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2 weeks ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
On Friday afternoon in Dhulian Ganj, as the call to prayer ended, the streets swelled with men in skullcaps. Some held placards, while others walked silently. Without banners or speeches, a few hundred locals quietly marched in protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, according to Mohammad Sohel, president of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) from Shamsherganj constituency. By evening, however, the scene turned violent.
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2 weeks ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
Thousands of residents from Mumbai’s Dharavi slum are set to be relocated to the city’s Deonar landfill—one of India’s most toxic waste sites—under a controversial redevelopment plan backed by the Maharashtra government and the Adani Group. The relocation, part of the ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), was approved just a day before the state assembly election schedule was announced in October 2023.
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3 weeks ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
What began as a religious procession to mark Ram Navami in Mumbai’s western suburbs quickly turned into a disturbing display of hate speech and vulgar slogans, raising fresh concerns over the communalization of public festivals. Independent journalist and author Kunal Purohit documented the event, which unfolded outside Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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1 month ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
A 48-year-old Muslim man, Shareef, died after being assaulted on his way to a mosque on Saturday. The altercation began when a group allegedly threw colours on him during Holi, despite his protests. Shareef, a resident of Qasim Nagar near Rabbanna Mosque in Sadar, had recently returned home after working as a driver in Saudi Arabia. On March 14, he left for work around 11 a.m. As he passed through Mohalla Kashif Ali Sarai Chungi Power House, a group celebrating Holi splashed colours on him.
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1 month ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
The first Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Modern Madrasa is set to open in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, marking the beginning of state-backed restructuring of Islamic seminaries. However, religious leaders and madrasa administrators are pushing back, calling it a blatant attempt to erode the identity and purpose of madrasas. As part of its madrasa modernization drive, Uttarakhand Waqf Board has introduced a new set of regulations. Madrasas will now include lessons on the ideals of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.
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2 months ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
The Karnataka High Court has granted permission for Shivalinga puja to be performed at the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga, located within the Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland, Kalaburagi district, during Mahashivaratri. However, the court has restricted participation to only 15 individuals and denied entry to Siddalinga Swami, the national honorary president of Sri Ram Sene. The decision comes after leaders of Hindu organizations petitioned the court, seeking access for worship.
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2 months ago | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
Newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is facing backlash after her past tweets and videos resurfaced online. The viral content includes derogatory remarks against former CM Arvind Kejriwal and other political leaders, as well as controversial statements targeting Muslims. One widely shared video shows Gupta using abusive language toward university students. Another clip from 2023 captures her vandalizing the podium and microphone during the election of MCD’s standing committee members.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
The decision to convert eight Urdu medium schools into Hindi medium institutions has sparked widespread protests among the local Muslim community in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. Residents view the move as a threat to their linguistic and cultural heritage, with the schools historically serving as pillars of the community’s identity.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh – On January 21, 2025, Kamran Alvi, a Muslim journalist, was arrested for allegedly posting an objectionable video related to the Maha Kumbh on social media. The video reportedly offended members of the Hindu community, alerting authorities to take swift action. According to City Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Alok Mani Tripathi, “Kamran Alvi was taken into custody for posting a controversial video showing women bathing in the Ganges during the Maha Kumbh.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
theobserverpost.com | Khan Shahzeen |Shahzeen Khan
A 27-year-old Muslim man, Mohd Salman, died after being brutally assaulted by villagers in Nawada village, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on January 13. Videos of the harrowing incident have surfaced online, showing Salman tied upside down with his legs, as villagers mercilessly thrashed him with sticks. The inhumane assault, which occurred on January 13, Monday night, ultimately led to his death in a Meerut hospital on January 18.
