them on their festivals. I would like to give a message that people should live in peace. That's most important. Islam, our religion teaches us that we should stay on good terms with our neighbours and take care of them. When a Muslim departs from this world, they (Pandit family) visit us," said a family friend.

Riots broke out in the European country of Sweden, over demonstrations planned by a right-wing group.&nbsp;Danish party Stram Kurs had reportedly planned to hold a Quran-burning protest.
Those opposed to the event are accused to have indulged in violence.&nbsp;Swedish police reportedly shifted the location of the Stram Kurs anti-Islam demonstration, but refused to cancel it.
Stones were pelted, fire was set to cars, tires, and dustbins, and traffic was obstructed by the counter-protestors.&nbsp;Around a dozen police officers were injured, and 4 police vehicles were set on fire in Orebro, as per reports.
The Swedish government has refused to ban Stram Kurs' anti-Quran demonstrations despite complaints.&nbsp;Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson was quoted as saying, "In Sweden, people are allowed to express their opinions, whether they are in good or bad taste, that is part of our democracy. No matter what you think, you must never resort to violence. We will never accept it."
However, Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have lodged their diplomatic protests.

Riots in Sweden over Quran burning events; govt upholds free speech, refuses to stop provocateur

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 Riots broke out in the European country of Sweden, over demonstrations planned by a right-wing group. Danish party Stram Kurs had reportedly planned to hold a Quran-burning protest. Those opposed to the event are accused to have indulged in violence. Swedish police reportedly shifted the location of the Stram Kurs anti-Islam demonstration, but refused to cancel it. Stones were pelted, fire was set to cars, tires, and dustbins, and traffic was obstructed by the counter-protestors. Around a dozen police officers were injured, and 4 police vehicles were set on fire in Orebro, as per reports. The Swedish government has refused to ban Stram Kurs' anti-Quran demonstrations despite complaints. Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson was quoted as saying, "In Sweden, people are allowed to express their opinions, whether they are in good or bad taste, that is part of our democracy. No matter what you think, you must never resort to violence. We will never accept it." However, Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have lodged their diplomatic protests.
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CAPTIONS Violence reported from Sweden Right-wing party causes outrage Riots over Quran-burning event Stone pelting, arson reported Swedish PM condemned violence PM Andersson backed free speech
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Riots broke out in the European country of Sweden, over demonstrations planned by a right-wing group.&nbsp;Danish party Stram Kurs had reportedly planned to hold a Quran-burning protest.
Those opposed to the event are accused to have indulged in violence.&nbsp;Swedish police reportedly shifted the location of the Stram Kurs anti-Islam demonstration, but refused to cancel it.
Stones were pelted, fire was set to cars, tires, and dustbins, and traffic was obstructed by the counter-protestors.&nbsp;Around a dozen police officers were injured, and 4 police vehicles were set on fire in Orebro, as per reports.
The Swedish government has refused to ban Stram Kurs' anti-Quran demonstrations despite complaints.&nbsp;Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson was quoted as saying, "In Sweden, people are allowed to express their opinions, whether they are in good or bad taste, that is part of our democracy. No matter what you think, you must never resort to violence. We will never accept it."
However, Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have lodged their diplomatic protests.

In a case of mobs going on rampage in Uttar Pradesh, the house of a Muslim man was set on fire in Agra.
The man was accused of kidnapping a woman belonging to the Hindu community.&nbsp;However, the woman reportedly claimed that she went with the man, who is a gym owner, of her own accord.
The woman reportedly left with the man on April 11.&nbsp;She was found two days later.However, the man is yet to be traced.&nbsp;The woman's family had filed a missing person's report.
Subsequently, people affiliated with the&nbsp;Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh, a right-wing organisation, allegedly ransacked the man's house and set it on fire, on April 15.
Police claimed that 8 people had been arrested for the attack, with 6 teams deployed to search for more.&nbsp;Some erring police officials were also penalised.
Sudhir Kumar Singh, SSP, said, "Around 4 days ago, a young woman left with a man. They were from different communities. Police were able to locate the woman. Since courts are closed due to holiday, her statement has not been recorded. Meanwhile, some members of the Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh set fire to the house of the man who left with the woman. Police is at the spot. Fire has been doused. Peace is prevailing now. FIR is being registered. Soon, arrests will take place. Over lapses, Runakta chowki in-charge has been suspended, and a probe has been ordered against the station house officer. If he is found to have committed lapses, he will face strict action."

Agra: Muslim man's house set on fire allegedly for relationship with Hindu; woman's family allege kidnap

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 In a case of mobs going on rampage in Uttar Pradesh, the house of a Muslim man was set on fire in Agra. The man was accused of kidnapping a woman belonging to the Hindu community. However, the woman reportedly claimed that she went with the man, who is a gym owner, of her own accord. The woman reportedly left with the man on April 11. She was found two days later. However, the man is yet to be traced. The woman's family had filed a missing person's report. Subsequently, people affiliated with the&nbsp;Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh, a right-wing organisation, allegedly ransacked the man's house and set it on fire, on April 15. Police claimed that 8 people had been arrested for the attack, with 6 teams deployed to search for more. Some erring police officials were also penalised.
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 CAPTIONS Agra: Muslim man's house attacked House ransacked, set on fire by mob Attack allegedly over interfaith relationship Woman's family alleged kidnap

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In a case of mobs going on rampage in Uttar Pradesh, the house of a Muslim man was set on fire in Agra.
The man was accused of kidnapping a woman belonging to the Hindu community.&nbsp;However, the woman reportedly claimed that she went with the man, who is a gym owner, of her own accord.
 The woman reportedly left with the man on April 11.&nbsp;She was found two days later. However, the man is yet to be traced.&nbsp;The woman's family had filed a missing person's report.
 Subsequently, people affiliated with the&nbsp;Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh, a right-wing organisation, allegedly ransacked the man's house and set it on fire, on April 15.
 Police claimed that 8 people had been arrested for the attack, with 6 teams deployed to search for more.&nbsp;Some erring police officials were also penalised.
 Sudhir Kumar Singh, SSP, said, "Around 4 days ago, a young woman left with a man. They were from different communities. Police were able to locate the woman. Since courts are closed due to holiday, her statement has not been recorded. Meanwhile, some members of the Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh set fire to the house of the man who left with the woman. Police is at the spot. Fire has been doused. Peace is prevailing now. FIR is being registered. Soon, arrests will take place. Over lapses, Runakta chowki in-charge has been suspended, and a probe has been ordered against the station house officer. If he is found to have committed lapses, he will face strict action."

Amid the ongoing Presidential election in France, the issue of meat consumed by Muslims and Jews has become a major issue.
Right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen's plan to regulate the slaughter of animals has alarmed the Muslim and Jewish communities. Le Pen says she will order the stunning of animals before slaughter to curb animal suffering.
Le Pen said, "I am not going to abolish halal and kosher butcher shops at all. As you know, a certain number of countries in Europe and elsewhere, the European Union, moreover, in a directive, calls for it as part of the consideration of animal welfare. And also, the consideration of health safety, since the veterinarians have had the opportunity to express themselves on slaughtering (animals) without stunning, calls for slaughter with prior stunning. Acceding to this request, which is a majority request from the French, that does not mean that it will be the disappearance of halal or kosher, since I would maybe authorise the import, of course, of these meats in France."
This has apparently threatened the practices of halal and kosher. Muslims and Jews have claimed that if animals are stunned first, then the slaughter is not considered religiously appropriate. Halal meat shops fear closure, while consumers say they will be forced to slaughter animals as per religious rules at home.
Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has opposed Le Pen's promise, presenting a more tolerant vision of France if he wins. He said, "I want a France that resolutely fights against Islamist separatism, but which, through secularism, allows everyone to believe, or not to believe. To exercise their religion. And not a France that prevents Muslims or Jews from eating as prescribed by their religion, this is not us."

France to ban halal meat? Muslims, Jews alarmed by Marine Le Pen's election promise

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 BYTE MARINE LE PEN, FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE https://bit.ly/3uKL4vq (0:13 - 1:05) VERNON, FRANCE 12 APRIL 2022 TRANSLATION -&nbsp;I am not going to abolish halal and kosher butcher shops at all. As you know, a certain number of countries in Europe and elsewhere, the European Union, moreover, in a directive, calls for it as part of the consideration of animal welfare. And also, the consideration of health safety, since the veterinarians have had the opportunity to express themselves on slaughtering (animals) without stunning, calls for slaughter with prior stunning. Acceding to this request, which is a majority request from the French, that does not mean that it will be the disappearance of halal or kosher, since I would maybe authorise the import, of course, of these meats in France.
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PARIS, FRANCE 12 APR 2022 TRANSLATION -&nbsp;It's a door open to a whole bunch of inequalities, that is to say, one puts into question, a right that is part of the freedom of worship. It puts into question secularism, the neutrality of the State vis-&agrave;-vis religions. It puts into question the equality between citizens and fraternity. For us, it puts into question our constitutional laws and it would then enable, eroding bit by bit, more religious freedom. It is the intention that counts, as they say. It's like when you give a gift, what is the intention? The intention is not to preserve animals, otherwise she (Le Pen) would have prohibited hunting and bullfighting. The intention is to go after minorities who bother her, send a message to voters who are against these minorities. Vote for me because I'm going to go after them and also maybe get them out in the end.
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(3:09 - 3:37) PARIS, FRANCE 10 APR 2022 TRANSLATION -&nbsp;I want a France that resolutely fights against Islamist separatism, but which, through secularism, allows everyone to believe, or not to believe. To exercise their religion. And not a France that prevents Muslims or Jews from eating as prescribed by their religion, this is not us.
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French Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says she will order the stunning of animals before slaughter, which Muslims and Jews claim will violate halal and kosher rules.

Amid the ongoing Presidential election in France, the issue of meat consumed by Muslims and Jews has become a major issue.
Right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen's plan to regulate the slaughter of animals has alarmed the Muslim and Jewish communities.&nbsp;Le Pen says she will order the stunning of animals before slaughter to curb animal suffering.
Le Pen said, "I am not going to abolish halal and kosher butcher shops at all. As you know, a certain number of countries in Europe and elsewhere, the European Union, moreover, in a directive, calls for it as part of the consideration of animal welfare. And also, the consideration of health safety, since the veterinarians have had the opportunity to express themselves on slaughtering (animals) without stunning, calls for slaughter with prior stunning. Acceding to this request, which is a majority request from the French, that does not mean that it will be the disappearance of halal or kosher, since I would maybe authorise the import, of course, of these meats in France."
This has apparently threatened the practices of halal and kosher.&nbsp;Muslims and Jews have claimed that if animals are stunned first, then the slaughter is not considered religiously appropriate. Halal meat shops fear closure, while consumers say they will be forced to slaughter animals as per religious rules at home.
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Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has opposed Le Pen's promise, presenting a more tolerant vision of France if he wins. He said,&nbsp;"I want a France that resolutely fights against Islamist separatism, but which, through secularism, allows everyone to believe, or not to believe. To exercise their religion. And not a France that prevents Muslims or Jews from eating as prescribed by their religion, this is not us."

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